Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard believes that playing against Peyton Manning in practice has helped them prepare in facing Tom Brady.

The Broncos play the New England Patriots in their week 12 clash as the quarterbacks renew their rivalry for the 14th time in their careers.

Woodyard told the club's official website: "Going up against Peyton, it's obviously a different offense but the same mentality as far as they can hurry up at any moment.

"You have to be ready for what's coming, you have to already be thinking about what plays are going to be coming and what plays you have to run as a defense.

"It's good practice for us because, our offense is helping us out every week with that."

The Broncos currently hold the number seed in the AFC as they are 9-1 in their season.