The question involves, of course, more than just Super Bowl championships, as Brady already owns a 3-1 advantage in that department and has a chance to add a fourth with two more victories. As a postseason quarterback, too, there is no debate, as Manning is 9-10 as a starter and Brady is 15-5.
Yet while Brady's been on a stretch of statistical dominance since 2007, Manning ranks above him in several key categories, some by large margins.
Manning is third on the all-time passing yards list with 54,828, while Brady is 14th with 39,979.
Manning is third on the all-time touchdowns list with 399, while Brady is fifth with an even 300.
Manning is third on the all-time game-winning drives list with 46, while Brady is sixth with 34. Manning is also third in comeback drives with 35, with Brady tied for 10th with 24.
Manning's record as a starter is 141-67 (.678 winning percentage) and Brady's is 124-35 (.780 percentage).
Has Tom Brady already secured his legacy as a better quarterback than Peyton Manning?