ENGLEWOOD, Colo. --For a third time this month, the Broncos are back on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

On the heels of a standout 400-yard, two-touchdown passing performance in the Broncos' 26-16 win over the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, quarterback Peyton Manning appears on one of the magazine's two national covers this week with the headline "10 Things We Think We Think."

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman appears on the other.

The cover story features analysis on the game from Sports Illustrated's The MMQB staff, including Peter King's prediction for the big game.

Last week, wide receiver [Wes Welker appeared on one of four regional covers that went to print prior to Championship Game weekend.

Two weeks ago, running back [Knowshon Moreno also appeared on a regional cover of the magazine leading up to the Divisional Round of the playoffs.