BadJerry20
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Jets are 22nd in points surrendered. In their best game they surrendered 20 points.
Alex Smith is 1-1 in his playoff career (both home games, with a superb defense). Manning is 9-7 in the playoffs in the last 10 years (9 home games). Of those 16 games, Peyton is 6-2 when his D holds the opposition to less than 3 TDs. Alex Smith is 0-1.
If injuries are a concern, why not play him, and toss in Smith if/when Manning gets hurt? From what I hear this was not Harbaugh's concern. He wanted to call the plays.
BTW, Manning has a passer rating of 87+ in 6 straight playoff games (11 TDs, 4 INTs). Considering he's averaging 41 pass attempts per game over that stretch, that's a very low number of INTs (1.7% of throws). Smith completed 46% of his passes against NYG last year. The lowest Manning has had in 5 years is 60%.
Why didn't you say Manning's career playoff record? How do you say Smith completed 46% against the Giants, and Manning hasn't completed less than 60%. You are picking and chiding random numbers. Smith would not have been there if Manning had signed. I'm not saying Smith is a top 5 QB. I just wish the fan base would support him. And trust I was one of the biggest anti-Smith guys around. But I trust Harbough.