Who Is The Greatest Of All Time In NFL Football?
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We take a look at the greatest of all time in NFL football and try to answer the question: who is the greatest of all time in NFL football?
Tom Brady
Heading into the 2020 season, Tom Brady has already solidified his legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time. With six Super Bowl wins, Brady has more than any other player in NFL history. He’s also won four Super Bowl MVPs, more than any other player in NFL history. In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Brady is also known for his leadership and dedication to his team.
His stats
As of 2019, Brady is fourth all time in career passing yards, fourth in touchdown passes, and third in passer rating. He has the third-highest career winning percentage as a starter in regular season play with 86.2%. Brady has led his team to more division titles (16) than any other quarterback in NFL history. He is one of only two quarterbacks to have won five Super Bowls, the other being Charles Haley. He is also the only quarterback to have won five Super Bowl MVP awards,the most of any player in NFL history; he trails only wide receiver Jerry Rice who has three Super Bowl MVP awards to his name. Brady has also been selected to 14 Pro Bowls, tied for most all-time by a quarterback with Tony Gonzalez.
His accomplishments
Brady has led the Patriots to nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six of them; he is the only quarterback in NFL history to win six Super Bowls. He has also played in 16 seasons and won 17 division titles.
Peyton Manning
In my opinion, the greatest of all time in NFL football is Peyton Manning. He was an incredible quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He has won five MVP awards and is a two-time Super Bowl champion.
His stats
As of the end of the 2020 NFL season, Manning holds almost every significant career passing record, including passing yards (71,940), touchdowns (539), and completions (6,125). He is also second in career passing yards per game (317.6), tied for second in career touchdown passes per game (2.67), and is third in career passer rating (97.5). Manning’s 13 division titles are the most by a starting quarterback in NFL history. His five MVP awards are tied for the most ever by a player.
His accomplishments
Peyton Manning is a retired American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. Considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he spent 14 seasons with the Colts and was a member of their Super Bowl XLI championship team that defeated the Chicago Bears in 2007. He was named NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times and won four AFC Player of the Year awards. He also set numerous career passing records, including passing yards (71,940) and touchdown passes (539).
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He is the all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completions in NFL history.
His stats
In his 18 NFL seasons, Drew Brees has been one of the most productive and efficient quarterbacks in NFL history. He’s currently second all-time in passing yards (77,444), trailing only Peyton Manning, and he ranks fifth in touchdown passes (540). He’s also first in career completion percentage (68.9), and his passer rating of 103.7 is the best in NFL history.
His accomplishments
Drew Brees was born on January 15, 1979, in Austin, Texas. He is a professional football player who is considered one of the all-time greats. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons and has been a part of nine Pro Bowls. He has also been selected as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice and has led the league in passing yards seven times.
In 2010, he set the NFL record for most passing yards in a season with 5,476 yards. He also set the single-game passing yards record with 7 TDs and 441 passing yards. In 2018, he became the first player in NFL history to complete 30 or more touchdown passes in 13 different seasons. Brees has led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLIV and has been chosen as the game’s MVP.
Joe Montana
Joe Montana is the greatest quarterback of all time. He was a four-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Super Bowl MVP. He is the only quarterback in history to have been named Super Bowl MVP three times. He is also the all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
His stats
In the NFL, Joe Montana is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1992 and then for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1993 to 1994. During his time with the 49ers, he helped them win four Super Bowls. In total, he played in eight NFC Championship Games and appeared in 11 Pro Bowls. He was also named the NFL MVP three times.
Montana’s career statistics include 40,551 passing yards, 273 touchdown passes, 139 interceptions, and a passer rating of 92.3.
His accomplishments
Joe Montana is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also briefly played for the Kansas City Chiefs. After winning a national championship at Notre Dame, Montana started his NFL career in 1979 with San Francisco, where he played for the next 14 seasons. While a member of the 49ers, Montana started and won four Super Bowls and was the first player ever to have been named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three times. He is also a two-time NFC Championship Game MVP and was selected to eight Pro Bowls. In 1994, Montana earned a spot on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, and in 2000, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jerry Rice
When discussing the greatest NFL football player of all time, Jerry Rice is always at the forefront of the conversation. The San Francisco 49ers legend is widely considered to be the best receiver ever to play the game, and his numbers back it up. In his 20 seasons in the league, Rice caught 1,311 passes for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns.
His stats
In his 20 NFL seasons, Jerry Rice amassed 22,895 total career yards, which is the most of any player in NFL history. He also holds the league record for most career touchdowns with 208, and the most career receptions with 1,549. He was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection and was named First-Team All-Pro 10 times. He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year three times and the NFL Rookie of the Year in 1986.
His accomplishments
There is no doubting that Jerry Rice is the greatest wide receiver to ever play the game of football. In his 20 year career, he amassed an incredible 1,549 receptions for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns. He was a 12 time Pro Bowler and was named first team All-Pro 10 times. He was also named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1993.
