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Byline: Frank Schwab
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. _ The Indianapolis Colts might only play their starting offense for one quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, or maybe just a possession or two.
But the Colts' offense is so explosive, the Broncos might find themselves a score or two behind by the time Colts quarterback Peyton Manning hands the offense to rookie backup Jim Sorgi.
The Broncos are preparing as if Indianapolis' starters will play the whole game, because they can't afford to be surprised by the Colts early in the game.
The Colts have the third seed in the AFC clinched; the Broncos are in the playoffs with a win.
"They're going to play. (The idea that they'll rest their starters) is a crock," Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer said. "They're going to play their football team and we have to get ready to go. They're the best offense in this league, period. There's them, and there's Kansas City."
Nobody has figured out how to stop Manning this season. He has thrown for 49 touchdowns, a NFL single-season record, and 4,551 yards.