Published on Sunday, January 31, 2010
By TIM REYNOLDS
MIAMI - Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning donned a red windbreaker, folded his arms against his chest and mingled coolly among players he's gotten to know over the years.
He couldn't have seemed more relaxed.
Come next Sunday, he'll likely have a different look.
Manning, New Orleans' Drew Brees and the rest of the Colts and Saints picked for the Pro Bowl enjoyed a night off Sunday, reduced to being mere spectators watching the warmup act to the NFL's season finale - the Super Bowl, back in the Miami Dolphins' home stadium next Sunday night.
Tennessee running back Chris Johnson scored the go-ahead touchdown with 5 minutes and 59 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter as the AFC fought off the NFC 41-34 in the exhibition game.
It's fun to be here, Manning said during ESPN's telecast of the Pro Bowl. It's always fun to play in the game. Obviously I'm excited tonight, knowing I have a real game next week.
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