If Manning warms the bench, will this affect the Colts drive to the SuperBowl? Will he hurt his chance at receiving his fourth MVP title?
After the Indianapolis Colts celebrated an impressive 28-16 victory over the Denver Broncos, there’s speculation that Peyton Manning, in line to receive the NFL MVP title, may be warming the bench until mid-January when the Colts will play their first playoff game.
MVP votes will be cast January 4th, and some are wondering if Manning’s name will remain top of mind, if he doesn’t keep a high profile on the playing field. While Manning has led the Colts to an amazing 13-0 start, you can bet that other contenders for the MVP title will be scrambling a bit harder than Manning to keep their teams’ SuperBowl dreams in within reach.
For instance, Brett Favre is sure to spend the next few weeks focused on a leading the Vikings towards the SuperBowl. And what of Drew Brees? These two stand outs are sure to have plenty of playing time in the next month. Manning and the Colts have a full dance card to get through as well, with a match up against Jacksonville just a few days from now.
So if Manning warms the bench, will this affect the Colts drive to the SuperBowl? Will he hurt his chance at receiving his fourth MVP title? Or will the Associated Press, who will be casting their votes in early January, remember his name, even from the bench?
Peyton may be done for the next 2 games. I do not think it will hurt his chances for MVP. If i were the Colts i would try to go for a perfect season, and try to do what New England could not do 2 seasons a go finishing with a perfect season and be Super Bowl Champions. However, if he does sit the next 2 games, it will effect the Colts playoff run. San Diego is the hottest team in NFL, besides the undefeated Colts.