Broncos buck the trend [Broncos vs. Patriots]

Rocky Mountain News ^ | January 13, 2006 | Jeff Legwold

[RedCell]

Plummer: 7 INTs 18 TDs

Brady: 14 INTs 26 TDs

Who is more efficient?

Ok. That's regular season for 2005. Now, since we're in the postseason, let's take a look at what really counts and see what we come up with...

(NB: I hope this chart is formatted correctly. The preview pane can be a little misleading and I don't know html to save my life!)

Jake Plummer

Year Opp Result | CMP ATT PYD PTD INT | RSH YD TD
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1998 dal W,20-7 |...19...36....213....2....2.... |.... 3.... 1... 0
1998 min L,21-41|...23...41....242....0....2.... |.... 4.... 9... 0
2003 ind L,10-41|...23...30....181.....1....2.....|....3....18.. 0
2004 ind L,24-49|...24...34....281.....2....1.....|....1.....0.....0
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TOTAL................| 89...141...917.....5.....7.....|...11...28...0


Tom Brady

Year Opp Result |.........CMP..ATT..PYD..PTD..INT..|..RSH YD..TD
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2001....oak..W,16-13 |...32.....52.....312.....0.....1.....|.....5.....16.....1
2001....pit...W,24-17 |....12.....18.....115.....0.....0.....|.....2.....3.....0
*2001..ram..W,20-17 |...16.....27.....145.....1.....0.....|.....1.....3.....0
2003....ten...W,17-14 |....21.....41.....201.....1.....0.....|.....5.....5.....0
2003....ind...W,24-14 |....22.....37.....237.....1.....1.....|.....5.....1.....0
*2003..car..W,32-29 |.....32.....48.....354.....3.....1.....|.....2.....12.....0
2004....ind...W,20-3 |......18.....27.....144.....1.....0.....|.....4.....6.....1
2004....pit...W,41-27 |.....14.....21.....207.....2.....0.....|.....2....-2.....0
*2004..phi..W,24-21 |.....23.....33.....236.....2.....0.....|.....1.....-1.....0
2005....jax...W,28-3 |......15.....27.....201.....3.....0.....|.....2.....9.....0
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TOTAL.................... |....205....331...2152...14.....3....|....29....52.... 2

Care to rethink your efficiency statement? ;-)

Stats courtesy of http://www.pro-football-reference.com

[BluH2o]

Big day for Bronco fans ... time for a BTTT.

[14erClimb]

Two words for you guys:

BOO-YAH!!!!

[Radix]

I don't know why, but my Patsies somehow cannot beat the Broncos.

It is a "thing."

[dfwgator]

I will be the first to admit, "I was wrrrr, I was wrrrr... , I was wrong."

[Radix]

Somehow the Patriots cannot beat the Broncos.

Somehow, the Broncos cannot and will not beat the Colts.

The NFL is weird, but that is the way that it is.

[RedCell]

I think the Patriots beat the Patriots tonight. That and the interference call was a mo-killer. But, it is what it is, I'm a man and will take my medicine. Pats lose, end of story (for us, anyway).

[Let's Roll]

The Pats had a great year considering that:

the loss of their two coordinators was supposed to destroy them - and

the way they played in the first part of the season

They finished better than many thought they would. And yes the interference call was one of the worst I've ever seen.

[Ros42]

CHEERS TO A GREAT GAME!!! :~)

[14erClimb]

Somehow, the Broncos cannot and will not beat the Colts.

You're right. But, they will beat the Steelers.

[TPartyType]

Denver DID crush them! Their defense IS for real! You called it, bud! Next week's gonna be huge! Can't wait . . .

[TPartyType]

The Broncos faced the Patriot's "B" team earlier in the year. Now they get the defending Super Bowl Champs.

Next . . .

[TPartyType]

How do you feel about Plummer now? (just curious)

I think he got that monkey off his back.

[loreldan]

Wow!! This is great! Denver wins, and then the Steelers take out the Colts!

[14erClimb]

A very fortunate turn of events indeed.

[Aquinasfan]

Two words for you guys: BOO-YAH!!!!

Hey, that's why they play the games.

The Broncos caught more than a few breaks, so enjoy it while you can. The Pats will be back even stronger next year.

[Skinn_dogg]

I’m glad the Broncos won. I was tired of hearing about the Pats being unbeatable in the playoffs. 5 turnovers, Brady throwing Interceptions and missing open receivers for TD’s, the kicker who doesn’t miss clutch kicks misses a clutch kick, the “best coach of all time” with a look of total frustration on his face. It was total greatness.

As far as Plummer goes, he is what he is. Nothing spectacular, but it looks like he’s matured just enough to become an average QB. And sometimes that’s all you need to win a SB.

But someone needs to have him cut his hair and shave that beard. Grizzly Adams cannot win a SB, can he?

[rang1995]

hat soff to the pats a great team and coach--bnut hey the broncos have been right up there for a decade and two sup's . Mike S is no slouch-i say all the way to a superbowl win vs holmgren (again)

[14erClimb]

Naw, the "Dynasty" is over. The "Dynasty" that only came about because of the bad call in the snow game against Oakland. Prepare for a Broncos REAL Dynasty.

[Aquinasfan]

Naw, the "Dynasty" is over.

With Harrison back next year, the Pats will be the favorites for next year. Check with Vegas at the end of the season.