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For those who watched the games on Sunday, they saw just how bad Peyton Manning looked. He went 5-for-20 for just 35 yards and four interceptions. Something just didn’t look right with the 39-year old and he was eventually benched in favor of backup Brock Osweiler.
A day later, it was revealed there may have been a good reason Manning struggled so much.
For those who might not know what the plantar fascia is, here is an explanation:
“THE PLANTAR FASCIA IS THE FLAT BAND OF TISSUE (LIGAMENT) THAT CONNECTS YOUR HEEL BONE TO YOUR TOES. IT SUPPORTS THE ARCH OF YOUR FOOT. IF YOU STRAIN YOUR PLANTAR FASCIA, IT GETS WEAK, SWOLLEN, AND IRRITATED (INFLAMED). THEN YOUR HEEL OR THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FOOT HURTS WHEN YOU STAND OR WALK.”
So in essence every time Manning dropped back to pass and had to move his feet in any manner, he must’ve been feeling considerable pain. Given the importance of footwork to passing the football properly, it’s little wonder he struggled so much against Kansas City.
So what does this mean?
Well the Broncos are set to play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in week 11. Based on initial feelings, the chances of Manning playing are remote. That means it will be Osweiler under center at kickoff. He finished 14-of-24 for 146 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT in relief against the Chiefs. Considering his lack of experience and the struggles of that Broncos offensive line, it’s hard not to think the Bears have a great chance to earn their third-straight victory next Sunday.
Whats the plan? Discuss
A day later, it was revealed there may have been a good reason Manning struggled so much.
For those who might not know what the plantar fascia is, here is an explanation:
“THE PLANTAR FASCIA IS THE FLAT BAND OF TISSUE (LIGAMENT) THAT CONNECTS YOUR HEEL BONE TO YOUR TOES. IT SUPPORTS THE ARCH OF YOUR FOOT. IF YOU STRAIN YOUR PLANTAR FASCIA, IT GETS WEAK, SWOLLEN, AND IRRITATED (INFLAMED). THEN YOUR HEEL OR THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FOOT HURTS WHEN YOU STAND OR WALK.”
So in essence every time Manning dropped back to pass and had to move his feet in any manner, he must’ve been feeling considerable pain. Given the importance of footwork to passing the football properly, it’s little wonder he struggled so much against Kansas City.
So what does this mean?
Well the Broncos are set to play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in week 11. Based on initial feelings, the chances of Manning playing are remote. That means it will be Osweiler under center at kickoff. He finished 14-of-24 for 146 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT in relief against the Chiefs. Considering his lack of experience and the struggles of that Broncos offensive line, it’s hard not to think the Bears have a great chance to earn their third-straight victory next Sunday.
Whats the plan? Discuss