Andrew Luck or Geno Smith? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Andrew Luck and Geno Smith split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested QB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Geno Smith's Games Played of 116 compared to Andrew Luck's 86 represents a 34.9% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Geno Smith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Passing Yards, where Andrew Luck posts 23,671 against Geno Smith's 23,791 — virtually identical figures. Geno Smith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Passing Yards is the statistical ammunition for the Geno Smith 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Geno Smith claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 34.9% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Andrew Luck or Geno Smith?
Andrew Luck holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Andrew Luck's Games Played of 116 versus Geno Smith's 86 is the most decisive factor — a 34.9% difference.
How do Andrew Luck and Geno Smith compare in Games Played?
Andrew Luck career Games Played: 86. Geno Smith career Games Played: 116. Geno Smith leads by 34.9% — significantly ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrew Luck or Geno Smith?
Based on career statistics, Andrew Luck edges Geno Smith 3-3 across key categories. Andrew Luck's Games Played of 116 leads Geno Smith's 86 by 34.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
