The rivalry between NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning is legendary, often hailed as one of the greatest in football history. Widely regarded as the best quarterbacks to have graced the game, their on-field battles were a treat for NFL fans, fueling endless debates over who reigns supreme.
With Peyton Manning’s retirement in 2016, many believed the era of their intense competition had come to a close. Nevertheless, the comparison between MVP awards and championship rings persisted, adding to the intrigue of their rivalry. Now despite Tom Brady’s retirement from the NFL, it seems that the two legendary quarterbacks continue to engage in off-the-field competition.
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Recently, Peyton Manning visited the University of Tennessee to show his support for female soccer players. As an alumnus of the university, his presence boosted the team’s morale. Student-Athlete Jenna Stayart shared a story on Instagram, capturing a moment where Manning posed for a picture with the team, leaving a lasting impression on the future stars. Meanwhile, Tom Brady took to Instagram to cheer on the United States women’s national soccer team as they competed in the World Cup finals.
So Peyton Manning was on campus today. pic.twitter.com/R7KMPgxm6a
— SmokeyLowdown (@SmokeyLowdown) July 20, 2023
Former New England Patriots QB shared a video story where he enthusiastically cheered for the team, saying, “I just want to give a shoutout to our squad as they go for the third straight World Cup.” Despite their combined net worth of $550 million, both NFL legends showcased their love for their favorite soccer teams. However, it’s important to recognize that Manning and Brady have different records and gameplay styles, despite sharing a historical name in football.
Which signal-caller is better: Tom Brady or Peyton Manning?
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady faced each other 17 times, with Brady winning 11 of those matchups. They first locked horns early in Brady’s career in 2001. Brady was drafted as the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL draft, while Manning was the top overall pick two years before by the Indianapolis Colts. In Brady’s rookie season, he didn’t play much and mostly sat on the bench.
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He only got a chance to throw three passes in a game when he replaced another quarterback named Drew Bledsoe. The following year, during a Week 3 game, Brady finally got his opportunity to start against Manning’s Colts, due to Bledsoe’s injury. Since then, Brady has appeared stronger. Brady won seven Super Bowls out of ten tries with five Super Bowl MVP awards, while Manning had two Super Bowl victories in four attempts with one Super Bowl MVP award.
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So, it would not be wrong to say that Brady was a little bit better than a 47-year-old. Both Manning and Brady’s playing styles were a delight to watch, and their head-to-head matchups have become legendary in NFL history.
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