NEW YORK (AP) — Are you ready for some Peyton Manning?
This year’s NFL schedule is filled with return visits and intriguing matchups, and some of the best involve the Denver Broncos’ quarterback.
The former Colts star will make his first trip back to Indianapolis, will play younger brother Eli in another Manning Bowl, and will face the defending Super Bowl champions in the season opener.
The Baltimore Ravens travel to Denver for the now-traditional Thursday night opener on Sept. 5.
In Week 2, Peyton visits Eli’s house. Both Manning brothers often have said it’s uncomfortable yet memorable playing each other; it’s only happened twice, with Peyton and the Colts winning. Even though Peyton now is a Bronco, the dynamic is unchanged for the star quarterbacks.
The folks in Indy cherished having Peyton Manning as their record-setting quarterback for 13 seasons; he sat out 2011 after several neck surgeries, then was released by the Colts and signed with Denver. The reception he almost certainly will receive at Lucas Oil Stadium will be warm and loud.
Andy Reid is going back to Philadelphia, as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, and it’s unlikely Eagles fans will give him a friendly reception.
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