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But here’s the thing: According to Sports Info Solutions, Rodgers (40 percent), Brady (46 percent) and Rivers (25 percent) aren’t that much better than the rest. Only Brees, at 55.5 percent, is a cut ahead. His mark is the best in the league among quarterbacks who have attempted 15 or more fades since the start of last season.

So, what’s Brees’ secret? One reason for his success might be that Michael Thomas is on his team. The Saints wide receiver has somehow turned one of the hardest plays into something that is borderline automatic, like a 5-yard out route for most other players.

Dating back to the start of last season, Thomas has caught 10 of the 14 fades thrown to him, making him the most productive player on the route in the NFL. Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown and Marvin Jones rank second with six each, according to Sports Info Solutions. No one else has done anything worth mentioning.

The fade: Why the Saints are better than most on one of the NFL's lowest-percentage plays | Saints | theadvocate.com

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