I think Peyton play has to do with a combination of a noodle arm and an injury the Donkeys are trying to hide. Combine that with the fact, JT and Welker aren't on the same level they were last year, and their big FA pickups on the other side of the ball like Ware and Talib, like Manning are fading as the season goes. Not to mention they have maybe the worst LB group in the league.
It was a team that looked great on paper to start the season, but as the season went you can see its flaws. Its not a great team, and there only hope is to get on that deer antler spray the Ravens were on back in 2012 to win anything. If not, this team is going one and done. Just think if the Donkeys lose Sunday and Cincy wins, Donkeys play next week, while Cincy gets the bye...