The Biggest Game The 2007 Super Bowl started badly for quarterback Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown Then the Colts got the ball and Manning threw an interception Manning was one of the league’s top passers Yet he had struggled in past playoff games Did he have the talent to win the biggest game of all FAST FACT Manning entered the 2006 season with a playoff record of just 3 6 4
Manning and his teammates huddle in the rain during the 2007 Super Bowl 5
On the Colts next possession Manning threw downfield to receiver Reggie Wayne Wayne caught the ball and darted into the end zone Touchdown That was just the beginning Manning’s pinpoint passing combined with the Colts powerful running attack Even a steady rain and a tough Bears defense could not stop Indianapolis The Colts were champions FAST FACT Manning was named the Most Valuable Player MVP of the 2007 Super Bowl Manning calls a play as the rain comes down during the Super Bowl 6
