15 Peyton Manning Questions | NFL Players Trivia Quiz

Answer: 16

Peyton decided to wear #18 as a tribute to his older brother. Cooper Manning was an All-State wide receiver and planned on playing college football. His number was 18 and Peyton wore 16. It was later discovered that Cooper had a spinal condition that made full contact off limits. Cooper's career was over, so Peyton made the jersey switch in tribute to his brother.

Answer: Touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison

The game was in Seattle. Harrison caught a quick slant pass, split the defenders and raced 48 yards for a touchdown. It was just a glimpse into the future for Colts fans as these two would go on to rewrite the Colt and NFL record books.

Answer: Marvin Harrison

The Colts lost to the Dolphins 24-15 in the RCA Dome. But Marvin Harrison's 6-yard touchdown catch was a ray of hope for Colts fans. They had just seen the beginning of one of the finest pass-catch combinations in the history of the NFL.

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The Titans beat the Colts 19-16 behind the powerful running of Eddie George. George ran for 162 yards. Peyton scored a touchdown on a 15- yard run, but it was not enough. The Titans were a 13-3 Wildcard team from the AFC Central Division. The week before they beat the Buffalo Bills on a last second play known as the "Music City Miracle".

The Titans would go on to lose Super Bowl XXXIV to the Rams when the game ended with the Titans one yard short of the goal line.

Answer: Jacksonville Jaguars

Peyton was 23 of 36 passing and had 4 TD passes. His QB rating was 143.3. Two years later in 2002, both these teams joined the newly formed AFC South Division and become instant rivals. But this was Peyton's first introduction to the Jaguars, and it was not pleasant for Jacksonville.

Answer: Denver Broncos

The Colts rolled to a 31-3 halftime lead and never looked back. Peyton was 22 of 26 passing and earned his first playoff victory. The following year the Colts again dominated the Broncos in the playoffs, posting a 49-24 victory.

Answer: 6

He was 20 of 25 passing. Once again Peyton had more TD passes then incompletions. The Colts routed the Saints 55-21. Peyton sat out the final quarter and let the backups finish the game. He may have broken the NFL record (7 TD passes in one game) if he had played the whole game.

Answer: Steve McNair

McNair was an inspirational leader. He posted a 100.4 QB rating and led the Tennessee Titans into the playoffs. He threw 24 touchdowns and had only 9 interceptions. He and Peyton had many tough battles through the years. In 2006, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens and faced Peyton and the Colts in the playoffs.

The Colts won in Baltimore 15-6, and went on to later win Super Bowl XLI.

Answer: Brandon Stokley

The Colts hosted the San Diego Chargers that day. Stokley's big catch came with 56 seconds left in regulation. Earlier in the 4th quarter, The Colts had been trailing 31-16. Stokely's TD tied the game. The Colts won it in overtime 34-31. It was only the 15th game of the year and it clinched the Colt's playoff spot.

The Colt's rested key starters the following week and Peyton hardly played. Otherwise his TD record may be even higher.

Answer: Reggie Wayne

Super Bowl XLI was played in Miami. Reggie Wayne played college football at the University of Miami. He made a joyful return to that city by hauling in a 53-yard touchdown pass, helping the Colts win the Super Bowl for the first time since January of 1971.

Answer: Jim Mora

Mora had coached the New Orleans Saints and had developed a good relationship with the Manning family. Peyton's dad Archie had covered the Saints for the local media for years and knew Mora well. It seemed the Colts were doing everything possible to make their new star QB feel right at home. The hiring of Mora helped Peyton transition into the NFL.

Answer: The PeyBack Foundation

The PeyBack Foundation is assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk. It focuses its efforts in a three state region Indiana, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

Answer: Minnesota Vikings

Archie was traded to the Houston Oilers in the middle of the 1982 season and again traded to Minnesota in the middle of the 1983 season. After 1984, Archie retired with 23,911 career passing yards and 125 TDs. He added another 2,197 rushing yards and 18 rushing TDs.

Answer: University of Mississippi

"Ole Miss" was the college home of all the other Mannings. Even Peyton's older brother Cooper and his mother Olivia went to "Ole Miss". In fact, Olivia Manning was the school's Homecoming Queen when Archie was the star quarterback.

Answer: San Diego Chargers

The Chargers took Eli with that first pick despite his comments that he did not want to play for San Diego. The Chargers traded him to the Giants later that same day. In exchange, they got QB Phillip Rivers whom the Giants drafted with the 4th overall pick.

In addition, they also got 3 other Giant draft picks. The Chargers would turn those extra picks into a couple of Pro Bowl players, LB Shawne Merriman, and Kicker Nate Kaeding.