> Hobbes wrote:

>> badlands420 wrote:

>>>> Much better QB

>>> Brady: 3529 yards, 24 TD, 12 INT, 87.9 passer rating
>>> Rivers: 3388 yards, 22 TD, 9 INT, 92.0 passer rating

>>
>> List the rest of the statistics. 2 SB MVP's, 3 pro bowls, 147 TDs
>> and only 78 INTs, 22K yards in 6 years of play time. Only a moron
>> would try and argue that Brady is not a much better QB than Rivers.
>>
>>

>>> Patriots: 294.4 yds/game, 35 turnovers, 44 sacks
>>> Chargers: 301.6 yds/game, 28 turnovers, 61 sacks
>>>
>>> I guess your definition of "much better" is different than mine.

>>
>> How about New England 237 Points Aganst, Chargers 303 Points Against.

>
> Here's the one Rivers' stat that stands out for me:
>
> 56.3%% of his pass attempts have come on his team's half of the field, of
> which he has a passer rating of 73.95. On the opponent's half of the
> field, his rating averages 107.8. 17 of his 27 sacks have come in his own
> half of the field.
>
> As for Tomlinson, he is also not as effective on his own end of the field.
> His 1st down conversion rate on his own half is 19.6%%, and rises to 27.3%%
> in enemy territory.
>
> This makes quick defensive stops all the more important. They are clearly
> not as effective with a long field in front of them. They are used to
> quick strike drives, and have some trouble mounting sustained attacks. NE
> needs to make this a game of field position, as SD has a clear issue
> digging out of a yardage hole.
>
> Other statistics:
>
> 7 of 8 INTs thrown by Rivers have gone to AFC opponents.
>
> The best time to get at Rivers is early in the game. 6 of his 9 INTs came
> during his first 10 passes of a game.