Soccer followers love a stat however, because the saying goes, the one stat that issues is the rating. So, which quarterback has amassed probably the most in NFL historical past?
We check out the highest 10 on this article, in addition to within the recreation that issues probably the most – the Tremendous Bowl. Who’re the highest landing performers within the large present? Hold studying to seek out out.
Most Touchdowns By A Quarterback
Unsurprisingly, the highest 10 landing scorers within the historical past of the NFL are all quarterbacks. Jerry Rice has probably the most profession touchdowns for a non-quarterback with 208, however he’s not even near beating the no.10 on our checklist.
Word: All stats on this article are for regular-season video games solely.
10. Eli Manning (2004-2019) – 373
Sorry to smash the shock; this isn’t the one Manning brother on this checklist (however extra on that later).
Former 2x Tremendous Bowl champ and no.1 draft choose Eli Manning sits at quantity 10 on the checklist of complete profession touchdowns. In his NFL profession, he clocked a formidable 373 complete touchdowns (366 passing, 7 speeding) and 57,023 yards.
9. Matt Ryan (2008-present) – 394
The NFL MVP from 2016, Matt Ryan has had an excellent profession regardless of by no means choosing up a Tremendous Bowl ring (don’t point out Tremendous Bowl LI).
As much as the tip of the 2022/23 season, he has a complete of 394 profession touchdowns (381 passing, 13 speeding).
8. Dan Marino (1983-1999) 420
Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino is one other who makes the all-time TD checklist with out ever claiming soccer’s final prize.
On the time of his retirement, Marino had a listing of NFL data so long as your arm, however they’ve been slowly whittled away by the remaining QBs on this checklist.
In complete, Marino recorded 429 profession touchdowns (420 passing, 9 speeding).
7. Philip Rivers (2004-2020) – 424
In his time with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Phillip Rivers began an superior 224 consecutive video games (2006-2019).
This longevity and sturdiness, mixed together with his passing ability, accounted for a complete of 424 profession touchdowns (421 passing, 3 speeding).
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6. Ben Roethlisberger (2004-2021) – 438
“Massive Ben” spent his whole 15-year profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers and he loved loads of success.
Roethlisberger acquired his fingers on two Tremendous Bowl trophies and had nice connections together with his receivers. He has a profession complete of 438 touchdowns (418 passing, 20 speeding).
5. Aaron Rodgers (2005-present) – 510
One other one staff man, Aaron Rodgers has had a glittering NFL profession that features a Tremendous Bowl ring, a Tremendous Bowl MVP, and 4 NFL MVP trophies.
Rodgers remains to be lively, so he might add to his profession complete, however on the time of writing, he has 510 complete touchdowns (475 passing, 35 speeding).
4. Brett Favre (1991-2010) – 522
Like no.5 on the checklist, no.4 is occupied by a well-known Inexperienced Bay Packers QB, Brett Farve.
And like all the different gamers on this checklist, the Tremendous Bowl XXXI champ’s profession touchdowns is in a big half because of his longevity.
In 20 seasons within the NFL, Farve recorded 522 complete touchdowns (508 passing, 14 speeding).
3. Peyton Manning (1998-2015) – 557
The Manning brothers occupy the no.10 and no.3 spots on our checklist of all-time NFL touchdowns. Not unhealthy for one household.
Like Eli, Peyton Manning was a no.1 draft choose when he entered the NFL and has two Tremendous Bowl rings to his title. He has a profession complete of 557 touchdowns (539 passing, 18 speeding).
2. Drew Brees (2001-2020) – 596
Solely a choose few gamers have spent extra time within the NFL than Drew Brees.
“Breesus” as he’s affectionately recognized by New Orleans Saints followers, accomplished 20 seasons within the NFL and was persistently among the best offensive gamers within the league for a few years.
The Tremendous Bowl XLIV champion and MVP led the league in passing seven instances and in passing touchdowns 4 instances, so it’s no shock he sits so excessive on this checklist.
In his illustrious profession, he had a complete of 596 touchdowns (571 passing, 25 speeding).
1. Tom Brady (2000-present) – 677
The primary spot on this checklist surprises no one who is aware of something about soccer. When you’re questioning about any NFL report, likelihood is Tom Brady holds it.
The seven-time Tremendous Bowl champ lately introduced his retirement from the NFL for the second time in two years and this time it seems to be like he means it.
The GOAT is the one man in NFL historical past to have achieved greater than 600 touchdowns.
With (statistically no less than) a profession complete of 677 touchdowns up to now (649 passing, 28 speeding), it’s unlikely that this complete will ever be matched – particularly not by one other sixth spherical choose.
Most Touchdowns In Tremendous Bowls
Quarterbacks additionally dominate the checklist of most profession touchdowns in Tremendous Bowls, however not solely.
Rob Gronkoswki is the one tight finish on the checklist, and he recorded a formidable 5 TDs in 5 Tremendous Bowl appearances because of his reference to Tom Brady.
Emmitt Smith, one of many best working backs within the historical past of the league, additionally secured 5 touchdowns in simply three Tremendous Bowl video games for the Dallas Cowboys.
The ultimate non-quarterback on this checklist is the consensus best broad receiver in soccer historical past, Jerry Rice. “World” caught an unimaginable eight landing passes in Tremendous Bowls in simply 4 video games, popping out as champ in three.
And no prizes for guessing who’s no.1 on this checklist…
T-8. Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Rob Gronkoswki, Brett Farve (5)
7. Steve Younger (6)
6. Kurt Warner (6)
5. Roger Staubach (8)
4. Jerry Rice (8)
3. Terry Bradshaw (9)
2. Joe Montana (11)
1. Tom Brady (21)
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