NFL: Five Best QBs In History

Lou Landers

5. Drew Brees (2001-2020)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates his second quarter touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Second most passing yards (80,358) of all time.

4. Otto Graham (1946-1955)

(Original Caption) Otto Graham, star quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, holds the face guard attached to his helmet. He and other players in the National Football League are wearing the face guards to protect themselves, as pro football seems to be getting rougher.

10 seasons, 10 championship game appearances.

3. Peyton Manning (1998-2015)

INDIANAPOLIS – JANUARY 24: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass while playing against the New York Jets during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Jets 30-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Third most career passing yards and 5x League MVP.

2. Joe Montana (1979-1994)

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 28: Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers sets up to pass against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 55-10. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)

Arguably, no quarterback was better with the game on the line and two minutes left on the clock.

1. Tom Brady (2000-2022)

New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he completes a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, 01/19/2002. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images)

Seven-time Super Bowl winner who is the NFL leader in passing yards and TD passes.

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