Tom Brady Peyton Manning rivalry

There have been great playoff battles, memorable regular season games, be it prime-time or the late afternoon window. Where did it all start?
Officially, the answer to that question is 2001, when Brady took over the starting reins of the New England Patriots—and ironically made his first start against Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. But how about we dig a little deeper. 1999 was the first football season that both quarterbacks made a significant mark simultaneously, even if Brady was still at college.tom