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Peyton Manning

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Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1976-03-24) March 24, 1976 (age 49) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Isidore Newman (New Orleans, Louisiana)
College:	Tennessee (1994–1997)
NFL Draft:	1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (1998) Denver Broncos (2012)
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion (XLI, 50) Super Bowl MVP (XLI) 5× NFL Most Valuable Player (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013) 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2005) 7× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) 3× Second-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2006) 14× Pro Bowl (1999, 2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014) 3× NFL passing yards leader (2000, 2003, 2013) 4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2000, 2004, 2006, 2013) 3× NFL passer rating leader (2004–2006) 2× NFL completion percentage leader (2003, 2012) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team SI Sportsman of the Year (2013) NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2005) 3× Bert Bell Award (2003, 2004, 2013) Bart Starr Award (2015) PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998) Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor Indianapolis Colts No. 18 retired Denver Broncos Ring of Fame Denver Broncos No. 18 honored Maxwell Award (1997) Davey O'Brien Award (1997) Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1997) Quarterback of the Year (1997) James E. Sullivan Award (1997) William V. Campbell Trophy (1997) Consensus All-American (1997) 2× Third-team All-American (1995, 1996) SEC Male Athlete of the Year (1998) SEC Player of the Year (1997) SEC Freshman of the Year (1994) 2× First-team All-SEC (1995, 1997) Second-team All-SEC (1996) University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame Tennessee Volunteers No. 16 retired Indiana Sports Hall of Fame (2020) Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (2019) Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (2018) Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (2016) Most passing touchdowns in a season: 55 (2013) Most passing yards in a season: 5,477 (2013) Most touchdown passes in a game: 7 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts: 9,380 Passing completions: 6,125 Completion percentage: 65.3% TD–INT: 539–251 Passing yards: 71,940 Passer rating: 96.5
Player stats at PFR
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame

Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is a former American football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. People called him "the Sheriff" because of how he controlled the game. He played for the Indianapolis Colts for 14 seasons and the Denver Broncos for four seasons.

Many consider Manning one of the best quarterbacks ever. He comes from a famous football family. His dad, Archie Manning, was also an NFL quarterback. His younger brother, Eli Manning, was also a successful NFL quarterback. His nephew, Arch Manning, plays college football for the Texas Longhorns.

Peyton played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He won several big awards as a senior. He led his team to victory in the 1997 SEC Championship Game.

The Colts picked Manning first in the 1998 NFL draft. He quickly became their starting quarterback. He helped the Colts become a strong team. They made the playoffs many times and won Super Bowl XLI. Manning was even named Super Bowl MVP for that win.

After a neck injury in 2011, the Colts released him. He then joined the Broncos. He led them to two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl 50. This made him the first starting quarterback to win the Super Bowl with two different teams.

Manning holds many NFL records. These include the most MVP awards and the most passing touchdowns in a single season. He is also high on the list for career passing yards and touchdowns. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. In 2021, he joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Early Life and High School Football

Peyton Manning grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Isidore Newman School. He was the starting quarterback for their football team, the Greenies. During his three years, his team had a great record of 34 wins and 5 losses.

In 1993, he was named a top national player. He wore the number 18 jersey to honor his older brother, Cooper. Cooper had to stop playing football due to a back injury. His younger brother, Eli, also wore number 18 later. Newman High School has since retired the number 18 jersey. Many colleges wanted Manning to play for them. About 60 colleges tried to recruit him.

College Career at Tennessee

Manning chose to play college football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He played under head coach Phillip Fulmer. Many people were surprised he didn't choose Ole Miss. His father, Archie, had played there.

Peyton became Tennessee's all-time leading passer. He threw for 11,201 yards and 89 touchdowns. He won 39 out of 45 games as a starter. This broke a record for career wins in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Freshman Season (1994)

As a freshman, Manning started as the third-string quarterback. He became the starter after other players got injured. In his first start, the Vols won 10–9 against Washington State. He finished his first year with 1,141 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. The team ended the season with 8 wins and 4 losses.

Sophomore Season (1995)

In 1995, the Vols started strong. They had a tough loss to the Florida Gators, 62–37. This was their only loss of the season. They won their remaining eight games. This included a big win over Alabama. The Vols finished the season ranked third. Manning had 2,954 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.

Junior Season (1996)

The 1996 season started with the Vols ranked second. They lost to Florida again. They also lost to Memphis. However, they won the rest of their games. This included a 48–28 win in the Citrus Bowl. Manning threw for 408 yards and four touchdowns in that game. He was named the game's MVP. He finished the season with 3,287 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. Manning earned his college degree in three years. He was expected to be a top pick in the NFL Draft. But he decided to stay for his senior year.

Senior Season (1997)

In his senior year, Manning led the Vols to a 10–1 record. They reached the 1997 SEC Championship Game against Auburn. Manning led a comeback victory, winning 30–29. He threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the game's MVP.

The Vols played Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. They lost 42–17. As a senior, Manning won many awards. These included the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. He was also a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. In 2005, Tennessee retired Manning's number 16 jersey. A street near the stadium was renamed Peyton Manning Pass. He finished his senior season with 3,819 passing yards and 36 touchdowns.

College Honors

Manning was inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also named the 2016 Tennessean of the Year. In 2017, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He and his father, Archie, are the first father-son duo to be inducted as players.

College Statistics

Season	Passing							Rushing
	Cmp	Att	Yds	Pct	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
1994	89	144	1,141	61.8	11	6	145.2	21	−26	−1.2	1
1995	244	380	2,954	64.2	22	4	146.5	41	6	0.1	5
1996	243	380	3,287	63.9	20	12	147.7	42	−131	−3.1	3
1997	287	477	3,819	60.2	36	11	147.7	49	−30	−0.6	3
Career	863	1,381	11,201	62.5	89	33	147.1	153	-181	-1.2	12

Professional Career Highlights

The Indianapolis Colts picked Manning first in the 1998 NFL draft. He was the second player from Tennessee to be drafted first overall. He became the Colts' starting quarterback right away. He played for them for 13 full seasons. A neck injury kept him out for the entire 2011 season. After recovering, he joined the Denver Broncos. He played for them from 2012 to 2015.

Manning is known as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks. He won the NFL MVP award a record five times. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl 14 times. He was also named a first-team All-Pro seven times. He had a winning record of .702 in the regular season. He held the NFL record for career touchdown passes for a few years. He also held the career passing yards record. Manning is the only quarterback to reach the Super Bowl with two different teams and different head coaches.

Some people noted that Manning's playoff record was not as strong as his regular season record. His career playoff record was 14 wins and 13 losses. However, he won two Super Bowls. He won Super Bowl XLI and Super Bowl 50. He was named MVP in Super Bowl XLI. His last season in 2015 was not his best statistically. But he ended his career with a Super Bowl victory. This was thanks to the Broncos' strong defense.

Time with the Indianapolis Colts (1998-2011)

Manning joined the Colts in 1998. In his first season, he threw for 3,739 yards and 26 touchdowns. He set five NFL rookie records. The team struggled with a 3–13 record. But Manning was a bright spot.

In 1999, Manning led the Colts to a huge turnaround. They went from 3 wins to 13 wins. This set an NFL record for improvement in one year. He threw for 4,135 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time. The Colts made the playoffs but lost to the Tennessee Titans.

In 2000, Manning led the league in passing yards (4,413) and touchdowns (33). He was again named to the Pro Bowl. The Colts made the playoffs but lost in overtime to the Miami Dolphins.

The Colts struggled in 2001, finishing 6–10. Manning still threw for over 4,000 yards. In 2002, Tony Dungy became his new coach. The Colts improved to 10–6 and made the playoffs. But they lost badly to the New York Jets.

First MVP Season (2003)

The 2003 season was a big one for Manning. The Colts started 5–0. In one game, Manning threw six touchdown passes. He led an amazing comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They were down 35–14 with five minutes left. The Colts scored 21 points to tie the game. They won in overtime. This was the only time in NFL history a team won after trailing by 21 points so late. Manning shared the NFL MVP award that year. He led the league with 4,267 passing yards. He also had 29 touchdowns. The Colts won their first playoff game against the Denver Broncos. Manning threw for 377 yards and five touchdowns. They then beat the Kansas City Chiefs. But they lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.

Second MVP Season (2004)

Manning had an incredible 2004 season. He set a new record with 49 touchdown passes. He also had a very high passer rating of 121.1. He threw for 4,557 yards. He was named NFL MVP for the second year in a row. He also won NFL Offensive Player of the Year. The Colts scored a franchise record 522 points. Three Colts receivers had over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. This was also a record. The Colts won their first playoff game against the Denver Broncos. But they lost again to the New England Patriots.

2005 Season and Playoff Heartbreak

In 2005, the Colts started with 13 straight wins. They beat the Patriots 40–21. This was Manning's first road win against them. The Colts secured the top spot in the AFC playoffs. Manning finished with 3,747 passing yards. His quarterback rating was the highest in the league. In the playoffs, they lost a close game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Manning won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. This award recognizes a player's community service.

Super Bowl XLI Championship (2006)

The 2006 season started with a special game. Manning's Colts played against his brother Eli's New York Giants. It was the first NFL game where brothers were starting quarterbacks. The Colts won 26–21. Manning led the Colts to a 9–0 start. They were the last unbeaten team in the NFL. He finished the season with 4,397 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.

In the playoffs, the Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. In the AFC Championship, they faced the Patriots again. The Colts were down 21–3. But Manning led an amazing comeback. They scored 32 points in the second half to win 38–34. This was the biggest comeback in a conference championship game.

Manning led the Colts to a 29–17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. He completed 25 of 38 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown. He was named Super Bowl MVP. This was the Colts' first Super Bowl win in over 30 years.

2007 and 2008 Seasons

In 2007, the Colts started with seven wins. They lost to the Patriots in a close game. Manning had a tough game against the San Diego Chargers, throwing six interceptions. But he still led the Colts to 100 career wins. The Colts won their division again. They lost to the Chargers in the playoffs.

In 2008, Manning had knee surgery before the season. He led the Colts to a big comeback win against the Houston Texans. They were down 27–10 in the last five minutes and won 31–27. This was a first in NFL history. The Colts went on a seven-game winning streak. Manning won his third NFL MVP award. He tied Brett Favre for the most MVPs. The Colts lost to the Chargers in the playoffs again. After the season, coach Tony Dungy retired.

Fourth MVP and Super Bowl XLIV Appearance (2009)

Under new coach Jim Caldwell, Manning led the Colts to a 14–0 start in 2009. He broke the NFL record for most consecutive regular season wins by a starting quarterback (23). He finished with 4,500 passing yards and 33 touchdowns. He won his fourth MVP award, breaking the NFL record.

In the playoffs, the Colts beat the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. They reached Super Bowl XLIV to face the New Orleans Saints. The Colts led 10–0 early. But the Saints made a comeback. Manning threw a crucial interception that was returned for a touchdown. The Saints won 31–17. Manning finished with 333 passing yards and one touchdown.

2010 Season and Departure from Colts

In 2010, Manning set career highs in pass attempts (679) and completions (450). He threw for 4,700 yards and 33 touchdowns. He led the Colts to their ninth straight playoff appearance. This was an NFL record for a quarterback. The Colts lost to the New York Jets in the Wild Card Round.

In 2011, Manning had neck surgery. He missed the entire season. The Colts struggled without him, winning only two games. With the Colts getting the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, they decided to rebuild. They released Manning on March 7, 2012. It was a very emotional moment. The Colts retired his number 18 jersey.

Time with the Denver Broncos (2012-2015)

Manning became a free agent in 2012. Many teams wanted him. He chose the Denver Broncos. He signed a five-year contract. The Broncos' retired number 18 was given to him by Frank Tripucka, who had worn it before.

Comeback Player of the Year (2012)

Manning made his Broncos debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in a 31–19 win. He threw his 400th career touchdown pass. This made him the fastest to reach that mark. In Week 6, he led a huge comeback against the San Diego Chargers. The Broncos were down 24–0 at halftime. They scored 35 unanswered points to win 35–24. Manning was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He finished the season with 4,659 yards and 37 touchdowns. The Broncos made the playoffs but lost to the Baltimore Ravens in a close game.

Fifth MVP and Super Bowl XLVIII Appearance (2013)

The 2013 season was historic for Manning. In the first game, he threw seven touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens. This tied an NFL record. He did not throw any interceptions. He broke the record for most touchdown passes in the first three games of a season (12).

Manning returned to Indianapolis to play the Colts. It was an emotional game. He threw for 386 yards and three touchdowns. But the Broncos lost 39–33. In Week 16, Manning broke Tom Brady's record for most touchdown passes in a season with 51. He finished the season with an NFL record 55 touchdown passes. He also set a league record with 5,477 passing yards. The Broncos scored an NFL record 606 points. Four Broncos receivers had at least ten touchdowns, an NFL record. Manning won his fifth MVP award.

The Broncos beat the San Diego Chargers in the playoffs. In the AFC Championship, Manning faced Tom Brady again. The Broncos won 26–16. Manning became the third starting quarterback to reach the Super Bowl with two different teams.

In Super Bowl XLVIII, the Broncos lost to the Seattle Seahawks 43–8. Manning set a Super Bowl record with 34 completions. But the Seahawks' strong defense was too much. Manning threw one touchdown but also two costly interceptions.

NFL All-Time Leader in Passing Touchdowns (2014)

In 2014, Manning became one of only two starting quarterbacks to beat all 32 NFL teams. He tied his career-high with an 86-yard touchdown pass. On October 19, 2014, Manning threw his 509th career touchdown pass. This broke Brett Favre's record for most career passing touchdowns. He finished the season with 4,727 passing yards and 39 touchdowns. He was selected to his 14th Pro Bowl. The Broncos won their division. But they lost to his former team, the Colts, in the playoffs.

Final Season and Super Bowl 50 Championship (2015)

Manning returned for his 18th season in 2015. He played under his fifth head coach, Gary Kubiak. The Broncos started 7–0. Manning broke Brett Favre's record for career passing yards. However, he was benched in Week 10 due to injuries. Brock Osweiler took over as the starting quarterback.

Manning returned in Week 17 as a backup. He came into the game when the Broncos were losing. He led them to a 27–20 win over the San Diego Chargers. This secured the AFC West title and the top seed in the playoffs. Manning had his worst statistical season. He threw only nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions.

The Broncos had home-field advantage in the playoffs. They beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, Manning faced his longtime rival, Tom Brady, in the AFC Championship. The Broncos won 20–18. This sent them to Super Bowl 50.

On February 7, 2016, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10 in Super Bowl 50. The Broncos' defense played a huge role. Manning became the oldest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl at age 39. He was also the first quarterback to lead two different teams to a Super Bowl victory. This win gave Manning his 200th overall win (regular season and playoffs). This made him the starting quarterback with the most combined wins in NFL history at that time.

Retirement and Honors

Manning announced his retirement on March 7, 2016. He played for 18 seasons. He said, "I've fought a good fight. I've finished my football race and after 18 years, it's time." He won the ESPY Icon Award in 2016.

In 2017, the Colts unveiled a bronze statue of Manning outside their stadium. He was also inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor. His jersey number 18 was officially retired by the Colts. In 2019, he was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

On February 6, 2021, Manning was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This was his first year of eligibility. He was inducted on August 8, 2021. He was also elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in 2021.

"The Manning Bowl"

Peyton and his brother Eli Manning played against each other three times. These games were called "The Manning Bowl." Peyton's teams won all three games. The first was in 2006, with the Colts beating the Giants 26–21. The second was in 2010, with the Colts winning 38–14. The third was in 2013, with the Broncos winning 41–23. They never played each other in the playoffs.

NFL Career Statistics

Legend
	AP NFL MVP
	Super Bowl MVP
	Won the Super Bowl
	NFL record
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular Season Stats

Year	Team	Games			Passing										Rushing					Sacked		Fumbles
		GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	Y/G	Lng	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Y/A	Lng	TD	Sck	SckY	Fum	Lost
1998	IND	16	16	3–13	326	575	56.7	3,739	6.5	233.7	78	26	28	71.2	15	62	4.1	15	0	22	109	3	1
1999	IND	16	16	13–3	331	533	62.1	4,135	7.8	258.4	80	26	15	90.7	35	73	2.1	13	2	14	116	6	3
2000	IND	16	16	10–6	357	571	62.5	4,413	7.7	275.8	78	33	15	94.7	37	116	3.1	14	1	20	131	5	2
2001	IND	16	16	6–10	343	547	62.7	4,131	7.6	258.2	86	26	23	84.1	35	157	4.5	33	4	29	232	7	3
2002	IND	16	16	10–6	392	591	66.3	4,200	7.1	262.5	69	27	19	88.8	38	148	3.9	13	2	23	145	6	2
2003	IND	16	16	12–4	379	566	67.0	4,267	7.5	266.7	79	29	10	99.0	28	26	0.9	10	0	18	107	6	1
2004	IND	16	16	12–4	336	497	67.7	4,557	9.2	284.8	80	49	10	121.1	25	38	1.5	19	0	13	101	5	1
2005	IND	16	16	14–2	305	453	67.3	3,747	8.3	234.2	80	28	10	104.1	33	45	1.4	12	0	17	81	5	2
2006	IND	16	16	12–4	362	557	65.0	4,397	7.9	274.8	68	31	9	101.0	23	36	1.6	12	4	14	86	2	1
2007	IND	16	16	13–3	337	515	65.4	4,040	7.8	252.5	73	31	14	98.0	20	−5	−0.3	4	3	21	124	6	1
2008	IND	16	16	12–4	371	555	66.8	4,002	7.2	250.1	75	27	12	95.0	20	21	1.1	12	1	14	86	1	0
2009	IND	16	16	14–2	393	571	68.8	4,500	7.9	281.3	80	33	16	99.9	19	−13	−0.7	3	0	10	74	2	0
2010	IND	16	16	10–6	450	679	66.3	4,700	6.9	293.8	73	33	17	91.9	18	18	1.0	27	0	16	91	3	1
2011	IND	0	0	—	did not play due to injury
2012	DEN	16	16	13–3	400	583	68.6	4,659	8.0	291.2	71	37	11	105.8	23	6	0.3	10	0	21	137	2	2
2013	DEN	16	16	13–3	450	659	68.3	5,477	8.3	342.3	78	55	10	115.1	32	−31	−1.0	1	1	18	120	10	6
2014	DEN	16	16	12–4	395	597	66.2	4,727	7.9	295.4	86	39	15	101.5	24	−24	−1.0	4	0	17	118	5	2
2015	DEN	10	9	7–2	198	331	59.8	2,249	6.8	224.9	75	9	17	67.9	6	−6	−1.0	−1	0	16	95	1	0
Career		266	265	186–79	6,125	9,380	65.3	71,940	7.7	270.5	86	539	251	96.5	431	667	1.5	33	18	303	1,953	75	28

Postseason Stats

Year	Team	Games			Passing										Rushing					Sacked		Fumbles
		GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	Y/G	Lng	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Y/A	Lng	TD	Sck	SckY	Fum	Lost
1999	IND	1	1	0–1	19	42	45.2	227	5.4	227.0	33	0	0	62.3	3	22	7.3	15	1	0	0	0	0
2000	IND	1	1	0–1	17	32	53.1	194	6.1	194.0	30	1	0	82.0	1	−2	−2.0	−2	0	0	0	0	0
2002	IND	1	1	0–1	14	31	45.2	137	4.4	137.0	17	0	2	31.2	1	2	2.0	2	0	1	13	0	0
2003	IND	3	3	2–1	67	103	65.0	918	8.9	306.0	87	9	4	106.4	4	3	0.8	3	0	5	41	1	0
2004	IND	2	2	1–1	54	75	72.0	696	9.3	348.0	49	4	2	107.4	2	7	3.5	7	1	2	12	1	0
2005	IND	1	1	0–1	22	38	57.9	290	7.6	290.0	50	1	0	90.9	0	0	—	0	0	5	43	0	0
2006	IND	4	4	4–0	97	153	63.4	1,034	6.8	258.5	53	3	7	70.5	8	3	0.4	7	1	6	41	1	1
2007	IND	1	1	0–1	33	48	68.7	402	8.4	402.0	55	3	2	97.7	1	−6	−6.0	−6	0	0	0	0	0
2008	IND	1	1	0–1	25	42	59.5	310	7.4	310.0	72	1	0	90.4	1	−1	−1.0	−1	0	1	8	0	0
2009	IND	3	3	2–1	87	128	68.0	956	7.5	318.7	46	6	2	99.0	3	−2	−0.6	0	0	4	30	0	0
2010	IND	1	1	0–1	18	26	69.2	225	8.7	225.0	57	1	0	108.7	0	0	—	0	0	1	6	0	0
2012	DEN	1	1	0–1	28	43	65.1	290	6.7	290.0	32	3	2	88.3	1	−1	−1.0	−1	0	3	17	2	1
2013	DEN	3	3	2–1	91	128	71.1	910	7.1	303.3	37	5	3	94.2	3	−2	−0.7	0	0	1	1	1	1
2014	DEN	1	1	0–1	26	46	56.5	211	4.6	211.0	32	1	0	75.5	0	0	—	0	0	2	11	1	1
2015	DEN	3	3	3–0	51	92	55.4	539	5.9	179.7	34	2	1	75.4	5	10	2.0	12	0	9	75	4	2
Career		27	27	14–13	649	1,027	63.2	7,339	7.1	271.8	87	40	25	87.4	33	34	1.0	15	3	40	298	11	6

Super Bowl Stats

Year	SB	Team	Opp.	Passing								Result
				Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	TD	Int	Rtg
2006	XLI	IND	CHI	25	38	65.8	247	6.5	1	1	81.8	W 29–17
2009	XLIV	IND	NO	31	45	68.9	333	7.4	1	1	88.5	L 31–17
2013	XLVIII	DEN	SEA	34	49	69.4	280	5.7	1	2	73.5	L 43–8
2015	50	DEN	CAR	13	23	56.5	141	6.1	0	1	56.6	W 24–10
Career				103	155	66.5	1,001	6.5	3	5	77.4	W−L 2–2

NFL Records Held by Peyton Manning

Manning holds many individual career records:

• Most AP NFL Most Valuable Player Awards: 5 (2003–2004, 2008–2009, 2013)
• Most First-Team All-Pro selections for a quarterback: 7
• First quarterback to reach 200 career wins (playoffs and regular season combined)
• Most touchdown passes in a single season: 55 (2013)
• Most seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards: 14
• Most passing yards in a single season: 5,477 (2013)
• Most passing yards per game in a single season: 342.3 (2013) (tied with Drew Brees)
• Most NFL teams beaten: 32 (tied with Brett Favre, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady)
• Most consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes: 13 (1998–2010)
• Most games with a perfect passer rating, career: 4 (includes 1 playoff game) (tied with Ben Roethlisberger and Lamar Jackson)
• Most consecutive games started to open a career: 208
• Most consecutive games with at least 2 touchdown passes: 15 (2013–2014)
• Most consecutive games with at least 4 touchdown passes: 5 (2004)
• Most games with at least four touchdown passes in a season: 9 (2013)
• Only quarterback with at least six touchdown passes in three games
• One of eight quarterbacks with at least seven touchdown passes in a game
• Highest completion percentage by a quarterback in one month in NFL history (min. 75 attempts): 81.8% (December 2008)
• Most consecutive regular season wins as a starter: 23 (2008–2009)
• Only quarterback to lead five consecutive 4th-quarter comeback wins (2009)
• One of four quarterbacks to defeat all 31 other teams during the regular season
• Most interceptions thrown by a rookie quarterback: 28

Awards and Honors

NFL

• Two-time Super Bowl champion (XLI, 50)
• Five-time NFL MVP (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013; record)
• Two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013)
• 14-time Pro Bowl (1999–2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014)
• Seven-time First-Team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008–2009, 2012–2013)
• 1998 NFL All-Rookie First Team
• 2005 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
• 2007 Super Bowl MVP
• 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year
• Number 18 retired by the Indianapolis Colts
• Number 18 retired by the Denver Broncos
• Statue outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

NCAA

• 1997 Consensus All-American
• 1997 Maxwell Award winner
• 1997 Davey O'Brien Award winner
• 1997 James E. Sullivan Award winner
• 1997 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner
• 1997 Campbell Trophy winner
• 1997 SEC Player of the Year
• Number 16 retired by the Tennessee Volunteers

Halls of Fame

• College Football Hall of Fame inductee (class of 2017)
• Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (class of 2021)
• Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (class of 2018)
• Indiana Sports Hall of Fame (class of 2020)
• Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (class of 2019)
• Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (class of 2019)

Media

• 2013 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
• Five-time ESPY Award winner:
  • Three-time Best NFL Player – 2004, 2005, 2014
  • 2007 Best Championship Performance
  • 2007 Outstanding Team (with the Indianapolis Colts)

Personal Life

Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the second son of Olivia and former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. His younger brother is Eli Manning, who also won two Super Bowls. The Mannings are often called football's "royal family."

Peyton married Ashley in Memphis in 2001. They have twins, a son named Marshall and a daughter named Mosley. They were born on March 31, 2011. The family lives in Denver, Colorado.

Manning is a Presbyterian Christian. He has said that his faith is very important to him. He believes in putting "faith, family, friends, and football" in that order. He prays every night and before games.

During the summer, Peyton, Eli, Cooper, and their father Archie run the Manning Passing Academy. This is a five-day camp. It helps young quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs improve their skills.

Peyton and his father Archie wrote a book together. It is called Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy. It was released in 2000. Manning bought 21 Papa John's Pizza stores in Colorado in 2012. He sold his shares in these stores in 2018.

His nickname, "the Sheriff," came from a Monday Night Football broadcast in 2009. An analyst described how Manning would change plays at the line of scrimmage.

The University of Tennessee offers a Peyton Manning Scholarship. It is given to new students.

Other Work and Community Involvement

Manning is known for helping to improve the city of Indianapolis. Many believe that without him, the city might not have hosted the Super Bowl. He also helped make Lucas Oil Stadium possible. He became one of the NFL's most popular players for advertisements.

On March 24, 2007, Manning hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live. His brother Eli also hosted the show later. Manning has appeared on SNL multiple times.

He has also been involved in racing events. He waved the green flag to start the 2007 Indianapolis 500. In 2018, he drove the pace car for the 2018 Daytona 500.

Manning has done voice acting. He voiced a character in The Simpsons with his brothers. He also voiced Guapo in the 2017 movie Ferdinand.

In 2017, Manning hosted the 2017 ESPY Awards. He hosts Peyton's Places, a documentary series about football on ESPN+. He also produces other sports documentaries. In 2021, he started hosting a quiz show called College Bowl.

Peyton and Eli also host the Manningcast. This is an alternative broadcast of Monday Night Football. They watch and commentate on the game with special guests.

In 2023, Manning joined the University of Tennessee as a professor. He teaches in the College of Communication and Information.

Philanthropy and Charity Work

Soon after starting his NFL career, Manning created the Peyback Foundation. This charity helps disadvantaged children. It focuses its work in Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, and Colorado. Manning received an award for his public service with the foundation.

Peyton and Eli Manning helped after Hurricane Katrina. They delivered thousands of pounds of supplies to people in New Orleans.

In 2007, St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis renamed its children's hospital. It became Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent. Manning and his wife made a donation to the hospital.

In 2022, the Peyback Foundation started a scholarship. It honors Manning's former teammate Demaryius Thomas. The foundation also created scholarships at six historically black colleges and universities.

Images for kids

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  Manning at the 2006 Pro Bowl

See also

In Spanish: Peyton Manning para niños

• Tom Brady–Peyton Manning rivalry
• List of first overall National Football League draft picks
• List of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics
• List of most consecutive starts by a National Football League quarterback
• List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating
• List of National Football League career passing completions leaders
• List of National Football League career quarterback wins leaders
• List of National Football League quarterback playoff records
• List of Super Bowl starting quarterbacks
• NFL players with most consecutive starts
• NFL players with the most consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass