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{{Infobox NFL player |
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|name=Peyton Manning |
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|image= Peyton mannning 2015.jpg |
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|caption=Manning with the [[Denver Broncos]] in 2015 |
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|number=18 |
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|position=[[Quarterback]] |
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1976|3|24}} |
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|birth_place=[[New Orleans|New Orleans, Louisiana]] |
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|height_ft = 6 |
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|height_in = 5 |
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|weight_lbs = 230 |
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|high_school = [[Isidore Newman School|New Orleans (LA) Newman]] |
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|college=[[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]] |
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|draftyear=1998 |
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|draftround=1 |
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|draftpick=[[List of first overall National Football League draft picks|1]] |
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|pastteams= |
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1998}}–{{NFL Year|2011}}) |
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}}) |
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* 2× [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLI|XLI]], <!--Do not change to "Super Bowl L", as the NFL suspended the use of Roman numerals for this game.-->[[Super Bowl 50|50]]) |
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* [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]] ([[Super Bowl XLI|XLI]]) |
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* 4× [[AFC Championship Game|AFC champion]] ([[2006–07 NFL playoffs|2006]], [[2009–10 NFL playoffs|2009]], [[2013–14 NFL playoffs|2013]], [[2015–16 NFL playoffs|2015]]) |
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* 5× [[Associated Press|AP]] [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|NFL MVP]] (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013) |
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* 14× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2000 Pro Bowl|1999]], [[2001 Pro Bowl|2000]], [[2003 Pro Bowl|2002]]–[[2011 Pro Bowl|2010]], [[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]]–[[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]]) |
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* 7× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2003 All-Pro Team|2003]]–[[2005 All-Pro Team|2005]], [[2008 All-Pro Team|2008]], [[2009 All-Pro Team|2009]], [[2012 All-Pro Team|2012]], [[2013 All-Pro Team|2013]]) |
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* 3× Second-team All-Pro ([[1999 All-Pro Team|1999]], [[2000 All-Pro Team|2000]], [[2006 All-Pro Team|2006]]) |
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* 2× [[AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award|AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] (2004, 2013) |
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* AP [[National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award|NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] (2012) |
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* 4× [[List of National Football League season passing touchdowns leaders|NFL passing touchdown leader]] (2000, 2004, 2006, 2013) |
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* 3× [[List of National Football League season passing yards leaders|NFL passing yards leader]] (2000, 2003, 2013) |
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* [[Pro Bowl]] MVP ([[2005 Pro Bowl|2005]]) |
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* Indianapolis Colts career leader in wins, passing touchdowns, pass attempts, pass completions and passing yards |
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* NFL all-time leader in career touchdown passes, passing yards and wins |
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* [[National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team|NFL 2000s All-Decade Team]] |
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* [[Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year|''Sports Illustrated'' Sportsman of the Year]] (2013) |
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* [[List of career achievements by Peyton Manning|Other awards and honors]] |
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|statlabel1=Passing attempts |
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|statvalue1=9,380 |
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|statlabel2=[[Completion (American football)|Passing completions]] |
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|statvalue2=6,125 |
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|statlabel3=Percentage |
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|statvalue3=65.3 |
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|statlabel4=[[Touchdowns|TD]]–[[Interceptions|INT]] |
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|statvalue4=539–251 |
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|statlabel5=[[Passing yards]] |
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|statvalue5=71,940 |
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|statlabel6=[[Passer rating]] |
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|statvalue6=96.5 |
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|nfl=MAN515097 |
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'''Peyton Williams Manning''' (born March 24, 1976) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] who played 18 seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). A five-time league [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|MVP]], he played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] for 14 seasons between 1998 and 2011, and then with the [[Denver Broncos]] for four seasons from 2012 to 2015. Manning is a two-time [[Super Bowl]] winner ([[Super Bowl XLI|XLI]] and <!--Do not change to "Super Bowl L", as the NFL suspended the use of Roman numerals for this game.-->[[Super Bowl 50|50]]), and also appeared in the game two other times, becoming the only quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two different franchises more than once each and the only starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different franchises.<ref>[[Super Bowl XLIV]] and [[Super Bowl XLVIII|XLVIII]]<br>See [[List of quarterbacks with multiple Super Bowl starts]]<br>(Other QBs who have been on two different winning Super Bowl franchises include [[Earl Morrall]] ([[Super Bowl V|V]],[[Super Bowl VII|VII]],[[Super Bowl VIII|VIII]]), [[Matt Cavanaugh]] ([[Super Bowl XIX|XIX]],[[Super Bowl XXV|XXV]]), [[Jim McMahon]] ([[Super Bowl XX|XX]],[[Super Bowl XXXI|XXXI]]) and [[Jeff Rutledge]] ([[Super Bowl XXI|XXI]],[[Super Bowl XXVI|XXVI]]) but these QBs either did not start or did not play in the games with one or both teams)</ref> He is a son of former NFL quarterback [[Archie Manning]] and older brother of [[New York Giants]] quarterback [[Eli Manning]]. |
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Manning played [[college football]] for the [[University of Tennessee]], leading the [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee Volunteers]] to the 1997 SEC Championship in his senior season. He was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the [[List of first overall National Football League draft picks|first overall pick]] in the [[1998 NFL Draft|1998]] [[NFL Draft]]. Manning's playing career and statistics have ranked him among the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.<ref name="cheatsheet1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/the-top-5-quarterbacks-in-nfl-history.html/?a=viewall|title=NFL: 5 Greatest Passing Quarterbacks of All Time|publisher=Sports CheatSheet|author=Matt Reevy|date=September 8, 2015|accessdate=September 11, 2015}}</ref> From 1998 to 2010, he led the Indianapolis Colts to eight (seven [[American Football Conference South Division|AFC South]] and one [[American Football Conference South Division|AFC East]]) division championships, two AFC championships, and a [[Super Bowl]] championship (XLI). |
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Manning is the first and only quarterback to achieve 200 career wins (regular and postseason),<ref name="stampedeblue.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/2/7/10934762/peyton-manning-becomes-first-quarterback-in-nfl-history-to-win-200-games-colts-broncos|title=Peyton Manning becomes first quarterback in NFL history to win 200 games as starter|author=Josh Wilson|date=8 February 2016|work=Stampede Blue}}</ref> his [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|five NFL MVP awards are a league record]],<ref name="4 MVP">{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9519990|title=Peyton Manning Wins Record 4th AP MVP in Landslide|publisher=ABC.com|date=2010-01-09|accessdate=2010-01-09}}</ref> he was the most valuable player of Super Bowl XLI, was named to a record 14 [[Pro Bowl]]s, has 14 4,000-yard passing seasons (NFL record),<ref name="YDSleader">{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/reuben_frank/12/22/frank.numbers/index.html|title=Titans QB Volek throws for record yardage in first seven starts|work=Sports Illustrated|author=Reuben, Frank|date=2004-12-22|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref><ref name="titans2k7home">{{cite news|url=http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20071230_TEN@IND|title=Backup QB Collins leads Titans to first playoff berth since '03|agency=Associated Press|date=2007-12-30|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> and is the [[List of National Football League passing yards leaders|NFL's all-time leader in passing yards (71,940)]] and [[List of National Football League passing touchdowns leaders|touchdown passes (539)]]. |
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In 2009, he was named the best player in the NFL,<ref name="YDSleader"/><ref name="titans2k7home"/> and [[Fox Sports]], along with ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', named him the NFL player of the decade for the 2000s. In May 2011, he underwent neck surgery to alleviate neck pain and arm weakness he dealt with during the previous few seasons before signing a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Colts in July 2011. Manning had hoped to play in the 2011 season, but in September 2011 he underwent a second, and much more serious surgery: a level-one [[Spinal fusion|cervical fusion]] procedure. Manning had never missed an NFL game in his career, but was forced to miss the entire 2011 season. In March 2012, he was released by the Colts before signing with the Denver Broncos. Before the 2013 season had even finished, ''SI'' had named him their Sportsman of the Year.<ref>{{cite news|author=Lee Jenkins |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/sportsman/news/20131215/peyton-manning-sportsman-2013/ |title=Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning named SI's Sportsman of the Year - 2013 Sportsman of the Year |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |accessdate=2014-02-02 |date=2013-12-15}}</ref> |
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During a 2009 Monday Night Football game, Manning received the nickname "The Sheriff" from [[color commentator]] [[Jon Gruden]] due to his tendency to [[Audible (American football)|audible]] prior to the snap,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dator|first1=James|title=Why is Peyton Manning's Nickname "The Sheriff"|url=http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/1/25/10826002/peyton-manning-broncos-nickname-the-sheriff-cam-newton-panthers-super-bowl|website=SB Nation|publisher=SB Nation|accessdate=2016-01-26}}</ref> and he was one of the most recognizable and parodied players in the NFL.<ref name="nydailynews2007">{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/2007/03/25/2007-03-25_peyton_stars_on_snl_.html |title=Peyton stars on 'SNL' |work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] |author=Begley, Ian |date=2007-03-25 |accessdate=2007-03-26}}</ref> Teams led by Manning typically utilized the [[hurry-up offense]] in place of the standard [[huddle]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Legwold, Jeff |title=Gary Kubiak: Broncos would be 'stupid' not to build offense to fit Peyton Manning |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/13996/gary-kubiak-broncos-would-be-stupid-not-to-build-offense-to-fit-peyton-manning |work=[[ESPN]] |date=August 5, 2015 |accessdate=August 5, 2015}}</ref> |
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==High school career== |
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Manning attended [[Isidore Newman School]] in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], and led their football team to a 34–5 record during his three seasons as starter. He was named [[Gatorade]] Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player-of-the-Year in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|title=MANNING AT A GLANCE|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/assets/docs/UpdatedBios/2013/ManningPeyton.pdf|publisher=Denver Broncos|accessdate=20 January 2014}}</ref> While at Newman he began wearing the number 18 in honor of his older brother [[Cooper Manning|Cooper]], who was forced to give up football due to [[spinal stenosis]]. Younger brother Eli also wore the number when he became starting quarterback. Newman has since [[Retired number|retired]] the number 18 jersey and it can be seen hanging in the school gym.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manning brothers lift Isidore Newman|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5179792|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=May 11, 2010}}</ref> Manning was among the most sought after high school players in the country and was recruited by about 60 colleges, led by Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, and his father's [[alma mater]], Ole Miss.<ref name="Like Father, Like Son">{{cite news|last1=Bradley|first1=John Ed|title=Like Father, Like Son|url=http://www.si.com/vault/1993/11/15/129878/like-father-like-son-ole-miss-will-never-forget-archie-but-peyton-is-the-manning-of-the-year-with-recruiters-from-oxford-to-ann-arbor|accessdate=March 7, 2016|newspaper=Sports Illustrated|date=November 15, 1993}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
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Manning chose to play college football for the [[University of Tennessee]] [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Volunteers]]. Some were surprised that he did not pick the [[University of Mississippi|Ole Miss]] [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Rebels]], for whom his father Archie played.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} He became Tennessee's all-time leading passer with 11,201 yards and 89 touchdowns and won 39 of 45 games as a starter, breaking the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) record for career wins.<ref name="UTCareerrecords">{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/football/page.aspx?id=36218|title=Tennessee Football History and Records – Passing Leaders|publisher=utsports.com|accessdate=2008-02-16}}{{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref name="PM18">{{cite web|url=http://www.peytonmanning18.com/collegestats.html|publisher=peytonmanning18.com|title=Peyton Manning's College Stats|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> |
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[[File:16 Manning Retired Number 16.png|thumb|right|Manning's number was retired by the University of Tennessee in 2005]] |
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As a [[1994 NCAA Division I-A football season|freshman]], Manning began the season as the third-string quarterback. In the season opener against [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]], Manning was one of three quarterbacks to come off the bench after starter [[Jerry Colquitt]] suffered a season-ending injury on the seventh play of the game. However, Manning wasn't able to generate any offense and was pulled from the game.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Baker|first1=Chris|title=Season Ends Abruptly for Colquitt : Volunteers: Quarterback suffers torn knee ligament after waiting five years to become a starter.|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1994-09-04/sports/sp-34762_1_season-ends|accessdate=March 7, 2016|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=September 4, 1994}}</ref> During the season's fourth game, against [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State]], starter [[Todd Helton]] got injured and Manning took over. The Vols lost 24–21, but Manning was named the team's starter and remained so for the rest of his college career. In his first start, the following week against [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]], the Vols won 10–9. They won all but one of their remaining games, finishing the season 8–4 with a 45–23 victory over [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] in the [[Gator Bowl]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Vols Lose Quarterback, A Place in Top-25 Poll Key to Upset: Six Turnovers in Second Half |work=[[San Jose Mercury News]]|location=San Jose|page=5C|date=1994-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=845|year=2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Vols in Sync, Leave Hokies Flattened|work=The Washington Post|date=1995-01-01}}</ref> |
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Manning and the Vols started off the [[1995 NCAA Division I-A football season|1995 season]] with victories over [[1995 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]] and Georgia, before heading off to Gainesville to play the [[1995 Florida Gators football team|Gators]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Down Goes Frazier, But Huskers Still Roll|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE3D71E30F933A2575AC0A963958260|work=[[The New York Times]] |date=1995-09-10|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> Against Florida, he threw for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the Vols to a 30–21 [[halftime]] lead. However, the Gators outscored the Vols 41–7 in the second half, winning 62–37.<ref>{{cite news|title=For Gators, It's the Last 30 Minutes That Count|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE1D7113FF934A2575AC0A963958260|work=The New York Times |date=1995-09-17|accessdate=2007-12-24 | first=Charlie | last=Nobles}}</ref> This was the Vols' only loss of the season, as they won their remaining 8 regular season games, including a 41–14 win over [[1995 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama]] and then defeated [[1995 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]] in the [[Capital One Bowl|Citrus Bowl]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manning, Vols Bury Bama, 41–14|work=[[The Miami Herald]]|page=3D|date=1995-10-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=1516|year=2005}}</ref> The Vols ended the season ranked third and Manning came in sixth in [[Heisman Trophy]] voting.<ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|pages=1393–1394|year=2005}}</ref> |
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The Vols opened the [[1996 NCAA Division I-A football season|1996 season]] ranked second behind [[1996 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]] and one of the favorites to win the national championship.<ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=1396|year=2005}}</ref> However, after winning their first 2 games against [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV]] and [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]], the Vols again lost to Florida 35–29, with Manning throwing 4 interceptions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Peyton's place doesn't faze Wuerffel; Gators, Vols QBs air out differences|work=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|location=Atlanta, Georgia|page=F4|date=1996-09-22}}</ref> After winning their next four games, the Vols were upset by [[Memphis Tigers|Memphis]], despite Manning passing for 296 yards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manning can't rescue faltering UT; Offense stalls without running game|work=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/1996/Nov/10/manning-cant-rescue-faltering-ut/|location=Memphis, Tennessee|author=Higgins, Ron|date=1996-11-10|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> |
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The Vols won the remainder of their games, including a 48–28 win in the Citrus Bowl over [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern]], a game in which Manning passed for 408 yards and 4 touchdowns; he was named the game's [[Most Valuable Player|MVP]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manning Finishes Off Northwestern; College football: In what could be his last college game, Tennessee quarterback impressive in victory|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=1997-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|pages=1511, 1516|year=2005}}</ref> |
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Manning completed his degree in three years, a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in speech communication,<ref name="sportscentury"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peytonmanning.com/fan-central/about-peyton|title=Peyback Foundation - About Peyton}}</ref> and was projected{{by whom|date=January 2016}} to be the top overall pick in the [[1997 NFL Draft|NFL Draft]], but returned to Tennessee for his senior year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nothing to Prove; Manning Made His Decision to Stay at Tennessee, and the Rest Is History|work=Los Angeles Times|location=Los Angeles, California|date=1997-09-03}}</ref> In his [[1997 NCAA Division I-A football season|senior season]], the Vols opened the season with victories against [[1997 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]] and UCLA, but for the third time in his career, Manning fell to [[1997 Florida Gators football team|Florida]] 33–20.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tenn. Jumps To No. 3 in Poll|work=The Washington Post |date=1997-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=UCLA rallies in second half against Tennessee, but comes up short for second week in a row, 30–24|work=The Los Angeles Times|date=1997-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Manning's Nightmare Continues|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07E0D8173BF932A1575AC0A961958260|work=The New York Times |date=1997-09-21|accessdate=2007-12-24 | first=William C. | last=Rhoden}}</ref> The Vols won the rest of their regular season games, finishing 10–1, and advanced to the [[1997 SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship]] game against [[1997 Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn]]. Down 20–7, Manning led the Vols to a 30–29 victory. Throwing for 4 touchdowns, he was named the game's MVP, but injured himself in the process.<ref name="secchampionship">{{cite web|url=http://secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=0&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=2738&change_well_id=2 |title=1997 SEC Championship Game Recap |publisher=secsports.com |accessdate=2007-12-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20060214002352/http://secsports.com:80/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=0&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=2738&change_well_id=2 |archivedate=February 14, 2006 }}</ref><ref name="fulmer">{{cite book|last=Fulmer|first=Phillip|authorlink=Phillip Fulmer|title=A Perfect Season|publisher=Rutledge Hill Press|isbn=1-55853-798-8|page=7|quote=Peyton had played with a lot of pain in the Orange Bowl because of an injury he had suffered in our SEC Championship victory against Auburn, and his mobility was limited throughout the game against Nebraska|year=1999}}</ref> The 3rd-ranked Vols were matched-up with second-ranked Nebraska in the [[1998 Orange Bowl|Orange Bowl]]; if Tennessee won and top-ranked [[1997 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]] lost to [[1997 Washington State Cougars football team|Washington State]] in the [[1998 Rose Bowl|Rose Bowl]], the Vols would win the national championship.<ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=1401|year=2005}}</ref> However, the Vols' defense could not stop Nebraska's rushing attack, giving up over 400 rushing yards in a 42–17 loss.<ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=1462|year=2005}}</ref> As a senior, Manning won numerous awards; he was a consensus first-team [[1997 College Football All-America Team|All-American]], the [[Maxwell Award]] winner, the [[Davey O'Brien Award]] winner, the [[Johnny Unitas Award]] winner, and the [[Best College Football Player ESPY Award|Best College Player]] [[ESPY]] award winner, among others.<ref>{{cite book|last=MacCambridge|first=Michael|title=ESPN College Football Encyclopedia|publisher=ESPN Books|isbn=1-4013-3703-1|page=1402|year=2005}}</ref><ref name="espy">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/espy2005/s/pastwinners.html|title=The 2005 ESPY Awards – ESPY Awards past winners|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=2007-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heisman.com/winners/c-woodson97.html |title=1997 Heisman Trophy |publisher=heisman.com |accessdate=2008-02-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080201185230/http://www.heisman.com:80/winners/c-woodson97.html |archivedate=February 1, 2008 }}</ref> In 2005, Tennessee retired Manning's number (No. 16).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wbir.com/printfullstory.aspx?storyid=29764|title=Tennessee Retires Manning's Number 16|publisher=wbir.com|author=Philips, Steve|date=2005-10-30|accessdate=2007-02-06}}{{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> One of the streets leading to [[Neyland Stadium]] has been renamed Peyton Manning Pass. Manning also excelled academically and was elected to [[Phi Beta Kappa Society]] in 1997<ref name="sportscentury">{{cite news|title=Sportscentury Biography — Plain and Simply Outstanding|url=http://espn.go.com/classic/biography/s/Manning_Peyton.html|publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> and awarded the [[National Football Foundation]] National Scholar-Athlete Award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manning, Brees Make Super Bowl History|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012810aaa.html|publisher=[[Tennessee Volunteers|utsports.com]]|date=January 28, 2010}}</ref> |
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In 1996, while attending the University of Tennessee, Manning was accused by female trainer Jamie Ann Naughright of placing his genitals on her face during a foot examination.<ref name="chronicle.augusta.com">{{cite news|url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1997/08/20/oth_213271.shtml#.Vje0i5RHaK1|title=Trainer's settlement involved more than Manning's mooning|agency=[[Associated Press]]|newspaper=[[Augusta Chronicle]]|date=August 20, 1997}}</ref><ref name=Inquisitr>{{cite news|first=Aric|last=Mitchell|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/1486872/peyton-manning-sex-scandal-largely-forgotten-even-with-a-witness|title=Peyton Manning Sex Scandal: Largely Forgotten, Even with a Witness|date=September 19, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2015|work=[[The Inquisitr]]}}</ref> Manning said that he was just exposing his buttocks to another athlete in the room as Naughright bent over to examine him.<ref name="chronicle.augusta.com"/> Naughright settled with the university for $300,000 for its alleged failure to properly handle the actions of Manning and others in various incidents, and she agreed to resign from the school.<ref name="chronicle.augusta.com"/> |
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==Professional career== |
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===Overview=== |
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Manning was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] with the first overall pick of the [[1998 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/19/sports/nfl-draft-day-98-colts-agonize-to-the-end-then-pick-manning.html| title=N.F.L. DRAFT DAY '98; Colts Agonize to the End, Then Pick Manning | work=New York Times | date=1998-04-19 | accessdate=11 February 2016 | author=Freeman, Mike}}</ref> He would start as a rookie and go on to play for the Colts for 13 full seasons before being sidelined by a neck injury, which cost him the entire [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/peyton-manning-consecutive-starts-streak-colts-qb-sunday-opener-article-1.957090| title=Peyton Manning's consecutive starts streak will come to an end as Colts QB will miss Sunday's opener | work=New York Daily News | date=2011-09-07 | accessdate=11 February 2016 | author=Price, Bill}}</ref> After recovering from the injury, he joined the [[Denver Broncos]] for whom he played from the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/20/sport/peyton-manning/| title=Peyton Manning joins Denver Broncos | work=CNN| date=2012-03-20 | accessdate=11 February 2016 | author=Martinez, Michael}}</ref> through the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]]. Excluding the year lost to injury, Manning played in 17 NFL seasons.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/peytonmanning/2501863/careerstats| title=Peyton Manning: Career Stats | work=NFL | accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref> |
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Manning is often referred to as one of the greatest passing quarterbacks of all time.<ref name="cheatsheet1"/> He was named the [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|NFL's most valuable player]] a record five times (four times as a Colt, once as a Bronco), was named to the Pro Bowl 14 times (a record) and named to the first team All-Pro seven times. As a starter up to the end of [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]] he had a career winning percentage of .702 in the regular season. He holds the NFL record for career touchdown passes and career passing yards, achieved in 2014 and 2015 respectively. |
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The most commonly cited criticism of Peyton Manning's professional career is that despite great success and gaudy statistics during the regular season, he did not enjoy similar levels of success in the post-season. His career post-season record as a starter was a more modest 14-13, compared to his regular season record through the 2015 season which was was 186-79. Manning won two Super Bowls ([[Super Bowl XLI]] and [[Super Bowl 50]]) and played in two others ([[Super Bowl XLIV]] and [[Super Bowl XLVIII]]), being named MVP of XLI, while losing XLIV in a upset, and managing just one successful touchdown drive each of XLVIII and 50. During the early part of Manning's career "his record-breaking stats were written off because of the Colts’ postseason failures"; conversely he posted poor stats in the 2015 regular season and [[Super Bowl 50]] (which would be his final season) but nonetheless won his second league championship thanks to his team's defense.[http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/peyton-manning-worst-super-bowl-50-quarterback-ever] |
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===Indianapolis Colts=== |
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====1998 season: rookie season==== |
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Despite concerns about his arm strength and mobility,<ref name="silver19991122">{{cite news | url=http://www.si.com/vault/1999/11/22/270230/thoroughbred-the-colts-peyton-manning-is-more-than-living-up-to-his-pedigree-now-if-he-can-just-figure-out-how-to-open-a-can-of-soup | title=Thoroughbred | work=Sports Illustrated | date=1999-11-22 | accessdate=12 Feb 2016 | author=Silver, Michael}}</ref> Manning was selected first overall in the [[1998 NFL Draft|1998 draft]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref name="draft">{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/events/1998/nfldraft/news/1998/06/07/warroom_colts/|title=1998 NFL Draft Analysis: Indianapolis Colts|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1998-06-07|accessdate=2008-01-06}}</ref> Although many considered [[Ryan Leaf]] his rival for the first selection in the draft, and Leaf's quarterback rating was higher, all six experts ''Sports Illustrated'' consulted believed that Manning was superior.<ref name="king19980413">{{cite news | url=http://www.si.com/vault/1998/04/13/241451/the-chairmen-peyton-manning-and-ryan-leaf-are-the-class-of-the-nfl-draft-but-experts-say-one-of-them-stands-head-and-shoulder-pads-above-the-other | title=The Chairmen | work=Sports Illustrated | date=1998-04-13 | accessdate=12 Feb 2016 | author=King, Peter}}</ref> Five said that they would take him first in the draft; [[Sid Gillman]] said of Manning, "this is a pro quarterback".<ref name="king19980413"/> The Colts' scouting staff initially favored Leaf, but they were gradually won over by Manning's attitude, particularly as Manning showed up prepared to a scheduled meeting with the Broncos while Leaf was late. Colts general manager [[Bill Polian]] who had the final say on the draft selection recalled Manning saying "I'll leave you with this thought. If you take me, I promise you we will win a championship. If you don't, I promise I'll come back and kick your ass."[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25506696/former-gm-peyton-manning-promised-colts-title-if-they-drafted-him-ass-kicking-if-they-didnt][http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/03/06/peyton-manning-bill-polian-indianapolis-colts/81403586/] |
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In his [[1998 NFL season|rookie season]], he passed for 3,739 yards with 26 touchdowns, set five different NFL rookie records including most [[touchdown pass]]es in a season, and was named to the NFL All-Rookie First Team.<ref name="PFR">{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MannPe00.htm|title=Pro Football Reference|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|accessdate=2007-01-14}}</ref><ref name="mediaguide">{{cite web|url=http://www.colts.com/images/news_photos/communitydynamic/2008_mediaguide_sec7.pdf |format=PDF |title=2008 Indianapolis Colts Media Guide |publisher=Indianapolis Colts |accessdate=2007-10-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20081030141720/http://www.colts.com/images/news_photos/communitydynamic/2008_mediaguide_sec7.pdf |archivedate=October 30, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="coltsbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=8 |title=Official Peyton Manning Bio on Colts.com |publisher=colts.com |accessdate=2008-02-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080214231517/http://www.colts.com:80/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=8 |archivedate=February 14, 2008 }}</ref> Manning's first win came against fellow rookie Leaf, 17–12 over the [[1998 San Diego Chargers season|Chargers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/scoreboards/1998/10/04/recap.indianapolis.san_diego.html|title= NFL Recap (San Diego-Indianapolis)|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1998-10-04|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> Weeks later, Manning faced off against [[Steve Young (American football)|Steve Young]]; he threw three touchdowns, tying a Colts rookie record, but the [[1998 San Francisco 49ers season|49ers]] kicked a late [[field goal (football)|field goal]] to win 34–31.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1998/10/18/49ers_colts/|title=Manning sharp; Young sharper|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1998-10-18|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> In November against the [[1998 New York Jets season|Jets]], Manning threw for three touchdowns in a 24–23 win; he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this performance. It was the first game-winning drive of Manning's career, as he threw the game-winning TD pass to [[Marcus Pollard]].<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite news|title=Manning's Colts Get Past Jets, 24–23|work=The Washington Post |date=1998-11-16}}</ref> Manning was certainly a bright spot in 1998 for the [[1998 Indianapolis Colts season|Colts]], but he also threw a league high 28 interceptions as the team struggled to a 3–13 record with a defense that gave up more than 27 points per game.<ref name="silver19991122"/> The Colts lost many close games, including five games in which they had led by double-digits at some point.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/1998.htm|title=Pro Football Reference – 1998 Indianapolis Colts|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://football.about.com/od/nflplayerprofiles/ig/Peyton-Manning/Peyton-Manning-as-a-Rookie.--2L.htm |title=Peyton Manning – A Career Timeline in Pictures of Peyton Manning – Breaking Out |publisher=Football.about.com |date=2010-10-06 |accessdate=2010-10-29}}</ref> |
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====1999–2001==== |
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The [[1999 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] opened the [[1999 NFL season|1999 season]] with a 31–14 victory over [[1999 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo]], but gave up a 28–7 lead the following week against the Patriots and lost.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/recaps/1999/09/12/colts_bills/|title=Indianapolis 31, Buffalo 14|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1999-09-12|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/recaps/1999/09/19/patriots_colts/|title= New England 31, Indianapolis 28|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1999-09-19|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> After defeating [[1999 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego]] 27–19 in a game in which Manning threw for over 400 yards, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, they lost again, to [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|Miami]].<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1999/09/26/colts_chargers_ap/|title=Colts jolt Bolts; Indianapolis continues offensive show in San Diego|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1999-09-26|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/recaps/1999/10/10/colts_dolphins/|title=Miami 34, Indianapolis 31|work=Sports Illustrated|date=1999-10-10|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> The Colts responded by winning 11 of their remaining 12 games, finishing 13–3 and the AFC East champions. The 10 game turnaround from the previous year set an NFL record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=football_dynamic&id=175 |title=Year-By-Year Highlights of the Indianapolis Colts |publisher=Colts.com |accessdate=2007-12-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20071025033337/http://www.colts.com:80/sub.cfm?page=football_dynamic&id=175 |archivedate=October 25, 2007 }}</ref> As the second seed in the AFC, the Colts earned a first round bye, and faced [[1999 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee]] in the [[NFL playoffs, 1999-2000|playoffs]]. The Colts lost 19–16 to the Super Bowl bound Titans and Manning was limited to one touchdown run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/1999/20000116/recap/tenind.html|title=Titans rope Colts, get Jags again|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2000-01-16|accessdate=2009-03-24}}</ref> Manning finished the year with 4,135 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns, and was named both Second-team All-Pro and to the [[2000 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], both firsts for him.<ref name="PFR" /><ref name="1999allpro">{{cite web|url=http://images.cnnsi.com/football/nfl/news/2000/01/08/allpro_chart_ap/|title=1999 All-Pro Team|work=Sports Illustrated|date=2000-01-08|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref> In the [[2000 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], he passed for 270 yards with 2 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite news|title=Moss Soars in Record NFC Rout Pro Bowl: Bucs' Alstott Rushes for Three Touchdowns|work=San Jose Mercury News|page=7D|date=2000-02-07}}</ref> |
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The Colts started the [[2000 Indianapolis Colts season|2000 season]] inconsistently{{according to whom|date=January 2016}}. Following an opening week victory against [[2000 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City]], they blew a 21–0 lead against the [[2000 Oakland Raiders season|Raiders]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940CE1DB1E30F937A3575AC0A9669C8B63|title=NFL Week 1: Yesterday's Games; Colts Share Spotlight To Overcome the Chiefs|work=The New York Times |date=2000-09-04|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/2000/20000910/recap/oakind.html|title=Gannon's three TDs spark comeback|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2000-09-10|accessdate=2009-03-24}}</ref> The Colts responded with a [[Monday Night Football|Monday Night]] victory against [[2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville]], a 43–14 win in which Manning threw for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns; Manning was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9405E7DA123AF935A1575AC0A9669C8B63|title=NFL: Roundup; Manning Throttles Jaguars|work=The New York Times |date=2000-09-26|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> The Colts won 4 of their next 5 games, including one against [[2000 New England Patriots season|New England]] in which Manning posted the first perfect [[passer rating]] of his career, but then lost 4 of the 5 games following that. The Colts regained their momentum, winning their final 3 games, including a 31–10 win over [[2000 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota]] on Week 17. Manning threw for 4 touchdowns in the win and was again named AFC Offensive Player of the Week and the win gave the Colts a 10–6 record as well as a [[wild card (sports)|wild card]] spot in the playoffs.<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/recaps/2000/10/22/colts_patriots/|title= Indianapolis 30, New England 23|work=Sports Illustrated|date=2000-10-22|accessdate=2007-12-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B04E7DA1238F936A15751C1A9669C8B63|title=The Colts, Given Some Daylight, Burst Through to the Playoffs|work=The New York Times |date=2000-12-25|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> In the wild card game, the Colts fell to the [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|Dolphins]] 23–17 in overtime. Manning passed for 194 yards and a touchdown in the loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/recaps/2000/12/30/dolphins_colts/|title= Miami 23, Indianapolis 17|work=Sports Illustrated|date=2000-12-30|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> He finished the season with {{nowrap|4,413 passing yards}} and {{nowrap|33 passing touchdowns}} and was named Second-team All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl.<ref name="PFR" /> At the [[2001 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], Manning threw two touchdown passes.<ref name="2000allpro">{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/2000/12/30/allpro_secondteamroster/|title=2000 All-Pro Second Team|work=Sports Illustrated|date=2000-12-30|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barreiro|first=Dan|title=Vikings can spend a bit of cash now on defense.|work=[[Star Tribune]]|location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|date=2001-02-09}}</ref> |
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Manning and the [[2001 Indianapolis Colts season|Colts]] introduced their now-signature{{according to whom|date=January 2016}} no-huddle offense, and used it to great effect{{according to whom|date=January 2016}} in a Week 1 rout of the [[2001 New York Jets season|Jets]], 45–24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=210909020|title=Manning skips huddles in rout|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2001-09-09|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> Two weeks later (Week 2 games were not played as scheduled due to the [[September 11th attacks|9/11 attacks]]) the Colts advanced to 2–0 with a win over [[2001 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo]], behind Manning's 421 yards passing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/top_performers/news/2001/09/23/top_performers_week2/|title=Manning, Pathon, Harrison leads Colts' stampede|work=Sports Illustrated|date=2001-09-23|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this game.<ref name="mediaguide" /> However, the Colts lost the following week to [[2001 New England Patriots season|New England]], and continued their slide, losing their following two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=210930017|title=Colts' curse continues at Foxboro|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2001-09-30|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> The Colts briefly rebounded, winning two games, but then lost 7 of their last 9, including a 40–21 home loss to the [[2001 San Francisco 49ers season|49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/schedule?team=ind&year=2001|title=2001 Indianapolis Colts Schedule|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> After Manning threw a career-high four interceptions in that game, coach Jim Mora uttered his infamous{{according to whom|date=January 2016}} "Playoffs? Don't talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me. Playoffs? I'm just hoping we can win a game, another game" press conference.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=211125011 "Manning throws career-high four interceptions"], ESPN.com</ref> Despite the 6–10 record, Manning finished the season with {{nowrap|4,131 passing yards}}, {{nowrap|26 passing touchdowns}}, and 4 rushing touchdowns as the offense produced the second most points in the league. However, the defense allowed the most points and Jim Mora was fired after the season.<ref name="PFR" /> |
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====2002 season==== |
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[[Tony Dungy]] would become Manning's second head coach in the NFL. The Colts started off the [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|2002 season]] 4–1, before a 3-game losing streak sent them to 4–4. The Colts responded by winning all but two of their remaining games, including a 35–13 upset of the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Eagles]] in which Manning had a perfect passer rating for the second time in his career, giving them a 10–6 record and a spot in the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/5877493|title=Perfect Manning has it all on the line for Colts|publisher=CBS Sportsline|author=Prisco, Pete|date=2002-11-10|accessdate=2007-12-26}}</ref> However, the Colts were pummeled by the Jets in the Wild Card game, 41–0, with Manning passing for only 137 yards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=230104020|title=Jets bask in their biggest playoff rout ever|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2003-01-04|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> He finished the year with {{nowrap|4,200 passing yards}} and {{nowrap|27 passing touchdowns}} and was named to the Pro Bowl team.<ref name="PFR" /> In the [[2003 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], Manning completed five of eleven passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/boxscore?game_id=26314&displayPage=tab_box_score&season=2002&week=PRO22|title=2002 Pro Bowl Box Score|publisher=NFL.com|accessdate=2007-12-25}}{{dead link|date=February 2014}}</ref> |
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====2003 season: first MVP==== |
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The [[2003 Indianapolis Colts season|2003 Colts]] began the season 5–0, including a 55–21 blowout of the Saints in which Manning played his third perfect passer rating game and threw a career-high six TD passes, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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On Monday Night Football against the defending champion Buccaneers, Manning and the Colts trailed 35–14 in the final five minutes. After one short TD drive, the Colts recovered the onside kick. Manning threw a 28-yard TD pass to Marvin Harrison on 4th & 6 to make it 35–28. With 1:41 remaining, Manning got the ball back and drove the offense 85 yards for the game-tying TD. He set up the winning 29-yard field goal in overtime for a stunning{{according to whom|date=January 2016}} 38–35 win. It was the only time in NFL history a team won a game after trailing by 21 points in the final 4 minutes of regulation. Manning passed for 386 yards in the game.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20031006_IND@TB "Colts make one of greatest comebacks against Bucs D"], Sportsline.com</ref> |
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After an overtime loss to [[Carolina Panthers|Carolina]], the Colts won all but three of their remaining games, finishing 12–4.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/games/2003-10-12-panthers-colts_x.htm|title=Foster fills in for Davis as Panthers survive 23–20 in OT|work=USA Today|author=Bell, Jarrett|date=2003-10-12|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> On November 30 the Colts hosted the 9–2 Patriots in what would be the beginning of the NFL's top rivalry of the 2000s. The Colts trailed 31–10 late in the third quarter before Manning threw three TD passes in a span of six minutes to tie the game. Trailing 38–34 in the final minutes, the Colts had 3 plays at the 1-yard line to try and score the winning TD. Edgerrin James was stopped on 4th down by [[Willie McGinest]] and the Patriots won.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20031130_NE@IND "Patriots good and lucky again, hold off Colts"], Sportsline.com</ref> In a Week 14 win against [[Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta]], Manning threw for five touchdowns and was named player of the week a second time.<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=231214011|title=Vick struggles badly in second start|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2003-12-14|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> He also earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors for the month of October.<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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In the Wild Card playoff round Manning and the Colts defeated the [[Denver Broncos]] 41–10 for his first playoff win. He passed for 377 yards and 5 touchdowns in the game, earning him a perfect passer rating, his second of the season and the fourth of his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=240104011|title=Manning was 22-of-26 for 377 yards, 5 TDs|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-01-04|accessdate=2007-12-24}}</ref> After the game, Manning was awarded Player of the Week honors for the third time that season.<ref name="mediaguide" /> In the divisional playoffs, Manning led the Colts to a 38–31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Neither team punted in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://football.about.com/cs/2003nflplayoffs/a/aa011104.htm|title=Manning, Offense Nearly Perfect Again|publisher=About.com|author=Alder, James|date=2004-01-11|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> In the AFC title game Manning was shut down by the New England Patriots top-ranked defense and posted the third lowest passer rating of his career at 35.5. The Patriots defense intercepted Manning four times and sacked him another four, as the Colts lost the game 24–14.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/01/16/a_warren_report_on_patriots_colts/|title=A Warren Report on Patriots-Colts|publisher=boston.com|author=Reiss, Mike|date=2007-01-16|accessdate=2008-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://football.about.com/cs/2003nflplayoffs/a/aa011804.htm|title=Against the Law: Pats Arrest Colts Offense|publisher=About.com|author=Alder, James|date=2004-01-19|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> |
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During the season, Manning was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September and was named the [[National_Football_League_Most_Valuable_Player_Award#Associated_Press_AFL_POY.2FMVP_Award|AP NFL co-MVP]] along with Titans quarterback [[Steve McNair]].<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref name="CBS">{{cite web|url=http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/12531|title=CBS Sportsline – Peyton Manning|publisher=CBS Sportsline|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> Manning also received the ESPY Award for [[Best NFL Player ESPY Award|Best NFL Player]].<ref name="espy" /> Manning led the league with {{nowrap|4,267 passing yards}} and threw 29 touchdowns; he was named first-team All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl.<ref name="PFR" /><ref name="2003allpro">{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-89082397.html|title=2003 AP NFL All-Pro Team List|publisher=HighBeam Research|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref> He passed for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns in the [[2004 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], a 55–52 loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/probowl/2004-02-09-pro-bowl-records_x.htm|title=Records fall in Pro Bowl shootout|work=USA Today|author=Beacham, Greg|date=2004-02-09|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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====2004 season: second MVP==== |
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The [[2004 Indianapolis Colts season|2004 Colts]] opened the season with a 27–24 loss to the Patriots, after [[Mike Vanderjagt]] missed a game tying field goal in the closing seconds of the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1878509|title=Another Indy effort bites the dust|publisher=ESPN.com|author=Smith, Michael|date=2004-10-14|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The Colts won their next four games including a 45–31 win over [[Green Bay Packers|Green Bay]] in which Manning threw 5 touchdowns, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, but then lost their next two games, to Jacksonville and Kansas City, despite Manning throwing for 840 yards combined in the two games.<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=240926011|title=Favre's 4 TDs second-best|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-09-26|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241024011|title=Scobee comes through with game-winner|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-10-24|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241031012|title=Manning's 472 yards, 5 TDs not enough|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-10-31|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The Colts responded well, winning their next 8 games before losing their final regular season game to Denver, a game in which Manning played only the first series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250102007|title=Broncos claim final AFC wild-card spot|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2005-01-02|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> During the month of November, Manning was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week twice; once for his 5 touchdown performance in a 49–14 blowout of [[Houston Texans|Houston]] and once for his performance in a 41–9 win at [[Detroit Lions|Detroit]] on Thanksgiving in which he threw 6 touchdowns in less than three quarters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241114011|title=Colts retain share of South lead with Jags|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-11-14|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241125008|title=Manning throws 6 TDs in less than three quarters|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-11-25|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Due to his performances in November, Manning earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.<ref name="mediaguide" /> He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for a fourth time in the week 16 game against San Diego<ref name="mediaguide" /> where he led the Colts to a 34–31 victory after trailing by fifteen in the fourth quarter. With the Colts facing a 4th & 4 at their own 26, Manning waved the punt team off the field and completed a 19-yard pass to Reggie Wayne for the first down. He finished the drive with a 21-yard TD pass to Brandon Stokley, his 49th TD pass of the season, breaking Dan Marino's record of 48. After the two-point conversion to tie, Manning got the ball first in overtime and set up the winning field goal. The Colts clinched the AFC's third seed with the win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241226011|title=Colts overcome 15-point deficit for 8th straight victory|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2004-12-26|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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During the season, Manning threw for 4,557 yards, had a then record 121.1 passer rating and a then-record 49 touchdown passes while throwing only 10 interceptions.<ref name="PFR"/><ref name="TDLeader">{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_career.htm|title=Pro Football Reference: Touchdown Leaderboard|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|accessdate=2007-01-14}}</ref> Manning's 2004 season was voted the second greatest passing season of all time by [[ESPN]] in 2013. He achieved this despite the 2004 season being his only season of his career where he attempted less than 500 passes. His 9.9% touchdown passing percentage is currently the highest in NFL history. His 49 touchdown passes is currently the third highest ever and his 121.1 passer rating is the second highest ever. He was selected as the 2004 [[NFL Most Valuable Player Award|NFL MVP]] drawing 49 of 50 votes, was named [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] and was named the Best NFL Player at the ESPY Awards for the second consecutive year; Manning also received the ESPY Award for [[Best Record-Breaking Performance ESPY Award|Best Record-Breaking Performance]] for his 49 touchdown passes.<ref name="espy" /><ref name="CBS" /> The Colts finished the season with a 12–4 record and their second straight AFC South title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/|title=2004 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The Colts scored a franchise record 522 points. Three Colts receivers had 1,000 yard seasons with at least 10 touchdowns that season, also a record. Sports statistics cite ''[[Football Outsiders]]'' calculates that Manning had the best season ever by a quarterback, play-for-play, in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/qb2004 |title=QUARTERBACKS 2004 |publisher=Football Outsiders |accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2012/final-2011-dvoa-ratings |title=Football Outsidres: Final 2011 DVOA Ratings |publisher=Footballoutsiders.com |date=2012-01-02 |accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref>{{clarify timeframe}} |
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In the Wild Card game against Denver, Manning passed for 458 yards and 4 touchdowns.<ref name="rating">{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250109011|title=Peyton (457 yards, 4 TDs) picks apart Broncos|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2005-01-09|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> However, the Colts' 2004 season ended in [[Gillette Stadium|Foxborough]] for a second straight year with a 20–3 loss against New England, when Manning recorded a season-low passer rating of 69.3. It was Manning's seventh consecutive loss to the Patriots in Foxborough and the Colts' three points were their lowest single game point total since their opening game of the 2003 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2005/01/17/manning_beating_a_dead_horse/|title=Manning: Beating a dead horse|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|date=2005-01-17|accessdate=2007-01-15 | first=Jackie | last=MacMullan}}</ref> Manning was named a Pro Bowl starter; in the [[2005 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], he threw 3 touchdowns in a 38–27 victory and was named the game's MVP.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/games/2005-02-13-pro-bowl_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA|title=Manning's three TDs guide AFC to 38–27 Pro Bowl victory|work=USA Today|author=Beacham, Greg|date=2005-02-13|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Manning was also a unanimous first-team All-Pro selection.<ref name="2004allpro">{{cite news|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/600103074/Manning-heads-All-Pro-list.html?pg=all|title=Manning heads All-Pro list|work=Deseret News|date=2005-01-07|accessdate=2008-01-13 | first=Barry | last=Wilner}}</ref> |
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====2005 season==== |
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[[File:Peyton Manning.jpg|thumb|left|Manning at the 2006 Pro Bowl]] |
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In [[2005 Indianapolis Colts season|2005]], the Colts had a greatly improved defense over that of recent years. Combining this with their offense, they won their first 13 games, including a 40–21 rout of the two-time defending Super Bowl Champions, New England. This was Manning's first road win against the Patriots in 8 attempts, and his 3 touchdowns passes earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.<ref name="mediaguide" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251107017|title=Manning throws 3 TDs, spreads wealth for Colts|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2005-11-07|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> By week 15, the Colts had a perfect 13–0 record, and had secured the AFC South and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Nevertheless, [[Tony Dungy]] made the decision to play all of his regular starters against the Chargers. However, the Colts played a sub-par game against the Chargers and fell short of the win; the score was 26–17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251218011|title=Chargers knock off Colts, end chances for perfect season|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2005-12-18|accessdate=2008-02-16}}</ref> Manning finished the season with {{nowrap|3,747 passing yards}}, the first time he had thrown for under 4,000 yards since his rookie season of 1998, largely because Manning sat out much of the final two games with the top AFC seed clinched. His quarterback rating of 104.1 was the highest in the league for the season.<ref name="PFR" /> |
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In the playoffs, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] visited the [[RCA Dome]] for the second AFC divisional playoff game of the 2005 season. In the 4th quarter with only a few minutes left in the game, Manning threw what looked to be the game-ending interception to [[Troy Polamalu]], but the interception was overturned (a call the NFL later admitted was incorrect).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs05/news/story?id=2294309|title=NFL: Polamalu overturned interception the wrong call|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2006-01-16|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> The Colts went on to score, and were able to get the ball back down three points near the end of the game. On 4th down, Manning was [[Quarterback sack|sacked]] near his own goal line, and the game seemed to be over as the Steelers were one yard from a touchdown. On the next play, the ball was fumbled by [[Jerome Bettis]] and picked up by Colts defender [[Nick Harper (American football)|Nick Harper]] who appeared to have a clear path down the sideline for what might have been the game-winning score. However, Steelers' quarterback [[Ben Roethlisberger]] managed to dive in front of Harper and tackle him by the leg, saving a touchdown. Then the Colts drove down the field to the Steelers 27-yard line, before Mike Vanderjagt missed a field goal as time ran out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=260115011|title=Steelers survive as Colts' attempt to tie sails wide|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2006-01-15|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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Manning came in second in voting for the MVP award to [[Shaun Alexander]] ending his streak at two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2281472|title=Alexander is first, Manning second in MVP voting|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2006-01-06|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> He was named the 2005 winner of the [[Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]] and nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Year Award, along with [[Tom Brady]] and [[Carson Palmer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5837|title=Palmer finalist for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year|publisher=Bengals.com|date=2007-01-09|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Manning was also named first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year and named to the Pro Bowl squad; in the [[2006 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], he threw one touchdown pass and three interceptions.<ref name="2005allpro">{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2285778|title=2005 NFL All-Pro Team|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2006-01-09|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref><ref name="probowl2005">{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/games/2006-02-12-pro-bowl_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA|title=NFC defense squeezes AFC short, 23–17|work=USA Today|author=Bell, Jarrett|date=2006-02-12|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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====2006 season: First Super Bowl championship==== |
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[[File:Bush Congratulates 2006 Colts.jpg|thumb|Manning and the 2006 Colts visit President [[George W. Bush]] at the [[White House]].]] |
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Manning opened the [[2006 Indianapolis Colts season|2006 season]] against his brother Eli's New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. It was the first NFL game with starting quarterbacks that were brothers, and Peyton's team won 26–21.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20060910_IND@NYG "Peyton, Colts pull out win vs. Eli, host Giants"], Sportsline.com</ref> Manning passed for 400 yards against the Texans in a 43–24 victory, which earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors (he also won the award for his 345 yards and 4 TD passes against the Redskins in week 7). A second trip to New Jersey, this time to play the Jets, produced another Colts win. After taking the lead twice in the fourth quarter, Manning had to lead a third scoring drive, this time finishing with a 1-yard QB sneak rushing TD in the last minute for a 31–28 win.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20061001_IND@NYJ "Peyton, Colts win fourth-quarter shootout against Jets"], Sportsline.com</ref> |
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At Denver, Manning again led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter in a 34–31 shootout win. He completed 32 of 39 passes for 345 yards and 3 TDs.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20061029_IND@DEN Broncos can't handle Manning-to-Wayne connection"], Sportsline.com</ref> Following a second straight season with a win at New England, then a home win against Buffalo, the Colts were the NFL's last unbeaten team at 9–0. Their first loss would come in Dallas. Plagued by a run defense that would allow over 100 yards in every game, the Colts were 11–4 heading into their final game.<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2006.htm "2006 Indianapolis Colts"], Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> Against Miami, Manning threw for 282 yards, 2 TDs and rushed for another TD. The Colts won 27–22, were AFC South division champions, and clinched the third seed in the AFC playoffs. Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He ended the regular season with 4,397 passing yards and a league-leading 31 touchdown passes. His passer rating (101.0) was the highest in the league for the third year in a row.<ref name="PFR" /> Manning helped the offense set a NFL record for third down conversion rate in a season (56.1%).<ref>[http://www.colts.com/downloads/2002releases/279/release.pdf "Regular Season Game 10"], Colts.com, p.7 {{wayback|url=http://www.colts.com/downloads/2002releases/279/release.pdf |date=20081219102542 }}</ref> |
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Despite three interceptions, Manning completed 30 out of 38 passes as the Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card playoff game by a score of 23–8.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270106011|title=Colts defense elevates game to down Chiefs; Ravens next test|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-01-06|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The following week they were limited to five field goals and no touchdowns, but defeated the [[Baltimore Ravens]], 15–6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270113033|title=Vinatieri boots five FGs, boosts Colts over Ravens|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-01-13|accessdate=2008-02-16}}</ref> In the AFC Championship game against the rival Patriots, the Colts trailed 14–3 when Manning threw an interception that was returned for a TD by [[Asante Samuel]] to give New England a 21–3 lead. Manning led the Colts to 32 points in the second half for a 38–34 victory, the final score coming late in the fourth quarter as Manning led the Colts on an 80-yard TD drive to take the lead for the first time in the game. He finished the game with 349 yards passing and two touchdowns (1 rushing). The comeback was the largest deficit ever overcome in a conference championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270121011|title=Manning finally wins big one, leads Colts to Super Bowl|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-01-21|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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Completing 25 of 38 passes for 247 yards with a touchdown and one interception, Manning led the Colts to a 29–17 victory over the [[Chicago Bears]] in [[Super Bowl XLI]] and was voted [[Super Bowl MVP]].<ref name="sbxli">{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270204003|title=Manning wins Big One as Colts beat Bears in Super Bowl|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-02-04|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Manning, who had been criticized for failing to win big games{{by whom|date=January 2016}}, exorcised his big-game demons with the win. "In years' past when our team's come up short, it's been disappointing", he told reporters. "Somehow we found a way to have learned from some of those losses and we've been a better team because of it."<ref name="NewsMax">{{cite web|url=http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2007/2/5/81126.shtml|title=Super Bowl Victory Seals Legacy for Peyton Manning|publisher=NewsMax.com|date=2007-02-05|accessdate=2007-02-05}}</ref> For his role in the Colts' championship run, Manning was awarded the ESPY for [[Best Championship Performance ESPY Award|Best Championship Performance]].<ref name="espy2007">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/espy2007/|title=2007 ESPY Award Winners|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Manning was again named to the Pro Bowl and was also named Second-team All-Pro; in the [[2007 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]] he played only two series, passing for 67 yards.<ref name="PFR" /><ref name="2006allpro">{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2724213|title=2006 All-Pro Team|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-01-08|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/11/sports/NA-SPT-FBL-Pro-Bowl.php|title=AFC edges NFC on Kaeding's field goal|work=[[International Herald Tribune]]|date=2007-02-10|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> Following the Super Bowl win, Manning agreed to restructure his contract to save the Colts $8.2 million in salary cap space.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2773817|title=Manning restructures contract to save Colts cap room|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-02-21|accessdate=2007-02-21}}</ref> |
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====2007 season==== |
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[[File:Manning cropped.jpg|thumb|right|Manning during his tenure with the Colts]] |
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Manning's [[2007 Indianapolis Colts season|Colts]] opened the NFL season with 7 wins, pitting them against an undefeated Patriots squad in a match-up that was being called "Super Bowl 41 1/2".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/dr_z/10/30/patriots.colts1105/ |title=Super Bowl XLI 1/2 |work=[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]] |first=Paul |last=Zimmerman |date=October 30, 2007 |accessdate=November 12, 2007| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071102103417/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/dr_z/10/30/patriots.colts1105/| archivedate= November 2, 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Manning and Addai helped the Colts to a 13–7 halftime lead, and an early fourth-quarter touchdown upped the lead to 20–10. However, Brady led the Patriots to two late touchdowns, to hand Manning his first loss of the season, 24–20. Manning finished the game with 225 yards passing, including a passing touchdown. He also had a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20071104_NE@IND|title=Brady leads fourth-quarter rally in Indy as Pats remain unbeaten|publisher=CBS Sportsline|date=2007-11-04|accessdate=2007-11-05}}</ref> |
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Manning did not bounce back from the loss well. Against the San Diego Chargers he threw for a career-worst and franchise-record 6 interceptions. Despite this, he was able to rally the Colts from a 23–0 deficit to 23–21, and gave [[Adam Vinatieri]] an opportunity to take the lead with a 29-yard field goal. Vinatieri's miss sunk the Colts to 7–2. Manning did not play particularly well against the Kansas City Chiefs either, throwing no touchdowns. However, he managed to lead the Colts on a late drive for a game-winning field goal, rushing for two yards on 4th and 1 in the process. Manning finished the game with {{nowrap|163 passing yards}}, allowing him to overtake 40,000 in his career.<ref name="kc2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20071118_KC@IND|title=Vinatieri drills winner to lift Colts over pesky Chiefs|publisher=CBS Sportsline|date=2007-11-18|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> The victory was Manning's 100th.<ref name="kc2007espn">{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271118011|title=Vinatieri's field goal with 4 ticks left wins it for Colts|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-11-18|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> |
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The Colts won their next 5 games, securing yet another AFC South title, as well as the AFC's number two seed in the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/|title=2007 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics|publisher=pro-football-reference.com|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> In the final game of the regular season, Manning played only two series before being replaced with back-up [[Jim Sorgi]]; the Colts lost the game to the Titans, 16–10.<ref name="titans2k7home" /> Manning finished the season with {{nowrap|4,040 passing yards}}, {{nowrap|31 touchdown passes}}, and a quarterback rating of 98.0.<ref name="PFR" /> In the divisional round of the playoffs, Manning and the Colts lost to the Chargers, 28–24. Manning helped the Colts to 4 different leads but could not lead a final touchdown drive for the win. Manning finished the game with {{nowrap|402 yards passing}} and {{nowrap|3 passing touchdowns}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20080113_SD@IND|title=Even minus L.T., Rivers, underdog Chargers stun champ Colts|publisher=CBS Sportsline|date=2008-01-13|accessdate=2008-01-13}}</ref> Peyton was widely viewed during [[Super Bowl XLII]] as he cheered on brother Eli and the New York Giants in their upset of the New England Patriots. Manning was named a Pro Bowl starter and passed for 147 yards and a touchdown in three series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20080210_AFC@NFC|title=Peterson wins MVP, T.O. scores twice as NFC wins Pro Bowl|publisher=CBS Sportsline|date=2008-02-10|accessdate=2008-02-10}}</ref> |
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====2008 season: third MVP==== |
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On July 14, 2008, Manning had surgery to remove an infected [[bursa sac]] in his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8345560/Manning-has-bursa-sac-removed-from-knee|title=Manning has bursa sac removed from knee|publisher=Fox Sports|accessdate=2008-07-18}}</ref> Manning, who had worn a knee brace due to problems since he was in college, sat out all four preseason games and missed most of training camp. |
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In the first regular season game at new [[Lucas Oil Stadium]], the Colts lost 29–13 to the [[Chicago Bears]]. The following week they fell behind 15–0 to the Minnesota Vikings in the second half before rallying to win the game on Adam Vinatieri's 47-yard field goal. Manning passed for 311 yards as the Colts avoided their first 0–2 start since Manning's rookie season.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20080914_IND@MIN "Colts rally from 15 down, knock off Vikes to avoid 0–2 start"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> Week 3 matched the Colts with division rival Jacksonville. Manning threw 2 interceptions in the game, including one that was returned for a TD by [[Rashean Mathis]]. Jacksonville rushed for 236 yards and held the ball for over 41 minutes. Still, trailing by 6 late in the game Manning led the Colts on a 77-yard TD drive to take a 21–20 lead. Jacksonville kicker [[Josh Scobee]] made a 51-yard field goal to win the game and drop the Colts to 1–2.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20080921_JAC@IND "Jags pound ground, Scobee nails FG to clinch win over Colts"], Sportsline.com; retrieved 2009-12-28.</ref> |
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For the third week in a row, Manning used the 4th quarter to bring the Colts back from a 27–10 deficit in the last 5 minutes against the [[Houston Texans]] to a 31–27 victory. It was the first time an NFL team had won a game in regulation after trailing by 17 points in the last 5 minutes.<ref>[http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=8d8a86a1-322b-439e-b29b-e48a59ed01bb "Searching For Answers"], Colts.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28. {{wayback|url=http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=8d8a86a1-322b-439e-b29b-e48a59ed01bb|date=20110519180938}}</ref> Manning threw a 7-yard TD pass on 4th & 6 to rookie tight end [[Tom Santi]] to make the deficit 27–17. Houston QB [[Sage Rosenfels]], starting for the injured [[Matt Schaub]], then fumbled the ball on a scramble, and it was returned 68 yards for a TD by [[Gary Brackett]]. After another Rosenfels fumble, Manning threw the 5-yard game-winning TD pass to [[Reggie Wayne]]. The Colts scored 3 TDs in 2:10.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081005_IND@HOU "Colts capitalize on late Texans' gaffes, win in stunning fashion"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> |
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[[File:Peyton Manning passing.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Manning drops back to pass.]] |
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On October 12 Manning led the Colts to a 31–3 blow out win at [[Lucas Oil Stadium]] against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] to avoid their first 0–3 start at home since 1997. Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the 17th time in his career for his effort of 3 TD passes and 271 yards passing.<ref>[http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/newstest.aspx?id=4185382 "Manning, Wright, Jones selected as AFC's top players"], The Sports Network. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> It was revealed during the game by CBS commentators [[Jim Nantz]] and [[Phil Simms]] that Manning had a second surgery on his knee before the season started. Colts coach Tony Dungy confirmed this report the day after the Baltimore game.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3641233 "Dungy: Manning had two surgeries on left knee"], ESPN.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> |
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The Colts suffered their largest margin of defeat, 34–14, in Green Bay the following week. Manning threw 2 interceptions that were returned for touchdowns (for the second time in his career; the first was on 09/30/01 vs. [[New England Patriots]]).<ref>[http://www.jt-sw.com/football/boxes/index.nsf/Games/2001-03-ind-ne "New England Patriots 44, Indianapolis Colts 13"], Football @ JT-SW.com</ref><ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081019_IND@GB "Depleted defense scores twice as Packers dismantle Peyton, Colts"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> The next week the Colts went into Tennessee on [[Monday Night Football]] to face the 6–0 Titans. They led 14–6 in the 3rd quarter, but Tennessee scored 25 unanswered for a 31–21 victory and almost assured the Colts they would not win the AFC South division title for the first time in 6 seasons.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081027_IND@TEN "Resilient Titans stay perfect, blow past Colts on Monday night"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> At 3–4 the Colts opened up November with their annual showdown against the [[New England Patriots]] on Sunday Night Football. Tied at 15 in the 4th quarter, Manning set up Adam Vinatieri for a 52-yard field goal that proved to be the winning points in an 18–15 victory. Manning completed 21 of 29 passes for 254 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081102_NE@IND "Vinatieri, Colts boot Patriots on Sunday night"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> The Colts were 4–4 halfway through the season and still alive in the AFC playoff race. |
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In week 10 the Colts traveled to Pittsburgh, who had the league's No. 1 defense. They trailed 17–7 in the second quarter before Manning found [[Dallas Clark]] for a 2-yard TD to end the half 17–14. Down 20–17 in the 4th quarter, Manning found [[Dominic Rhodes]] uncovered for a 17-yard TD pass that would put the Colts up 24–20 for the rest of the game. It was Manning's 4th game-winning drive (35th of his career) this season. He completed 21 of 40 for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns (the 50th game of his career with 3+ TD passes). It was the first time the Colts have won in Pittsburgh since 1968 (12 straight losses before this win).<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081109_IND@PIT "Colts rally to pick up first win in Pittsburgh since 1968"], Sportsline.com; retrieved 2009-12-28.</ref> Against Houston, Manning passed for 320 yards and 2 TDs while leading 5 consecutive scoring drives in a 33–27 victory, the third in a row for the Colts.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081116_HOU@IND "Manning unstoppable in second half as Colts quell Texans"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> Manning won AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season (18th time, career)<ref>[http://www.indystar.com/article/20081119/SPORTS03/81119037 "Manning is AFC player of the week"], IndyStar.com; retrieved 2009-12-28.</ref> |
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At San Diego, Manning threw for 255 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT in a 23–20 victory. The interception snapped a career-best streak of 140 pass attempts without an interception. After the Chargers rallied from a 10-point deficit in the 4th to tie the game, Manning led the game-winning drive by completing a 14-yard pass to Marvin Harrison on 4th and inches at midfield. Adam Vinateri kicked the winning 51-yard field goal three plays later. It was Manning's 5th game-winning drive this season.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081123_IND@SD "Vinatieri, Colts drop Chargers with game-winning 51-yard FG"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> Manning passed for a season-low 125 yards at Cleveland, but the Colts won their 5th straight game, by a final of 10–6.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081130_IND@CLE "Colts lean on D, grind out win; Browns QB injured, season over?"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> |
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In a 35–3 victory against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], Manning threw 3 TD passes while completing 26 of 32 passes for 277 yards. It marked the 11th straight season Manning had thrown at least 20 TD passes, the second longest streak ever.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081207_CIN@IND "Manning, Colts have field day against helpless Bengals"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> Against the 0–13 [[Detroit Lions]], the Colts found themselves in a 21–21 game in the 4th quarter. Manning led his 6th game-winning drive of the season and the Colts pulled away 31–21. It marked their 7th straight win, 7th straight season with 10+ wins, and they became the only team in NFL history to have a winning streak of at least 7 games in 5 straight seasons. Manning completed 28 of 37 passes for 318 yards and 1 TD.<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29742&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG15&override=true "Colts manage to keep Lions winless, despite miscues"], NFL.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28. {{wayback|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29742&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG15&override=true |date=20090422223003 }}</ref> |
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Needing a win to clinch the 5th seed in the playoffs, Manning had one of his best career performances{{according to whom|date=January 2016}} in Jacksonville on [[Thursday Night Football]]. He completed his first 17 passes of the game. In addition to completing his last 6 against Detroit, Manning's 23 straight completions fell one shy of the NFL record (Donovan McNabb – 24). The Colts trailed 14–0 in the first half and 24–14 to start the 4th quarter. Manning led his 7th 4th quarter win of the season and the Colts put the game away with a defensive TD for a 31–24 victory to clinch a 7th consecutive playoff berth. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes (85.7%) for 364 yards and 3 TDs. It increased his NFL record streak of seasons with 25 TD passes to 11. Manning and the Colts tied a NFL record by winning 3 games in a season in which they trailed by at least 14 points.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081218_IND@JAC "Colts rally to beat Jags, earn No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> For his efforts Manning won AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time in 2008. It was the 19th time he has won the award, passing Dan Marino for the most all-time since the award was originated in 1984.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2008/12/24/Peyton_Manning_top_AFC_offensive_player/UPI-39971230146932/ "Peyton Manning top AFC offensive player"], UPI.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> He also was selected as the [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week|FedEx Air Player of the Week]]. With the playoff seed secured, Manning only played the opening drive in a shutout against the division-leading Titans in Week 17. He completed all 7 of his passes for 95 yards and a TD, extending his NFL record to nine seasons with 4000 yards passing, and also extended the record to a sixth straight season he led the Colts to at least 12 wins.<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20081228_TEN@IND "Colts achieve high marks, blank Titans in meaningless game"], Sportsline.com. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.</ref> At the end of the 2008 season, Manning was named NFL MVP for the 3rd time, tying [[Brett Favre]] for the most MVP awards in NFL history. |
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The day following the MVP award, the Colts played their 2007 nemesis, the Chargers, in their [[2008 Indianapolis Colts season#Postseason results|wild-card playoff game]]. Down 14–10 at the half, Manning put the Colts ahead 17–14 in the third quarter as he completed a 72-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Reggie Wayne. But the Chargers tied the game in the fourth quarter as kicker Nate Kaeding nailed a 22-yard field goal. When San Diego won the coin toss, they scored on the first possession, ending the Colts season. |
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====2009 season: fourth MVP and second Super Bowl appearance==== |
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[[File:Peyton Manning huddle.jpg|thumb|right|Manning and his teammates in a game against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]]] |
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Under new head coach [[Jim Caldwell (American football)|Jim Caldwell]], Manning started the 2009 season with a victory by throwing for 301 yards.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20090913_JAC@IND "Two fourth-quarter stops help Colts edge Jaguars"], CBSSports.com</ref> In week two Manning led his 29th fourth quarter comeback (38th game-winning drive) by throwing for 303 yards and 2 TD passes, despite only having the ball for 14:53, the lowest time of possession for a winning team in the NFL since they began tracking the statistic in 1977.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20090921_IND@MIA "Manning fuels Colts to multiple comebacks, win over Dolphins"], CBSSports.com</ref> Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for the fourth time in his career in September.<ref>[http://www.indysportsnation.com/isn-peyton-manning-player-month-091001,0,607297.story "Peyton Manning Named AFC Offensive Player-of-the-Month"], Indy Sports Nation.com</ref> Against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] Manning passed for 353 yards and 2 TDs for his fourth consecutive 300-yard passing game set a new franchise record.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20091004_SEA@IND "Manning sets more career milestones, Colts cruise against Seahawks"], CBSSports.com; accessed December 28, 2015.</ref> |
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Against [[Houston Texans]] in week 9 he became the first quarterback to pass for over 40,000 yards in a decade. He threw a career-high 25 passes in the 1st quarter (most in any opening quarter since 1991), and had a career-high 40 pass attempts in the first half. He set a franchise record for most 300-yard passing games in a season with his seventh 300-yard effort of the season (also a NFL record through the first 8 games of a season<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291108011 "Brown pushes FG left as time expires as Colts edge Texans to stay perfect"], ESPN.com</ref>). Against Houston 3 weeks later Manning claimed his 34th comeback win in the 4th quarter, tying him with John Elway and Johnny Unitas for the second most in NFL history.<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/?p=3401 "Quarterbacks and fourth quarter comebacks, Part II"], Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> On week 15 against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] Manning won his 23rd consecutive regular season game breaking [[Jim McMahon]]'s NFL record of 22 straight wins with the Chicago Bears from 1984–87.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20091217_IND@JAC "Manning, Colts rally past Jaguars, improve to 14–0"], CBSSports.com</ref> At the end of the regular season Manning was awarded his fourth MVP, breaking the NFL record for most MVPs by a single player. He was also selected to the AP All-Pro team for the fifth time in his career.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4825123 "Johnson unanimous for All-Pro"], ESPN.com</ref> |
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In the AFC Divisional against the Baltimore Ravens Manning threw 2 TD passes late in the first half to build a 17–3 halftime lead. He completed 30 passes for 246 yards in leading his eight straight victory over the Ravens.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20100116_BAL@IND "Colts will host AFC title game as defense bottles up Ravens"], CBSSports.com</ref> In the AFC Championship against New York Jets Manning overcame a 17–6 deficit late in the second quarter to lead the Colts to 24 unanswered points in a 30–17 win. The 11-point comeback was the third largest in a championship game. Manning set a playoff record with his seventh 300-yard passing game in the postseason.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20100124_NYJ@IND "Manning figures out Jets, leads Colts back to Super Bowl"], CBSSports.com</ref> In [[Super Bowl XLIV]] against New Orleans Saints, Manning led the Colts to a 10–0 lead after their two first quarter drives, throwing a TD pass to Pierre Garcon to cap off a 96-yard drive (tied for longest in Super Bowl history). After running just six plays in the second quarter, the Colts led 10–6 at halftime. The Saints recovered an onside kick to start the second half and took their first lead, 13–10. Manning led a go ahead TD drive to regain the lead. Leading 17–16 at the start of the 4th quarter, [[Matt Stover]] missed a 51-yard field goal for the Colts. The Saints scored the go ahead TD and two-point conversion to take a 24–17 lead with 5:42 left. Manning took over and moved the Colts to the Saints' 31-yard line. Facing a 3rd & 5 with 3:24 left, his pass intended for Reggie Wayne was intercepted by [[Tracy Porter]], who returned it 74 yards for a critical TD and 31–17 Saints lead. Manning drove the Colts down to the 5-yard line in the last minute, but his 4th & goal pass was dropped by Reggie Wayne at the goal line. The Saints won their first Super Bowl, dropping Manning to 9–9 in the postseason (1–1 Super Bowl record). Manning passed for 333 yards on 31/45, with 1 TD and 1 interception.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20100207_NO@IND "Brees, Saints knock off Colts to claim franchise's first Super Bowl title"], CBSSports.com</ref> |
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====2010 season==== |
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[[File:Peyton Manning, September 26,2010, vs Denver.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Manning pregame vs. Denver in September 2010]] |
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In a season-opening loss in Houston, Manning set career highs in pass attempts (57) and completions (40), throwing for 3 TDs and 433 yards, the fourth highest opening-weekend total ever.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20100912_IND@HOU "Foster gashes Colts for 231 yards, Texans top rival"] CBSSports.com</ref> In his third game Manning passed for 325 yards, 3 TDs and no interceptions, marking the first time since 1960 a QB began a season with three consecutive games of at least 3 TD passes and zero interceptions.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20100926_IND@DEN "Peyton, Colts win in shootout against Orton, Broncos"] CBSSports.com</ref><ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/6pYvq "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> Against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] Manning failed to throw a TD for the first time in 2010, but led the Colts on a game-winning drive in the 4th quarter (45th of his career) to hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101010_KC@IND "Colts grind out victory, hand Chiefs first loss"] CBSSports.com</ref> In week 6 against the [[Washington Redskins]] he passed for 307 yards and 2 TDs. Including the playoffs, that was 68 career games with 300+ yards passing, moving him ahead of Dan Marino (67) for the most in NFL history.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101017_IND@WAS "Colts overcome sloppiness, Redskins' late rally for win"] CBSSports.com</ref> Week 9 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] marked his 200th consecutive regular season start.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101107_IND@PHI "Vick strong in return, helps Eagles hold off Colts"] CBSSports.com</ref> |
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Against the New England Patriots Manning passed for 396 yards, 4 TDs and 3 interceptions, the second time Manning threw 4 TDs in a game and breaking a tie with [[Dan Marino]] for second-most all-time.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101121_IND@NE "Brady ties NFL mark as Pats hold off Peyton, Colts"] CBSSports.com</ref> The next week was resulted in the largest margin of defeat at home in his NFL career, 36–14 to the San Diego Chargers.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101128_SD@IND "Chargers ground Manning, roll to fourth victory in row"] CBSSports.com</ref> Against the Tennessee Titans he went over 4000 yards passing for the 11th time in a season, and tied Dan Marino with his 63rd regular season game with 300+ yards passing. Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this game.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101209_IND@TEN "Colts edge Titans to keep postseason hopes alive"] CBSSports.com</ref> The Colts ended up winning the AFC South for the seventh time in eight years, and Manning became the first QB in NFL history to lead his team to nine consecutive postseason berths (2002–2010). It was the 208th consecutive regular season start of his career, breaking [[Gene Upshaw]]'s record. For the season, Manning finished with a NFL record 450 completions on 679 attempts (second most in history), and a career-high 4700 yards passing.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20110102_TEN@IND "Colts nip Titans for 7th AFC South title in 8 years"] CBSSports.com</ref> The season ended in a one-point defeat to the New York Jets in the play-off.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20110108_NYJ@IND "Jets' Folk kicks game-winning FG to boot Colts"] CBSSports.com</ref> |
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In 2010, he was chosen as the 14th-smartest athlete in sports by ''[[Sporting News]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/feed/2010-09/smart-athletes/story/sporting-news-names-the-20-smartest-athletes-in-sports |title=SN names the 20 smartest athletes in sports |work=Sporting News |date=September 27, 2010}}</ref> |
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====2011 season: Lost season==== |
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The Colts placed their [[franchise tag]] on Manning on February 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e534e5/article/colts-put-franchise-tag-on-manning-while-negotiating-new-deal|title=Colts put franchise tag on Manning while negotiating new deal|publisher=nfl.com|date=2011-02-15|accessdate=2011-02-15}}</ref> On July 30, 2011, the Colts signed Manning to a 5-year, $90 million contract after negotiations in which he made it clear that he did not need to be the highest-paid player in the NFL.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kuharsky|first=Paul|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/tag/_/name/peyton-manning-deal-2011|title=Peyton Manning deal 2011 - AFC South Blog|publisher=Espn.go.com|date=2012-03-04|accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref> |
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After a May 23 neck surgery, Manning could not use the Colts' facilities for practice and workouts due to the [[2011 NFL lockout|NFL lockout]]. Reluctant to have witnesses to his recovery, he used the [[Colorado Rockies]] baseball team's trainers at [[Coors Field]] in Denver. Manning was unable to complete his throwing motion, and his arm strength had significantly diminished. Based on an [[MRI]], doctors told him in the late summer that he needed [[spinal fusion]] surgery and that at his age they could not guarantee his return to the NFL.<ref name="battista20120902">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/sports/football/for-peyton-manning-one-pass-then-many-steps.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all|title=Forward Progress|work=The New York Times|date=2012-09-02|accessdate=September 12, 2012|author=Battista, Judy|page=SP1}}</ref> On September 7, the Colts officially ruled Manning out for the season opener against Houston, ending his [[Most consecutive starts (NFL)|consecutive starts streak of 208 games (227 including playoffs)]]; the team signed [[Kerry Collins]] out of retirement and named him interim starting quarterback.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manning out for September?|url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/09000d5d82206b98/Manning-out-for-September?module=HP11_hot_topics|work=NFL.com|accessdate=December 28, 2015}}</ref> After seeking other opinions, Manning had the second surgery on September 8.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sources: More Peyton Manning surgery|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6944302/indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-more-surgery-neck-sources-say|work=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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Manning stated that while he did intend to play during the 2011 season, he would not "fight" the front office to stay off injured reserve if his roster spot was needed.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} Manning started practicing throwing footballs again in mid-December, with teammate [[Joseph Addai]] even claiming his passes looked "game ready."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7377266/joseph-addai-indianapolis-colts-says-peyton-manning-short-throws-were-game-ready |title=Joseph Addai of Indianapolis Colts says Peyton Manning's short throws were game-ready|publisher=Espn.go.com|date=2011-12-22|accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref> Ultimately, Manning did not play a single game in 2011, and the Colts went 2–14 without him; only the second season since Manning was a rookie that the Colts did not win at least 10 games.<ref>Colts release Peyton Manning |
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With the Colts having the first overall pick in the upcoming [[2012 NFL draft|2012 draft]] (which contained highly rated quarterback [[Andrew Luck]]) and with Manning due a $28m roster bonus, he was released on March 7, 2012. Earlier, the Colts had dismissed vice-chairman [[Bill Polian]] (who in his previous capacity as general manager had drafted Manning), general manager [[Chris Polian]], and head coach [[Jim Caldwell]], as a precursor to the rebuilding of the team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Source: Polians out with Colts |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7414912/polians-relieved-duties-indianapolis-colts-source-says |publisher=[[ESPN.com]] |date=January 2, 2012 |accessdate=2012-01-02}}</ref> |
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In an emotional press conference, Manning told Colts fans, "Thank you for letting me be your quarterback."<ref>{{cite news|last=Klemko|first=Robert|title=Report: Colts to release Peyton Manning Wednesday|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/03/report-colts-to-release-peyton-manning-wednesday/1#.T1aj73m2ZMg|accessdate=March 6, 2012|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=March 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Chase|first=Chris|title=Report: Peyton Manning will be cut by Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/report-peyton-manning-cut-colts-wednesday-231935941.html|accessdate=March 6, 2012|newspaper=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Perez|first=Luis|title=Colts part ways with Peyton Manning after 14 seasons|url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/03/colts-to-release-peyton-manning-on-wednesday-report-says/|accessdate=March 7, 2012|newspaper=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=March 7, 2012}}</ref> Upon his release, Colts owner [[Jim Irsay]] announced that no Colt will ever wear the No. 18 jersey again, though it has not been formally retired.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7656028/indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-part-ways-14-seasons|title=Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning part ways after 14 seasons |publisher=ESPN|date=2012-03-08|accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref> |
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===Denver Broncos=== |
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[[File:Peyton Manning Broncos 2012.JPG|upright|left|thumb|Manning at a scrimmage in Denver in August 2012]] |
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As one of the most highly sought-after free agents, Manning selected the [[Denver Broncos]] after meeting with [[John Elway]], a retired Broncos Hall-of-Famer quarterback who was now the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager, and Broncos head coach [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]].[http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/09/peyton-manning-denver-broncos-super-bowl-retiring-recruitment] Manning reached an agreement with the Broncos on a five-year contract worth $96 million on March 20, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7713078/2012-nfl-free-agency-peyton-manning-denver-broncos-agree-96m-deal-source-says|title=Peyton Manning, Broncos OK deal|publisher=[[ESPN]]|accessdate=March 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-peyton-manning-question-20120320,0,7718384.story?track=rss|title=How will Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos fare next season?|date=March 20, 2012|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=March 20, 2012}}</ref> Although No. 18 is retired in honor of [[Frank Tripucka]], he gave Manning permission to wear it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827ba3e0/article/exbronco-tripucka-says-manning-can-wear-familiar-no-18|title=Ex-Bronco Tripucka says Manning can wear familiar No. 18|publisher=Nfl.com|accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> |
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====2012 season==== |
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On Thursday, August 9, 2012, Manning made his first appearance as a Bronco in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears,<ref name=post>{{cite news|title=Denver Broncos Football Radio Broadcast Live Online|work=Oliver Stream Sports|date=June 27, 2012|url=http://www.oliverstreamsports.com/2012/06/denver-broncos-football-radio-broadcast-live-online|accessdate=December 28, 2015}}</ref> where he completed 4 of 7 passes for 44 yards, and was intercepted once by Bears safety [[Major Wright]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012080956/2012/PRE1/broncos@bears#menu=highlights&tab=analyze|title=NFL Game Center: Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears - 2012 Preseason Week 1| publisher=Nfl.com|accessdate=2012-09-08}}</ref> |
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Manning made his regular season debut as a Denver Bronco in the prime time game on the first Sunday of the 2012 NFL Season, against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. In the game, Manning completed 19 of 26 passes for 253 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions. He posted a 129.2 QB rating in the 31–19 win, and made history in the third quarter when he connected with [[Demaryius Thomas]] on a 71-yard touchdown pass. The touchdown was Manning's first in the NFL with a team other than the Colts, and marked the 400th of his career, making him the third quarterback, after [[Dan Marino]] and [[Brett Favre]], to accomplish the feat and the fastest of the three to reach that mark.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=320909007|title=Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos - Recap|date=September 9, 2012|publisher=[[ESPN]]|accessdate=September 10, 2012}}</ref> Despite the preseason concerns about his recovery, by late October ESPN stated that Manning "has silenced the critics" about his arm strength.<ref name="clawson20121027">{{cite news|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/54684/peyton-manning-showcasing-his-arm-strength|title=Peyton arm strength silencing doubters|work=ESPN|date=2012-10-27|accessdate=October 28, 2012|author=Doug Clawson}}</ref> Manning was later named to the [[2013 Pro Bowl]], his twelfth.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sessler|first=Marc|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117309/article/a-positionbyposition-look-at-the-afc-pro-bowl-roster|title=2013 Pro Bowl roster analysis: AFC|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2012-12-26|accessdate=2012-12-26}}</ref> |
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The Broncos made the playoffs, but lost 38–35 in double overtime to Baltimore, who went on to win [[Super Bowl XLVII]] that season.<ref name=Longley>{{cite web|last=Longley|first=Rob|title=Top five observations from the Ravens' Mile High Miracle|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2013/01/13/top-five-observations-from-the-ravens-mile-high-miracle|work=[[Toronto Sun]]|accessdate=16 May 2013}}</ref> |
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On February 2, 2013, Manning was awarded the [[Associated Press|AP]] [[National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000134511/article/peyton-manning-wins-comeback-player-of-the-year|title=Peyton Manning wins Comeback Player of the Year|author=Dan Hanzus|publisher=NFL.com|date=2013-02-02|accessdate=2013-02-03}}</ref> and was named a first-team All-Pro selection, in addition to finishing second in MVP voting. |
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====2013 season: fifth MVP and third Super Bowl appearance==== |
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On the [[National Football League Kickoff game|opening game]] of the [[2013 NFL season]], Manning became one of only six players in NFL history to throw seven touchdowns in a game, doing so against the defending [[Super Bowl XLVII]] champions, the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He added to this feat by not throwing an interception, tying [[Y. A. Tittle]] as one of the only two players to have a 7:0 touchdown to interception ratio in a single game (although [[Nick Foles]] would later match that feat in week 9 of the same season).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9639918/peyton-manning-denver-broncos-ties-nfl-record-seven-touchdown-passes-baltimore-ravens|title=Peyton: First with 7 TDs since '69|work=[[ESPN]]|date=2013-09-06|accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> Against the [[Oakland Raiders]] in week three, Manning broke the record for most touchdown passes in the first three games of a season after throwing 12, surpassing [[Tom Brady]]'s 2011 record.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wesseling|first=Chris|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000249819/article/peyton-manning-sets-mark-for-tds-in-first-three-weeks|title=Peyton Manning sets mark for TDs in first three weeks|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2013-09-23|accessdate=2013-09-23}}</ref> In Week 5, Manning threw his first interception of the season, in a win against the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He was intercepted by [[Morris Claiborne]]. Two weeks later, Manning returned to Indianapolis for the first time in the regular season since being released by the Indianapolis Colts. In an emotional pregame ceremony, the Indianapolis Colts showed a tribute video to Manning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_24351398/indianapolis-tribute-peyton-manning-includes-short-video-big?source=pkg|title=Indianapolis tribute to Peyton Manning includes short video, big cheers|author=Mike Klis The Denver Post|date=21 October 2013|publisher=}}</ref> |
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In Week 16 against the [[Houston Texans]], Manning broke Brady's record for most touchdown passes in a season with 51 on a 25-yard touchdown pass to [[Julius Thomas]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/22/broncos-texans-week16/4167215|title=Peyton Manning breaks TD record, Broncos win AFC West|publisher=Usatoday.com|date=2013-12-22|accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000301984/article/peyton-manning-breaks-nfl-record-with-51st-touchdown-pass|title=Peyton Manning breaks NFL record with 51st touchdown pass|work=[[National Football League]]|date=2013-12-22|accessdate=2013-12-22}}</ref> he finished the regular season with 55 touchdown passes, in addition to throwing for a league record 5,477 yards. His 450 completions are tied for second most all time. The Broncos scored an NFL record 606 points, becoming the first team ever to eclipse 600 points in a season. They had more 50-point games in a season than any other team in NFL history, with 3. Four Broncos receivers recorded at least ten touchdowns—an NFL record—and Manning set a season record with nine games with four or more touchdown passes. His 115.1 passer rating ranks fifth all time and he joined Tom Brady as the only two quarterbacks to achieve a passer rating of 110.0 or higher in more than one season. The Broncos went on to win their divisional round playoff game against the San Diego Chargers by a score of 24–17. They beat the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game by a score of 26-16. Manning became the third starting quarterback to reach the Super Bowl two different teams, after [[Craig Morton]] and [[Kurt Warner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=10349185|title=Peyton Manning eyes Super Bowl title with 2nd team|publisher=Sports.espn.go.com|date=2014-01-25|accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref> |
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In [[Super Bowl XLVIII]], Manning's Broncos lost to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] by a score of 43–8.<ref name="Super Bowl XLVIII NFL">[http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014020200/2013/POST22/seahawks@broncos#menu=highlights&tab=recap "Broncos lose to Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII, 43-8"], nfl.com; accessed May 11, 2014.</ref> Manning was up against the Seahawks' young starting quarterback [[Russell Wilson]], who idolized Manning and attended one of Manning's passing camps as a teenager, and Wilson later met Manning at a Broncos pre-draft interview.[http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_25044261/super-bowl-peyton-manning-russell-wilson-could-affect][http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316667/article/russell-wilson-once-attended-peyton-mannings-camp] The Seahawks' number one ranked defense proved too much for the Broncos' number one ranked offense to overcome, while the Broncos' defense also struggled due to injuries. The Broncos' first play from scrimmage set the tone for the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550671/Seattle-Seahawks-win-Super-Bowl-title.html |title=Seahawks 'legion of boom' defense leads team to 43-8 victory over Denver Broncos to win first-ever Super Bowl title |date=February 3, 2014 |work=Daily Mail |accessdate=February 4, 2014 }}</ref> While Manning was stepping forward to call an audible, center [[Manny Ramirez (American football)|Manny Ramirez]] snapped the ball too early and it flew past Manning's head into the end zone, where running back [[Knowshon Moreno]] downed it for a safety. Manning set a Super Bowl record with 34 completions (broken by Tom Brady the following year in [[Super Bowl XLIX]]), but the record-setting offense didn't record a first down until the 2nd quarter, and didn't score any points until the final seconds of the 3rd quarter. While Manning threw one touchdown pass, he also threw two costly interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/seattle-seahawks-defense-dominates-in-super-bowl-win-over-denver-broncos/2014/02/02/d96891d2-8c7e-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html |title=Seattle Seahawks defense dominates in Super Bowl win over Denver Broncos |date=February 3, 2014 |work=The Washington Post |accessdate=February 4, 2014 }}</ref> |
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====2014 season: NFL all-time leader in passing touchdowns==== |
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[[File:Peyton Manning Throwing TD509 CROP.png|thumb|right|Manning (left) throwing his record-breaking touchdown pass number 509, October 19, 2014]] |
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On August 28, 2014, Manning was fined $8,268 for taunting [[D. J. Swearinger]] during a preseason game against the [[Houston Texans]]. With the Broncos' win in their opening game of the [[2014 NFL season]] against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], Manning became, along with [[Brett Favre]], one of only two starting quarterbacks in NFL history who have beaten all 32 teams.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24700614/peyton-manning-is-second-qb-to-beat-all-32-teams-after-win-over-colts|title=Peyton Manning is second QB to beat all 32 teams after win over Colts|publisher=CBSsports.com|date=2014-09-08|accessdate=2014-09-08}}</ref> On October 5, 2014, Manning threw his 500th career touchdown pass to [[Julius Thomas]] against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], and also tied [[Dan Marino]] for the most 400 yard games by a quarterback.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11648301/peyton-manning-denver-broncos-throws-500th-career-td-pass|title=Peyton Manning throws 500th TD|first=Jeff|last=Legwold|publisher=ESPN.com|date=October 5, 2014|accessdate=October 5, 2014}}</ref> |
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On October 19, 2014, against the [[San Francisco 49ers]], Manning threw his 509th career touchdown pass to [[Demaryius Thomas]], passing Brett Favre to become the NFL's all-time leader in passing touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peyton Manning breaks NFL career touchdown passes record|first=Lindsay|last=Jones|publisher=USAToday.com|date=October 19, 2014|accessdate=October 19, 2014|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2014/10/19/peyton-manning-touchdown-record-brett-favre/17585601}}</ref> By the end of the regular season, Manning would be selected to his 14th [[Pro Bowl]] appearance, tying him with [[Tony Gonzalez (American football)|Tony Gonzalez]], [[Bruce Matthews (American football)|Bruce Matthews]], and [[Merlin Olsen]] for most Pro Bowl selections in a career. However, his season ended after the Broncos lost in the divisional round of the playoffs to his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, 24–13.<ref name="Divisional">{{cite web |title=Andrew Luck leads Colts to upset of Peyton Manning, Broncos |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400749517 |work=[[ESPN]] |date=January 11, 2015 |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref> |
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====2015 season: Final season and second Super Bowl championship==== |
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After much speculation, Manning announced in the offseason that he would return for his 18th season in the NFL. In the season opener, Manning's play seemed to have deteriorated, going 24–40 for 175 yards and 1 interception, but a pick-6 by cornerback [[Aqib Talib]] allowed the Broncos to win 19–13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.si.com/nfl/game/2015/09/13/ravens-broncos-sunday-september-13th-2015|title=Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos - Recap September 13, 2015 - SI.com|date=13 September 2015|publisher=}}</ref> The Broncos got off to a dominant 7–0 start to the season; however, the streak ended in a loss at Indianapolis, losing 24–27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/11/08/colts-make-statement-win-over-broncos/75309844/|title=Colts make a statement with win over Broncos|date=8 November 2015|work=Indianapolis Star}}</ref> During that winning streak, and the loss in Indianapolis, Manning played better, putting up over 250 yards in 6 of the 7 games, and he scored 9 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadspin.com/can-the-broncos-figure-out-how-to-use-peyton-manning-1733374433|title=Can The Broncos Figure Out How To Use Peyton Manning?|author=Barry Petchesky|work=Deadspin}}</ref> However, he never had a game without an interception bringing his 8-game TD–INT ratio to 9–13 and the Broncos needed a hardworking defense to contribute for victories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadspin.com/the-broncos-defense-is-so-good-even-zombie-peyton-mann-1737203877|title=The Broncos Defense Is So Good, Even Zombie Peyton Manning Can Win With It|author=Patrick Redford|work=Deadspin|accessdate=January 28, 2016}}</ref> |
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In Week 10 against Kansas City, the game's biggest highlight was Manning breaking [[Brett Favre]]'s record for career passing yards with a 4-yard pass to [[Ronnie Hillman]] in the first quarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29121043/peyton-manning-passes-brett-favre-all-time-passing|title=Peyton Manning's night of celebration turns sour, awkward|author=Nicki Jhabvala The Denver Post|date=15 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref> Despite the accomplishment, however, Manning went 5-for-20 for 35 yards and four interceptions [[List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a passer rating of zero|with a 0.0 passer rating]] before head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] benched him during the third quarter. [[Brock Osweiler]] filled in for Manning for the rest of the game as the Broncos would eventually lose 29–13.<ref name="Week10">{{cite news |author=Renck, Troy |title=Gary Kubiak: I shouldn't have played Peyton Manning in loss to Chiefs |url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29121407/peyton-manning-benched-chiefs-beat-broncos-29-13 |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 15, 2015 |accessdate=November 15, 2015}}</ref> A day later, sources said that Manning had suffered a bout of [[plantar fasciitis]]. It was later announced that this injury would keep him out of Week 11, marking the first time Peyton had missed a game in a season he played. Osweiler replaced Manning and performed well in a 17–15 win over the [[Chicago Bears]], leading to questions about whether Manning would retain his role when healthy in a Week 12 showdown against the [[New England Patriots]]. The next day, head coach [[Gary Kubiak]], citing Manning's injuries, announced that Osweiler would start against New England. On December 15, it was announced that Osweiler would make his fifth consecutive start, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, even though Manning had returned to practice and the Broncos had gone seven straight quarters without scoring a touchdown on offense.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-set-return-practice-first-time-month-004320129--nfl.html Manning set to return to practice], [[Yahoo Sports]]; accessed December 28, 2015.</ref> Overall, the Broncos went 4-2 in six games without Manning, giving them an 11-4 record heading into the final week of the regular season. |
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Manning was listed as active for the week 17 regular season finale against the San Diego Chargers, but for the first time since his freshman year at college, he was listed as a backup.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/01/01/peyton-manning-will-be-a-backup-for-first-time-since-freshman-year-at-tennessee/Peyton Manning will be a backup for first time since freshman year at Tennessee], Washington Post; accessed December 28, 2015.</ref> In the third quarter, with the Broncos down 7–13, Manning entered the game in relief of Brock Osweiler, who had been intercepted twice and fumbled once. The Broncos went on to beat the Chargers, 27–20, and secure the top seed in the AFC. Despite the Broncos' 12–4 record (and Manning's 8–2 record in games that he played in), Manning had the worst season statistically of his career, as he threw a career low 9 touchdown passes and 17 interceptions in just 10 games, and posting a quarterback rating of 67.9, the lowest rating of his career, and first time he had a rating below 84 since his rookie season. Manning's 59.8 completion percentage was the second lowest of his career, only behind his rookie season. Manning's 17 interceptions were second to Jaguars quarterback [[Blake Bortles]], who threw 18 interceptions but started all 16 games. |
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The Broncos, by virtue of having the AFC's #1 seed, earned home field advantage throughout the [[National Football League playoffs|NFL playoffs]]. The Broncos defeated the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the Divisional round to advance to the AFC Championship game to host the defending Super Bowl champions, the [[New England Patriots]]. It was the 17th, and ultimately final, meeting between [[Tom Brady]]'s and Manning's teams. Despite a late comeback from the Patriots, the Broncos won 20–18 to advance to [[Super Bowl 50]]. Manning threw two touchdowns and no interceptions in the win. |
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On February 7, 2016, the Broncos defeated the [[Carolina Panthers]] 24–10 in [[Super Bowl 50]] as the Broncos' defense shut down the heavily-favored Panthers' top-ranked offense and regular season MVP [[Cam Newton]]. Manning finished the game 13 of 23 for 141 yards with one interception while being sacked five times, scoring his only passing points with 3:08 left in the 4th quarter when he connected with [[Bennie Fowler]] for a 2-point conversion. Manning became the oldest starting quarterback to both play in and win a Super Bowl.<ref name="set or tied">{{cite web | url=http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/08/super-bowl-50-panthers-broncos-new-nfl-records | title=Every Super Bowl record set or tied in Super Bowl 50 | publisher=[[SI.com]] | date=February 8, 2016 | accessdate=February 8, 2016}}</ref> Manning also became the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls with multiple franchises, with different head coaches each time ([[Tony Dungy|Dungy]], [[Jim Caldwell (American football)|Caldwell]], [[John Fox (American football)|Fox]] and [[Gary Kubiak|Kubiak]]) and the first quarterback to lead two different franchises to a Super Bowl victory.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/07/peyton-manning-broncos-colts-super-bowl | title=Peyton Manning becomes first QB to win Super Bowl with two teams | publisher=[[SI.com]] | date=February 7, 2016 | accessdate=February 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000634371/article/broncos-outlast-panthers-claim-sb50-title |title=Broncos outlast Panthers, claim third Super Bowl title |website=NFL.com |date=2015-07-21 |accessdate=2016-02-08}}</ref> The victory gave Manning his 200th overall win including regular season and playoffs, making him the starting quarterback with the most combined regular season and postseason wins in NFL history, snapping a tie with Brett Favre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fox59.com/2016/02/08/peyton-manning-gets-2nd-super-bowl-and-200th-win-so-was-that-his-last-rodeo/|title=Peyton Manning gets 2nd Super Bowl and 200th win, so was that his last rodeo?|work=Fox 59}}</ref> |
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===Retirement=== |
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Manning announced his retirement, after 18 seasons, on March 7, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peyton Manning on his decision to retire: 'After 18 years, it's time'|url=http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/03/07/peyton-manning-to-speak-at-news-conference-after-announcing-retirement.html|publisher=''FoxNews.com''|date=March 7, 2016|accessdate=March 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Sam|last=Farmer|title=It's the final roundup for Peyton Manning, who decides to retire after leading Broncos to Super Bowl title|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-peyton-manning-retires-20160307-column.html|publisher=''Los Angeles Times''|date=March 7, 2016|accessdate=March 7, 2016}}</ref> Manning's final words of his retirement speech were, "I’ve fought a good fight. I’ve finished my football race and after 18 years, it’s time. God bless all of you and God bless football."<ref>[http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/19274/transcript-of-peyton-mannings-retirement-speech Transcript of Peyton Manning's retirement speech] ESPN. Retrieved 7 March 2016.</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Hanzus|first1=Dan|title=Peyton Manning announces retirement from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641930/article/peyton-manning-announces-retirement-from-nfl|website=NFL.com|accessdate=March 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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==="The Manning Bowl"=== |
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Peyton and Eli Manning played against each other three times in their professional careers. These encounters were colloquially dubbed "The Manning Bowl",<ref>{{cite web|last=Valentine |first=Ed |url=http://www.bigblueview.com/2010/9/15/1688243/manning-bowl-ii-this-time-its-a |title=Manning Bowl II: This Time It's A Fair Fight |publisher=Big Blue View |date=2010-09-15 |accessdate=2012-09-08}}</ref> and Peyton's teams (twice with the Indianapolis Colts, once with the Denver Broncos) held a 3–0 record over Eli's team (three games with the New York Giants). The first Manning Bowl was held on September 10, 2006, and Peyton's Colts defeated Eli's Giants by a score of 26–21.<ref>{{cite web|last=Silver |first=Michael |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-fridayofferings091710 |title=Big bro has best seat for Manning Bowl II - NFL - Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=2010-09-17 |accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref> The second Manning Bowl was held on September 19, 2010, with Peyton and the Colts besting Eli's team again by a score of 38–14. The third and final Manning Bowl took place on September 15, 2013, and Peyton and the Broncos beat Eli's Giants, 41–23. |
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==Career statistics== |
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===College career statistics=== |
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| 89 || 144 || 1,141 || 61.8 || 11 || 6 || 145.2 || 21 || -28 || -1.3 || 0 |
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| '''1995''' |
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| 244 || 380 || 2,954 || 64.2 || 22 || 4 || 146.5 || 41 || 6 || 0.1 || 0 |
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| '''1996''' |
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| 243 || 380 || 3,287 || 63.9 || 20 || 12 || 147.7 || 42 || -131 || -3.1 || 0 |
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| 287 || 477 || 3,819 || 60.2 || 36 || 11 || 147.7 || 49 || 30 || 0.6 || 0 |
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! 863 !! 1,381 !! 11,201 !! 62.5 !! 89 !! 33 !! 147.1 !! 153 !! -123 !! -0.6 !! 0 |
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|[[1998 NFL season|1998]] || [[1998 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 3 || 326 || 575{{ref|LL|†}} || 56.7 || 3,739 || 6.5 || 26 || 28{{ref|LL|†}} || 15 || 62 || 4.1 || 0 || 71.2 |
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|[[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 13 || 331 || 533 || 62.1 || 4,135 || 7.8 || 26 || 15 || 35 || 73 || 2.1 || 2 || 90.7 |
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|[[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 10 || 357{{ref|LL|†}} || 571 || 62.5 || 4,413{{ref|LL|†}} || 7.7 || 33{{ref|LL|†}} || 15 || 37 || 116 || 3.1 || 1 || 94.7 |
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|[[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 6 || 343 || 547 || 62.7 || 4,131 || 7.6 || 26 || 23 || 35 || 157 || 4.5 || 4 || 84.1 |
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|[[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 10 || 392 || 591 || 66.3 || 4,200 || 7.1 || 27 || 19 || 38 || 148 || 3.9 || 2 || 88.8 |
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|[[2003 NFL season|2003]]{{ref|LL|*}} || [[2003 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 12 || 379{{ref|LL|†}} || 566 || 67.0{{ref|LL|†}} || 4,267{{ref|LL|†}} || 7.5 || 29 || 10 || 28 || 26 || 0.9 || 0 || 99.0 |
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|[[2004 NFL season|2004]]{{ref|LL|*}} || [[2004 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 12 || 336 || 497 || 67.7 || 4,557 || 9.2{{ref|LL|†}} || 49{{ref|LL|†}} || 10 || 25 || 38 || 1.5 || 0 || 121.1{{ref|LL|†}} |
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|[[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[2005 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 14 || 305 || 453 || 67.3 || 3,747 || 8.3 || 28 || 10 || 33 || 45 || 1.4 || 0 || 104.1{{ref|LL|†}} |
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! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 12 || 362 || 557 || 65.0 || 4,397 || 7.9 || 31{{ref|LL|†}} || 9 || 23 || 36 || 1.6 || 4 || 101.0{{ref|LL|†}} |
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|[[2007 NFL season|2007]] || [[2007 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 13 || 337 || 515 || 65.4 || 4,040 || 7.8 || 31 || 14 || 20 || −5 || −0.3 || 3 || 98.0 |
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|[[2008 NFL season|2008]]{{ref|LL|*}} || [[2008 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 12 || 371 || 555 || 66.8 || 4,002 || 7.2 || 27 || 12 || 20 || 21 || 1.1 || 1 || 95.0 |
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|[[2009 NFL season|2009]]{{ref|LL|*}} || [[2009 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 14 || 393 || 571 || 68.8 || 4,500 || 7.9 || 33 || 16 || 19 || −13 || −0.7 || 0 || 99.9 |
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|[[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[2010 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 16 || 16 || 10 || 450{{ref|LL|†}} || 679{{ref|LL|†}} || 66.3 || 4,700 || 7.0 || 33 || 17 || 18 || 18 || 1.0 || 0 || 91.9 |
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|[[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || colspan=15| Did not play due to injury |
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|[[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[2012 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 16 || 16 || 13 || 400 || 583 || 68.6{{ref|LL|†}} || 4,659 || 8.0 || 37 || 11 || 23|| 6 || 0.3 || 0 || 105.8 |
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|[[2013 NFL season|2013]]{{ref|LL|*}} || [[2013 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 16 || 16 || 13 || 450{{ref|LL|†}} || 659{{ref|LL|†}} || 68.3 || 5,477{{ref|LL|†}} || 8.3 || 55{{ref|LL|†}} || 10 || 32 || -31 || -1.0 || 1 || 115.1 |
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|[[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 16 || 16 || 12 || 395 || 597 || 66.2 || 4,727 || 7.9 || 39 || 15 || 24 || -24 || -1.0 || 0 || 101.5 |
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! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 10 || 9 || 7|| 198 || 331 || 59.8 || 2,249 || 6.8 || 9 || 17 || 6 || -6 || -1.0 || 0 || 67.9 |
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| colspan=2 | '''Career''' || 266 || 265 || 186 || 6,125 || 9,380 || 65.3 || 71,940 || 7.7 || 539 || 251 || 431 || 667 || 1.5 || 18 || 96.5 |
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====Post-season==== |
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! Comp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! YPA !! TD !! Int !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 1999-2000|1999]] || [[1999 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 19 || 42 || 45.2 || 227 || 5.4 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 22 || 11 || 1 || 62.3 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2000-01|2000]] || [[2000 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 17 || 32 || 53.1 || 194 || 6.1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || −2 || −2 || 0 || 82.0 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2002-03|2002]] || [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 14 || 31 || 45.2 || 137 || 4.4 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 31.2 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2003-04|2003]] || [[2003 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 3 || 2 || 67 || 103 || 65.0 || 918 || 8.9 || 9 || 4 || 4 || 3 || 0.8 || 0 || 106.4 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2004-05|2004]] || [[2004 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 2 || 1 || 54 || 75 || 72.0 || 696 || 9.3 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 7 || 3.5 || 1 || 107.4 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2005-06|2005]] || [[2005 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 22 || 38 || 57.9 || 290 || 7.6 || 1 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 90.9 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2006-07|2006]] || [[2006 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 4 || 4 || 97 || 153 || 63.4 || 1,034 || 6.8 || 3 || 7 || 8 || 3 || 0.4 || 1 || 70.5 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2007-08|2007]] || [[2007 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 33 || 48 || 68.7 || 402 || 8.4 || 3 || 2 || 1 || −6 || −6 || 0 || 97.7 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2008-09|2008]] || [[2008 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 25 || 42 || 59.5 || 310 || 7.4 || 1 || 0 || 1 || −1 || −1 || 0 || 90.4 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2009-10|2009]] || [[2009 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 3 || 2 || 87 || 128 || 68.0 || 956 || 7.5 || 6 || 2 || 3 || −2 || −0.6 || 0 || 99.0 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2010-11|2010]] || [[2010 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 1 || 0 || 18 || 26 || 69.2 || 225 || 8.7 || 1 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 108.7 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2012-13|2012]] || [[2012 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 1 || 0 || 28 || 43 || 65.1 || 290 || 6.7 || 3 || 2 || 1 || −1 || −1 || 0 || 88.3 |
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|[[NFL playoffs, 2013-14|2013]] || [[2013 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 3 || 2 || 91 || 128 || 71.1 || 910 || 7.1 || 5 || 3 || 3 || -2 || -0.7 || 0 || 94.2 |
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|[[2014–15 NFL playoffs|2014]] || [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 1 || 0 || 26 || 46 || 56.5 || 211 || 4.6 || 1 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 75.5 |
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|[[2015–16 NFL playoffs|2015]] || [[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] || 3 || 3 || 51 || 92 || 55.4 || 539 || 5.9 || 2 || 1 || 5 || 10 || 2.0 || 0 || 75.4 |
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| colspan=2 | '''Career''' || 27 || 14 || 649 || 1,027 || 63.2 || 7,339 || 7.1 || 40 || 25 || 32 || 34 || 1.1 || 3 || 87.4 |
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|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Peyton Manning Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/1428/seasontype/3/peyton-manning|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> |
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==Career awards and records== |
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{{For|a more detailed list|List of career achievements by Peyton Manning}} |
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===Major high school awards=== |
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* 1992, 1993 Louisiana Class 2A MVP<ref name="manningbook">{{cite book |last=Manning|first=Archie|authorlink=Archie Manning|author2=Peyton Manning|title=Manning|year=2000|publisher=HarperCollins|isbn=0-06-105136-5 |page=212}}</ref> |
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* 1993 Gatorade Circle of Champions Award<ref name="manningbook" /> |
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* 1993 Atlanta TD Club's [[Bobby Dodd]] Award<ref name="manningbook" /> |
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* 1993 New Orleans Quarterback Club Player of the Year<ref name="manningbook" /> |
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* 1993 Columbus, Ohio Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year<ref name="manningbook" /> |
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* 1993 Gatorade High School Player of the Year (National)<ref name="gatorade">{{cite web|url=http://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/playeroftheyear/state.php?formname=search&lvl=N&sprt=FB&yr=&st=LA&search.x=29&search.y=11&search=search|title=Gatorade Player of the Year|publisher=Gatorade.com|accessdate=2008-07-19}}{{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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===College awards=== |
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* 1994 [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Freshman of the Year|SEC Freshman of the Year]]<ref name="pm18">{{cite web|url=http://peytonmanning18.com/highlights.html|title=Peyton Manning's College Highlights|publisher=peytonmanning18.com|accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref> |
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* 1995 First-team All-SEC<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1995 SEC Offensive Player of the Week (vs. Arkansas)<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1995 NCAA Offensive Player of the Week (vs. Arkansas)<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1996 Second-Team All-SEC<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1996 Third-Team [[All-American]]<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1996 SEC Offensive Player of the Week (vs. South Carolina)<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1996 SEC Offensive Player of the Week (vs. Georgia)<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1997 [[Davey O'Brien Award]]<ref name="NCAA">{{cite web|url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/DI/2006/2006RB.pdf |format=PDF |title=OFFICIAL 2006 NCAA Divisions I-A and I-AA Football Records Book |publisher=NCAA |accessdate=2007-01-14 }}</ref> |
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* 1997 [[Johnny Unitas Award]]<ref name="NCAA" /> |
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* 1997 [[Touchdown Club of Columbus#Quarterback of the Year|NCAA QB of the Year]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.touchdownclubofcolumbus.com/PastHonorees.htm | title=NCAA Quarterback of the Year | work=Touchdown Club of Columbus | date=April 6, 2009}}</ref> |
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* 1997 [[Maxwell Award]]<ref name="NCAA" /> |
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* 1997 [[James E. Sullivan Award]]<ref name="NCAA" /> |
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* 1997 [[Today's Top 10 Award|Today's Top VIII Award]]<ref name="NCAA" /> |
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* [[1997 SEC Championship Game|1997]] [[SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship]] MVP<ref name="secchampionship" /> |
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* 1997 [[Capital One Bowl|Citrus Bowl]] MVP |
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* 1997 Consensus [[1997 College Football All-America Team|All-American]]<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1997 [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Player of the Year|SEC Player of the Year]]<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1997 First-team All-SEC<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1997 SEC Player of the Week (vs. Southern Miss)<ref name="pm18" /> |
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* 1998 [[ESPY Awards]] – [[Best College Football Player ESPY Award|Best College Football Player]]<ref name="espy" /> |
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===College records=== |
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====Tennessee Volunteers records==== |
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* Most passing attempts (career): 1,381<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most passing attempts (season): 477 (1997)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most passing attempts (game): 65 (09/21/96 vs. Florida)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most completions (career): 863<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most completions (game): 37 (09/21/96 vs. Florida)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most consecutive completions (game): 12 (11/22/97 vs. Kentucky)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Highest completion percentage (career): 62.49%<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Highest completion percentage (season): 64.2% (1995)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Lowest interception percentage (career): 2.39%<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Lowest interception percentage (season): 1.05% (1995)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most consecutive passes without an interception (season): 132<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most passing yards (season): 3,819 (1997)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most passing yards (career): 11,201<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most passing yards (game): 508 (11/22/97 vs. Kentucky)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most offensive yards (career): 11,020<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 500+ passing yard games (career): 1<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 400+ passing yard games (career): 3<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 300+ passing yard games (career): 18<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 300+ passing yard games (season): 9 (1997)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most consecutive 300+ passing yard games: 7<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 200+ passing yard games (career): 30<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most wins as starting quarterback (career): 39<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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* Most touchdown passes (career): 89<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most touchdown passes (game): 5 (08/30/97 vs. Texas Tech, 11/22/97 vs. Kentucky)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most touchdowns (career): 101<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most offensive plays (career): 1,534<ref name = "PM18" /> |
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* Most offensive plays (season): 538 (1997)<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most offensive plays (game): 70 (09/21/96 vs. Florida)<ref name="UTCareerrecords" /> |
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====SEC records==== |
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* Lowest interception percentage (season): 1.05% (1995)<ref name="SEC">{{cite web|url=http://www.secsports.com/index.php?&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=192|title=SEC Football Record Book – Individuals|publisher=secsports.com|accessdate=2007-01-15 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070826051952/http://www.secsports.com/index.php?&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=192 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-08-26}}</ref> |
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* Highest completion percentage (career): 62.49%<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Lowest interception percentage (career): 2.39%<ref name="PM18" /> |
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* Most 300+ passing yard games (career): 18<ref name="PM18" /> |
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===NFL awards=== |
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* 5x NFL MVP (2003 (shared with [[Steve McNair]]), 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013)<ref name="5th MVP">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10388569/nfl-awards-announced-2013-season|title=Peyton earns 49 of 50 MVP votes|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref> |
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* 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013)<ref name="5th MVP" /> |
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* Best NFL Player ESPY Award(2004,<ref name="espy" /> 2005<ref name="espy2005">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/espy2005/s/05nomineesindex.html|title=2005 ESPY Award winners|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=2007-12-20}}</ref>) |
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* 14× Pro Bowl (1999–2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* 7× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013)<ref name="2003allpro" /><ref name="2004allpro" /><ref name="2005allpro" /> |
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* 3× Second-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2006)<ref name="1999allpro" /><ref name="2000allpro" /><ref name="2006allpro" /> |
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* 2× Bert Bell Award (2003, 2004)<ref name="About">{{cite web|url=http://football.about.com/od/nationalfootballleague/p/peytonmanning.htm|title=About.com – A profile of Peyton Manning|publisher=About.com|author=Adler, James|accessdate=2007-01-16}}</ref> |
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* 8× [[Kansas City Committee of 101 awards#Offensive Player of the Year Awards|AFC Offensive Player of the Year Awards]] (1999, 2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) |
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* 1998 NFL All-Rookie First Team<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* 2004 Fedex Express Player of the Year<ref name="Fedex2k4">{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/fedex-corp/20050202005172/en/NFL.com-Voters-Select-Colts-QB-Peyton-Manning |title=NFL.com Voters Select Colts QB Peyton Manning & Jets RB Curtis Martin as FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year |accessdate=2008-02-15 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110605230659/http://www.businesswire.com/news/fedex-corp/20050202005172/en/NFL.com-Voters-Select-Colts-QB-Peyton-Manning |archivedate=June 5, 2011 }}</ref> |
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* Best Record-Breaking Performance ESPY Award(2005,<ref name="espy2005" /> 2014)<ref name="espy2014">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/espy-awards-2014-winners-and-top-moments/ |title=ESPY Awards 2014 winners and top moments |publisher=CBS |date=17 July 2014 |accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
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* 2005 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award<ref name="About" /> |
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* 2005 Byron "Whizzer" White Humanitarian Award<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* 2005 Pro Bowl MVP<ref name="CBS" /> |
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* 2007 Super Bowl MVP<ref name="sbxli" /> |
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* 2007 Best Championship Performance ESPY Award<ref name="espy2007" /> |
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* 2012 [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] |
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* 27× [[American Football Conference|AFC]] Offensive Player Of The Week<ref>{{cite web | title=Peyton Manning's Pro-Football-Reference.com Profile | work= pro-football-reference.com | url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MannPe00.htm |accessdate=}}</ref> |
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Additionally, Manning has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month a record eight times<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/surprise-peyton-manning-named-afc-offensive-player-of-month/ |title=Surprise: Peyton Manning named AFC offensive player of month | ProFootballTalk |publisher=Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> (9/2003, 11/2004, 10/2006, 9/2009, 9/2012, 10/2012, 9/2013, 12/2013) and Offensive Player of the Week a record 26 times<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/12/25/5243336/peyton-manning-is-named-week-16-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |title=Peyton Manning is named Week 16 AFC Offensive Player of the Week |publisher=Mile High Report |accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> (25 AFC, 1 NFL/playoff).<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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===NFL records=== |
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Manning holds a number of individual career records: |
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====Regular season==== |
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* [[List of National Football League passing yards leaders|Most career passing yards]]: 71,940 |
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* [[List of National Football League passing touchdowns leaders|Most career touchdown passes]]: 539 |
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* Most career wins (playoffs and regular season) by a quarterback: 200<ref name="stampedeblue.com"/> |
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* First and only quarterback to reach 200 career wins (playoffs and regular season)<ref name="stampedeblue.com"/> |
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* [[List of most wins by a National Football League starting quarterback|Most Regular season career wins as starting quarter back]]: 186 (shared with Brett Favre) |
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* Most touchdown passes, season: 55 (2013) |
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* Most seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards: 14 (1999–2004, 2006–2010, 2012–2014)<ref name="yahoo.com sports">{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4256/career;_ylt=AuRPZlLIpCtfedGbWI05M9D.uLYF|title=Peyton Manning |work=Yahoo Sports|accessdate=2007-01-21}}</ref> |
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* Most passing yards, season: 5,477 (2013) |
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* Most games with 40+ pass attempts in a season: 10 (2010)<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/UxCXX "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most consecutive seasons with at least 20 touchdown passes: 13 (1998–2010)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Most consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes: 13 (1998–2010)<ref name="yahoo.com sports" /> |
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* Most games with a perfect [[passer rating]], career: 4 (includes 1 playoff game)<ref name="rating" /> |
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* Most consecutive games started to open a career: 208<ref name="coltsbio" /><ref>[http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/02/sports/pro/doc4d20ef76791d0466524137.txt "Colts' Peyton Manning takes 1st snap to break NFL record"] The Oakland Press</ref> |
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* [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes|Most consecutive games with at least 2 touchdown passes]]: 13 (games 1–13, 2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=241212034|title=QB has 13th straight multi-TD game|accessdate=2007-12-31}}</ref> |
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* [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive games with at least four touchdown passes|Most consecutive games with at least 4 touchdown passes]]: 5 (games 7–11, 2004)<ref name="NFLRecordsBook">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/history/randf/records/indiv/passing|title=NFL Records Book – Passing Records|publisher=NFL.com|accessdate=2007-01-14}}</ref> |
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* Most games with at least 4 touchdown passes, season: 8 (2013)<ref name="NFLRecordsBook" /> |
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* Most regular season games with at least 4 touchdown passes, career: 25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/history/randf/records/indiv/passing|title=Can any team beat the Denver Broncos?|author=Chris Wesseling|publisher=NFL.com|date=2013-09-29|accessdate=2013-09-29}}</ref><ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/dpvXo "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most games with at least 5 touchdown passes, career: 8 (includes 1 playoff game)<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/2roFA "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most games with at least 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career: 5 |
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* Only QB with at least 6 touchdown passes in three games<ref>[The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia – second Edition, p. 1324]</ref> |
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* Only QB with at least 6 touchdown passes and no interceptions in three games |
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* One of only eight QBs with at least 7 touchdown passes, game (tied with Sid Luckman, Adrian Burk, George Blanda, Y.A. Tittle, Joe Kapp, Nick Foles and Drew Brees) |
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* One of only three QBs with at least 7 touchdown passes and no interceptions, game (tied with Y.A. Tittle and Nick Foles) |
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* Most regular season games with at least 300 passing yards: 84 |
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* Most regular and postseason games with at least 300 passing yards: 93 |
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* [[List of NFL quarterbacks who have passed for 400 or more yards in a game|Most games with at least 400 yards passing]]: 17 |
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* Most games with at least 400 yards passing and no interceptions: 6 |
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* Most career touchdown passes in Thursday games: 32<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/xcbBx "Player Game Finder Query Results"], Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most touchdown passes on a Thursday game: 7 |
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* Largest career TD-INT differential: 272 |
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* Highest career passing TDs/game average (min. 150 TD passes): 2.046 TDs/game<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Second-Highest career passing yards/game average: 263.6 (Drew Brees, 263.7) |
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* Second-Highest career completions/game average (min. 100 games played): 22.5 (Drew Brees, 23.4) |
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* Highest completion percentage by a QB in one month in NFL history (min. 75 attempts): 81.8% (December 2008)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Most career games with a completion percentage of 70% or higher (min. 10 attempts): 66<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/g96Qc "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most consecutive regular season wins as a starter: 23 (2008–2009) |
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* Most seasons with 10+ wins as a starter (regular season only): 14 (1999–2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014) |
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* Most seasons with 12+ wins as a starter (regular season only): 11 (1999, 2003–2009, 2012-2014) |
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* Only QB with seven straight seasons of 12+ wins as a starter(2003–2009)<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-12-16-colts-raiders_N.htm "Colts top Raiders, earn 12th win for fifth straight year"], USA Today</ref> |
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* Only QB with nine straight seasons of 10+ wins as a starter (2002–2010)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Only QB to lead five consecutive 4th quarter comeback wins (games 7–11, 2009)<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/colts/2009-12-01-colts-comebacks_N.htm "Colts' 'packet' of poise, record comebacks powering 11–0 run"], USA Today</ref> |
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* Most fourth quarter comeback wins in one season: 7 (2009)<ref>[http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/SPORTS/912180321/1002 "14–0: Colts win shootout"], The News-Sentinel</ref> |
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* First QB to defeat the other 31 teams in the regular season (Tom Brady did this later the same day, and Brett Favre did it the following week)<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-10-24-brady-manning_N.htm "Wins will make Manning, Brady first QBs to beat 31 NFL teams"], USA Today</ref> |
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* Most wins as a starting QB in a decade, regular season only: 115 (2000s)<ref name="cbssports.com">[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20091206_TEN@IND "Colts secure record-tying 21st straight regular-season win"], CBSSports.com</ref> |
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* Most wins as a starting QB in a decade, regular & postseason: 124 (2000s) |
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* Most AP NFL MVP Awards: 5 (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013) |
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* Most Touchdown Passes in a decade: 314 (2000–2009) |
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* Most Passing Yards in a decade: 42,254 (2000–2009) |
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* Most Completions in a decade: 3,575 (2000–2009) |
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====Playoff records==== |
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* Most 300+ yard passing games: 8<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/records/playoffs/player/passing "NFL Playoff Records: Individual – Passing"], NFL.com</ref> |
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* Most yards passing, 1st half of game: 360 vs. Denver Broncos, 1/9/05<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs04/news/story?id=1963215|title=Manning throws for 360 yards in first half|agency=Associated Press|date=2005-01-09|accessdate=2008-07-19}}</ref> |
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* Led the biggest comeback in conference championship game history (18 pts), 1/21/07 vs. New England<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270121011|title=Manning finally wins big one, leads Colts to Super Bowl|publisher=ESPN|date=2007-01-21|accessdate=2008-07-19}}</ref> |
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* One of only four QBs to post a perfect 158.3 passer rating in a game ([[Don Meredith]], [[Terry Bradshaw]], [[Dave Krieg]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bengals.enquirer.com/2004/01/05/ben2b.html|title=Indy's Manning earns perfect passer rating|work=Cincinnati Enquirer|date=2004-01-05|accessdate=2008-07-19}}</ref> |
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* Most games with 20+ completions: 14<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/KBAoy "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> (surpassed by Tom Brady in 2011) |
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* Most games with 30+ completions: 4<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/l6KvS "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> (surpassed by [[Drew Brees]] in 2011) |
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* Most games with 30+ attempts: 17<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/AmwdY "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most games with 40+ attempts: 8<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/UgnQl "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> (tied by Tom Brady in 2011) |
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* Most completions and attempts in a single postseason: 97/153 (2006)<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/M6RZV "Player Game Finder Query Results"], Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* One of only 2 quarterbacks to complete 80% of his passes in two playoff games (tied with [[Kurt Warner]])<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/Splzk "Player Game Finder Query Results"] Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Most consecutive postseasons with at least one start: 9 (2002–2010) |
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* Most postseason losses by a quarterback: 13 |
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* Most first-round postseason losses by a quarterback: 9 |
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====Rookie records==== |
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* Most touchdown passes: 26<ref name="NFLRecordsBook" /> (tied by [[Russell Wilson]] in 2012) |
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* Most interceptions thrown: 28 |
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* Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (games 4–16): 13<ref name="PeytonManning18">{{cite web|url=http://www.peytonmanning18.com/prohighlights.html|title=Peyton Manning's NFL and Colts' Records|publisher=peytonmanning18.com|accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> |
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* Most games with at least one touchdown pass: 15<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Most games with 300+ yards passing: 4<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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====With Marvin Harrison==== |
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Manning and former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison hold a number of QB-WR tandem records: |
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* Most completions/receptions (career): 953<ref name="database">{{cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=SPORTS0301|title=Manning Meter – Peyton Manning Passing Database|accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref> |
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* Most passing/receiving yards (career): 12,756<ref name="database" /> |
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* Most passing/receiving touchdowns (career): 112<ref name="coltsbio" /><ref name="database" /> |
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* Most completions/receptions in a season, QB-to-WR duo: 143 (2002) |
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====Pro Bowl records==== |
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* Most Pro Bowl selections (tied with [[Tony Gonzalez (American football)|Tony Gonzalez]], [[Bruce Matthews (American football)|Bruce Matthews]], and [[Merlin Olsen]]): 14 |
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* Most Pro Bowl selections for a QB: 14 |
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* Most consecutive Pro Bowl selections for a QB: 9 (during the 2002–2010 seasons) |
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* Most passing attempts (career): 150<ref name="probowl2005" /> |
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* Most passing attempts (game): 41 (2004)<ref name="Pro Bowl Records">[http://www.probowlonline.com/pro-bowl-records.php "Pro Bowl Records"], Pro Bowl Online.com</ref> |
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* Most completions (career): 92<ref name="probowl2005" /> |
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* Most completions (game): 22 (2004)<ref name="Pro Bowl Records"/> |
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* Most passing yards (career): 1,278<ref name="probowl2005" /> |
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* Most passing yards (game): 342 (2004)<ref name="Pro Bowl Records"/> |
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* Most passing touchdowns (career): 13<ref name="probowl2005" /> |
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====Colts franchise records==== |
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* Most passing attempts (career): 7,210<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most passing attempts (season): 679 (2010)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most 40+ passing attempt games (career): 56<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most completions (career): 4,682<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most completions (season): 450 (2010)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most completions (game): 40 (09/12/10 at Houston)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most consecutive completions: 23 (12/14/08-12/18/08 vs. Detroit/Jacksonville)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Most games with 20+ completions (career): 140<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most consecutive games with 20+ completions: 14 (games 1–14, 2010)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most games with 30+ completions (career): 23<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny/bgm4C "Player Game Finder Query Results"], Pro-Football-Reference.com</ref> |
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* Highest completion percentage (career): 64.9%<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest completion percentage (season): 68.8% (2009)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest completion percentage (rookie season): 56.7%<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest completion percentage (game): 87.5% (14/16 for 95 yards, 12/30/07 vs. Tennessee)<ref name="coltsbio" /> |
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* Most passing yards (career): 54,828<ref name="atl2007">{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271122001|title=Colts wipe out early deficit with potent Peyton-led attack|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-11-22|accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> |
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* Most passing yards (game): 472 (10/31/04 vs. Kansas City)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most 300+ passing yard games (career): 63<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards : 11 (1999–2004, 2006–2010)<ref name="yahoo.com sports" /> |
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* Most consecutive seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards (1999–2004): 6<ref name="YDSleader" /> |
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* Most touchdown passes (career): 399<ref name=unitas>{{cite news|title=Manning breaks Unitas' touchdown record|url=http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10437259|agency=Associated Press|date=2007-10-28|accessdate=2007-10-28}}</ref> |
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* Most touchdown passes (season): 49 (2004)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most touchdown passes (rookie season): 26<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most touchdown passes (game): 6 (09/28/03 vs. New Orleans and 11/25/04 vs. Detroit)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most games with at least 4 touchdown passes (career): 22<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271209033|title=Manning throws for 4 TDs, Addai runs for 3 more in rout|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-12-09|accessdate=2007-12-31}}</ref> |
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* Most games with at least 4 touchdown passes (season, 2004): 6<ref name="NFLRecordsBook" /> |
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* Most games with at least 3 touchdown passes (career): 64<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most games with at least 1 touchdown pass (season): 15 (5 times)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most games with at least 1 touchdown pass (rookie season): 15 (1998)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive uninterrupted games with at least three touchdown passes|Most consecutive uninterrupted games with at least 1 touchdown pass]]: 27 |
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* Most consecutive games with at least 4 touchdown passes (games 7–11, 2004): 5 (2004)<ref name="NFLRecordsBook" /> |
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* [[Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)#All-time consecutive games with at least three touchdown passes|Most consecutive games with at least 3 touchdown passes]]: 8 (games 5–12, 2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271104011|title=Manning's late fumble seals deal for undefeated Patriots|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2007-11-04|accessdate=2007-12-31}}</ref> |
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* Most consecutive games with at least 2 touchdown passes: 13 (games 1–13, 2004)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most consecutive games with at least 1 touchdown pass (rookie season): 13 (games 4–16)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes: 13 (1998–2010)<ref name="yahoo.com sports" /> |
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* Highest touchdown percentage (career): 5.66%<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest touchdown percentage (season): 9.86% (2004)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest touchdown percentage (game): 24.00% (09/28/03 vs. New Orleans)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most interceptions thrown (game): 6 (11/11/07 vs. San Diego)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most interceptions thrown (season): 28 (1998)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest passer rating (career): 94.9<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Highest passer rating (season): 121.1 (2004)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most games with a perfect [[passer rating]] (career): 4 (includes 1 playoff game)<ref name="rating" /> |
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* Most consecutive games started to open a career by a quarterback: 208 (current)<ref name="mo">{{cite web|url=http://www.themanitoban.com/2006-2007/0927/128.Championships.versus.accolades.php|title=Measuring the two best quarterbacks in the NFL|work=The Manitoban Online|date=2006-09-27|accessdate=2007-01-14 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070422145928/http://www.themanitoban.com/2006-2007/0927/128.Championships.versus.accolades.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-04-22}}</ref> |
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* Most consecutive games started, franchise history: 208 (current)<ref name="mo" /> |
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* Most comeback wins in the 4th quarter (career): 35 (includes one playoff game)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most comeback wins in the 4th quarter (season): 7 (2009)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most game-winning drives in the 4th quarter/overtime (career): 46 (includes one playoff game)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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* Most game-winning drives in the 4th quarter/overtime (season): 7 (1999, 2008, 2009)<ref name="mediaguide" /> |
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====Broncos franchise records==== |
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* Highest completion percentage (season): 68.6% (2012) |
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* Highest completion percentage (career): 66.5% |
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* Most completions (season): 450 (2013) |
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* Most pass attempts (season): 679 (2013) |
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* Most passing yards (season): 5,477 (2013) |
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* Most 300+ passing yard games (season): 12 (2013) |
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* Most 400+ passing yard games (season): 3 (2013) |
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* Highest average passing yards per game (season): 342.3 (2013) |
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* Highest average passing yards per game (career): 295.0 |
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* Most touchdown passes (game): 7 (September 5, 2013 vs. Baltimore Ravens) |
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* Most touchdown passes (season): 55 (2013) |
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* Highest passer rating (season): 115.1 (2013) |
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* Highest passer rating (career): 101.7 |
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* Most seasons with 100+ passer rating: 3 (2012-2014) |
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* Most touchdown passes without an interception (game): 7 (September 5, 2013 vs. Baltimore Ravens) |
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* Most seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards : 3 (2012-2014)<ref name="yahoo.com sports" /> |
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==Personal life== |
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Manning was born in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], the son of Olivia (née Williams) and former NFL quarterback [[Archie Manning]]. He is the brother of two-time [[Super Bowl]] Champion, [[Eli Manning]]. Because of Peyton and his brother Eli's success, as well as the success of their father, the Manning family is seen as Football's Royal Family <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/peyton-manning-37880#synopsis |title=Peyton manning ; Synopsis |website=Biography.com |accessdate=2015-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Nagle|first1=Jeanne|title=Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning: Football's Royal Family|date=2010|publisher=Rosen Central|isbn=978-1-4358-8518-9|page=16|url=https://books.google.ro/books?id=sEMxOwdj_jkC&pg=PA16&lpg=PA16&dq=manning+number+one+family&source=bl&ots=ACFniajyFI&sig=BCgQBBqih_f8hJ6V6bgPS2mgwmI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOroW43OnKAhVqD5oKHaiCDn0Q6AEIVjAK#v=onepage&q=manning%20number%20one%20family&f=false}}</ref> |
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Manning married his wife, Ashley, in Memphis on [[St. Patrick's Day]], 2001. A graduate of the [[University of Virginia]], Ashley was introduced to him by her parents' next-door neighbor the summer before Manning's freshman year in college. Peyton and wife Ashley have twins, a son, Marshal Williams, and a daughter, Mosley Thompson, born on March 31, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Report: Peyton Manning, wife have twins|date=2011-04-08|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Peyton-Manning-wife-birth-twins-names-Mosley-Marshall-040811}}</ref> |
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Manning is a [[Christianity|Christian]]. At age 13, he said, "I committed my life to [[Jesus|Christ]], and that faith has been most important to me ever since." Manning said his priorities ranked in order are "...faith, family, friends, and football." Manning said he prays every night and before games and also said, "I hope (and pray) I don't do too many things that displease Him before I get to Heaven myself. I believe, too, that life is much better and freer when you're committed to God in that way."<ref>{{cite book|author=Manning, P., Manning, A., Underwood, J., & Peydirt Inc|title=Manning|year=2001|pages=362–364|publisher=HarperEntertainment|isbn=0061020249}}</ref> |
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Manning reportedly memorized the Colts' playbook within a week after being drafted,{{r|silver19991122}} and in 2012 was able to precisely recall the details and timing of a specific play he had used at Tennessee 16 years earlier.<ref name="schwab20130502">{{cite news | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/peyton-manning-recalls-every-detail-play-tennessee-1996-140742956.html | title=Peyton Manning recalls every detail of play at Tennessee in 1996, and it is simply amazing | work=Yahoo! Sports | date=2013-05-02 | accessdate=2013-05-02 | author=Schwab, Frank}}</ref> During the summer, Archie, Peyton, Eli, and eldest sibling [[Cooper Manning|Cooper]] run the [[Manning Passing Academy]], a five-day camp which aims to improve the offensive skills of quarterbacks, [[wide receiver]]s, [[tight end]]s, and [[running back]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manningpassingacademy.com/|title=Manning Passing Academy|accessdate=2008-01-07}}</ref> In addition to the Mannings, the camp has included many prominent players from football as coaches, such as Colts wide receivers [[Marvin Harrison]] and [[Reggie Wayne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manningpassingacademy.com/camp_coaches/camp_coaches.htm|title=Manning Passing Academy Camp Coaches|publisher=manningpassingacademy.com|accessdate=2008-01-07|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071220193342/http://www.manningpassingacademy.com/camp_coaches/camp_coaches.htm <!--Added by H3llBot-->|archivedate=2007-12-20}}</ref> |
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Manning, along with his father Archie, co-authored a book titled, ''Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy'', which was released in 2000. The book covers Archie's and Cooper's lives and careers, and Manning's life and career up to the time that the book was released, and examines football from both Archie's and Manning's points-of-view.<ref name=Brannen2015>{{cite book|last1=Brannen|first1=Nick|title=Denver Broncos 360°|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=PEdyCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA287|date=25 February 2015|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=978-1-312-94600-2|pages=287}}</ref> |
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Manning has donated over $8,000 to [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politicians, among them [[Fred Thompson]], [[Bob Corker]] and former President [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Peyton_Manning.php|title=Political Donations- Peyton Manning|publisher=Newsmeat.com|accessdate=2012-04-06}}</ref> For the 2016 presidential race, Manning has contributed to the campaign of [[Jeb Bush]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/10/16/peyton-manning-makes-contribution-to-jeb-bushs-campaign/|title=Peyton Manning Makes Contribution To Jeb Bush’s Campaign « CBS Denver|publisher=}}</ref> |
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On October 26, 2012, Manning purchased 21 [[Papa John's Pizza]] stores, all in Colorado.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/peyton-manning-papa-johns-weed-legalization_n_2094395.html |title=Peyton Manning Purchases 21 Colorado Papa John's Franchises Just 2 Weeks Before Weed Legalization|publisher=Huffingtonpost.com|accessdate=2014-02-02|first=Harry|last=Bradford|date=2012-11-08}}</ref> Manning's net worth is reported to be $165 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gobankingrates.com/personal-finance/super-bowl-star-worth-beyonce-net-worth-vs-peyton-manning-net-worth/|title=Richest Super Bowl Stars: Beyonce Net Worth vs. Peyton Manning Net Worth and More - GOBankingRates|work=GOBankingRates}}</ref> |
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===In popular culture=== |
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Manning has been credited with helping to improve the image of the city of Indianapolis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/01/30/themmqb-voice-fan-colts-peyton-manning-broncos-super-bowl-50 |title=Colts fans are rooting for Peyton Manning in Super Bowl 50 | The MMQB with Peter King |website=Mmqb.si.com |date= |accessdate=2016-02-08}}</ref> A curator at the [[Indiana State Museum]] observed that "There is no [[Super Bowl XLVI|Super Bowl]] held here without Peyton. There is no Lucas Oil Stadium without Peyton. Without Peyton, the Colts would probably [[NFL in Los Angeles|be in L.A.]] right now."<ref name="weinreb20120227">{{cite news|url=http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7620692/indianapolis-meaning-peyton-manning|title=Ten Conversations About One Quarterback|work=Grantland|date=2012-02-27|accessdate=February 29, 2012|author=Weinreb, Michael}}</ref> He has become one of the NFL's most marketable players, appearing in several television and printed advertisements for some of the NFL's biggest sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationwide.com/about-us/jingle-ad.jsp |title=Jingle Ad | Featuring Peyton Manning |website=Nationwide.com |date= |accessdate=2016-02-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rudy |first=Melissa |url=http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/papa-john-s-goes-social-nfl-kickoff-159873 |title=Papa John’s Partners with Peyton and Goes Social for 2014 NFL Season |publisher=Adweek |date=2014-09-04 |accessdate=2016-02-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/02/02/appreciation-peyton-manning/79662766/ |title=In appreciation of Peyton Manning |website=Indystar.com |date= |accessdate=2016-02-08}}</ref> |
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Manning appeared in one of a series of [[DirecTV]] commercials where celebrities are seen in their element, then suddenly begin [[fourth wall|addressing the viewer]]. In his commercial, they parodied his pre-snap audible routine, and known delay in calling for the ball by having him pitch [[NFL Sunday Ticket]], instead of changing the play during a blowout game against the [[Tennessee Titans]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Manning also appears in advertisements for St. Mary's Medical Center in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
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Manning hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' on March 24, 2007, his 31st birthday. The episode earned the show's highest household rating in more than 10 months in the metered markets.<ref name="snl">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003562761|title=SNL Scores Ratings Touchdown with Manning|work=Media Week|author=Consoli, John|date=2007-03-26| accessdate=2007-03-26 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070921230849/http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003562761 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-21}}</ref> He also appeared on SNL in 2008 and on the 2015 [[Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special]]. |
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He has won the Favorite Male Athlete award for the [[Kids Choice Awards]].<ref name="nydailynews2007"/> |
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On May 27, 2007, Manning waved the green flag to begin the [[2007 Indianapolis 500|91st Indianapolis 500]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=8364 |title=Super Bowl MVP Manning To Wave Green Flag To Start 91st Indy 500 |publisher=indy500.com |author=Kelly, Paul |date=2007-03-14 |accessdate=2008-02-16}}</ref> |
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In 2009, Manning guest-voiced (with his brothers, Eli and Cooper) on an episode of ''The Simpsons'' called "[[O Brother, Where Bart Thou?]]" in which Bart dreams of having a baby brother and sees such famous brothers as The Marx Brothers, The Blues Brothers, The Wright Brothers, The Mario Brothers, and The Manning Brothers.<ref name="Walker">{{cite news|url=http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2009/08/add_cooper_to_manning_brothers.html|title=Add Cooper to Manning brothers' voices on 'The Simpsons'|last=Walker|first=Dave|date=August 7, 2009|work=[[The Times-Picayune]]|publisher=NOLA.com|accessdate=2009-08-08}}</ref> |
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In May 2015, Manning appeared in the last episode of ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'', in the [[Late Show Top Ten List|Top Ten List]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28156243/broncos-peyton-manning-david-lettermans-final-late-show | title=Broncos' Peyton Manning on David Letterman's final 'Late Show' | publisher=denverpost.com | date=May 20, 2015 | accessdate=February 26, 2016 | author=Jhabvala, Nicki}}</ref> |
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===Philanthropy=== |
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Shortly after beginning his NFL career, Manning started his own charity called 'the Peyback Foundation'. The Peyback Foundation's mission is to help disadvantaged kids, and focuses its efforts in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Indiana.<ref name="peyback">{{cite web|url=http://www.peytonmanning.com/News/Media/factsheet-PeyBack.htm|title=Laying the foundation for life long success|publisher=PeytonManning.com|accessdate=2007-10-31 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071013184519/http://peytonmanning.com/News/Media/factsheet-PeyBack.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-10-13}}</ref> For his work with this foundation, Manning received the Samuel S. Beard Award for Greatest Public Service by an Individual 35 Years or Under, an award given out annually by [[Jefferson Awards for Public Service|Jefferson Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeffersonawards.org/pastwinners/national |title=National Winners | public service awards |publisher=Jefferson Awards.org |accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> |
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Manning, along with his brother Eli, volunteered their assistance in the wake of [[Hurricane Katrina]]. Among the tasks performed, the Mannings assisted in the delivery of 30,000 pounds of water, Gatorade, baby formula, diapers, and pillows to the people of New Orleans.<ref name="volunteer">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/04/mannings.relief/index.html|title=Manning brothers team up for Katrina relief|author=Marsha Walton|publisher=CNN|accessdate=2008-01-22|date=2005-09-05}}</ref> |
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In September 2007, [[St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital|St. Vincent Hospital]] in Indianapolis renamed its children's hospital to "Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent." Manning and his wife made a donation of an undisclosed amount to St. Vincent's and have had a relationship with the hospital since his arrival in Indianapolis.<ref name="hospital1">{{cite web|url=http://www.theindychannel.com/health/14051932/detail.html|title=Children's Hospital Renamed After Manning|publisher=[[WRTV]]|date=2007-09-06|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref><ref name="hospital2">{{cite web|url=http://www.stvincent.org/ourservices/childrens/peytons_legacy.htm |title=Peyton's Legacy |publisher=[[St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital]] |date=2007-09-05 |accessdate=2007-11-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20071024100148/http://www.stvincent.org:80/ourservices/childrens/peytons_legacy.htm |archivedate=October 24, 2007 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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{{portal|National Football League|American football|Biography}} |
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* [[List of first overall National Football League draft picks]] |
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*{{Official website|http://www.peytonmanning.com}} |
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*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Peyton-Manning/5e49338e-cd44-4226-9451-f111c0eb767d Denver Broncos bio] |
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*[http://www.colts.com/team/roster/peyton-manning/e0a02c1e-c1ec-4c1a-a934-f827fe8fc619 Indianapolis Colts bio] |
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"If an allegation or incident is noteworthy, relevant, and well documented, it belongs in the article – even if it is negative and the subject dislikes all mention of it." [1] ParkH.Davis (talk) 22:47, 10 March 2016 (UTC)