Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning won his fifth MVP award on Saturday night after a record-setting season in which he threw for 55 touchdowns and 5,477 yards while leading the Broncos to the best record in the AFC and eventually to Super Bowl XLVIII. He got 49 out of a possible 50 media votes, with the other vote going to New England quarterback Tom Brady. Manning has the most MVP trophies in NFL history.
Manning however was not on hand to accept the award during the NFL Honors Program at Radio City Music Hall as he was busy preparing for the next day's championship game.
In a taped statement and as quoted by Denver Post, Manning said: "This is a very special award. I am extremely honored to have it presented by Joe Montana and Aaron Rodgers. I am humbled by this recognition and grateful to my family, Pat Bowlen, John Elway, John Fox and the entire Denver Bronco organization. And of course, my coaches and my teammates." (Watch the Acceptance Speech Below.)
Manning also got the Offensive Player of the Year award, which was accepted by Broncos executive John Elway on his behalf.
Manning joins Elway and Terrell Davis as the Broncos players to have won the MVP award. Prior to this, he had also won the NFL's highest individual honor while playing for Indiana (2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009). His stellar year was highlighted by the 55 touchdown passes which was five more than the previous record of 50 by Brady in 2007. He also led the Broncos to the best record in the NFL at 13-3 tied with their Super Bowl opponents, the Seattle Seahawks.
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