how many interceptions did peyton manning have in his rookie season
Peyton Manning In his rookie season, he passed for 3,739 yards with 26 touchdowns, set five different NFL rookie records including most touchdown passes in a season, most interceptions (28) in a rookie year, and was named to the NFL All-Rookie First Team.[79][80][81][82] In his NFL debut, Manning threw his first career touchdown, a six-yard pass to Marvin Harrison, in the fourth quarter of the 24–15 loss.[83] In Week 4, against the New Orleans Saints, he threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to Marshall Faulk in the 19–13 loss.[84] Manning's first win came against fellow rookie Leaf, 17–12 over the Chargers.[85] Two weeks later, Manning faced off against Steve Young; he threw three touchdowns, tying a Colts rookie record, but the 49ers kicked a late field goal to win 34–31.[86] In November against the New York Jets, Manning threw for three touchdowns in a 24–23 win; he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.[87] It was the first game-winning drive of Manning's career, as he threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Marcus Pollard.[80][88] Manning was certainly a bright spot in the 1998 season for the Colts, but he also threw a league high 28 interceptions as the team struggled to a 3–13 record with a defense that gave up more than 27 points per game.[89][90][74] The Colts lost many close games, including five games in which they had led by double-digits at some point.[91][92]