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Since 2008 (Rodgers first season as a starter)
Brees:
142 games
44,922 yards
331 touchdowns
68.2 completion percentage
Rodgers:
135 games
36,498 yards
296 touchdowns
65.3 completion percentage
Brady:
125 games
35,212 yards
259 touchdowns
64.5 completion percentage
Brees has an advantage because of games played, so let's dig a little deeper
Brees:
316 yards per game
2.33 touchdown passes per game
Rodgers:
270 yards per game
2.19 touchdown passes per game
Brady:
282 yards per game
2.07 TD's per game
So to recap
Brees has put up better total numbers and has a better statistical per game average than both Rodgers and Brady over the last 8 seasons.
Yet, Brees has 0 league MVP awards, Rodgers and Brady both have 2. Why? It's gotta be the interceptions
Brees:
138 interceptions
.97 interceptions per game
Rodgers:
72 interceptions
.53 interceptions per game
Brady:
66 interceptions
.53 interceptions per game
Is that really it? The interception thing? I know turnovers are a big deal but it's 138 interceptions in 142 games played. That means on average, Brees doesn't even throw an interception during any given game!
This is not sunshine pumping through Black & Gold lenses, these are just the facts.
Brees is one of the best to ever play the game. IMO, he is THE best. Football is not golf, it's not tennis. It's a team sport that requires a team effort. All I know is what I see with my eyes, and what I've seen since 2006 is the best QB play in professional football for the New Orleans Saints.
Note: this post was inspired by the GOAT QB talk from sports media, currently featuring Rodgers and Brady
Really good post - thx.
But trying to compare QBs by stats can be tough. The Brees with the NO Saints teams of 2009 -2011 was as good a QB as existed in the league and for that matter, of all-time.
Today, there is no comparison between the Brees or Brady and Rodgers. Today, Rodgers is simply the best QB in the game - period. It's not just his stats. It's not just the team he plays for. It's the way he just uses his feet, mind and arm to win ridiculous games over and over that no other QB in the league can do at this time. His leadership of that team is a thing of beauty to watch. Whether he beats the birds or not, he is the MVP this year.