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Sun Devils in the NFL: Osweiler benched in favor of Manning in Week 17

Brock Osweiler benched for Manning, Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed

Osweiler was pulled for Peyton Manning during the third quarter of Denver's 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The ASU product had thrown for 232 yards on 14 completions, but only managed one touchdown while tossing two interceptions and fumbling on another play before being replaced.

Said Osweiler of the impact being benched had on him: "It was tough on the emotions, but winning the AFC West is what it's all about.

"As long as this football team is winning games, shoot, I don't care who's playing quarterback.