Manning deadly so far in fourth quarter
October, 3, 2009
10/03/09
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Paul Kuharsky | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky
If the Seahawks have any early success against Peyton Manning Sunday, it may not be cause to be encouraged.
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Manning’s gotten progressively better in each of his undefeated team’s three games so far this season.
From the fine folks at ESPN Stats and Information:
Broken down by quarter, Manning has posted season-lows in completion percentage (64.0), yards-per-attempt (8.9) and passer rating (72.8) in the first period.
His final three quarters this season have been nearly flawless, as he's accumulated a 133.5 passer rating and thrown six touchdown passes without an interception. Manning's production has steadily increased with each quarter, culminating in fourth-quarter numbers that lead the NFL in completion percentage and yards-per-attempt (minimum 15 attempts).
The quarterback who ranks ahead of Manning in fourth-quarter passer rating? Eli Manning of the Giants, at 137.5.
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