Peyton Manning earned a $2 million bonus with the Denver Broncos beating the New England Patriots 20-18 to reach the Super Bowl.

Manning agreed to a pay cut last offseason with bonuses of $2 million for reaching the Super Bowl and another $2 million if they win the Super Bowl.

Manning was benched during the season in favor of Brock Osweiler during the second half of the season but Gary Kubiak went back to him at the end of the regular season.

The Broncos' defense was outstanding throughout the season and were particularly strong in their two playoff wins.