A month into the season, I figured it’s high time to get an offensive player mentioned in one of these X-Factor pieces. Why not start with the draft horse who pulls the entire cart?
Tom Brady has largely been excellent through the first quarter(ish) of the season, compiling 1,356 yards (2nd overall), 10 touchdowns (T-3rd) and only 2 interceptions that weren’t his fault. With a grade of 91.7, the highest number of big-time throws (17) and zero (!!) turnover-worthy plays, he’s Pro Football Focus’s No. 1 rated quarterback.
However, in an emotional, rain-drenched match-up last week against the Patriots, Brady slogged through his “worst” game yet.