If you’re telling the story of the NFL in the early 21st century, you start with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. One or both of these generational quarterbacks appeared in the AFC title game in eleven of fifteen years between their first meeting and Manning’s retirement. Four times, they faced each other for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. Their almost-annual regular season meetings were appointment viewing and checkposts on the journey of legacy-making.
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