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The 2008 NFL season is inching closer to its end, while each passing week sees Drew Brees and Kurt Warner inch closer to Dan Marino's single-season record of 5,084 passing yards, set in 1984. We chronicle their quest in this new feature, Marino Watch. Think of it as McGwire/Sosa, without 'roids.
What They Did in Week 13
Drew Brees (at Tampa): 25-for-47 for 296 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions
Kurt Warner (at Philadelphia): 21-for-39 for 235 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions
Where They Stand
Drew Brees: 3,870 yards (1,214 yards/303.5 yards per game away)
Kurt Warner: 3,741 yards (1,343 yards/335.8 yards per game away)
The 2008 NFL season is inching closer to its end, while each passing week sees Drew Brees and Kurt Warner inch closer to Dan Marino's single-season record of 5,084 passing yards, set in 1984. We chronicle their quest in this new feature, Marino Watch. Think of it as McGwire/Sosa, without 'roids.
What They Did in Week 13
Drew Brees (at Tampa): 25-for-47 for 296 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions
Kurt Warner (at Philadelphia): 21-for-39 for 235 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions
Where They Stand
Drew Brees: 3,870 yards (1,214 yards/303.5 yards per game away)
Kurt Warner: 3,741 yards (1,343 yards/335.8 yards per game away)
Going Deep
The Saints continue to prove that they'll throw at any cost, even the cost of winning. At this rate, Brees' career will mimic Marino's very closely -- gaudy stats, no championships. Against a good Tampa defense that limits the deep ball, Brees managed to connect on five passes of 20 yards or more. It wasn't enough to keep the Saints in the playoff hunt, but it keeps him on Marino's tail. He's averaging 322.5 yards per game so far, and he was a Pierre Thomas screen pass away from his amazing ninth 300-yard game of the year.
Warner, meanwhile, is in the same shoes as Brees, also leading a pass-heavy monster, albeit one with a firm grip on a playoff spot. His performance against the Eagles' 10th-ranked pass defense was modest, but while you'd think the Cardinals would tone down the risk-taking with such a firm lead in the division to keep Warner healthy, they'll need to keep winning to get a home game in the first round of the playoffs, as they're 4-1 at home and 3-4 on the road. They're going to keep throwing, too.
Who's On Tap
Drew Brees: vs. Atlanta (230.7 yards per game allowed -- 23rd)
Kurt Warner: vs. St. Louis (223.9 yards per game allowed -- 21st)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
12-01-2008 @ 3:31PM
Jeff said...
Sounds like Kurt for the fantasy team this week
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12-02-2008 @ 11:39AM
Mike said...
May the great Marino's records hold from now until eternity. There was never a more exciting QB to watch... Ever....
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12-03-2008 @ 3:00AM
jacks said...
I love Marino, one of my faves of all time. But that being said, with the game on the line, and needing a fg/td, theres no doubt in my mind who i'd want leading my team, and thats...Joe (cool) Montana! And since the end of a game when, your trying to make a game winning drive, must be considered the most exciting time in a game, Montana must be considered the most exciting QB ever. No one, and I mean no one, was ever better at winning a game in the closing seconds than Montana.
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