Congrats to Larry Fitzgerald - AGAIN!

[Shogun]

He is now the most productive wide receiver in postseason history with 420+ yards so far - in his playoff debut! Here are some other playoff numbers from some elite contemporaries to compare.

1988-89 - Jerry Rice - 21 - 405 - 6 - 3 Games
1978-79 - Lynn Swan - 13 - 274 - 3 - 3 Games
1993-94 - Sterling Shapre - 11 - 228 - 4 - 2 Games
1992-93 - Michael Irvin - 18 - 282 - 2 - 3 Games
1978-79 - John Stallworth - 14 - 288 - 4 - 3 Games
1999-00 - Randy Moss - 14 - 315 - 3 - 2 Game
1999-00 - Isaac Bruce - 20 - 444 - 3 - 4 Games
2003-04 - Steve Smith - 18 - 404 - 3 - 4 Games
1996-97 - Antonio Freeman - 17 - 308 - 3 - 3 Games
1968-69 - Fred Biletnikoff - 14 - 370 - 4 - 2 Games
1982-83 - Alvin Garret - 15 - 244 - 5 - 4 Games
1990-91 - James Lofton - 13 - 323 - 3 - 3 Games

EDIT: 2008-09 - Larry Fitzgerald - 23 - 424 - 5 TD - 3 Games

The boy is on another level, I'm telling you. History is being made in Arizona, boys. Drink it in.

 

[IAWarnerFan]

Better than Jerry Rice?

 

[SuperSpck]

Go Larry go.

 

[az jam]

Best receiver in the NFL. Thank you Denny Green for drafting him.

 

[RandomGuy]

Unreal how three straight teams have run single coverage against a man of his size and talent.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

Never saw him as emotional during a game as he was today.

LOVE HIM!!!

 

[az1965]

But the key was the unstoppable Fitzgerald, who had nine receptions for 152 yards, including two big catches on the decisive drive. The All-Pro set a single postseason record with 419 yards receiving, surpassing the great Jerry Rice. And Fitzgerald has one more game to go—in the Super Bowl.

Larry, Larry...

 

[ajcardfan]

Today, we saw the birth of Larry reaching megastar level. Legendary type stuff.

And, you know the BEST part? His postgame interview. He actually said, "I was just doing my job. I didn't want to get Kurt's stare."

If I hadn't seen this guy operate for five years, I would've thought that humility was a completely ******** act. But, it's not. It got me choked up again. Hell, I'm getting choked up now. I can't believe we actually got him on our team.

 

[Goldfield]

This year he became the best WR in the game...

 

[jw7]

This year he became the best WR in the game...

Yup, I would not trade him for Andre Johnson, Steve Smith or anyone at this point.

He is not the fastest guy in the world, but he is by far the best receiver.

 

[dogpoo32]

Jerry who?

 

[az1965]

Fitzgerald on a prolific playoff run

Posted: News | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald

Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald is on a playoff run that matches any other wide receiver in NFL playoff history.

Fitzgerald followed up two 100-yard performances in the Cardinals’ first two playoff games with another outstanding day in the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles, finishing with nine receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns (highlights).

His prolific run during his first postseason puts Fitzgerald in exclusive company. Fitzgerald’s 419 receiving yards during the 2008 playoffs are the most in a single postseason, since 1970, as well as the most by any player in NFL history during his first three career playoff games.

Most receiving yards, single postseason
Year; Player; Team; Games; Yards
2008; Larry Fitzgerald; Cardinals; 3; 419
1988; Jerry Rice; 49ers; 3; 409
2003; Steve Smith; Panthers; 4; 404
1983; Charlie Brown; Redskins; 3; 401


The rest of Fitzgerald’s 2008 playoff numbers also stack up against the best. His five touchdown receptions rank second all-time (behind Jerry Rice’s six during the 1988 playoffs), and his 23 receptions are tied for third all-time, trailing New England’s Wes Welker (2007) and Carolina’s Steve Smith (2005), who each totaled 27.

Fitzgerald has one more game to put himself at the top of each of those lists.

 

[CorporalCardinal]

Man, Larry is a beast and I can't wait for him to get a Super Bowl MVP

 

[D-Dogg]

Larry has reached other-wordly status.

Holy hell that guy is good.

Best WR in the NFL...no question at all.

 

[Covert Rain]

Larry is the man.

 

[Jersey Girl]

He is the greatest on and off the field!!!

 

[Cheesebeef]

the really scary part is that Fitz is not only the flat out best WR in the game, but the guy has to be in the conversation for best PLAYER in the game PERIOD at this point.

he's single-handedly winning playoff games for us. disgusting.

 

[D-Dogg]

the really scary part is that Fitz is not only the flat out best WR in the game, but the guy has to be in the conversation for best PLAYER in the game PERIOD at this point.

he's single-handedly winning playoff games for us. disgusting.

I think Fitz rides a crystal horse to the games, bro.


Yeah, he's just extra-terrestrial right now.

He's great in the regular season, but now we know that he is even BETTER in the post season.

Best WR in the game, hands down. Best player in the game...possibly.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Better than Jerry Rice?

I dunno about saying that just yet.

But there is no denying that Fitzgerald is playing at a level which is nearly unstoppable.

To think there were, people who complained about paying this guy at the beginning of this season.

At this point, he is underpaid...

 

[Napier]

Some of the plays he's made this season, particularly when we've needed them most, have been unreal.

I have also been impressed with his passion for the game, he wasn't shy in showing how badly his wanted the win.