2008 NFL QB Passing Yards Proposition Odds

NFL: Brady to repeat monster season?

Oddsmakers expect the Tom Brady and Randy Moss combination to continue to tear apart opposing defenses.

The New England Patriots quarterback is the current favorite to lead the league in passing yards this season at 5:2 odds, followed by a host of others at 5:1 odds.

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Here’s a look at the top quarterbacks:

Tom Brady (5:2)

Brady threw for 4,806 yards last season as the Patriots re-wrote the NFL record books with a pass-happy offense that threw the ball downfield to a number of receivers, including Moss.

However, defenses limited the Patriots’ production in the postseason, holding Brady to just 245 yards per game. Brady’s mobility in the pocket seemed limited in those games and the Pro Bowler was seen in a foot cast leading up to the Super Bowl.

Brady has yet to play in the preseason, missing Sunday’s game with a sore foot. If the foot injury nags Brady throughout the season, he could have a tough time leading the league again.

Peyton Manning (5:1)

For all the praise, accolades and awards Manning receives, he’s only twice been the quarterback to throw for the most yards in a season.
Manning led the league in passing with 4,412 yards in 2000 and 4,267 in 2003. He is always among the top quarterbacks but with the league filled with offenses opting for air attacks, Manning is no longer the only quarterback expected to put up big numbers.

Last year, six quarterbacks finished ahead of Manning’s 4,040 passing yards and the eight-time Pro Bowler has yet to step on the field this season after having surgery on his left knee.

Drew Brees (5:1)

The 2006 passing yardage champ, Brees put up almost identical numbers last year to finish second on the list of passers.

After throwing for 4,418 yards in 2006, Brees threw for 4,423 yards last year despite only passing for an average of 225 yards over the first three games. The New Orleans Saints offense got off to a horrible start but Brees put up monster numbers down the stretch.

If the offense is on track from Week 1, Brees could easily recapture the title for the Most Passing Yards.

Tony Romo (5:1)

Take away the playoffs and Tony Romo has been the quarterback that Dallas Cowboys’ fans have been waiting for.

The 28-year-old threw for 4,211 yards last year, third most of any NFL quarterback and should be able to post similar numbers this year. Romo has plenty of options in receivers Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton, along with one of the best tight ends in the game, Jason Witten.

With Marion Barber and Felix Jones at running back, defenses won’t be able to focus exclusively on the passing game and that should open up more plays for Romo.

Carson Palmer (5:1)

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is thought of as one of the game’s best quarterbacks but has yet to finish in the Top 3 in passing yards in a season.

Palmer has two exciting receivers in Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh but wasn’t always on the same page as the flamboyant Johnson last year. Johnson has made headlines for numerous reasons, from alleged infighting with Palmer and teammates to demanding a trade in the offseason.

If Palmer is going to pass for more than the 4,131 yards he had last year, he’ll need to keep Johnson happy and on the field. Johnson was injured in this past weekend’s preseason game but vows to be ready for the season opener.

Jon Kitna (8:1)

Kitna threw for more than 4,000 yards in two-straight seasons under Mike Martz in Detroit but Martz has taken his high-octane offensive philosophy to San Francisco for the 2008 season.

It remains to be seen how the passing game will fair without Martz calling the shots but with Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson and Shaun McDonald, Kitna has three great targets.

Without a rushing attack, Detroit has been forced to throw the ball in recent seasons but they added rookie Kevin Smith in the draft. If he can produce, the Lions may not be as dependant on Kitna and his receivers to move the chains.

Derek Anderson (25:1)

If you’re interested in a longshot, Anderson could be the best bet. At 25:1 odds, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback offers a big payout and with an improving offense, he should do better than last year’s 3,787 passing yards.

Anderson finished ninth in passing last year despite only starting 15 games and is entering his fifth season in the league.

With rising receiver Braylon Edwards continuing his ascent up the ladder of the NFL’s top receivers, a healthy Kellen Winslow at tight end and newcomer Donte’ Stallworth coming over from the Patriots, the Browns offense should pick up where it left off last year.

Cleveland leads the league with an average of 275 passing yards per game in the preseason.

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