Over the past decade, the week leading up to the annual Patriots- Colts showdown has become less about the teams, and more about the quarterbacks.
The similarities between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are astonishing. Their career quarterback ratings are almost mirror images. Brady’s 93.4 rating is just under Manning’s 95.3. There is no debating who the better player is. His post season resume is what puts Brady’s 14-3 record head and shoulders above Manning’s 7-8. A lot of what goes on with postseason record depends on what kind of team you have. Peyton clearly has choked in a lot of big games like back in 2005 when he threw the four interceptions against the Patriots in the playoffs. I do think his record could be something like 9-6 if some of his team circumstances were different. But winning the Super Bowl trophy is all that matters in the NFL. I can guarantee Peyton would trade his three MVP awards for Tom’s three Super Bowl rings.
The teams built around these two future Hall of Famers have a direct impact on whether or not championships are won. Indianapolis and New England have both fielded dominant teams with almost identical records since the start of the 2001 season. However, come playoff time Brady has drastically outplayed Manning. Great players win MVP’s, but legends win Super Bowl MVP’s.
This is coming from a die-hard Jets fan:
ADVANTAGE BRADY
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