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AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
Matthew Stafford
QB · LA61
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AJ McCarron vs Matthew Stafford: Who Wins on NFL Stats?

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AJ McCarron
AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford
QB · LA
Career Stats
86.6
Passer Rating
92.3
1,192
Passing Yards
64,671
6
Pass Touchdowns
423
3
Interceptions
197
63.1%
Completion %
63.5%
6.7
Yards Per Attempt
7.4
18
Games Played
240
Statistical Verdict
Matthew Stafford Wins
16
Category Wins
7 stats compared
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🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this QB comparison. Matthew Stafford holds the advantage in 6 of 7 key categories, with Pass Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 6950% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Matthew Stafford's Pass Touchdowns of 423 compared to AJ McCarron's 6 represents a 6950% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. AJ McCarron falls 96% below the career average of 150 in this category while Matthew Stafford exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Matthew Stafford's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Completion %, where AJ McCarron posts 63.1% against Matthew Stafford's 63.5% — virtually identical figures. 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.

Matthew Stafford wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 1. The 6950% gap in Pass Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Matthew Stafford's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, AJ McCarron or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Matthew Stafford's Pass Touchdowns of 423 versus AJ McCarron's 6 is the most decisive factor — a 6950% difference.

How do AJ McCarron and Matthew Stafford compare in Pass Touchdowns?

AJ McCarron career Pass Touchdowns: 6. Matthew Stafford career Pass Touchdowns: 423. Matthew Stafford leads by 6950% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.

Who had the better overall career, AJ McCarron or Matthew Stafford?

Based on career statistics, Matthew Stafford edges AJ McCarron 6-1 across key categories. Matthew Stafford's Pass Touchdowns of 423 leads AJ McCarron's 6 by 6950%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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