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1. Peyton switched his jersey number when he joined the NFL. What number did Peyton wear in college?

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.

2. In a preseason game in 1998, Peyton played his first professional football game. In that game he attempted his first pro pass. What was the result of that play?

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.

3. Peyton started every game his rookie year. In the first game of that 1998 season, Peyton threw for 302 yards and one touchdown. Who caught that first Peyton Manning NFL touchdown pass?

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.

4. In Peyton's 2nd season, 1999, the Colts were 13-3. They hosted a Division Round Playoff game. What team beat the Colts in Peyton Manning's first NFL playoff game?

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.

5. In 2000, Peyton Manning played in his first ever 'Monday Night Football' game. He threw for a new team record 440 yards in a 43-14 Colt blowout victory. What team did the Colts beat that night?

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.

6. Peyton's first playoff win came following the 2003 season. In that game Peyton threw 5 touchdown passes and had only 4 incompletions. The Colts won 41-10. What team did the Colts dominate that day?

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.

7. In 2003, Peyton played his first NFL game in his hometown of New Orleans against his boyhood favorite Saints. It was a Sunday Night game in primetime. How many touchdown passes did Peyton throw that night?

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.

8. After the 2003 season, Peyton was named NFL MVP for the first time. He had to share the award with another great player. Who was co-MVP with Peyton Manning in 2003?

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.

9. In 2004, Peyton set a new NFL record when he threw 49 touchdown passes during that season. What Colt caught that 49th, record-setting touchdown?

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.

10. In Super Bowl XLI, Peyton threw one touchdown pass. What Colt caught Peyton's first Super Bowl touchdown pass?

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.

11. In 1998, Peyton was the first pick of the NFL draft. Colt General Manager Bill Poilian made that selection. But who was the Colts head coach when Peyton Manning was drafted?

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.

12. In 1999, Peyton founded a charitable organization to "Promote the future success of disadvantaged youth". What is the name of that organization?

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.

13. Peyton's dad, Archie Manning, played in the NFL from 1971 through 1984. He is most known for his time with the New Orleans Saints, but he played for a total of 3 teams. Which team was the last team Archie Manning played for?

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.

14. Peyton went to the University of Tennesse. Peyton's brother Eli went to the same college as their father Archie. What college did Eli and Archie Manning attend?

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.

15. Peyton Manning was the number one pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. His dad Archie was the 2nd pick of the 1971 NFL Draft. His brother Eli was selected first in the 2004 NFL Draft. What team drafted Eli Manning?

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.

Source: Author SunrayDon

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