Peyton Manning Named Broncos’ Starting QB for 2016 AFC Divisional Round

January 7, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

The Denver Broncos announced that Peyton Manning would be the team's starting quarterback in the AFC divisional round.  
Andrew Mason of DenverBroncos.com provided word of the decision, noting head coach Gary Kubiak met with Manning and backup Brock Osweiler prior to telling the team during a morning meeting.
Manning, 39, had perhaps the most challenging season of his entire career. He struggled with injuries and inconsistency, eventually losing his starting job to Osweiler midway through the season. In 10 appearances, Manning threw for 2,249 yards, just nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions while completing 59.8 percent of his passes. 
Osweiler struggled in the season finale against the San Diego Chargers, however, after throwing two interceptions and fumbling. While Manning only went 5-of-9 with 69 yards in relief, he led the Broncos on four scoring drives and to a victory that earned them the top overall seed in the postseason.
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