Top 20 - Passer Rating 2012

Rodgers_Aaron_t20_2012Top 20 Series. There are many ways in which a player's success in the NFL is measured. One of the most obvious is a comparison of statistics. Each week during the NFL's regular season Profootballhof.com featured updated Top 20 lists for four main statistical categories. 

Now, with the help from Elias Sports Bureau, we are rolling out our expanded season’s end lists so you can compare today’s stars with the greatest of all-time. | Return to Top 20 at the Start of 2012>>>

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CAREER NOTES. Green Bay Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers had a career year as he threw for a franchise record 4,643 yards and 45 touchdowns. He finished the season with a 122.5 passer rating, which broke Peyton Manning's previous single-season record of 121.1 set in 2004. Rodgers retained the top spot on the all-time career passer ratings list.

Season at a glance: 2011 LEADER: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (122.5 rating)

SINGLE-SEASON NFL RECORD: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (122.5 rating in 2011)

ALL-TIME RANKINGS OF EVERY QB WITH 1,500 CAREER ATTEMPTS>>>

Passer Rating (at start of 2012 NFL Season)

1 Aaron Rodgers 104.12
2 Tony Romo 96.92
3 Steve Young* 96.81
4 Tom Brady 96.38
5 Philip Rivers 95.55
6 Peyton Manning 94.89
7 Drew Brees 94.01
8 Kurt Warner 93.71
9 Joe Montana* 92.26
10 Matt Schaub 92.21
11 Ben Roethlisberger 92.11
12 Chad Pennington 90.14
13 Matt Ryan 88.38
14 Daunte Culpepper 87.78
15 Jeff Garcia 87.54
16 Dan Marino* 86.38
17 Carson Palmer 86.32
18T Trent Green 86.03
18T Brett Favre 86.03
20 Joe Flacco 85.96

 

* Pro Football Hall of Fame member
Italics - players active during 2011 season
Top 20 lists courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau