Green Bay Packers: 5 most anticipated games of 2015

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback

warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

3. @ Denver Broncos

Any time you get to see two of the best quarterbacks in the league go head-to-head, it’s going to be fun to watch. For the second-time ever, Rodgers and the Packers will take on Peyton Manning.

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Last time Rodgers met Manning was in 2008. Rodgers was playing his first season as a starter and Manning was still playing for the Colts.

Rodgers completed 21-of-28 passes and threw one touchdown despite playing with a sprained right shoulder. Manning didn’t throw a single touchdown and was picked off twice – both interceptions were returned for touchdowns.

The Packers won the game 34-14 at Lambeau Field.

This time, though, the Packers face Manning on the road. The Broncos went 8-0 at home in the regular season last term, but were beaten by the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

The Packers will have to deal with the altitude of Mile High Stadium – the stadium stands 5,280 feet above sea level.

Manning is 39 years old and his performances declined dramatically toward the end of the 2014 season. Nevertheless, the Packers will face a tough trip to Denver.

Nobody is going to miss this contest.

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