Is Ben Roethlisberger Better Than Matt Ryan? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Ben Roethlisberger vs Matt Ryan. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Roethlisberger takes 4 categories while Matt Ryan claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the QB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Matt Ryan's Interceptions of 183 compared to Ben Roethlisberger's 211 represents a 15.3% advantage — notably better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Matt Ryan's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Passer Rating, where Ben Roethlisberger posts 93.5 against Matt Ryan's 93.6 — virtually identical figures. Matt Ryan can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Passer Rating is the statistical ammunition for the Matt Ryan 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.
The verdict favors Ben Roethlisberger — 4 categories to 3 — but Matt Ryan makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Matt Ryan has real statistical ammunition particularly in Passer Rating where the gap narrows to just 0.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben Roethlisberger or Matt Ryan?
Ben Roethlisberger holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Ben Roethlisberger's Interceptions of 183 versus Matt Ryan's 211 is the most decisive factor — a 15.3% difference.
How do Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan compare in Interceptions?
Ben Roethlisberger career Interceptions: 211. Matt Ryan career Interceptions: 183. Matt Ryan leads by 15.3% — notably ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Roethlisberger or Matt Ryan?
Based on career statistics, Ben Roethlisberger edges Matt Ryan 4-3 across key categories. Ben Roethlisberger's Interceptions of 183 leads Matt Ryan's 211 by 15.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
