Brandon494
01-16-2010, 11:43 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/8745/more-milestones-from-packers-cardinals
First, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 300 yards in the second half/overtime of a playoff game. Overall, Rodgers finished the game with 422 yards and four touchdowns. Below is a look at the six players in NFL history who have thrown for at least 400 yards and four touchdowns in a postseason game:
400+ Pass Yards, 4+ TD -- NFL Postseason in Super Bowl Era
Season Quarterback Team Opponent Pass Yards-TD
2004 Peyton Manning Colts Broncos 458-4
1999 *Jeff George Vikings Rams 423-4
2009 *Aaron Rodgers Packers Cardinals 422-4
1984 Dan Marino Dolphins Steelers 421-4
1989 *Jim Kelly Bills Browns 405-4
1981 *Don Strock Dolphins Chargers 403-4
*Lost game
Source: Elias Sports Bureau
Second, tight-end Jermichael Finley produced the second-best playoff game by a tight end in league history in terms of receiving yards. Here is that heady list:
Most Receiving Yards in a Game -- By Tight End in NFL Postseason History
Season Player Team Round Rec Yards
1981 Kellen Winslow Chargers Div. Playoffs 166
2009 Jermichael Finley Packers Wild Card 159
1993 Shannon Sharpe Broncos Wild Card 156
1989 Steve Jordan Vikings Div. Playoffs 149
1988 Keith Jackson Eagles Div. Playoffs 142
Source: Elias Sports Bureau
First, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 300 yards in the second half/overtime of a playoff game. Overall, Rodgers finished the game with 422 yards and four touchdowns. Below is a look at the six players in NFL history who have thrown for at least 400 yards and four touchdowns in a postseason game:
400+ Pass Yards, 4+ TD -- NFL Postseason in Super Bowl Era
Season Quarterback Team Opponent Pass Yards-TD
2004 Peyton Manning Colts Broncos 458-4
1999 *Jeff George Vikings Rams 423-4
2009 *Aaron Rodgers Packers Cardinals 422-4
1984 Dan Marino Dolphins Steelers 421-4
1989 *Jim Kelly Bills Browns 405-4
1981 *Don Strock Dolphins Chargers 403-4
*Lost game
Source: Elias Sports Bureau
Second, tight-end Jermichael Finley produced the second-best playoff game by a tight end in league history in terms of receiving yards. Here is that heady list:
Most Receiving Yards in a Game -- By Tight End in NFL Postseason History
Season Player Team Round Rec Yards
1981 Kellen Winslow Chargers Div. Playoffs 166
2009 Jermichael Finley Packers Wild Card 159
1993 Shannon Sharpe Broncos Wild Card 156
1989 Steve Jordan Vikings Div. Playoffs 149
1988 Keith Jackson Eagles Div. Playoffs 142
Source: Elias Sports Bureau