Who Holds The Best Rookie Passer Rating In NFL History?
Find out who holds the best rookie passer rating in NFL history! We’ll take a look at some of the top contenders and see who comes out on top.
Tom Brady
In his first season as a starter, Brady set then-NFL records for most passing yards (2,843) and touchdowns (28) by a rookie quarterback, and he helped lead the Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance. His 372 completions and 582 attempts marked the most by a rookie in NFL history.
Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger holds the best rookie passer rating in NFL history. He posted a 104.1 rating as a rookie in 2004, completing 196 of 295 attempts (66.4 percent) for 2,613 yards with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Russell Wilson
In 2012, Russell Wilson completed 304 of 514 passes for 3,118 yards and 26 touchdowns, with 10 interceptions, for a passer rating of 100.0. He also rushed 127 times for 493 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Dak Prescott
As a rookie in 2016, Dak Prescott set the NFL record for the best passer rating by a rookie quarterback, with a rating of 104.9. He also set the Cowboys’ franchise record for most passing yards in a season by a rookie, with 3,667 yards.
