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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

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The Divisional Round will feature a matchup between a Hall of Famer in Peyton Manning and a future Hall of Famer in Andrew Luck. The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts have some interesting history, but it all starts with the two special quarterbacks. Here are five things you should know about the matchup.

5. Denver Leads the Series

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5. Denver Leads the Series

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Going into this game, Denver holds the series lead at 12-11. Thanks to John Elway's illustrious career during the 80's and the 90's, the Broncos are edging the leader over the Colts in this game. Although the Broncos are at home, Indianapolis could pull off the upset.

4. Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck Are Tied

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4. Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck Are Tied

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Last season, when Peyton Manning returned to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time, Andrew Luck spoiled the reunion as the Colts ended up winning 39-33. Earlier this season in Week 1, the Broncos hosted the Colts and won by a score of 31-24. Both quarterbacks are professional, but there is definitely some bragging rights between the two. This game will be the third installment of the quarterback series.

3. Deep-Ball Ability

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3. Deep-Ball Ability

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For the Colts, T.Y. Hilton is a threat at all times -- even though he is a bit banged up -- because of his game-breaking speed and his ability to take the top off the defense. For the Broncos, Emmanuel Sanders has really made Denver fans forget about Eric Decker. Hilton has five touchdowns of more than 20 yards and Sanders has three.

2. Cornerback Talent

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2. Cornerback Talent

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Lost because of the vaunted offenses featured in this game, one thing you should know is that the cornerbacks in this game are extremely talented. For Indianapolis, Vontae Davis and Greg Toler are one of the league's best tandems. For Denver, Chris Harris Jr. might just be the most underrated cover-corner in the NFL. You can't forget about Aqib Talib and his ability change games with takeaways.

1. Quarterback Comparison

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1. Quarterback Comparison

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Ever since Luck came out in the 2012 NFL Draft, people always compared him to Manning, and it comes with good reasoning. Both were excellent quarterbacks at the collegiate level, and Luck, like Manning, had incredible arm strength entering the league; they both read defenses easily. The comparison, although it might be too high of praise, makes so much sense.

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