Peyton Manning finally lost his cool. Unfortunately for his critics, it wasn't on the football field.
Coming off yet another loss to nemesis Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Nov. 24, Manning, the Denver Broncos quarterback, started taking heat for his play when heat is lacking.
According to sports-kings.com, Manning's record fell to 3-7 in games where the temperature is 32 degrees or fewer - not to mention the fact that he now has a 4-10 record against Brady.
Sunday's game against Tennessee in Denver, the temperature fell to as few as 18 degrees, and the Titans jumped out to a 21-10 first-half lead. Manning, however, threw three of his four touchdown passes during the final three quarters, and the Broncos dismantled the Titans 51-28. Kicker Matt Prater sent an NFL record with a 64-yard field goal during the game.
After the game, Manning was a guest of radio state KOA was asked about the criticism he was receiving for his record in cold weather. He had a sharp response.
"Whoever wrote that narrative can shove it where the sun don't shine," he said. The Denver Post reported that Manning softened his stance when he reached the postgame podium.
"I mean, I wasn't trying to answer (the criticism), because I didn't give it any validation in the first place," Manning said. "We had a good plan, and... guys caught the ball well."
Manning completed 39 of 59 passes for 397 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions during the Broncos' 51-28 victory over the Titans. Manning now has 45 touchdown passes on the year, just five short of Brady's record of 50 TD passes that he set in 2007.
"They'll find something (to talk about)," defensive tackle Terrance Knighton said to the Denver Post. "They'll probably say, well, he's not good... below zero or something. They'll find something, but I consider us a weatherproof team, and he's a Super Bowl champ. We're not really worried about that. We'll play anywhere, any weather, any conditions."
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