The text came the other day and read: "I need you to do a story: TB numbers inside domes in his career -- reg and playoffs. Get on it!"
It's always fun when friends suggest stories; they are usually good ideas that hit at the heart of what Patriots followers might be thinking. But I wasn't sure where this one was going, so the reply was simply, "Why so fired up on Brady in dome?"
Turns out it was Peyton Manning-based.
With all eyes of the NFL universe focused on Manning yesterday, this Patriots follower had Brady on his mind. "What if Peyton played Brady's games and vice versa. I think Brady's #'s inside are amazing."
With that background as a springboard, here are the findings:
Manning outdoors
Winning percentage -- .649 (63-34)
Key note -- According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Manning's winning percentage outdoors drops each month -- .700 in September, .680 in October, .655 in November and .565 in December/January (ESPNNewYork link).
Brady outdoors
Winning percentage -- .780 (128-36)
Key note -- When the temperature is below 40 degrees, Brady is 38-5.
Manning indoors
Winning percentage -- .702 (78-33)
Key note -- Manning has thrown 230 of his 399 touchdown passes indoors.
And here's a look at Brady vs. Manning indoors:
Thanks to Matt Conti of the Colts media relations department and Cecily Faenza of the Patriots media relations department for an assist on this.