Videos: Peyton Manning is Better Than Tom Brady...on SNL, and Here's Proof

Yeah, yeah, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just won another Super Bowl, his fourth -- and Broncos QB (still, we hope) Peyton Manning's got just one. But Peyton has kicked the crap out of Tommy on Saturday Night Live -- one reason why he's been named as a guest...

By Michael Roberts

February 3, 2015

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Yeah, yeah, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just won another Super Bowl, his fourth -- and Broncos QB (still, we hope) Peyton Manning's got just one. But Peyton has kicked the crap out of Tommy on Saturday Night Live -- one reason why he's been named as a guest on the show's 40th anniversary special, scheduled for February 15.

Need more proof? Below, see six gut-busting Peyton skits from SNL, including his amazing faux-United Way spot. Then, on the next page, check out Brady's spotty performances on the show. True, he's funny in the satirical sex-harassment clip shared here, but mainly because he's shown in his (bulging) underpants. But we prefer the recent Deflategate skit, in which Brady is hilarious -- since he's played by cast regular Taran Killam. Finally, we've included the promo for the special. Check it all out below.

Continue for some of Tom Brady's literal and figurative SNL moments, plus a promo for the anniversary special on which Peyton Manning is scheduled to appear.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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