The 2011 season was indeed an interesting year, with numerous records worth pondering, and the quarterback position is undoubtedly one of the best since the turn of the millennium.

First up is the rookie quarterback.

With three quarterbacks as starters and all 16 full starts, two of whom led the team to the playoffs, it's no exaggeration to say that this was a record-breaking year.

This is followed by the elite quarterback.

Payton Manning, one of the elite four quarterbacks, missed the entire season due to injury, leaving the Indianapolis Colts at the bottom of the season and becoming the No. 1 pick holder.

At the end of the season, the Colts hierarchy decided to give up Manning, they didn't think that Manning would be able to break out at the top level after returning from injury, and they didn't think that Manning, who was over 35 years old, would be able to maintain a high level after suffering from injuries. So, they gave the Great Manning an ultimatum and gave up the hero who single-handedly led the pony from the bottomless abyss to the establishment of the dynasty.

The legendary quarterback is at a career low; The other three elite quarterbacks each set their own career highs.

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, who became the quarterback with the most 400-yard games in history and became the fourth quarterback in history to pass 5,000 yards in a season.

This is especially enhanced by the help of close end Rob Gronkowski, who has set a record for the number of yards received by a near end in a single season.

New Orleans Saints' Drew Bliss, who broke Dan Marino's single-season passing yards record with 5,476 yards and beat Brady's 5,235 yards to claim the title of single-season pass yards king; In addition, he became the first quarterback in league history to complete a "pass completion rate of 80 percent, pass yards more than 400 yards, and five touchdowns" in a single game.

In addition, Bliss was supported by close end Jimmy Graham, who set the record for yards received by a close end in a single season, which was later broken by Gronkowski; The quarterback's record-breaking passing yardage rhythm was just reversed.

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers has a 12-game quarterback rating of over 100 in a single season, a quarterback rating of 110 for seven consecutive quarterbacks in a single season, and a total quarterback rating in a single-season season, all of which have set a record high; The 45-pass touchdowns in a single season also rank fourth-all-time.

In addition, Rodgers' running yards, runs, and touchdowns this season have decreased compared to the past two seasons; At the same time, both intercepts and dropped balls have set new career lows, which means that he has fully matured into a metamorphosis.

The stars are shining!

There's no doubt that the combination of the three elite quarterbacks, combined with the stellar performances of the three rookie quarterbacks, has all been the biggest highlight of the season, but the most interesting thing is that a special quarterback has been mixed in to deliver elite-level stats as a rookie!

pass success rate, second only to Bliss; Ten consecutive quarterbacks have a rating of over 100, second only to Rodgers; the number of passing touchdowns, second only to Brice and Rodgers; Quarterback overall rating, second only to Rodgers and Brice; passing yards, second only to Brice, Brady, Rodgers and Newton; Tied with Rogers for the fewest intercepts.

It is worth mentioning that the number of passing touchdowns reached more than 40 in a single season, Rodgers once, Big Manning once, Brady once, and Bliss once. Now, there's another quarterback who has reached that level -

Lu Ke!

As an undrafted rookie quarterback, Lu Ke handed over a score answer sheet comparable to the four elite quarterbacks, which was really too shocking and terrifying, so that all the words were completely exhausted, and no matter how gorgeous the praise rhetoric was, it was enough to just need this series of data.

Appalling!

Therefore, when the regular season ended, everyone noticed Lu Ke's performance data, how could it not be crazy? How could it not be surprised? Not only young quarterbacks such as Cam Newton and Tim Thibaugh, but even veteran quarterbacks such as Drew Brice and Tom Brady have also been mentioned.

No one can understand.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lu Ke has delivered a phenomenal rookie season, which cannot even be achieved in the entire career of many quarterbacks, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for any rookie to break it in the future.

From rookie quarterbacks to elite quarterbacks, including Big Manning, who missed the season, this accident and fairy tale became the best embellishment of the 2011 season, and even years later, it is still one of the most talked-about seasons, going down in history forever in an alternative and brilliant way.

As for Lu Ke, after entering the second season, will he be able to continue this performance? The starting point of the rookie season is really too high for people to look up to, so will the follow-up usher in a downhill road and not be able to continue to climb? These are all issues that need to be considered in the future, at least after the Super Bowl is over.

And now?

The playoffs are coming!

When it comes to the playoffs, every game and every meeting is the talk of the road, but unexpectedly and logically, the San Francisco 49ers have become the most anticipated team in the league.

Because under Jim Hubble's leadership, this young team has become a powerhouse and has the ability to beat any opponent; is also because of Lu Ke's brilliant results, which are even comparable to the championship favorite Aaron Rodgers; And because the team's defensive team showed much more potential than they could have imagined in the second half of the season, everything made this team the biggest uncertainty in the playoffs.

The seventeen-week regular season is over, and the twelve teams in the playoffs are hotly released.

Midland.

American League Eastern Conference Champion, New England Patriots, 13-3, No. 1 seed.

American League North Division Champion, Baltimore Ravens, 12-4, No. 2 seed.

American League South Champion, Houston Texans, 10-6, No. 3 seed.

American League Western Conference Champion, Denver Broncos, 8-8, No. 4 seed.

Wild card for two teams.

Second place in the North Division of the American League, Pittsburgh Steelers, 12-4, fifth seed.

Third in the North Division of the American League, Cincinnati Tigers, 9-7, No. 6 seed.

All things are clear at a glance, and the most competitive this year is undoubtedly the North Division, with all three teams working together to make the playoffs; And the Steelers' record is far better than the third and fourth seeds, all of which makes the playoff matchup full of uncertainties.

It is worth mentioning that the Cincinnati Tigers and Tennessee Titans both had a nine-seven record, and in the end, relying on complex and cumbersome calculations, the Tigers defeated the Titans and returned to the playoffs after a year.

League of Nations.

Nations League North District Champion, Green Bay Packers, 15-1, No. 1 seed.

National League West champion, San Francisco 49ers, 13-3, second seed.

National League South Division Champion, New Orleans Saints, 13-3, No. 3 seed.

Nations League Eastern Conference Champion, New York Giants, 9-7, No. 4 seed.

Wild card for two teams.

Second place in the South Division of the National League, Atlanta Falcons, 10-6, fifth seed.

Second place in the North Division of the National League, Detroit Lions, 10 wins and 6 losses, sixth seed.

In contrast, the playoff pattern of the National League is relatively clearer, because the strong are more distinct, which also makes the playoff confrontation more intense, and the biggest surprise comes from the East Division of the National League.

With two weeks left in the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys ranked first in the division, the Philadelphia Hawks ranked second, and the New York Giants ranked third.

Now, with all 12 teams in the playoffs in the dust, there is no time to rest, and the first round of the playoffs is just around the corner in the first week of January.

The so-called wild card tournament is simply the bye of the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds of their respective federations, and then the No. 3 seed against the No. 6 seed, and the No. 4 seed against the No. 5 seed; In addition, the teams with the highest seeds have a home advantage, which means that the third and fourth seeds are at home.

It was also the final week of the regular season, with the San Francisco 49ers winning the tournament to earn the No. 2 seed and get a bye, while the New Orleans Saints had to settle for the No. 3 seed and play in the wild card tournament after the same record. After an intense season, a week's rest and adjustment by a bye can be extremely sweet and happy for any team.

On Saturday, January 7, the Houston Texans play the Cincinnati Tigers at home and the New Orleans Saints play the Detroit Lions at home.

On Sunday, January 8, the Denver Broncos host the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants host the Atlanta Falcons.

After the regular season, the game day suddenly became deserted, with only two games per day, and although both games will be livestreamed, the number is still too small; However, the reason why the playoffs are called playoffs is because the quality is different, a win or a defeat is a matter of life and death, and the efforts of the whole season can be wiped out in an instant, which is really too exciting and exciting.

Of all the teams, the Houston Texans, who were just formed in 2002, made the playoffs for the first time in history this year; In addition, the Detroit Lions, who returned to the playoff stage after 13 years, and the San Francisco 49ers, who returned to the playoffs after eight years, are the freshest faces.

It is precisely because of this that after the game against the St. Louis Rams, every player of the 49ers has become the focus of bustling attention, and Lu Ke is not the only one, and the entire player tunnel is lively.