Denver Native (Carol)
01-10-2013, 01:48 PM
The setup
The Broncos won at Baltimore in Week 15, 34-17 -- it wasn't that close -- and have had two weeks to ponder the rematch. So the Ravens get Peyton Manning in Denver, with the Broncos riding an 11-game winning streak, in what could be Ray Lewis' last NFL game. It's the matchup the Ravens say they wanted. Uh, OK. Maybe if it were 2001. That's the last time the Ravens defeated Peyton.
Player to watch
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos: This isn't a vintage Ravens rushing defense. The Indianapolis Colts ran for 152 yards against the Ravens last Sunday, and Moreno had his best game of the season against Baltimore four weeks ago (21 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD), at one point hurdling over Ed Reed. If the Ravens can't stop Moreno, they'll find the sledding rough in Denver. Peyton, at home, with a rushing attack? Forget about it.
AND
Did you know?
The Broncos were the only team in the NFL that did not allow an opposing passer to throw for 300 yards in a game this season. ... Manning has thrown for 300-plus yards in eight postseason games, the most in NFL history. ..
full article - http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/story/0ap1000000124106/article/divisional-round-baltimore-ravens-at-denver-broncos
The Broncos won at Baltimore in Week 15, 34-17 -- it wasn't that close -- and have had two weeks to ponder the rematch. So the Ravens get Peyton Manning in Denver, with the Broncos riding an 11-game winning streak, in what could be Ray Lewis' last NFL game. It's the matchup the Ravens say they wanted. Uh, OK. Maybe if it were 2001. That's the last time the Ravens defeated Peyton.
Player to watch
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos: This isn't a vintage Ravens rushing defense. The Indianapolis Colts ran for 152 yards against the Ravens last Sunday, and Moreno had his best game of the season against Baltimore four weeks ago (21 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD), at one point hurdling over Ed Reed. If the Ravens can't stop Moreno, they'll find the sledding rough in Denver. Peyton, at home, with a rushing attack? Forget about it.
AND
Did you know?
The Broncos were the only team in the NFL that did not allow an opposing passer to throw for 300 yards in a game this season. ... Manning has thrown for 300-plus yards in eight postseason games, the most in NFL history. ..
full article - http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/story/0ap1000000124106/article/divisional-round-baltimore-ravens-at-denver-broncos