A Brutally Honest Ranking Of The Best NFL Quarterbacks
Every football fan has their favorite QB and could argue their case long into the night. But we’re not going to hear it. Once-in-a-lifetime plays or highlight-reel Hail Marys are of no interest to us, either. Instead, we’re going to take a cold, hard look at the facts to figure out who really is the best quarterback in NFL history. All the stats — as well as the approximate value of each player — have been put together by Pro Football Reference. Let’s do this!
40. Steve McNair
Team: Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Houston Oilers
Games Played: 161
QB Record: 91-62-0
% of Passes Completed: 60.1
Yards Gained by Passing: 31,304
Yards Gained Per Pass Attempt: 6.9
Passing Touchdowns: 174
Interceptions: 119
Approximate Value: 125
39. Roger Staubach
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Games Played: 131
QB Record: 85-29-0
% of Passes Completed: 57
Yards Gained by Passing: 22,700
Yards Gained Per Pass Attempt: 7.7
Passing Touchdowns: 153
Interceptions: 109
Approximate Value: 127
38. George Blanda
Team: Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts
Games Played: 340
QB Record: 53-50-1
% of Passes Completed: 47.7
Yards Gained by Passing: 26,920
Yards Gained Per Pass Attempt: 6.7
Passing Touchdowns: 236
Interceptions: 277
Approximate Value: 128
37. John Brodie
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Games Played: 201
QB Record: 74-76-8
% of Passes Completed: 55
Yards Gained by Passing: 31,548
Yards Gained Per Pass Attempt: 7
Passing Touchdowns: 214
Interceptions: 224
Approximate Value: 129