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Rare pair: a shared vision, dedication to precision and unique communication system--plus a whole lot of reps--have put Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison on the brink of becoming the most prolific passing combo in NFL history.(NFL Preview)(Cover Story)

The Sporting News

| September 06, 2004 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2004 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Figure Peyton Manning has thrown 15 of his 68 career touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison using his favorite play.

It happened in the second quarter of a game last December against the Falcons. The call was for Manning to throw to Harrison on a post route after a play fake. The Colts anticipated Falcons safety Cory Hall covering Harrison on his outside shoulder, but Hall played on the inside of the receiver. Harrison recognized it and, knowing Manning would, too, altered his route. Manning threw to Harrison's outside shoulder instead of in front of him, and the Colts had a 17-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone.

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