Peyton Manning
Everybody thought that Manning was finished when he missed the entire 2011 injury with a neck injury. First, the Colts tanked before they drafted future franchise QB Andrew Luck. They decided to move on from Manning because they didn’t think he’d reach the same levels. In the end, their loss was Denver’s game as Manning produced a fairytale.

The Broncos knew that they were a top quarterback away from Super Bowl contention. Manning wasn’t at the peak of his powers but he did enough to help them win the Vince Lombardi Trophy. He didn’t play well in that game but it didn’t matter because he sealed his legacy with a second ring (via CBS News).