Who REALLY played better yesterday - Peyton or Brady? (1 Viewer)

[eaglesfan17]

Peyton had the better stats but IMO Brady played better. I think he proved that it's not who passes for the most yards, at the end of the game, it's the QB that makes the most of his weapons that wins the game.

 

[lbouchard]

Brady put on an absolute clinic in the 1st half.

 

[knuckleballah22]

Peyton had the better stats but IMO Brady played better. I think he proved that it's not who passes for the most yards, at the end of the game, it's the QB that makes the most of his weapons that wins the game.

i think ur just another guy who would love to get his tongue down bradys throat lol manning clearly played better than brady

 

[Chazzhawk]

Brady played better and by a lot, he wasn't needed too much in the second half because Ridley was constantly ripping off 5 yard runs until his fumble. Peyton was playing catch up against a soft defense in the 4th quarter. Just like he did against Houston and Atlanta.

 

[Run It Up]

I believe Brady played better, but I also think it was the best Peyton has played this year so far.

I dont have the slightest worry about his arm strength anymore, he lasered quite a few balls yesterday.

But Brady and the Pats System is back being a machine and hopefully when Hernandez comes back Welker gets to stay on the field, I dont think there is much any defense is gonna be able to do.

 

[butcher boy]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

 

[Run It Up]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

 

[Sweet Love]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

No problem with this statement, but try asking a guy like Rodgers or Brees to "dial it back" because "we are in the lead and these guys have an excellent Defense". Not trying to point those two out in particular, but there is value for a guy who literally can bite his tongue when a high risk play presents itself and he follows the plan because it is what he was told to do for the betterment of the entire game plan. It is not a coincidence there are fewer excellent game managers in the last decade, than gun-slinging QBs.

 

[butcher boy]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

Why dont you go look up who has the best QB Rating in the NFL right now? Not bad for a "game manager".

 

[Run It Up]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

No problem with this statement, but try asking a guy like Rodgers or Brees to "dial it back" because "we are in the lead and these guys have an excellent Defense". Not trying to point those two out in particular, but there is value for a guy who literally can bite his tongue when a high risk play presents itself and he follows the plan because it is what he was told to do for the betterment of the entire game plan. It is not a coincidence there are fewer excellent game managers in the last decade, than gun-slinging QBs.

I don't disagree at all, every QB has good and bad days, good and bad tendencies. The ability to go out there sling it 50 times and complete 75% is great, but its a lot less forgiving of a style than controlling the game flow.Brady/Bress/Rodgers and Peyton can move the ball down the field with 60 seconds in 10 plays. But only two of them have shown that even through the air they can burn up game clock if the situation calls for it.

Why dont you go look up who has the best QB Rating in the NFL right now? Not bad for a "game manager".

Spoiler

no

 

[finito]

When did Alex Smith beat the Packers in the playoffs?

 

[Sweet Love]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

No problem with this statement, but try asking a guy like Rodgers or Brees to "dial it back" because "we are in the lead and these guys have an excellent Defense". Not trying to point those two out in particular, but there is value for a guy who literally can bite his tongue when a high risk play presents itself and he follows the plan because it is what he was told to do for the betterment of the entire game plan. It is not a coincidence there are fewer excellent game managers in the last decade, than gun-slinging QBs.

I don't disagree at all, every QB has good and bad days, good and bad tendencies. The ability to go out there sling it 50 times and complete 75% is great, but its a lot less forgiving of a style than controlling the game flow.Brady/Bress/Rodgers and Peyton can move the ball down the field with 60 seconds in 10 plays. But only two of them have shown that even through the air they can burn up game clock if the situation calls for it.

Why dont you go look up who has the best QB Rating in the NFL right now? Not bad for a "game manager".

Spoiler

no

I guess my point was that there are different types of QBs, and while the pocket slinger is "God" (for many good reasons) we also put the running QB on a pedestal (even though none have won a SB) and the "game managers" seem to be looked at as lame ducks. Yet, those lame ducks like Dilfer, young Roth, and Brad Johnson have on in this last decade or so.

 

[Chazzhawk]

The answer is never. He has one career playoff win against the Saints

 

[Papa Georgio]

Taking into consideration the amount of help each QB had from their team I would say Manning. Other than that I think both played great and the Patriots put on a clinic as a team.

 

[packseasontix]

Alex Smith outplayed them both.

Fun fact (followed by an opinion), Alex Smith has only played one good game in his career. (It was when they beat the packers in the playoffs.) He is very much Joe Flacco, coasting on the lower echelons of game managing QBs held up by an unbelievably good defense.

No problem with this statement, but try asking a guy like Rodgers or Brees to "dial it back" because "we are in the lead and these guys have an excellent Defense". Not trying to point those two out in particular, but there is value for a guy who literally can bite his tongue when a high risk play presents itself and he follows the plan because it is what he was told to do for the betterment of the entire game plan. It is not a coincidence there are fewer excellent game managers in the last decade, than gun-slinging QBs.

Ever watch Rodgers? Very very rarely does he make a mistake and make the "high risk" play. Even if he does it usually doesn't turn out bad.Rodgers - All TimeInterception % - 1.8 (1st all time)Completion % - 65.6 (3rd all time, 2nd active behind Brees)Yards/Pass Attempt - 7.06 (6th all time, 5th active)So I don't see a need for him to "dial it back" except when the Packers are up huge, as I have seen 2 games this season where the Packers go ahead by 5 with under 6 mins to go in the game stop the offense, run the ball basically 3 times and then trot out the defense who gives up the lead with under 30 seconds to go. (@Seattle + @Indy)Also why is it a bad thing for Rodgers or Brees to drive down the field and score another TD? Also note:http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/drivestats2011Packers 2011: Points Per Drive (3.05), TDs Per Drive (38%), Punts Per Drive (33%)Packers 2010: Points Per Drive (2.06), TDs Per Drive (24%), Punts Per Drive (41%)Packers 2009: Points Per Drive (2.33), TDs Per Drive (27%), Punts Per Drive (36%)Packers 2008: Points Per Drive (2.01), TDs Per Drive (22%), Punts Per Drive (37%)By the way who cares about the Passer Rating, look at QBR to see who is #1 (Manning) haha. Not that I really care about the QBR but just saying no overal stat is like madden to show you who is the best.