This is a comparison between Philip Rivers and Tom Brady in the Post Season versus each others teams (Patriots vs. Chargers). There are 2 games that took place. One in the 2006 Post Season (Patriots 24 Chargers 21) and one in the 2007 Post Season (Patriots 21 Chargers 12).
Here they are:
Tom Brady vs. San Diego Chargers in Playoff Game(s)
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2006 - 27 of 51 280yds, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
QB Rating - 57.6
2007 - 22 of 33 209yds, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
QB Rating - 66.4
Philip Rivers vs. New England Patriots in Playoff Game(s)
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2006 - 14 of 32 232yds, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 1 Fumble
QB Rating - 55.5
2007 - 19 of 37 211yds, 0 TDs, 2 INTs
QB Rating - 46.1
I wrote this to the dismay of a fellow Charger fan blaming Philip Rivers for the losses in the Post Season. Citing poor performance from the leader, the Quarterback, as the culprit, and eventually the downfall of the Chargers. Stating that a QB with stats like that in the Playoffs has no chance to win the game.
Brady is a proven QB, he has a team to back him, he has rings to show for it. But this is what happens to a Great QB like Brady and a Good QB like Rivers in a high stakes game in the Playoffs. The Chargers made the Most Talented QB in the league have an average QB rating in the Post Season vs. Chargers of: 62
And the Patriots made a QB that would be Considered Above Average to have an average QB rating in the Post Season vs. Patriots of: 50.8
A Quarterback can only do so much against a great team!
The Chargers went against a seasoned Patriot team (both times)that has been to "the Game" many times before. The QB is the most critical part of the team, but its still a team effort. The QB can't run, sack, jump, strip, push, cut, intercept, fake, kick, block, pull, drag, chase, coach, call plays, take a hit over and over by themselves! They need their teammates!
For this being Philip Rivers 2nd year as a starter (entering 3rd), a 25-7 Record (3-2 Post Season) second-most in NFL behind Peyton Manning, 15-1 record at home and two straight Division Championships. I would have to say things are looking up for the Chargers.
If you don't like your QB... Find another team!
-Bolted4Life
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