Tom Brady’s resume might speak for itself after 23 years in the NFL.
But for most of the first half of his tenure with the Patriots, his standing as one of the top QBs in the game was often challenged by Peyton Manning.
For years, matchups between Brady’s Patriots and Manning’s Colts were appointment viewing across the NFL — be it an anticipated primetime matchups in the regular season or a pitched playoff bout in January.
That rivalry carried over into Manning’s final seasons with the Broncos, where Brady was tasked with going blow-for-blow with one of the top offensive units ever assembled in Denver.