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Why Peyton Manning is the GOAT

It’s the offseason and it’s boring for everyone, so why not spice things up with a good ole’ GOAT debate. While this is a pro-Colts website, I will try to outline all the facts in an objective way.

His Many Records

Manning holds the following major records:

  • Most career passing yards (71,940)
  • Most passing yards in a season (5,477)
  • Most career passing touchdowns (539)
  • Most touchdown passes in a season (55)
  • Most NFL MVP awards (5)
  • Most wins by a starting QB in a decade (2000s — 115)
  • Most seasons with 12+ wins as a starter (11)

On top of the records listed above, Manning is the only quarterback in the history of the NFL to win a Super Bowl with two different teams and go to four different Super Bowls with four different coaches.