The 2023 NFL playoffs begin this weekend and while there’s plenty of exciting quarterback talent across the league, this year marks the official end of an era at the position.
For the first time since 1998, the NFL playoffs will not include either of Peyton Manning or Tom Brady. Manning made his first postseason appearance in 1999 and retired after the 2015 season. Brady made his first playoff appearance in 2001 and retired after the 2022 season.
Playing in the same conference for the majority of their careers, Manning and Brady had a fierce on-field rivalry, but they were (and remain) close friends off the field.
Brady led the all-time head-to-head series against Manning 11-6, but Manning held a 3-2 advantage in head-to-head playoff games.
Manning and Brady were the two oldest QBs to ever win a Super Bowl. This year, the next generation of QBs will aim to build their own legacies.
Here’s a quick look back at playoff appearances of Manning and Brady from 1999-2022.