Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have been locked in a tight-knit race for MVP all year long, and at the season’s conclusion, there is still no clarity over who deserves it more.
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Both quarterbacks have their own case to the argument, and fans of both the Buccaneers and Packers will defend their quarterbacks till the end of time. Jonathan Taylor, Cooper Kupp, and candidates like Joe Burrow and Josh Allen entered the MVP debates at various points in the season, but by then end of Week 18, it’s clearly evident that the debate is between Brady and Rodgers.
Both quarterbacks are prepping for the playoffs currently as they gear up to try and take their squads to the Super Bowl. Last year, Aaron Rodgers fell to Brady in the NFC Championship Game, and the hope is that he can finally overcome his demons in the Conference Championship.
Tom Brady Vs Aaron Rodgers. https://t.co/07IfLYE04G
— Daddy Duke™ 🤴🏽👨🏽🍼 (@Dukeeeeee_) January 7, 2022
If Rodgers had Brady’s stats this season, he’d be winning MVP no question. But because it’s Brady….
— Leigh (@CosmoKramer1992) January 10, 2022
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Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady: Who deserves the NFL MVP?
So what do the numbers tell us when it comes to Brady vs. Rodgers? Well, Rodgers threw for significantly less yards and touchdowns than Brady did this season as the Packers QB finished 10th in the league in yards with 4,115, and fourth in the league in touchdowns with 37 compared to Brady who was first in both categories with 5,316 and 43 respectively.
Some of that can be chalked up to Rodgers missing a game against the Chiefs due to Covid, his passing yards per game is still lower than Brady’s.
However, Rodgers’ touchdown percentage was higher than Brady’s (123 to 113), his passer rating of 111.9 led the league, and he only threw four interceptions compared to Brady’s 12. He also had more yards per attempt than Brady.
However, Brady supporters have found ways to debunk that too. Just look at this thread.
Brady vs Rodgers
Completed air yards/attempt: Brady
YAC: Rodgers
Passes to wide open receivers: Rodgers
Dropped passes: Brady
Drops for interceptions: Brady
Drops in endzone: Brady
Receiver average separation: Rodgers
Touchdown percentage: Brady
First down throws: Brady— Brady12Facts (@brady12facts) January 10, 2022
Brady vs Rodgers part 2
Games against top 10 pass defenses: Brady
Points scored: Brady
Offensive touchdowns: Brady
Offensive DVOA: Brady
Turnover worthy plays: Brady
4th quarter comebacks: Brady
Game winning drives: Brady
Rushing offense: Rodgers
Defense’s ranking: Rodgers— Brady12Facts (@brady12facts) January 10, 2022
Brady vs Rodgers part 3
20+ yard throws: Brady
30+ yard throws: Brady
40+ yard throws: Brady
50+ yard throws: Brady
Throws beyond the sticks: Brady
Throws behind the line of scrimmage: Rodgers
Throwaways: Rodgers
Different receivers thrown to: Brady
Passing yards/game: Brady— Brady12Facts (@brady12facts) January 10, 2022
Rodgers supporters countered with this:
Bucs fans love to bring up the raw numbers but Aaron Rodgers efficiency stats are unmatched.
1st EPA+CPOE
1st adjusted EPA/play
1st in EPA/play
2nd in CPOE
1st in QBR
1st in passer rating
1st in ANY/A
1st in TD%
1st in INT %Best player on a per-play basis in the NFL.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 4, 2022
Rodgers is the current betting favorite, but it’ll be interesting to see if the final few weeks of the NFL have changed the voters’ minds at all.