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AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
Jalen Hurts
QB · PHI61
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Comparing AJ McCarron and Jalen Hurts Head to Head

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AJ McCarron
AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts
QB · PHI
Career Stats
86.6
Passer Rating
94.7
1,192
Passing Yards
18,094
6
Pass Touchdowns
113
3
Interceptions
45
63.1%
Completion %
64.4%
6.7
Yards Per Attempt
7.5
18
Games Played
94
Statistical Verdict
Jalen Hurts Wins
16
Category Wins
7 stats compared
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🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this QB comparison. Jalen Hurts holds the advantage in 6 of 7 key categories, with Pass Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 1783.3% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Jalen Hurts's Pass Touchdowns of 113 compared to AJ McCarron's 6 represents a 1783.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. AJ McCarron falls 96% below the career average of 150 in this category while Jalen Hurts exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Jalen Hurts's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Completion %, where AJ McCarron posts 63.1% against Jalen Hurts's 64.4% — a gap of just 2.1%. AJ McCarron can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Completion % is the statistical ammunition for the AJ McCarron side.

Quarterback evaluation in the modern NFL weighs passing efficiency heavily alongside raw yardage totals. Passer rating, completion percentage and touchdown-to-interception ratio paint a more complete picture than any single statistic alone.

Jalen Hurts wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 1. The 1783.3% gap in Pass Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Jalen Hurts's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, AJ McCarron or Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Jalen Hurts's Pass Touchdowns of 113 versus AJ McCarron's 6 is the most decisive factor — a 1783.3% difference.

How do AJ McCarron and Jalen Hurts compare in Pass Touchdowns?

AJ McCarron career Pass Touchdowns: 6. Jalen Hurts career Pass Touchdowns: 113. Jalen Hurts leads by 1783.3% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.

Who had the better overall career, AJ McCarron or Jalen Hurts?

Based on career statistics, Jalen Hurts edges AJ McCarron 6-1 across key categories. Jalen Hurts's Pass Touchdowns of 113 leads AJ McCarron's 6 by 1783.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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