Who are the top 30 NFL quarterbacks of all-time?
It is always fun for fans and writers to discuss who the top quarterbacks of All-Time are, and there are always debates and differing opinions that arise from these types of rankings. There are so many quality quarterbacks that have played in the NFL, and it’s extremely tough to choose between them for different spots in the rankings.
Quite a few different lists will have the same names on it, but very few lists will have those names in the same order. There are so many different factors in choosing who goes where, especially as far as choosing between a present player or a quarterback that played back in the 1950’s. The game has changed so much throughout its history that it isn’t cut and dry looking at statistics.
All of that being said, there were be plenty of differing opinions from the readers and it’s always fun to read what others think. Make sure to leave a comment with changes that you’d make. The players listed in these rankings are all very deserving of their spots in the rankings, and they are all NFL greats that have helped make the game what it is today.
Who are the top-30 NFL quarterbacks of All-Time at this point in time?
Next: 30. Sonny Jurgensen
30. Sonny Jurgensen
1957-1974
32,224 Yards, 255 Touchdowns, 189 Interceptions
Sonny Jurgensen may not be one of the most talked about quarterbacks in NFL history, but he is very deserving of this spot on the list. He threw for 32,224 yards in his career to go along with 255 touchdowns and 189 interceptions. Throughout all 18 seasons of his NFL career, he was still one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the game.
He ended up being a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-Pro throughout his career. Jurgensen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, and solidified his NFL legacy. The former Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins quarterback may not be a top-10 all-time NFL quarterback, but he is without a doubt worthy to be included in the top-30.
Jurgensen’s best season came in 1967 when he threw for 3,747 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also finished his career with a record of 69-73-7 throughout his career.
Next: 29. Phil Simms
29. Phil Simms
1979-1993
33,462 Yards, 199 Touchdowns, 157 Interceptions
Phil Simms was one of the more dominant quarterbacks of his time, and is still a very relevant name in the NFL today. Whether that is because he is a game announcer or because of his playing career is up for debate. His career stats were very impressive as you can see above, and he was definitely one of the more feared players for defenses during the 14 years that he was playing.
Throughout his career, Simms ended up being a two-time Pro Bowler and also won the 1986 Super Bowl MVP. Those accolades further sealed his NFL legacy. He may have had some flaws, but he found ways to win football games for his team and that has kept him in the top-30 quarterback rankings to this day.
Simms finished with a career 101-68 record in the regular season, and was 6-4 in all of his playoff starts. His best season was in 1984 where he threw for 4,044 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.
Next: 28. Ben Roethlisberger
28. Ben Roethlisberger
2004-Present
39,969Yards, 255 Touchdowns, 133 Interceptions
Ben Roethlisberger is the first active player to show up on this list, and he definitely has earned this spot in the rankings. He has won two Super Bowls with Pittsburgh, and has put up some very impressive career numbers. Over the past few seasons, he hasn’t gotten the type of hype that he used to receive but he is still considered one of the best quarterbacks in the game.
He has put up some impressive numbers throughout his career, and is still having a big impact now. At 32 years of age, he isn’t showing signs of slowing down and has played some of his best football in the past couple of years. Pittsburgh has been very lucky to have a quarterback like him at the helm, and he still has some football left in the tank.
Roethlisberger has been a Pro Bowler three times throughout his career and was named the 2004 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. His best season came in 2014 when he threw for 4,952 yards, 32 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Next: 27. Eli Manning
27. Eli Manning
2004-Present
41,531 Yards, 270 Touchdowns, 189 Interceptions
The New York Giants acquired Eli Manning in a draft day trade from the San Diego Chargers, and they have been very happy with that decision. He has led them to two Super Bowl wins, and has led them to quite a few unexpected postseason runs. Manning has had his issues with inconsistency and interceptions throughout his career, but he has also had his seasons of pure brilliance.
He has made the Pro Bowl three teams so far in his career, and has won the Super Bowl MVP twice in both 2007 and 2011. Being the brother of Peyton Manning hasn’t been easy for him, but he has done an excellent job of creating his own name and legacy. The Giants wouldn’t have had near the type of success that they have recently without him.
Manning has an impressive 8-3 overall record in the postseason. His best season came in his Super Bowl winning 2011 season when he threw for 4,933 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions.
Next: 26. Joe Namath
26. Joe Namath
1965-1977
27,663 Yards, 173 Touchdowns, 220 Interceptions
Joe Namath played in the NFL during a time period where the league wasn’t all about quarterback play, so he can’t be compared to the current quarterbacks. He was a dynamic player who was extremely charismatic, and was a fan favorite from day one. The interception numbers don’t look great, but play has changed a lot since then.
He made the Pro Bowl five times throughout his career, and was an All-Pro one time as well. In 1985, Namath was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he is also known for leading the New York Jets over the Baltimore Colts 16-7 in Super Bowl III. Needless to say, his name is going to come up in any true football fans top-30 and forgetting him would be a huge mistake if that did happen.
Namath ended up with a career record of 64-64-4 in his career, and was 2-1 in postseason play as well. His best career season came in 1967 when he threw for 4,007 yards, 26 touchdowns, and also 28 interceptions. Once again, the interception numbers were much more inflated back in his day, and can’t be compared to today’s NFL.
Next: 25. Len Dawson
25. Len Dawson
1957-1975
28,711 Yards, 239 Touchdowns, 183 Interceptions
Another quarterback that doesn’t come up enough in current quarterback conversations is former star Len Dawson. He was a long-time Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, and also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. As is the case with the older quarterbacks, his numbers simply cannot be compared to today’s game, but he was a dominant player in his day.
He was a seven-time Pro Bowler throughout his career, and also was a two-time first-team All-Pro. Dawson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, and that solidified his NFL legacy. His stats aren’t amazing by today’s standards, but he was a very consistent and dominant quarterback that led his team to two Super Bowl appearances and won one of them.
Dawson recorded a career record of 99-60-8 in his career, and also had a 5-3 total record in the postseason. His best season came in 1964 when he threw for 2,879 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.
Next: 24. Bob Griese
24. Bob Griese
1967-1980
25,092 Yards, 192 Touchdowns, 172 Interceptions
Some may argue that Bob Griese doesn’t deserve to be this high on the list, but that notion is simply wrong. He was a very successful quarterback that found ways to lead his football teams to wins. Almost every time a ranking is made there will be others who disagree, and this one is one of those situations that some won’t like.
Griese was an eight-time Pro Bowler, and was a two-time first-team All-Pro as well. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, and led his Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl wins in three appearances. Those numbers are enough to show just how valuable he was to his team, and why he deserves a spot on this list.
His best season came in 1977 when he threw for 2,252 yards and 22 touchdowns, and also threw 13 interceptions. Griese compiled a 98-61-3 career record, while also having a 6-5 record in the postseason.
Next: 23. Y.A. Tittle
23. Y.A. Tittle
1948-1964
33,070 Yards, 242 Touchdowns, 248 Interceptions
Y.A. Tittle is not a very well known name these days, but there was a time where he was one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He put up big yardage numbers for his time period, and quite simply was one of the more dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL at the time. His numbers were extremely dynamic for a quarterback in that era, and is very deserving of this spot in the rankings.
He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and a three-time first-team All-Pro as well. Tittle was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, which further solidified his spot on the All-Time quarterbacks list. He certainly deserves this spot in the rankings.
Tittle finished with a career 78-56-5 overall record throughout his career, and an unfortunate 0-4 record in the postseason. He played his best season in 1963 in his second to last season, throwing for 3,145 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
Next: 22. Ken Stabler
22. Ken Stabler
1970-1984
27,938 Yards, 194 Touchdowns, 222 Interceptions
The Oakland Raiders were blessed to have Ken Stabler for 10 seasons of his 15-year NFL career. His numbers may not look too impressive with the interception number, but he was still very deserving of this spot on the list. There won’t be too many lists without Stabler in the rankings, and any lists that don’t include him are a bit off.
Stabler was a four-time Pro Bowler throughout his career, and was also a first-team All-Pro one time. He won the 1974 MVP award and also ended up winning the 1976 Player of the Year award as well. Not only did he win those awards, he also took the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory during his tenure in Oakland.
He played his best season in 1974 when he threw for 2,469 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Stabler also finished his career with a 103-54-1 record, and a 7-5 postseason record.
Next: 21. Randall Cunningham
21. Randall Cunningham
1985-2001
29,979 Yards, 207 Touchdowns, 134 Interceptions
Some people may not agree with this ranking for Randall Cunningham, but he simply belongs on this list. It’s always hard for fans and analysts to agree on where to rank individual players, and that will be the case both now and in the future. Cunningham was a great quarterback throughout his career, and he fits in very well here on the list.
Cunningham ended up making four Pro Bowl appearances and also was a one time first team All-Pro as well. He was a playmaker and was an excellent leader for his team, and that is one thing that helps him rise to 21 on this list. That being said, he still had some flaws and didn’t up consistently huge numbers throughout his career.
His best season came in 1998 when he threw for 3,704 yards, 34 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions. He was able to finish his career with an 85-58-1 record, and had a 3-6 postseason record as well.
Next: 20. Dan Fouts
20. Dan Fouts
1973-1987
43,040 Yards, 254 Touchdowns, 242 Interceptions
One of the best quarterbacks in San Diego Chargers history makes this list here in Dan Fouts. He is one of the more underrated quarterbacks on this list, but he is definitely deserving of the spot. Fouts was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, and that was the final thing that sealed his spot on this list.
Fouts was a six-time Pro Bowler throughout his NFL career, and also was a two-time first team All-Pro as well. He won the 1982 Offensive Player of the Year award as well. There is no question that he is one of the better quarterbacks to play the game, and more people need to remember him when they talk about the top-25 quarterbacks of all-time.
He finished his career with a record of 89-88-1, and had a career postseason record of 3-4 as well. Fouts played his best season in 1981 when he threw for 4,802 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.
Next: 19. Warren Moon
19. Warren Moon
1984-2000
49,325 Yards, 291 Touchdowns, 233 Interceptions
One name on this list that is still very much remembered and talked about to this day is Warren Moon, who will be on every competent all-time great quarterbacks list. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers, and also spent some time with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. The numbers simply don’t lie, and this is a perfect spot for Moon.
Moon ended up making the Pro Bowl nine times throughout his career, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also named the 1990 Offensive Player of the Year. There aren’t a ton of people that consider him to be a top-15 quarterback in NFL history, but he still belongs in the top-20.
Throughout his career, Moon ended up compiling a 105-108 record while going 3-7 in the playoffs. Moon’s best season came in 1990 when he threw for 4,689 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Next: 18. Terry Bradshaw
18. Terry Bradshaw
1970-1983
27,989 Yards, 212 Touchdowns, 210 Interceptions
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the best teams in the NFL during the 1970’s and 80’s, and quarterback Terry Bradshaw was a big reason for their success. He may not necessarily be on everyone’s list, but he definitely belongs in it. There is no question that a large part of his success was due to having an amazing defense, but he also did enough to keep the offense putting up winning numbers as well.
Bradshaw finished his career with three Pro Bowl appearances and was a first team All-Pro as well. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1989, and also won the 1978 NFL MVP and two Super Bowl MVP’s throughout his career as well. Not only did he win those awards, he also won four Super Bowls with the Steelers as well.
Throughout his career, Bradshaw compiled a 121-56 record while also going 14-5 in the postseason. Bradshaw’s best season came in 1979 when he threw for 3,724 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions.
Next: 17. Jim Kelly
17. Jim Kelly
1986-1996
35,467 Yards, 237 Touchdowns, 175 Interceptions
Jim Kelly is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and quite simply was one of the key players during the Buffalo Bills’ best days. He put up huge numbers in his relatively short career, and is very deserving of this spot in the rankings. There are some that would rank him lower and some that would rank him higher, but either way he is on most lists.
During his career, Kelly ended up being a five-time Pro Bowler, and also a first team All-Pro one season. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002, and also led his team to four Super Bowl appearances. Unfortunately, he didn’t win a Super Bowl despite making it to the big game four times.
Kelly ended up compiling a 110-67 record throughout his NFL career, and also recorded a 9-8 playoff record. His best season came in 1991, throwing for 3,844 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.
Next: 16. Otto Graham
16. Otto Graham
1946-1955
23,584 Yards, 174 Touchdowns, 135 Interceptions
There are plenty of older quarterbacks on this list, and Otto Graham is one of those names that has made his way into the top-20. He was one of the best quarterbacks to play back early on in football, and without a doubt deserves this spot. It is always interesting to see where he is ranked among every all-time quarterbacks list.
Graham finished up his career with five Pro Bowl appearances and was a seven-time first team All-Pro as well. There aren’t too many numbers to be listed for Graham, but his best season came in 1947 when he threw for 2,753 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Some may not agree with him being listed here at #16, but he is in most lists.
Next: 15. Kurt Warner
15. Kurt Warner
1998-2009
32,344 Yards, 208 Touchdowns, 128 Interceptions
Kurt Warner is another quarterback that isn’t talked about all that much when the best quarterbacks in NFL history are being talked about. Most people would have him on their list, but he just isn’t a very hyped up name. There is no question that he belongs here at number 15, and some may even have him a bit higher.
He finished his career as a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first team All-Pro. Warner won the 1999 NFL MVP award, and also won the MVP award in 2001. Needless to say, those accolades are not able to be attained by just anyone and Warner proved his legacy with those awards. Not only that, he also won a Super Bowl and reached three championship games.
Throughout his career, Warner compiled a 75-53 record and a 9-4 record in the postseason. Warner’s best season came in 2001 when he threw for 4,830 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions.
Next: 14. Frank Tarkenton
14. Fran Tarkenton
1961-1978
47,003 Yards, 342 Touchdowns, 266 Interceptions
One of the best two-way quarterbacks of all time was Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants. He was able to tear defenses apart with his arm, but also was able to keep the football himself and carve them up on the ground. There haven’t been too many quarterbacks that have had the ability or play style that Tarkenton had during his playing days.
Tarkenton was a nine-time Pro Bowler throughout his career and was named a one-time first team All-Pro as well. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. During his career, he won the 1975 MVP award and also was named the Player of the Year. Despite all of his success, he was unable to win a Super Bowl in three chances.
His best season came in 1975 when he threw for 2,994 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions while also rushing for two touchdowns. Tarkenton compiled a career 130-114-6 record and also had a 6-5 postseason record.
Next: 13. Troy Aikman
13. Troy Aikman
1989-2000
32,942 Yards, 165 Touchdowns, 141 Interceptions
Troy Aikman was one of the most talented quarterbacks that the game has ever seen, but his career was forced to end prematurely due to concussion problems. If he had been able to play out his career his numbers would have been extremely impressive. He was one of the best quarterbacks in the game on one of the biggest stages, and he seemed to come through whenever his team needed him.
Throughout his career, Aikman was a six-time Pro Bowler and led his Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins in three attempts. He was a dominant quarterback in every aspect of the word, and there weren’t many defenses that could slow him down effectively. Dallas was a powerhouse offense during his tenure, and he was a major reason for that success.
Aikman finished his career with a 105-75 record and also finished with a 11-4 postseason record. His best season was in 1992 when he threw for 3,445 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Next: 12. Drew Brees
12. Drew Brees
2001-Present
57,904Yards, 404 Touchdowns, 198 Interceptions
The New Orleans Saints were gifted Drew Brees after the San Diego Chargers failed to lock him up long-term, and they have been extremely thankful for that gift. He has been one of the most dominant quarterbacks to play the game and has led the Saints to places that they wouldn’t have made it to without him. There is no question that he deserves this spot on the all-time list.
Brees has been an nine-time Pro Bowler throughout his career, and has been a first-team All-Pro once as well. He was named the 2004 Comeback Player of the Year, 2008 Offensive Player of the Year, 2009 Super Bowl MVP, and 2011 Offensive Player of the Year. Those awards themselves prove just how good Brees has been throughout his career.
So far in his career, Brees has a 6-5 record in the playoffs, including his magical Super Bowl run. His best season so far came in 2011 when he threw for 5,476 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
Next: 11. Bart Starr
11. Bart Starr
1956-1971
24,718 Yards, 152 Touchdowns, 138 Interceptions
The Green Bay Packers have been blessed with some great quarterbacks in their franchise history, and Bart Starr is one of the best names of them all. He was one of the most dominant players of his era and led the Packers to a lot of success. Pairing Starr alongside of famous head coach Vince Lombardi was a duo that not many defenses could figure out.
Starr finished his career with four Pro Bowl appearances and was a one-time first team All-Pro as well. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 to solidify his legacy. Needless to say, there haven’t been many quarterbacks that have made the same type of impact on the game, and Starr’s name will never be forgotten by the NFL.
He finished his career with 103-58-6 overall record and a 9-1 postseason record including two Super Bowl wins. His best season came in 1966 when he threw for 2,257 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just three interceptions.
Next: 10. Aaron Rodgers
10. Aaron Rodgers
2005-Present
30,061 Yards, 241 Touchdowns, 59 Interceptions
Despite only being a starting quarterback since 2008, Aaron Rodgers has already earned his way this high on the list. He has consistently powered his Green Bay Packers to win after win, and is on the rise even more this season. It won’t be too long before he breaks into the Top-5 quarterback ranking with the way that he has been playing over the last few seasons.
Rodgers has been a four-time Pro Bowler and a one-time first team All-Pro as well. He won the 2010 Super Bowl MVP, the 2011 and 2014 MVP Awards, and has had the Packers in the playoffs on a yearly basis. Green Bay could have gone through a down period following Brett Favre leaving town, but Rodgers has stepped up and shouldered all the pressure well and has become an even better player that his predecessor.
Throughout his career, Rodgers has compiled a 76-33 record as a starter and has a 6-5 postseason record as well including a Super Bowl victory. His best season came in the 2011 season when he threw for 4,643 yards, 45 touchdowns, and just six interceptions.
Next: 9. Roger Staubach
9. Roger Staubach
1969-1979
22,700 Yards, 153 Touchdowns, 109 Interceptions
The Dallas Cowboys have had some great quarterbacks in their time, but none better than Roger Staubach. He was voted as the greatest Cowboy of All-Time back in 2010, and he had the success to prove it. There isn’t a more deserving player for this ninth spot in the top-30 rankings.
Staubach finished his career with six Pro Bowl appearances and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. He was named the 1971 Super Bowl MVP and won the Player of the Year award the same year. In addition to all of that, he led the Cowboys to four Super Bowl appearances and won two of them.
He compiled a career 96-35 record throughout his career and also had an 11-6 postseason record. Staubach’s best season came in 1979 when he threw for 3,586 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Next: 8. Steve Young
8. Steve Young
1985-1999
33,124 Yards, 232 Touchdowns, 107 Interceptions
Steve Young is one of the most talked about quarterbacks when it comes to the All-Time greats, and rightfully so. He took over a team from superstar Joe Montana, and lived up to the expectations and then some. It’s difficult for any young quarterback to take over for a superstar, but Young was one of the success stories.
Throughout his career, Young ended up making the Pro Bowl seven times and was a three-time first team All-Pro as well. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, and has continued on being a major name in the NFL media. Young ended up winning the 1992 MVP Award, and the 1994 MVP and Super Bowl MVP award.
Young ended up compiling a 102-55 record throughout his career, including an 8-6 postseason record, and two Super Bowl wins. His best season came in 1998 when he threw for 4,170 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Next: 7. Brett Favre
7. Brett Favre
1991-2010
71,838 Yards, 508 Touchdowns, 336 Interceptions
The Green Bay Packers have had plenty of good quarterbacks, but none better at this point statistically than Brett Favre. He was a huge part of building the Packers in the 90’s and up to the 2000’s as well, and is an icon in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers has begun creeping up on Favre and is definitely better in some areas, but Favre’s statistics cannot be argued with.
Favre made the Pro Bowl 11 times throughout his career, and was a three-time first team All-Pro as well. He was the 1995 MVP, 1996 MVP, and the 1997 MVP as well. Winning three MVP awards proves why he deserves this seventh overall spot in these rankings.
During his impressive career, Favre compiled a 199-123 record and a 13-11 postseason record including a Super Bowl win. His best season came in 1995 when he threw for 4,413 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Next: 6. Johnny Unitas
6. Johnny Unitas
1956-1973
40,239 Yards, 290 Touchdowns, 253 Interceptions
Johnny Unitas is without a doubt one of the most dominant quarterbacks in NFL history, and he put up his numbers when the game simply didn’t revolve as much around the quarterback. He was a longtime member of the Baltimore Colts, and he finished his career with one season in San Diego with the Chargers. Some may not have him this high, but others will agree with this spot.
Throughout his career, Unitas played in 10 Pro Bowl games, and was also named a five-time first team All-Pro. Unitas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. He won one Super Bowl in two attempts, and also won the 1959 and 1967 MVP awards.
Unitas finished his NFL career with a 124-66-4 overall record and a 6-2 postseason record. His best season came in 1959 when he threw for 2,899 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
Next: 5. John Elway
5. John Elway
1983-1998
51,475 Yards, 300 Touchdowns, 226 Interceptions
The Denver Broncos were fortunate enough that John Elway didn’t want to play with the Baltimore Colts and demanded a trade which is how Denver got him in the first place. He ended up being one of the top quarterbacks to ever play the game, and really put Denver on the map during his tenure there. Elway was a dominant quarterback and is one of the best playmakers and leaders that the game has seen.
Elway ended up playing in nine Pro Bowls throughout his career, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He won two Super Bowls in five appearances, and also won the 1987 MVP award and the 1998 Super Bowl MVP as well.
Denver was led to a 162-89-1 record with Elway as their quarterback, and he also led them to a 14-7 record in the playoffs. He played his best season in 1993 when he threw for 4,030 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Next: 4. Dan Marino
4. Dan Marino
1983-1999
61,361 Yards, 420 Touchdowns, 252 Interceptions
Dan Marino is a name that always comes up when talking about the best quarterbacks to play the game, and he ends up here at number four. He was the last true franchise quarterback that the Miami Dolphins have had, and they have struggled ever since he left. While he was in Miami, however, he was able to lead them to quite a few competitive seasons, and an unfortunate Super Bowl loss.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times throughout his career, and was a three-time first team All-Pro. Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, which was the final chapter in his legacy. Not only did he win a lot of football games in his career, he also won the 1984 Most Valuable Player Award.
Marino finished his career with a 155-103 record overall and an 8-10 record in the playoffs. His best season came in 1984, which was his second season in the NFL, when he threw for 5,084 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.
Next: 2B. Tom Brady
2B. Tom Brady
2000-Present
55,312 Yards, 408 Touchdowns, 144 Interceptions
It’s too hard to pick between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, as both have accomplished more than the other in different categories. That being said, the two quarterbacks will share the second overall quarterback ranking. Brady has been one of the most clutch quarterbacks of all-time and has led the New England Patriots to more success than they would have ever imagined.
Brady has played in 10 Pro Bowl games and has been a two-time first team All-Pro as well. He won the 2001 Super Bowl MVP, 2003 Super Bowl MVP, 2007 NFL MVP, 2007 Offensive Player of the Year, 2009 Comeback Player of the Year, 2010 MVP, and 2010 Offensive Player of the Year. There aren’t many players that have won that many awards at any position.
He has led New England to an 21-8 record in the postseason including four Super Bowl wins in six attempts. Brady’s best season came in 2007 when he threw for 4,806 yards, 50 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions.
Next: 2A. Peyton Manning
2A. Peyton Manning
1998-Present
71,215 Yards, 537 Touchdowns, 244 Interceptions
As mentioned before with Tom Brady, this was too close of a battle to put one quarterback over the other so they are a tie here at number two. Peyton Manning has had an amazing career, and is still playing strong even as he approaches the end of his career. There is still a good chance that he could make the push and win the number one spot before his career is over.
Manning has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls throughout his career, and has been a seven-time first team All-Pro as well. He has won one Super Bowl in three attempts, and has also won the 2003 NFL MVP, 2004 NFL MVP, 2004 Offensive Player of the Year, 2006 Super Bowl MVP, 2008 NFL MVP, 2009 NFL MVP, 2012 Comeback Player of the Year, 2013 NFL MVP, and the 2013 Offensive Player of the Year.
The only major knock on Manning is his 11-13 playoff record. Manning’s best season came in 2013 with the Denver Broncos when he threw for 5,477 yards, 55 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Next: 1. Joe Montana
1. Joe Montana
1979-1994
40,551 Yards, 273 Touchdowns, 139 Interceptions
Almost every single NFL All-Time quarterback list is going to have Joe Montana sitting at number one. There aren’t a ton of things that NFL fans and analysts agree on, but most won’t argue with this selection. Montana is one of the most successful and dominant players at any position to ever play the game.
He finished his career being selected to eight Pro Bowls and was a three-time first team All-Pro. Montana was inducted into the 2000, which finalized the last part of his legacy that was left to be finalized. During his career, he won the 1981 Super Bowl MVP, 1984 Super Bowl MVP, 1986 Comeback Player of the Year, 1989 NFL MVP, 1989 Super Bowl MVP, and 1990 NFL MVP. Those awards prove exactly why he should be in this spot.
Montana finished his career with a 133-54 record, while also recording a 16-7 postseason record including four Super Bowl wins in four attempts. His best season came in 1984 when he threw for 3,630 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.