Andrew Luck, legend killer, meet Tom Brady, best ever.

Luck emerged victorious from the AFC Divisional Round, disposing of his predecessor with the Colts, Peyton Manning, while also potentially ending the 39-year-old’s illustrious career on a losing note.

Coming out ahead in the much-anticipated first postseason meeting between Luck and Manning was a big step in the 25-year-old’s growth as can’t-miss kid. It also means Luck’s early playoff prowess exceeds Manning’s.

Manning made the playoffs twice in his first three years with the Colts at the turn of the century, never making it farther than the Divisional Round. Luck meanwhile, has been playoff-bound all three years of his early career and will have at least a conference championship on his resume.

Manning was never known for postseason competence however, so a better comparison could be drawn with another of the ‘elite’ quarterbacks in the league. That comes Sunday.

Luck is on his way to building a legendary career; Tom Brady is on his way to cementing one.

Brady is already in the conversation as best quarterback of all time, but another Super Bowl appearance would strengthen his case. With a win against Sunday, Brady would hold alone the most Super Bowl appearances by a QB at six and would have a shot to join Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw with the most Super Bowl wins by a QB with four.

That, combined with Brady’s other accolades, would make as strong a case as any for the two-time MVP’s bust to greet you in the quarterback wing of the Hall of Fame.