RodThePat
In the Starting Line-Up
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You're working way too hard to cover up an obvious reality. Tom is losing by a whisker because he's missed some TD throws (or receivers did) and his completion % is not quite up to Peyton's. He needs a strong statistical finish but probably won't get it because the Pats are now a balanced offense.
This may turn out to be the greatest offense in the history of the game. That doesn't mean that Tom's numbers will be the greatest. They are a more balanced offense, and that's what they needed against the Giants in both big losses.
How is that an obvious reality? What is the job of a quarterback? Have pretty statistical numbers or lead his team to as many scoring drives as possible? The Patriots, right now, are the best offense the NFL has ever seen in terms of PPG, averaging a TD per game more than Denver. The Pats are also demonstrably better in keeping drives alive and converting third downs. Never mind the fact that Brady has accounted for 27 TDs (24 passing and 3 rushing), and Manning for 26 (all passing). Manning has a better completion % by 2 points, bu he also has 10 turnovers (8 picks, 2 lost fumbles), to Brady's 3. Oh, Peyton threw 2 pick-6s as well.
What you're telling me is that a 2% difference in completion percentage, and 2 extra passing touchdowns are enough to overcome the huge discrepancy in turnovers and overall offensive efficiency. Oh, Brady also leads Manning in passer rating, TQBR and DVOA, so no matter what your statistical index of choice is, he's having the better season.
And just to throw this out there. To those who are quick to point out how Brady could never be seen as the MVP because when he went down they went 11-5 with Cassel, Tebow had a 7-4 record with the Broncos last year over his first 11 games, playing with a worse team.
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