The naysayers are out in full force when it comes to the Denver Broncos' chances against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Count us off the train of negativity. Here's 3 Reasons Why The Broncos WILL Beat The Patriots In The AFC Title Game.
3. Secret Weapon
Remember how fantasy football owners cried and moaned over CJ Anderson's lackluster start to the 2015 season? Adjustments on the offensive line and a rekindled edge put rocket boosters on Anderson's cleats at the end of the campaign, as he's led the NFL in yards per carry (6.12 ypg). As the Broncos look to protect Manning, they'll lean on Anderson and Ronnie Hillman to wear down a Patriots front seven that showed cracks at times over the year.
2. Defense :clap clap: Defense
While the offense has been in a state of flux both in the run and passing games all year long, the defense has asserted itself as the premier unit in all of the National Football League. The Broncos finished the season leading the NFL in sacks (52), yards allowed per game (283.1) and more important for this game, the number one defense against the pass in terms of yards per game (199.6).
The fact that the Patriots have exactly no running game will play right into a stacked Broncos secondary's hands. Tom Brady won't lose this game for the Pats, but he's sure not going to win it with the deck stacked against him.
1. The Peyton Storybook
Manning's 17 regular-season interceptions, nagging foot injury and decreased arm strength seem to point against him in this swansong matchup with his rival from Michigan. However, Peyton is one of the most stubborn players to ever lace up his cleats and is well aware of what this game will mean to his overall legacy.
By hook or by crook, Manning hobbled his way past a stacked Steelers squad in the Divisional Round. At home against a Pats team that showed its vulnerability at the end of the regular season, he'll do it again.
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