It's possible that we've seen the final chapter of Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning. One quarterback was the worst in the league and benched, the other is the best. One quarterback looks finished, while the other is in the MVP race. One quarterback will be suiting up this Sunday, and one will not.
NFL Network's Albert Breer, former Patriots beat writer, reflected on the first Brady versus Manning match-up from 2001, which was Brady's first NFL start. The Patriots absolutely stomped the Colts 44-13 and that was basically the story of this rivalry.