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Broncos are highest-scoring 4th quarter team (115 points) thru 8 games since 1940.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 28, 2013
2nd half team for sure. Many folks out there will say "they are running up the score". But remember how many times we have been tied, behind, or within one score of the opposing team going into the 4th quarter? Happened against the Giants (up 17-16 won 41-23), Cowboys (up 38-33 won 51-48), Colts (down 33-17, lost 39-33), and Redskins (down 21-14, won 45-21). That makes up half of our games thus far. Throw in a 9-point lead (28-19) against Jacksonville, and this is hardly a case of the 2007 New England Patriots running up the score. In fact in the other games with at least a two score lead going into the 4th quarter, the Broncos scored a total of 31 points.
Broncos' 45-21 win = 9th time since 1940 a team registered a 4QC and won by 24+ points. Largest = 25 (done 3 times). @Munir6
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 28, 2013
Broncos: 6th team since 1940 to score 31+ in the fourth quarter. Record is 34 by 2007 Lions vs. Bears.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 28, 2013
#Broncos And that's just the 4th game in NFL history where a team outscored opponent 31-0 in 4th QT.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 28, 2013
Crazy to think that yesterday's game was a 4th quarter comeback after the final score. But indeed it was. The Denver Broncos trailed 21-14 going into the final frame.
What about Peyton Manning?
So Peyton Manning has the most games in NFL history (3) with 4+ TD and 3+ INT. But it's all about when those plays come that matter.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 27, 2013
They come in bunches with Peyton. First 4 games, 1 fumble. Last 4 games, 4 fumbles, 6 INT's. This next one should pique the interest of Broncos fans everywhere, given the fact that John Elway was known for his miraculous 4th quarter comebacks.
Lost in scoring rampage...Peyton Manning tied Dan Marino for most GWD (51) in NFL history and first QB to lead 40 4QC wins.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) October 28, 2013
Scott is the originator of how to categorize a "game winning drive" and "4th quarter comeback."
What about Peyton Manning Part II?
|
Player |
Comp |
Att |
% |
Yards |
APA |
TD |
TD% |
INT |
INT% |
Rating |
|
Manning |
237 |
333 |
71.2 |
2919 |
8.8 |
29 |
8.7 |
6 |
1.8 |
119.4 |
|
Projected |
474 |
666 |
--- |
5838 |
--- |
58 |
--- |
12 |
--- |
--- |
|
Brady 2007 |
198 |
267 |
74.2 |
2431 |
9.1 |
30 |
11.2 |
2 |
0.7 |
136.2 |
|
Final |
398 |
578 |
68.9 |
4806 |
8.3 |
20 |
8.6 |
8 |
1.4 |
117.2 |
At the halfway point of the season, Peyton manning is on pace to shatter the single season yardage and TD records. Drew Brees holds the passing yardage mark with 5,476 yards. To break it, Peyton would have to average about 320 yards per game the rest of the season. So far he's averaged 364 yards per game to this point.
To break the all time record of 50 TD's in a regular season, Peyton would have to average 2.75 touchdowns per game. Both of these records are certainly within his range.
Notice how much Brady dropped off from his blistering pace in 2007. Also notice the fundamental differences between the two offenses. The 2007 Patriot offense was more of a vertical offense especially with Randy Moss while the Denver Bronco offense is more of a ball control where the short passing game is used as an extension of the running game.
I would love to see Peyton break both records, but the one that seems to be slipping away is the all time QB Rating mark of 122.5 held by Aaron Rodgers. What hurts Peyton are the interceptions and three more yesterday though only one was genuinely his fault counts all the same. Less INT's coupled with consistent performance should keep him within striking distance of that mark.
GO BRONCOS!!!