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Denver Broncos: 5 Burning Questions After Loss To Bengals

By Evan Massey

Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field at halftime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field at halftime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Will Peyton Manning Fold Under Pressure Again?

Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks that the NFL has seen in its history, but he has had his issues throughout his career as well. One of the biggest things that has marred his career a bit has been his inability to win clutch football games. Whether those games are late season games in big situations or postseason games, he hasn’t won enough of them.

He has won one Super Bowl throughout his career, despite having one of the most high-powered offenses the league has ever seen in Indianapolis. An interception that he threw sealed a loss in another Super Bowl, and of course he was blown out by Seattle last year in his third Super Bowl appearance.

This season is another chance that he has to prove that he can win in the postseason, but he threw four interceptions and looked terrible against Cincinnati.

Despite all of that, the Broncos have built a much improved team around Manning. The defense is a lot better than it was last season, and they have a very dynamic offense once again. Denver has all of the pieces put together to make a run, but they need their star quarterback to come through for them.

Next: 3. Can They Get Consistent Pressure On QB?

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