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Originally Posted by planetdoc
Here is in depth data on Manning's deep ball accuracy:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...us-pass-depth/
He completed 58% of his passes between 11-20yrds with an accuracy % (which takes into account drops, etc) at 68%. PFF graded him as 3rd best in the NFL at that distance.
At 21-30 yrds his completion % and accuracy is ~ 42%. PFF still ranks him 4th best in the NFL at that distance. At that passing depth he still releases the ball on average in 2.43 seconds (among the best in the NFL).
Throws over 20 yrds his overall accuracy and completion percentage is just under 50%. That is among the highest in the NFL and his PFF rating is the highest in the NFL. He gets rid of those passes on average in 2.56 seconds which is the fastest in the NFL and over .5 seconds faster than Alex Smith.
His quick release and smarts make it very difficult for Pass rushers to get to him, and his accuracy is not as bad as people think it is (its actually very good). With the weapons around him and his offensive line he is difficult to stop. |
Correct. The only weakness Manning has is his arm at the moment, which is natural given his age. Only way to stop him is to cover the receivers and get pressure on him.