If you were to ask Peyton Manning who he was cheering for in the Super Bowl, of course he would tell you he was supporting his little brother Eli. However, there is chance that deep down, Peyton almost wanted Eli to lose. If you think about it, now Eli has beaten Peyton's nemesis, Tom Brady in the Super Bowl not once, but twice. That gives him more Super Bowl wins than Peyton and of course brings the inevitable debate: Is Eli better than Peyton?
The answer to that question is obviously no. Many will get caught up in the current hype, but the fact is Peyton Manning is the only player to win four NFL MVP awards. That's the most in NFL history. How many does Eli have? None! Zippo! Peyton has better statistics in almost every category and is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
The main reason Eli has won more championships is his team. He's got all the pieces around him whereas Peyton has next to nothing in Indianapolis. All you have to do is look at the Colts' record this year without Peyton: 2-14! That's the worst record in the league. Peyton Manning carries his team while Eli can rely on his teammates.
For these reasons, there shouldn't even be a discussion here. Peyton can make something out of nothing. One brother is a guaranteed hall of famer and the other is...well, his little brother. Based on those reasons and more, the great 4 time MVP is and always will be greater than his inconsistent little brother.
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