Bradshaw leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
51,475
Passing yards (career)
27,989
300
Passing TDs (career)
212
93.0
Passer rating
133.9
59.0
Completion %
62.5
226
Interceptions (career)
210
The trophy case edge: Bradshaw
2× Super BowlSuper Bowl MVPNFL MVP9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2004)
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4× Super Bowl2× Super Bowl MVPNFL MVPFirst-Team All-Pro3× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1989)
The verdict
Bradshaw holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (passer rating, completion %, fewest interceptions). Elway answers in passing yards, passing tds — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Elway · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Bradshaw · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
John Elway
$250
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Terry Bradshaw
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJohn Elway is the more valuable card today ($250 vs. $150). John Elway carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +41% over five years).