Is Ben Roethlisberger Better Than J.J. McCarthy? NFL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this QB comparison. Ben Roethlisberger holds the advantage in 6 of 7 key categories, with Pass Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 3383.3% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Ben Roethlisberger's Pass Touchdowns of 418 compared to J.J. McCarthy's 12 represents a 3383.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. J.J. McCarthy falls 92% below the career average of 150 in this category while Ben Roethlisberger exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Roethlisberger's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Attempt, where Ben Roethlisberger posts 7.6 against J.J. McCarthy's 7.3 — a gap of just 4.1%. J.J. McCarthy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Attempt is the statistical ammunition for the J.J. McCarthy 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.
Ben Roethlisberger wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 1. The 3383.3% gap in Pass Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Ben Roethlisberger's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Roethlisberger or J.J. McCarthy?
Ben Roethlisberger holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Ben Roethlisberger's Pass Touchdowns of 418 versus J.J. McCarthy's 12 is the most decisive factor — a 3383.3% difference.
How do Ben Roethlisberger and J.J. McCarthy compare in Pass Touchdowns?
Ben Roethlisberger career Pass Touchdowns: 418. J.J. McCarthy career Pass Touchdowns: 12. Ben Roethlisberger leads by 3383.3% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Roethlisberger or J.J. McCarthy?
Based on career statistics, Ben Roethlisberger edges J.J. McCarthy 6-1 across key categories. Ben Roethlisberger's Pass Touchdowns of 418 leads J.J. McCarthy's 12 by 3383.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
