Peyton Manning will be benched vs. Patriots; Brock Osweiler to get 2nd start

Update: Gary Kubiak has confirmed the news that Brock Osweiler will start, adding new information that Peyton Manning is in Charlotte receiving a second opinion on his foot.

Kubiak announces that Brock Osweiler will start vs. the Patriots next week.

— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 23, 2015

Our original story, with updates, follows.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Brock Osweiler will start against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 12. Peyton Manning will be benched again.

Broncos will start Brock Ostweiler at QB vs. Patriots and sit Peyton Manning for second straight week, per @mortreport.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2015

Gary Kubiak was noncommittal Sunday following Denver's win, but addressed the media ahead of schedule to put aside any lingering questions about who will start at QB in Week 12.

Manning is in Charlotte getting a second opinion on his foot injury.

— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) November 23, 2015

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