Tom Brady and Peyton Manning rivalry reignites as the former QBs roast each other in Netflix special

Even in retirement, rivalries never fade.

The last time Hall of Fame quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning went toe-to-toe was in Denver, when the Manning-led Broncos defeated Brady’s New England Patriots by a score of 20-18.

The two now-retired NFL quarterbacks squared off yet again, this time on a Netflix comedy special roast: "The Greatest Roast of All Time: The Roast of Tom Brady," aired live and unedited on Netflix on Sunday night. The show, which lasted three hours, featured a number of celebrities including event emcee Kevin Hart as well as a number of Brady’s former teammates, head coach Bill Belichick and former adversaries, like Manning.

During his time on the stage, Manning offered numerous witticisms and anecdotes, roasting Brady.

Brady won seven Super Bowls and was selected as Super MVP five times, while Manning won two Super Bowls in four appearances, including one with the Broncos (Super Bowl 50). Manning won one Super Bowl MVP with the Indianapolis Colts during his first super bowl win. 

Manning referenced the comparisons in his jokes, saying, “Of course we all know Tom has five more Super Bowl rings than I do," Manning said. "He also has more touchdowns than I do. More passing yards. More retirements. More fake hair. More TB12 bankruptcies.”

But Manning also referred to Brady as a “three-time Super Bowl loser” in his introductions.

Peyton Manning’s brother Eli Manning was also an extension of the rivalry during his playing days, handing Brady two of those Super Bowl losses.

"It is great to be here with a bunch of people sitting around, talking smack about Tom Brady," Manning joked. "Or as we call that in the Manning family, Thanksgiving."

Eli, who did not attend the roast, offered a tongue-in-cheek response for his absence:

“I thought about attending the Roast of Tom Brady last night, but I did not want to Roast him for a 3rd time!!,” the younger Manning said in a post via X.

Brady took the stage shortly after Manning, offering a savage quip to Manning's jokes. 

"I know sometimes you live in Denver, and sometimes you live in Louisiana. But you will always live in my shadow," Brady quipped. 

While the two quarterbacks were still playing, Brady held an edge over Manning winning 11 games to Manning’s six. In the postseason, Manning held a 3-2 edge with the two losses occurring in away games.

Yet even as the final whistle has long blown on their storied rivalry, the playful jabs and competitive fire continue for the two football legends.

To watch Manning's appearance on the roast, viewers can visit the 2:42:26 mark of "The Roast of Tom Brady" on Netflix.