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62IMPACTJohn Elway
Matthew Stafford
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1–3
categories
Stafford leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
51,475
64,516
300
423
79.9
109.2
226
196
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 3 of 4 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), passer rating). Elway answers in interceptions (career) — 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).