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Peyton Manning experienced memorable highs and lows in his stellar NFL career

By Richard Damerell

Monday 7 March 2016 15:43, UK

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A look at Peyton Manning's final season in the NFL, which saw the quarterback lead the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl.

After Peyton Manning revealed his decision to retire, we look back at five memorable dates in the star quarterback's 18-year career.

The 39-year-old five-time league MVP can look back proudly on his glittering spell in the sport after steering the Broncos to a Super Bowl triumph over the Carolina Panthers in his final match.

However, Manning also experienced high-profile setbacks as well as heroic success...

February 4, 2007

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts
Image: Manning claimed his first Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts

Manning made his first appearance in a Super Bowl and played a starring role for the Indianapolis Colts as they claimed 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears.

He was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player after completing 25 of 38 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown with one interception.

February 7, 2010

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts
Image: Manning and the Colts would suffer a painful loss against the Saints

Manning guided the Colts back to the Super Bowl, but would endure bitter disappointment in a 31-17 defeat to the New Orleans Saints.

After driving the Colts deep, Manning's pass was intercepted by Tracey Porter, who returned it 74 yards for the deciding points.

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September 5, 2013

Quarterback Peyton Manning
Image: The veteran would start the campaign in style for the Broncos

A superb individual display from Manning helped the Denver Broncos to a 49-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener.

He completed 27 of 42 passes for 462 yards and seven touchdowns, matching the NFL record for touchdown throws in a single game.

February 2, 2014

Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos, 2014
Image: Seattle Seahawks ruined Manning's Super Bowl hopes in 2014

Manning endured more Super Bowl heartache as his first championship game with Denver ended in a 43-8 thrashing by the Seattle Seahawks.

He had previously led the team to scoring and yardage records, but threw two first-half interceptions and was confounded by Seattle's league-best defensive unit.

February 7, 2016

Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos looks at the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50
Image: But the 39-year-old would lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy again this year

In the final game of his career, Manning completed 13 of 23 passes for 141 yards as he orchestrated Denver's defense-dominated side to a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Securing his second career NFL title, only Manning and Denver's John Elway won Super Bowl titles in their final games.

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