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Peyton Manning
Category |
2012 Numbers |
Over/Under |
Bronco Mike's bet |
Completions |
400 |
390 |
Over |
Attempts |
583 |
550 |
Over |
Passing Yards |
4659 |
4500 |
Over |
Completion Percentage |
68.6% |
67% |
Over |
Average per attempt |
8.0 |
7.7 |
Push |
Touchdowns |
37 |
30 |
Over |
Interceptions |
11 |
15 |
Push |
QB Rating |
105.8 |
100.0 |
Over |
You heard it here first, Peyton will exceed 4,700 yards, approach 40 TD's and approach 70% completion percentage. These would all be among career highs. The fact that he had such a historic season under the circumstances he faced tells me things can be even better in year 2. For context though, let's take a closer look.
- Peyton has had more than 390 completions 4 times in 14 seasons. He's also accomplished that feat the last three active seasons.
- has attempted 550 or more passes in 9/14 seasons.
- has reached 4500 yards 4 times and all three previous seasons.
- has reached or exceeded 67% completion percentage 5 times in his career.
- has reached or eclipsed 7.7 yards per attempt 8 times
- has exceeded 30 TD passes 7 times.
- has had 15 INT or less 9 times
- has eclipsed a passer rating of 100 4 times.
Very impressive numbers over the life of his career. It was interesting to hear John Elway refer to a "pitch count" in training camp. I'm wondering if they limit his throws in practice all season in order to preserve his arm strength--I wonder if they'll look to have a more balanced approach? One thing is for sure, I would expect to see Brock Osweiler a ton more especially when the Broncos have a lead. All of these things have the ability to impact any numbers Peyton puts up in 2013.
While I was perusing the all time NFL record book, I discovered some interesting ones that Peyton holds:
- 46 career games with a passer rating of 120.0 or better
- Tied with Craig Morton with 4 perfect passer rating games in career (never would have thought that about Morton).
- Most seasons with 550 or more pass attempts (9)
- Most seasons with at least 350 completions (8)
- Most games with at least 70% completion percentage (71)
- Most games with 300 or more yards passing (72)
- Most games with 3 passing TD's or more (73)
- Most seasons with 25 or more passing TD's (14)
We already witnessed something historic last season. Very much looking forward to a repeat performance. I would even bet that Peyton's arm is a bit stronger than where he ended the season last year. As long as he doesn't throw anymore balls across his body the other way while scrambling we should be fine.