The Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos had the best record in the AFC; had the #1 seed in the conference; a full week to prepare for their first post season game and yet they stumbled their way to a double overtime loss to Baltimore. Manning had three touchdowns, but also two picks (one went through his receivers hands) and a fumble....all resulted in Ravens points.  His last turnover, an interception, was Favre-like and meant the Ravens would line up for the game winning field goal.  Ironically, that loss was Manning's 11th of his career, which ties him with Favre for most all time. Manning is 9-11 all time in the playoffs, but more people remember his failures and mistakes than his post season accomplishments.  He'll get blamed for the loss Saturday and maybe rightfully so, but we wouldn't even be discussing it if Rahim Moore doesn't play that 70-yard touchdown bomb like anything other than a fifth grader? Are we pondering it if Champ Bailey makes a play instead of getting burned twice for touchdowns? Are we talking about it if John Fox manages the game differently or the highly touted Denver defense gets any pressure on Joe Flacco (one sack)? Fair or unfair, Manning is linked to Tom Brady and he doesn't matchup.  I hate admitting that, but it's true.  Brady doesn't make those key mistakes at those times.  He just threw for 344 yards and three touchdowns and no turnovers against Houston and won his NFL record 17th playoff game.  Manning is a first ballot hall of famer and is the "greatest regular season quarterback" to ever play, but that's not what you'd like to be known for.  He's always strived to be the greatest ever. He can't do that with his historical miscues. I've always liked Manning and respected his work ethic and dedication, but I can't overlook his inability to up his level of play at the most important times consistently and the all-time greats have always done that: Montana, Unitas and Brady as well.  At age 36, Manning is running out of time to change people's mind.