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1 reason every NFL team can win the Super Bowl

By Andrew Garda

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the NFL divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the NFL divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos

The Championship window for the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning is closing. We know Manning doesn’t have a lot left in the tank, but he’s still the biggest reason the Broncos will win – or lose – a Super Bowl this year.

Manning clearly struggled down the stretch, topping 300 yards just once in the last six games of the season and turning over the ball six times while throwing nine touchdowns. In one game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16, he threw four interceptions.

Of course, the defense needs to stay playing at a high level and the receivers need to continue performing well, but a Super Bowl victory comes down to Manning.

Which is good for the Denver Broncos, because Manning has everything on the line. He wants this last Super Bowl badly, and that’s why he came back. While Manning has struggled in post-season games during his career, he is able to put his team in position to win most of the time.

Manning may not quite have the ‘rocket-laser arm’ he once did, his touch is as good as ever. Manning’s speedy release also is a big advantage for his team as it limits the amount of time his offensive line has to fight off the pass rush.

He’s got just a little bit of time left, so Manning is definitely bent on getting his second ring and for the Broncos, he’s the key to put them over the top.

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