Knowshon Moreno hurdles Ed Reed

Knowshon Moreno had 118 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the Ravens. (Getty Images) Peyton Manning remains the centerpiece of the Broncos' offense,
Knowshon Moreno hurdles Ed Reed
Knowshon Moreno hurdles Ed Reed /

Knowshon Moreno had 118 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the Ravens. (Getty Images)

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Peyton Manning remains the centerpiece of the Broncos' offense, but Knowshon Moreno's sudden resurgence over the past four weeks continues to be a major development. Moreno, who did not have a carry from Week 3 to Week 11, took over Denver's starting running back spot after Willis McGahee suffered a season-ending knee injury.

The 25-year-old Moreno put his athleticism on display early Sunday in Baltimore. Moreno capped a 20-yard run -- his longest of the season -- by hurdling Baltimore safety Ed Reed.

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