One night where the Colts were rolling through all three phases, Philip Rivers managed to add an extra compliment to his already impressive resume.
With just three yards needed to move up to fifth in the NFL’s list of all-time passing yards, Rivers completed his game’s first pass – Rookie Jonathan Taylor’s 11-yard strike – to pass the Hall of Fame (and childhood hero) Dan Marino’s 61,361 yards. He finished with 308 yards and a touchdown in the Colts’ 34-17 victory over the Titans.
“It’s special, it’s special,” Rivers said of the achievement. “That guy out there on that list, I don’t know if I’m in his category and that’s okay, but Dan Merino was on my wall. It was a poster on my wall as a young boy in Decatur and Athens, Alabama, so it’s special. Is.
“Thankfully I’ve been able to play for a long time. Thankfully I’ve been able to play over 230 right now and watch Dan Merino, meet Dan Merino in the Senior Bowl, play against his teams, it’s all special.” It’s all just special and thankful that here, at the age of 38, I’m still getting out of here and competing and playing the game I love. “
The big night of reverse now places him in the top-five group, which includes all-time leader Drew Breeze (79, 363636), Tom Brady (76,969), Peaton Manning (1, 40, 40) and Brett Favre (1, 40). 7188).
Indianapolis kept Tennessee on the toes for most of the night, choosing to go with no-huddle offenses for that period after success in previous games. P te gunslinger spray appearing, using a more up-tempo approach, combining eight different receivers efficient for the 29-F-39, zero-turnover state line. Indy either scored a TD or field goal on five of his eight drives and didn’t pont until the end of the fourth quarter.
Frank Reck said after the game that he, Rivers and offensive coordinator Nick Siriani had been discussing going with No-Huddle all week and decided about 24 hours before the kickoff that he would plan the game. He made a wise decision.
“Philip is fair, he’s in control. He puts her in the driver’s seat, letting her see everything he needs to do with tonight’s regularity and get her into the right game.” “He’s really good at that position and he was accurate. Good decisions, good testing in the run game, good positional football. So, he was on the point tonight, for sure.”
After a poor showing against the Ravens in Week 9, the Rivers and Colts felt the sensation in the main divisional matchup. They will now have a mini-bye for rest and preparation for the Packers on November 22nd.
