Old men don’t like to get hit really hard, and Peyton Manning has exemplified that for the last few years, making the self-sack an integral part of his game.
In case you aren’t aware of what a self-sack is — seems like a counterproductive part of the game, right? — it’s when Manning senses pressure in the pocket and he simply falls down, saving his body and living to fight another day. Normally, it earns a loud groan from the stands, but against the Steelers, Manning accomplished something completely knew: The possum sack.
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Should Manning have been called down? Probably. Did the Broncos capitalize? Nope. Was it awesome? Absolutely!
Now, if Denver can just get a little more Mile High Magic, the Broncos will be rolling.