Peyton Manning Wins Third NFL MVP Award

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Peyton Manning has solidified his position as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time, winning his third Most Valuable Player award by a landslide. The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback received 32 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters, far exceeding his nearest competitors, Chad Pennington and Michael Turner. This achievement ties Manning with Brett Favre as the only players to have won the award three times.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manning has won the NFL MVP award three times, tying Favre as the only players in that elite category.
  • The award has been given by the AP since 1961, and Manning has been a part of its history, winning in 2003, 2004, and this season.
  • Manning's third MVP award is emblematic of his resilience and leadership, as he rallied the Colts from a 3-4 start to make the playoffs for a seventh straight season.
  • The Colts' season was marked by Manning's recovery from two operations on his left knee in the pre-season, which forced him to miss practice time and altered his passing style.
  • Manning broke his own NFL record by securing his ninth 4,000-yard season and finished with 27 touchdown passes, 12 interceptions, and a 95.0 passer rating.
  • The Colts' season was also notable for their nine-game winning streak, during which Manning threw for 2,248 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only three interceptions.

Statistics:

  • Manning received 32 votes in the MVP balloting, far exceeding his nearest competitors, Chad Pennington (4) and Michael Turner (4).
  • The Colts' season was marked by Manning's exceptional performance, with a passer rating of 95.0, 27 touchdown passes, 12 interceptions, and a 4,000-yard season.
  • Manning's winning streak ledger includes 209-of-290 passes for 2,248 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only three interceptions.
  • Manning's consecutive start streak stands at 176 games, every game since he was the No. 1 pick in the 1998 draft.

Sources:

  • "Manning wins third AP NFL MVP award" by The Associated Press
  • "Manning's season marked by exceptional leadership and resilience" by The Associated Press
  • "Favre starts 269 straight regular-season games, the record for quarterbacks" by Darron Cummings, The Associated Press
  • "Manning's winning streak not limited to this season" by Darron Cummings, The Associated Press