Peyton Manning spent the first 14 years of his Indianapolis Colts, but after undergoing multiple neck surgeries, he was released in 2012 and the Colts moved on with Andrew Luck.
Manning then landed with the Denver Broncos, where he played the final four years of his career. Manning helped Denver win four division titles and reach two Super Bowls during his time with the Broncos, and he retired after winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season.
Manning still lives in the Denver area and he has season tickets for Broncos games (you can spot him on the sideline of most home games). The retired quarterback also works on various projects with Omaha Productions, including the ManningCast with his brother, Eli, and former NFL coach Bill Belichick.
On the regular season finale of the ManningCast last night, Manning looked ahead to the playoff broadcast with a prediction about one of his former teams.
“Hey, Bill, we’ll see ya in the playoff game coming up,” Manning told Belichick at the end of the first quarter. “That’s the next time we’ll see ya. Looking forward to that. I don’t know who we’re going to have — could be my Broncos. Could be my Broncos in that playoff game, Eli. I’m just calling it right now.”
Eli nodded: “They’re playing well.”
Ironically, the Broncos will host the Colts on Sunday afternoon and Indy will be desperate for a win to keep its playoff hopes alive. Despite spending the majority of his career with the Colts, though, Manning dubbed Denver’s squad “my Broncos,” and he’s backing them to reach the postseason.
Here’s a sampling of how fans reacted on Twitter/X.
Colts fans when they hear Peyton Manning predict HIS Broncos going to the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/Vjfl0TPofA
— Mike Carmellini (@Mike_Carmellini) December 10, 2024
The Colts disrespected him when they got Andrew Luck so he is a full on Broncos fan now! 🙂
— Jeremiah Scholl – 我愛台灣 (@jeremiahscholl) December 10, 2024
he don’t give a damn about the colts 😂
— Zach (@Fitz__13) December 10, 2024
@Colts he don’t know you 😂🤣
— JFlow (@milehighjflow) December 10, 2024
Cuz they did him dirty he’s a bronco 🤞
— ꙳ (@bloodxrunts) December 10, 2024
Colts fans hearing this pic.twitter.com/g9NWUW3DVy
— 🏴Twon Bronco🇺🇸 (@BroncosTwonUK) December 10, 2024
Added another fan on Reddit: “I know Indy loves him, but he chose us and loves us more… I love it.”
The 48-year-old retired QB is an official member of Broncos Country.
