Quote:Peyton Manning told Tracy Wolfson Denver's success on third down was the difference when she asked him how the Broncos beat the team that beat them in the same stadium a month ago.

 

 I give Peyton Manning plenty of props for the 3rd and 17 completion to TE Julius Thomas that kept the Chargers from getting the ball back with more than enough time to have a realistic chance at a tying TD drive.   However, a major key to the Broncos Offense success today was being in much more favorable down and distance situations overall than they were in last month against the Chargers.  Part of it was the Chargers not being disciplined enough on Defense.   You can't give the opposition 25 free yards like the Chargers did and expect to win.

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