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"Elusive" Peyton Manning avoids sack for big gain

The latest from NFL divisional games on Sunday (all times EST):

7:10 p.m.

Oh, that elusive Peyton Manning. About to be sacked by Steelers safety Will Allen, Manning ducked and fell to the ground.

Only, he wasn't touched. Manning got up, found a wide open Emmanuel Sanders for a 34-yard gain. Alas, it didn't pay off with any points.

Manning has thrown for 184 yards in this game, his first start since Nov. 15. He missed six weeks with a foot injury before taking over in the regular season finale to help Denver beat San Diego and clinch the No.