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Tom Brady Called Peyton Manning His ‘Enemy,’ Questioned His ‘Respect’
NO LOC, JUL 21 – Tom Brady credits Peyton Manning as a major motivator whose rivalry pushed him to elevate his game, winning 11 of their 17 matchups from 2001 to 2015, he said.
- On Monday, July 21, 2025, Tom Brady wrote `Peyton Manning was a gift to my NFL career` in his newsletter `Every Champion Needs a Rival` noting his appreciation for Manning as a competitor.
- While competing head-to-head, Brady admitted he saw Manning as his rival, `he thought he was better than me`, driving his focus and growth.
- According to their records, Brady led 11–6, and `one interception could cost me a game`, Brady said, illustrating high stakes in their rivalry.
- Following years of competition, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning now share a deep friendship and mutual admiration.
- In the 2000s and 2010s, their battles shaped the league, and Brady called Manning `a gift` to his NFL career, emphasizing their long-term significance.
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Tom Brady Called Peyton Manning His ‘Enemy,’ Questioned His ‘Respect’
Tom Brady explained why he struggled to make friends during his NFL playing days, which included a contentious bond with fellow quarterback Peyton Manning. “When I look back on my relationship with Peyton Manning, my respect, admiration, and appreciation for him as a competitor has grown with each passing year,” Brady, 47, wrote in his 199 newsletter on Monday, July 21. “It was always there, don’t misunderstand, but while we were competing agai…
The seven-time Super Bowl winner related that considering Manning as his enemy always motivated him to overcome himself and helped him improve
Tom Brady was able to convince himself Peyton Manning didn't respect him to fuel himself during historic rivalry
Some rivalries go beyond wins and losses. They define eras, elevate standards, and reveal what greatness looks like under pressure. For over a decade, the NFL was home to one such
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