Since 2020, SportsAndFitnessDigest.com has tracked one of the most insightful stats for evaluating quarterbacks: how well they perform against teams that finish the season at .500 or better.
Too often, discussions around QBs focus on raw stats, fantasy points, or highlight plays. Wins against good teams are important additional context when discussing a quarterback’s ability to compete when it matters most.
On this page, you’ll find:
- A sortable table of each active QB’s career record vs .500+ teams
- Win percentages based only on games where the QB was the official starter
- Direct links to in-depth breakdowns and charts for each quarterback
- A full explanation of the data collection methodology
- An FAQ section to help clarify the criteria and importance of the stat
What qualifies as a “winning team”?
For our analysis, a “winning team” is any NFL team that finished the regular season with a .500 record or better. This is consistent across all seasons, including 8–8 teams before the 17-game format and 9–8 or better teams afterward.
TL;DR Highlights (Updated Through 2024 Season)
- Patrick Mahomes tops the chart at 41–20 (.672)
- Russell Wilson ranks among the more experienced with a 34–45 (.430) record
- Josh Allen is just under break-even at 21–23 (.477)
- Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, and Matthew Stafford are under .350
Active NFL Quarterback Records vs Teams That Finished .500 or Better
| Quarterback | Record | Win % | Full Analysis Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 41–20 | .672 | Mahomes Article |
| Josh Allen | 21–23 | .477 | Allen Article |
| Russell Wilson | 34–45 | .430 | Wilson Article |
| Jared Goff | 24–37 | .393 | Goff Article |
| Kirk Cousins | 23–38 | .377 | Cousins Article |
| Dak Prescott | 19–38 | .333 | Prescott Article |
| Matthew Stafford | 33–84 | .282 | Stafford Article |
| Justin Herbert | 10–26 | .278 | Herbert Article |
📌 More quarterbacks will be added to this chart as their articles are completed. Bookmark this page to check back for updates!
Methodology
Only regular-season games where the quarterback was the official starter are included. Games against teams that finished below .500 are excluded from this dataset. This helps isolate performance against playoff-caliber teams.
Standings are sourced from Pro Football Reference and cross-verified against official NFL season-end records from 2005 through 2024.
FAQ
What is the definition of a winning team in this context?
A team that finishes the regular season with a .500 or better record.
Are playoff games included in the totals?
No. These records include only regular-season games.
How do you handle partial starts or relief appearances?
Only games where the quarterback was the listed starter are included in their win/loss totals.
How frequently is this data updated?
We update these stats annually, after the conclusion of the NFL regular season.
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