Everybody knows that the Comeback Player of the Year Award is going to come down to Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson. They are both coming off major surgeries, and were not expected to perform at an elite level in the 2012 season. I can tell you right now, they are performing at an elite level once again.
Peyton Manning has the Denver Broncos rolling and on its way to another play-off appearance. Manning is the clear leader of the organization and, even though he is 36 years old, he still has a lot of gas left in the tank.
Manning is gelling with the Broncos, posting an outstanding 4,106 passing yards and 31 TD’s. There was always the question that Manning would never play again after his neck surgeries back in 2011, but he’s defying the odds. Not only is Manning back to being an elite quarterback, but he’s once again in the talks as the MVP of the league, and seeking a 2nd Super Bowl title.
Adrian Peterson’s career was in jeopardy last season, when he suffered a torn ACL and MCL ...
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TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts
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