Thanks Peyton Manning the Denver Broncos are the NFL finals. The quarterback decided the duel with Tom Brady of the New England Patriots by excellent pass rate. Soon Manning could write football history.

Upstairs in the family box cheered brother Eli and father Archie, down in the crowd of people to Peyton Manning was happy. Surrounded by camera crews and photographers, the quarterback of the Denver Broncos made ​​its way to the 26:16 semi-final victory against the New England Patriots. Denver had just the seventh time in the club’s history reached the Super Bowl – and thanks to his 37 years old playmaker this mainly. He had delivered an outstanding performance and it showed his critics.

His duel with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had filled the headlines ahead of the game . For the 15th Time, the influential playmaker of 21 were Century compared to nationwide was only Brady / Manning XV . the speech. Countless times had to listen to his negative stats against Brady ( 4:10 wins) and Patriots coach Bill Belichick ( 6:11 ) Manning. Nevertheless, he answered every question , no matter how annoying this regard with the composure of a seasoned campaigners , who has already experienced in his 16 NFL years everything.

And just as cool , he was also after the triumph . ” It feels good when you put so much work into the preparation and will then be rewarded ,” Manning said. Brady stood long in the shower. Eight weeks ago still him and the Patriots against Manning’s team was the greatest comeback in their history succeeded when New England won at home after extra time despite a 12:24 halftime residue still 34:31 .

But now the guests had a chance. “Peyton has played great , they were clearly better ,” concluded Brady. He was overwhelmed against Denver’s defense just as the Patriots defense against Manning’s offensive power. The Broncos playmaker found his rhythm early , worked with the precision of a surgeon.

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When Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib injured early in the second quarter at the knee , Manning took advantage of this right away. Again and again he threw to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who had previously been well shielded from Talib , but subsequently had a rookie as an opponent with Logan Ryan. Thomas caught seven Zuspiele for an area gain of 134 yards. When he in the 38th Minute unhindered got a Manning pass in the end zone to 20:3 , many saw this as a precedent .

Just as outstanding as his pass accuracy was Manning’s masterful time management. Overall, Denver had the ball 35:44 minutes eleven minutes longer than the guests. So should you play against Brady, Manning said . Who have no possession , finally could not score .

But as Brady was even on the field, he could do little . When Julian Edelman settled the score at 0-3 in the first quarter of Safety Mike Adams and five meter free standing , Brady’s ball flew far over him . And at the end of the second quarter , a pass to the uncovered Austin Collie was too vague . Both scenes have brought the Patriots deep into Denver’s half , so that a field goal kicker Stephen Gostkowski of would have been possible .

Manning , meanwhile, put on two touchdowns and threw for 400 yards incredible space savings . Since the days of John Elway in the nineties , no one has played in the Broncos jersey as sovereign. That Elway , the Denver led five times in the Super Bowl twice , as well as to the title and since 2011 as Vice President of Football has the sporting legends at the club.

After taking office, he had set itself the goal of making the Broncos back to the premium product . His most important of Personnel : the obligation of Manning . Only 13 days after the star had been released at the Indianapolis Colts , Elway had him on 20 March 2012 under contract . It was quite a risk , because Manning had to suspend the entire 2011 season due to a complicated neck injury and will have to undergo several operations .

Too, he pointed out that you can ” come a long way in the past two years ” was . But Manning and the Broncos are not there yet. In Super Bowl waiting with the Seattle Seahawks , the best defense in the league . At the finale of his family will once again sit in the box and press the thumb, as it did two years ago. At that time Eli won with the New York Giants in Peyton’s former arena of Indianapolis his second Super Bowl. This time a guest in the Big Brother Eli stadium. He can also get his second championship . Even more: In a victory Peyton Manning would be the first quarterback of the NFL history to run as a starter two teams to Championship .

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