The Denver Broncos (8-3) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) in NFL Sunday football action. Despite the void left by the loss of RB Willis McGahee, Peyton Manning and the Broncos don't appear too concerned with their livelihood. Manning and company can clinch the AFC West division with a victory over the Bucs, who are still aiming for an NFC wild-card berth.

In the win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12, Manning surpassed his current boss John Elway (vice president) with his 149th victory as a starting quarterback. The star signal caller now only sits behind Brett Favre for all-time wins (186).

Manning went 22 of 37 for 285 yards with two touchdowns and one pick versus the Chiefs last week. The win gave Denver a four game cushion over the second-place San Diego Chargers. However, the veteran quarterback still preferred to elaborate on the performance of RB Knowshon Moreno.

"I've got to tip my hat to Knowshon Moreno. He stepped up and did a heck of a job. Really an impressive effort by him," Manning told ESPN.

Moreno, who started in place of the injured McGahee, rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries in his first start since Oct. 30, 2011. The running back will get the call once again versus Tampa Bay.

"I though he had a very god performance. It's the way he's going about his business up to this point. Everybody had great confidence in him and he came through for us," said coach John Fox.

Interesting to note, the start marked the first time Moreno was on the sidelines since losing the football against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. The on-the-rise player was initially looked upon as the team's third option behind the likes of Ronnie Hillman and Lance Ball.

CLICK HERE to watch the Denver Broncos face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers via free live stream. Coverage of the game is set to begin at 1:05 p.m. PST on Sunday, Dec. 2.

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