Tough double to achieve
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady led the NFL with 4,577 yards passing this season and passed for a Super Bowl-record 505 yards. Four other times a quarterback has led the league in passing, advanced to the Super Bowl but didn't win the big game. Here are the others:
2013: Peyton Manning, Denver
2002: Rich Gannon, Oakland
2001: Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
1984: Dan Marino, Miami
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