For just the third time since 2001, the annual Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning meeting will be missing one of its main principles.

Manning is in the midst of recovering from a foot injury and alas, we will be graced with the presence of Brock Osweiler.

Meanwhile, Brady has his own problems in New England. While the Patriots enter the contest with a 10-0 record, they are running out of receivers fast. No Julian Edelman…or Danny Amendola…or Aaron Dobson.

Thus, moving the ball will be an arduous task on Sunday night for the Pats in all likelihood.

Nonetheless, it will be a ball on Sunday night in Denver.

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