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I know it's not all that significant, but Tom Brady's on the verge of becoming the second QB in NFL history to reach 5,000 passing yards in a season twice in his career with 364 against the Dolphins. Drew Brees has done it 4 times, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Brady and Matt Stafford have done it once. Brees can get there for a stunning 5th time with 443 yards passing today at Atlanta. Brady and Brees are 3-4 in passing TDs all-time with Brady leading 428-427.
It will be interesting today to see if Brady even gets the chance to go for that accomplishment. The offensive line and receiving corps are not optimal for this to happen. Miami doesn't look like a team that will require a shootout for the Pats to stay in the game and get the win. I think we see lots of running plays with Steven Jackson, Brandon Bolden and James White. And, if the Patriots get out to a comfortable lead, I hope Belichick pulls Brady and gets him out of harm's way.
I agree with those who will point out that this is unimportant, but it's an interesting stat to watch as the game moves along.
It will be interesting today to see if Brady even gets the chance to go for that accomplishment. The offensive line and receiving corps are not optimal for this to happen. Miami doesn't look like a team that will require a shootout for the Pats to stay in the game and get the win. I think we see lots of running plays with Steven Jackson, Brandon Bolden and James White. And, if the Patriots get out to a comfortable lead, I hope Belichick pulls Brady and gets him out of harm's way.
I agree with those who will point out that this is unimportant, but it's an interesting stat to watch as the game moves along.