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Denver Broncos: Keys to Victory in AFC Championship

By Jonathan Savitske

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) celebrates the overtime win over the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) celebrates the overtime win over the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) celebrates the overtime win over the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) celebrates the overtime win over the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots today in the AFC Title Game.

On top of this game being the most important contest of the year for either team, the AFC Championship features the 17th match up of two of the great quarterbacks in NFL history: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Each team brings their own strengths into Sunday’s game which makes for an excellent match up.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Denver Broncos seem to have the edge; but have the misfortune of facing a Tom Brady who has had one of his best seasons in his career. With his wide receiver corps healthy at the moment, Von Miller and company will have to contend with some of the most dangerous receivers in the league on Sunday.

Offensively, Peyton Manning is not the quarterback of yore. Manning struggled with the Denver Broncos this season, dealing with injuries and showing signs that father time has caught up to him. In order to deliver the Denver Broncos to the promised land, Peyton Manning must play a complete game, mitigating the mistakes that have put the Broncos in a bad position throughout the season.

In what will almost certainly be a game to remember, here are the keys to victory for the Denver Broncos to send them to Santa Clara, CA for Super Bowl 50.

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