Factoid
Peyton Manning has the neck issue. After undergoing multiple surgeries, it’s clear that he could be one good hit away from never playing again – there’s some risk involved.
But Manning is also maybe the best quarterback in the league at staying out of harm’s way. He doesn’t run, and he’s one of the best at getting rid of the ball before pass rushers get to him.
Look at the chart below. It shows all teams that have allowed 20 or fewer sacks in the last 10 years. Manning has done it in seven of his last nine seasons (9 of 12 if you want to go back even farther). The rest of the league combined has done it only 20 times in 10 years (that’s 20 out of 311 chances).
So while Manning’s neck is a concern, it doesn’t look likely that he’ll take many big hits from opposing defenses.
UNDER 20 SACKS IN LAST 10 YEARS
No Year
11 2003 Detroit Lions
12 2008 Denver Broncos
12 2008 Tennessee Titans
13 2009 Indianapolis Colts
13 2008 New Orleans Saints
14 2004 Green Bay Packers
14 2004 Indianapolis Colts
14 2008 Indianapolis Colts
15 2004 Denver Broncos
15 2006 Indianapolis Colts
15 2009 Tennessee Titans
16 2010 Indianapolis Colts
16 2007 New Orleans Saints
16 2010 New York Giants
17 2008 Atlanta Falcons
17 2006 Baltimore Ravens
17 2007 Cincinnati Bengals
18 2009 New England Patriots
19 2007 Cleveland Browns
19 2003 Green Bay Packers
19 2007 Green Bay Packers
19 2003 Indianapolis Colts
19 2006 Washington Redskins
20 2008 Carolina Panthers
20 2002 Detroit Lions
20 2005 Indianapolis Colts
20 2009 New Orleans Saints
—Ian Allan
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Posted by L DALE GANDER | Jul. 15 at 11:19 AM
I think the neck issue Manning has is misunderstood. It is strictly a nerve generation issue. It is not a pinched nerve, muscular issue, herniated disc, etc. From everything I've read from medical experts, he is not at any additional risk from impact related trauma than any other QB. The issue is simply regaining full strength and mobility. More similar to having your foot fall asleep (granted, for a year and half!) than having a sprained ankle which could be hurt worse. The fantasy risk is a matter of, has he fully recoverd and will he continue to have deterioration of the nerves in that area?