PFF’s stat places Manning well ahead of other notable seasons, including Joe Flacco (55 in 2012) and Aaron Rodgers (55 in 2010), with Tom Brady also posting 56 Big Time Throws in 2020. Drew Brees ranks second all-time in this category, recording 65 in 2011—the same year he helped the Saints win a Super Bowl. The context around Manning’s record comes as quarterback Matthew Stafford recently won MVP and logged 58 Big Time Throws during his MVP season, a figure that underscored a broader discussion of the metric.
Manning’s 2011 campaign was career-defining: he completed 61% of his passes for a career-best 4,933 yards and 29 touchdowns to 16 interceptions in the regular season, plus a postseason run that included 1,219 passing yards (an NFL postseason record) and nine touchdowns. While he remains a strong candidate for Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration, he will need to wait at least another year for final voting. The Giants legend is a two-time Super Bowl MVP and a four-time Pro Bowler, qualities that accompany the record-breaking stat as context for his legacy.
