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John Elway vs Matthew Stafford: head-to-head statistical comparison

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62IMPACT
John Elway
Denver Broncos · Quarterback
Matthew Stafford
50IMPACT
Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams · Quarterback
VS
1–4
categories
Stafford leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
51,475
Passing yards (career)
66,088
300
Passing TDs (career)
432
93.0
Passer rating
88.3
59.0
Completion %
64.4
226
Interceptions (career)
202
The trophy case edge: Elway
2× Super BowlSuper Bowl MVPNFL MVP9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2004)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict

Stafford holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (passing yards, passing tds, completion %). Elway answers in passer rating — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

62Elway · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
50Stafford · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

John Elway
$250
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Matthew Stafford
$89
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictJohn Elway is the more valuable card today ($250 vs. $89). John Elway carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +35% over five years).
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