<P> The most commonly cited criticism of Manning's professional career is that despite great success and gaudy statistics during the regular season, he did not enjoy similar levels of success in the post-season . His career post-season record as a starter was a more modest 14 - 13, compared to his regular season record through the 2015 season which was 186 - 79 . Manning won two Super Bowls (Super Bowl XLI and Super Bowl 50) and played in two others (Super Bowl XLIV and Super Bowl XLVIII), being named MVP of XLI, while losing XLIV in an upset, and managing just one successful touchdown drive in each of XLVIII and 50 . During the early part of Manning's career, "his record - breaking stats were written off because of the Colts' postseason failures"; conversely he posted poor statistics in the 2015 regular season and Super Bowl 50, which would be his final season, but nonetheless won his second Super Bowl thanks to his team's defense . Manning is also the only quarterback in NFL history to make the Super Bowl four times with four different head coaches (Dungy, Caldwell, Fox, and Kubiak). </P> <P> Despite concerns about his arm strength and mobility, Manning was selected first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts . Although many considered Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf his rival for the first selection in the draft, and Leaf's quarterback rating was higher, all six experts Sports Illustrated consulted believed that Manning was superior . Five said that they would take him first in the draft; Sid Gillman said of Manning, "this is a pro quarterback". The Colts' scouts initially favored Leaf, but the team's management and coaches were gradually won over by Manning's attitude, particularly as Manning showed up prepared to a scheduled interview meeting with the Colts' staff while Leaf arrived late . Colts general manager Bill Polian who had the final say on the draft selection recalled Manning saying "I'll leave you with this thought . If you take me, I promise you we will win a championship . If you don't, I promise I'll come back and kick your ass ." </P> <P> In his rookie season, he passed for 3,739 yards with 26 touchdowns, set five different NFL rookie records including most touchdown passes in a season, most interceptions (28) in a rookie year, and was named to the NFL All - Rookie First Team . In his NFL debut, Manning threw his first career touchdown, a six - yard pass to Marvin Harrison, in the fourth quarter of the 24--15 loss . In Week 4, against the New Orleans Saints, he threw a 78 - yard touchdown pass to Marshall Faulk in the 19--13 loss . Manning's first win came against fellow rookie Leaf, 17--12 over the Chargers . Two weeks later, Manning faced off against Steve Young; he threw three touchdowns, tying a Colts rookie record, but the 49ers kicked a late field goal to win 34--31 . In November against the New York Jets, Manning threw for three touchdowns in a 24--23 win; he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this performance . It was the first game - winning drive of Manning's career, as he threw the game - winning touchdown pass to Marcus Pollard . Manning was certainly a bright spot in the 1998 season for the Colts, but he also threw a league high 28 interceptions as the team struggled to a 3--13 record with a defense that gave up more than 27 points per game . The Colts lost many close games, including five games in which they had led by double - digits at some point . </P> <P> The Colts opened the 1999 season with a 31--14 victory over Buffalo, but gave up a 28--7 lead the following week against the Patriots and lost . After defeating San Diego 27--19 in a game in which Manning threw for over 400 yards, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, they lost again, to Miami . The Colts responded by winning 11 of their remaining 12 games, finishing 13--3 and the AFC East division . In Week 11, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Manning threw a then career - high 80 - yard touchdown pass to Terrence Wilkins in the 44--17 victory . The 10 game turnaround from the previous year set an NFL record . His seven game - winning drives were tied for the most in NFL history until Matthew Stafford had eight in the 2016 season . As the second seed in the AFC, the Colts earned a first round bye, and faced Tennessee in the playoffs . The Colts lost 19--16 to the Super Bowl bound Titans and Manning was limited to one touchdown run . Manning finished the year with 4,135 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns, and was named both Second - team All - Pro and to the Pro Bowl, both firsts for him . In the Pro Bowl, he passed for 270 yards with 2 touchdowns . </P>

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