Peyton Manning received 35 votes from a panel of 48 writers and broadcasters who cover pro football. He won easily over Terrell Owens and Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who each got only four votes.
The star of the Colt's offense broke Dan Marino's touchdown record by 5 this season and isn't done yet.
"The regular season is over with and it's been a good run for us," Manning said. "Statistically, those things don't carry a lot of weight in the playoffs."