Shortly after being named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, quarterback Peyton Manning also took home the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Manning was given the award for his performance in Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs, in which he completed 23-of-29 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns and a passer rating of 144.8. He was pulled after the third quarter of the Broncos’ 11th straight victory, which is the second-longest win streak in team history.
His touchdowns in the game were to wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker (twice).
The nomination for the award was Manning’s fifth of the year and second in as many weeks, but it is his first time winning it in 2012. He beat out his brother and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, who were also nominated.
In 2012, Manning set franchise single-season records in passing yards (4,659), completions (400-of-583), completion percentage (68.6) and touchdowns (37), while throwing just 11 interceptions.
For winning the weekly award, FedEx will make a $2,000 donation in Manning’s name to the local area offices of Junior Achievement in Denver and Washington D.C.. The funding is used to help U.S. small business development, by educating the next generation of entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their own businesses.
Tags: FedEx Air Player of the Week, Peyton Manning, Weekly Awards
More like AFC player of the year.
TRB
no surprise there.
But he only played 3 quarters?!
The early morning blog fest really died out.
Can I just say boo hoo to all the Manning doubters! Wish y’all would’ve been as excited as I was from March 19th til now.
Anyone hear anything on Clady?
Just that Clady has an undisclosed injury that will not be revealed until next Tuesday.
No more on Clady than what the Denver Post posted at least on twitter. Lots of rumors I don’t want to mention. He is not expected to miss a game.
I don’t like the sound of this, but I’m trying not to think about it..
I guess I’ll cheer on Louisville in honor of Tom Jackson and Elvis Dumervil.
I don’t want to mention them to freak you out more. It’s going to be fine.
RH thanks for the article about Tom Moore and Peyton… You know how much I want that to happen.
I was just watching the Sugar Bowl preshow… Tebow looks gigantic. Are QBs supposed to be that big?
We might have to draft another OL relatively early in April. We got a great OL, but we could use a little better depth.
I agree with the OT. I’d like a MLB first.
MLB is a need as well. Jon Bostic on FL is pretty favorably rated. Anyone have thoughts on him?
Youre welcome. I was hoping it would help people to understand what the Manning offense really is and stop complaining about running more or saying stupid crap.
No, they bulked him up to be the punt protector.
OT. I agree. I see drafting for more depth at Oline and DT.
MLB is priority one though.
WR is the other depth category.
This is cool:
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2013/01/02/nfl-playoff-simulation-broncos-chance-win-super-bowl/17902/
That kid AB was talking about a few days ago sounds like a good pick up at receiver for us…
You think Stokely laces it up again next season?
Eh… That’s a tricky one. I say yes, tentatively… Even if we win the SB. He’s still doing fantastic.
I’d sure like to get MLB Manti Teo. Huge price to pay to move up in the draft in April. We need to fill just a few holes so to speak. And depth at OL. I’d like to draft Barret Jones C/T/G from Bama if we went OL in the 1st round.
It depends on who’s available at #32 strand.
Stokely will be back as a Bronco next year. He still has the fire and skills to get the job done in 2013.
No… I don’t like Teo. I’d rather Elway pick a solid MLB that is not a big name. Del Rio could turn him into a big name, but then we don’t have a chance at epic failure. Loads of people don’t think Teo is going to be a good pro. I just am not sure about him. Plus I doubt he’s available at 32.
Teo only missed 2 tackles this year and he has all of the tools a MLB needs. He is a true beast.
Only problem is Teo is going to be a top 10 pick.
I’m looking forward to Alabama vs Notre Dame. Should be a great game.
Broncos Country
Congrats to Manning, but he plus the best owner and staff in the league Pat Bolen and Joe Ellis and John Elway and John Fox and Jack Del Rio and Mike McCoy are an unbeatable staff!! I feel a Back to Back repeat! If all stays!
When I picked my handle FTR it was for a reason. I am old and lots of Bronco history goes with that choice! A lot of history has come and gone before the internet and social media became the main stream. Before the Broncos even had a Web site or this blog! So this little tid bit showed up on the lunch time special! So for all the old timers and the young studs if you missed it, here is the link. But I don’t think anyone missed it! If you are like me I am reading everything I can! But I must say I miss reading the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver post papers on print! Kick back smelling the coffee and running out to my drive way to get them! If it was bad weather the paper boy put them in a plastic bag! Those were the days I hold dear! Plus it was a LMAW cover! Cuz when you had it up in your face reading it was great cover! LEAVE ME ALONE WIFE! Any way we are going all the way to the and SB and this is a great read! Wish everyone the best
ILMSDB!
LMAW!
Just me!
http://www.denverpost.com/lunchspecial/ci_22297281/new-years-day-magic-from-broncos-remains-precious
FTR
FTR, McCoy is as good as gone, but I still say we win back to back SBs!
I agree tcat! Last of the McD!
FTR, I have that very game on DVD. What a treasure!
If we get Moore as our OC that would be great if McCoy leaves. My second choice is Studs! He deserves a shot.
Strands
My B-Day is comming up on Jan 8th and I have asked for all the DVD’s. Can only hope! LOL I have all the VHS tapes but no player!! LOL
If we do go back to back, I’ll be selfish about this and say 3 pete SB’s. I can dream. First things first, win the SB this year!
FTR, Last year I got this DVD made by Warner Bros with both SB games we won in 97, 98, plus the AFC Championship game against those hated faiders on January 1st 1978 that thrusted us to our 1st SUPER BOWL.
So I got this book for Christmas- 100 Things Broncos Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die… It’s an amazing read! But I have to laugh. Chapter 65 is titled McDisaster. Anybody wanna guess what that’s in reference to?!
It starts off – “Want to get Broncos fans riled up? Ask them what they think of Josh McDaniels.”
Wow, we sure have come a long way since then. In such a short amount of time even. Thank you John Elway!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sndvl
Here is a repost of mine.
McD 101:
How to dismantle a team close to having all the right pieces to make a Super Bowl run:
Get rid of the Pro-bowl Quarterback .CK! Ignore and/or publicly call out three of your best offensive weapons. CK! Change and/or screw up the best zone blocking offensive line. CK!
Let go 78 years of coaching experience combined. CK! Trade you’re fist round draft pick for a second round draft pick. CK! Hire a 3-4 DC/ Head Coach/expert to help the transition to a 3-4 and then not let him coach for 1 year and then let him go.CK! Look at yourself in the mirror. Un CK! Have a New England and High school reunion at Dove Valley. CK!
Just venting here so let me get this out so I can get ready for 2010 fresh and positive.
GO BRONCOS!!
FTR
Who knows now with Cutler’s current history! And BM slipping on a McD bag and putting his arm through a TV!! LOL! But I was pissed! Its history now!
LMSDB
Lol FTR… There is even a chapter on Raider Week. It’s an awesome book.
One everybody on this blog would certainly enjoy!
sndvl
I will look for that book, thanks for the heads up!
What a cool title! Thats easy to remember.
Can I get this book on line?
Here’s a link for amazon. But I’m sure there are other sites that offer it!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1600787320
I am going to add it to my B-Day list! Sounds great cuz the clock is running for me! Ha
Thanks Bro! I will pass it on to my FTR family maybe I will get it all!
ILMSDB!!
T’eo will be great. I have no doubt. He has it on the feild and off. He will go top five.
If anything, we move down the draft not up (yes, down from 32). The nice thing about not really needing anything is that you can take the best available player instead of reaching a bit to fill a hole.
ILMSDB too!!!
Peace out Bros! FTR going to bed! Thanks for the information!
ILMSDB!!!
FTR
someones getting their butt whooped.
someone= florida gators….
September 2002- All Maxim NFL team
#18. LB- Keith Brooking Atl
On the field: “Im starting to like the taste of my own blood,” Brooking told us, referring to the weekly gash on the bridge of his nose. “Feeling it run down my face gets me charged.”
In your face: Born in Senoia, GA; starred at Georgia Tech; Pro Bowler for the Falcons; dates Miss Georgia. Top ‘that’…
He seems so mild mannered these days!!!