Peyton Manning: Over/Under

Peyton Manning

You heard it here first, Peyton will exceed 4,700 yards, approach 40 TD's and approach 70% completion percentage. These would all be among career highs. The fact that he had such a historic season under the circumstances he faced tells me things can be even better in year 2. For context though, let's take a closer look.

- Peyton has had more than 390 completions 4 times in 14 seasons. He's also accomplished that feat the last three active seasons.

- has attempted 550 or more passes in 9/14 seasons.

- has reached 4500 yards 4 times and all three previous seasons.

- has reached or exceeded 67% completion percentage 5 times in his career.

- has reached or eclipsed 7.7 yards per attempt 8 times

- has exceeded 30 TD passes 7 times.

- has had 15 INT or less 9 times

- has eclipsed a passer rating of 100 4 times.

Very impressive numbers over the life of his career. It was interesting to hear John Elway refer to a "pitch count" in training camp. I'm wondering if they limit his throws in practice all season in order to preserve his arm strength--I wonder if they'll look to have a more balanced approach? One thing is for sure, I would expect to see Brock Osweiler a ton more especially when the Broncos have a lead. All of these things have the ability to impact any numbers Peyton puts up in 2013.

Film Study: Peyton Manning's Interceptions

Bronco Mike studies and analyzes the interceptions Peyton Manning threw in 2012

While I was perusing the all time NFL record book, I discovered some interesting ones that Peyton holds:

- 46 career games with a passer rating of 120.0 or better

- Tied with Craig Morton with 4 perfect passer rating games in career (never would have thought that about Morton).

- Most seasons with 550 or more pass attempts (9)

- Most seasons with at least 350 completions (8)

- Most games with at least 70% completion percentage (71)

- Most games with 300 or more yards passing (72)

- Most games with 3 passing TD's or more (73)

- Most seasons with 25 or more passing TD's (14)

We already witnessed something historic last season. Very much looking forward to a repeat performance. I would even bet that Peyton's arm is a bit stronger than where he ended the season last year. As long as he doesn't throw anymore balls across his body the other way while scrambling we should be fine.