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Even as a backup, 'he's still Peyton Manning'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Peyton Manning isn't all the way back. He won't get to that point, at least not during this season. The nature of plantar fascia injuries ensures that.

But part of Manning is better than nothing at all. And even though he will serve as the backup if he makes his expected return in uniform Sunday against San Diego, he's in a better position to have an impact on the team -- and with his teammates on the sideline.

"There was one time that me, him and Brock [Osweiler] were all in one huddle during the Pittsburgh game," Anderson said.