Comparing Ben Roethlisberger and Sam Darnold Head to Head
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 239.8% 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 Sam Darnold's 123 represents a 239.8% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Sam Darnold falls 18% 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 Completion %, where Ben Roethlisberger posts 64.4% against Sam Darnold's 62.3% — a gap of just 3.4%. Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold 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 239.8% 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 Sam Darnold?
Ben Roethlisberger holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Ben Roethlisberger's Pass Touchdowns of 418 versus Sam Darnold's 123 is the most decisive factor — a 239.8% difference.
How do Ben Roethlisberger and Sam Darnold compare in Pass Touchdowns?
Ben Roethlisberger career Pass Touchdowns: 418. Sam Darnold career Pass Touchdowns: 123. Ben Roethlisberger leads by 239.8% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Roethlisberger or Sam Darnold?
Based on career statistics, Ben Roethlisberger edges Sam Darnold 6-1 across key categories. Ben Roethlisberger's Pass Touchdowns of 418 leads Sam Darnold's 123 by 239.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
