The Denver Broncos started this season 7-0 on the strength of a great defense, and in spite of quarterback Peyton Manning’s poor play. Manning was then benched during a 29-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10, on the same day he set the NFL record for passing yards, and reports of the injuries he was dealing with surfaced in earnest.
Manning gave way to Brock Osweiler for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, and the Broncos got a narrow 17-15 victory to end a two-game losing streak.