Brady Vs. Manning: The legacy - then and now
When Tom Brady and Peyton Manning take the field opposite each other, it seems like the football world marvels at the two greatest quarterbacks of the era. On Sunday night football when the Broncos take on the Patriots at Gillette Stadium, it will mark the 14th time that they've faced each other.
A few quick facts about the matchup:
- Brady has the edge in the matchup with a 9-4 record.
- Tom Brady started his career after Drew Bledsoe’s injury against Peyton Manning and the Colts.
- Brady won the first six games in the matchup against Manning, including two playoff games.
- Brady’s numbers against Manning: 276-of-412 passing, 3,059 yards, 23 TDs, 12 INTs
- Manning’s numbers against Brady: 325-of-521 passing, 3,821 yards, 27 TDs, 19 INTs
Sept. 30, 2001, Foxboro Stadium - Brady's first career start
Patriots 44 - Indianapolis Colts: 13
Manning, who was already in his third year as a starting QB, was facing the unknown backup for injured Patriots starter Drew Bledsoe. The Patriots responded by blowing the doors off the.....CONTINUE READING
