Denver Broncos Vs. Chicago Bears: Analyzing Peyton Manning

Here was Peyton Manning's final stat line by the end of the Broncos' first preseason game in Chicago: 4/7 for 44 yards, 1 interception and a 36.3 passer rating. If you read that stat line without watching the game last night, you'd think that Manning had an off game. In fact, you'd probably think he had a terrible game. From watching the tape, Manning did look a bit rusty. There was one play on his second pass attempt which was intended for Jacob Tamme that was just a terrible throw. The Bears' Geno Hayes was right there in pass coverage to pick off the pass, but somehow it went though his hands, as Tamme grabbed it for a 12 yard gain to give the Broncos a first down. Having said that, outside of that pass, Manning looked sharp. Even on his interception throw which was intended for Brandon Stokley in the red zone, Stokley should have caught the pass. Is it true that it was thrown behind Stokley? Was it a pass that Stokley has usually caught throughout his...