Manning was a lot better this year than people realize
He had career-highs in attempts (679) and yards. His 33 TDs match his second-highest total in a season, and it’s the second time he’s ever topped 30 TDs in back-to-back seasons. Manning’s completion percentage (66.3), while down from 2009’s 68.8, still ranks above his career average of 64.9.
And despite throwing 11 interceptions in three games earlier this season, Manning threw 17 picks — one more than he did last season when he won his fourth MVP Award.
“Somebody was asking ‘Did you all have a team meeting or did you try to help other guys?'” Manning said, describing how he broke out of the slump. “I was trying to help myself. I thought before I started trying to help other guys do their jobs, I needed to be sure I’m doing my job. I didn’t think I was doing my job well enough. I was determined to play better.”
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