Player
Doug Flutie
QB (retired)
Doug Flutie: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
NFL career across CHI, NE, BUF, SD (Chargers). 1998 Comeback Player of the Year + Pro Bowl at age 36 with BUF.
MilestoneNFL totals 1999-2005 (post-CFL)
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 56 |
| Pass yds | 9,757 |
| Pass TDs | 52 |
| INTs | 40 |
| Rush yds | 1,041 |
| Rush TDs | 7 |
1984 Heisman at BC. CHI/NE 1986-89. CFL 1990-97 (3x Grey Cup MVP, 6x MOP). Returned to NFL at 36 → 1998 Comeback POY + Pro Bowl.
TrendDoug Flutie career arc
| Phase | Years | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BC Heisman | 1984 | Hail Flutie vs Miami |
| NFL early | 1986-89 | CHI/NE backup |
| CFL | 1990-97 | 6x MOP, 3x Grey Cup MVP |
| NFL return | 1998-2005 | BUF/SD/NE |
| Final | 2005 NE | Drop kick PAT |
BUF years (1998-2000): peak NFL stretch — 5,827 yds + 27 TDs in 25 games. Had he played 1990-97 in NFL, projected as a top-tier dual-threat.
SplitPass yards by season (post-CFL)
| Season | Pass yds |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3171 |
| 2000 | 1656 |
| 2001 | 3464 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 1097 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 29 |
Final NFL play 2006 NE: drop-kicked an extra point — first successful NFL drop kick since 1941, age 43.
RareDoug Flutie career firsts
| Feat | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hail Mary BC | 1984 | vs Miami |
| Heisman | 1984 | 6th Boston College winner |
| CFL Grey Cup MVP | 1992-97 | 3 different teams |
| NFL Comeback POY | 1998 | Age 36 BUF |
| NFL drop kick | 2006 | Age 43 vs MIA |
BUF 1999: 3,171 yds + 19 TDs at age 37. SD 2001: 3,464 yds + 15 TDs at 39. Most QBs that age don't start a single game.
ComparisonLate-30s QB starts: Flutie peer set
| QB | Age 37 yds | Age 39 yds |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Favre | 4,155 | 4,202 |
| Doug Flutie | 3,171 | 3,464 |
| Tom Brady | 4,577 | 4,355 |
| Steve Young | 3,029 | DNP |
| Drew Brees | 5,208 | 3,992 |
Was BENCHED by Buffalo for Rob Johnson before the 1999 Wild Card playoff vs TEN — the infamous Music City Miracle game.
AnomalyMusic City Miracle context
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2000 |
| BUF QB chosen | Rob Johnson |
| BUF QB benched | Doug Flutie (Pro Bowl yr) |
| Result | L 22-16 vs TEN |
| Play | Kevin Dyson lateral TD |
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