Manning, Lewis prepare for final matchup with plenty on the line Updated: 2:38 p.m. They will probably lock eyes more than a few times Saturday, one of the best offensive players of his generation staring straight ahead at one of the era's best defenders. For a generation of football fans, the Broncos' Peyton Manning and Ravens' Ray Lewis defined their positions. One is the cerebral quarterback, cool in the most difficult of situations. The other is a speech-giving linebacker, equal parts instinct, fury and film study. They'll spend the game trying to out-think each other, as always, and pushing toward an AFC Divsional round win.