Brady Comparisons:
Tom Brady vs Brett Favre Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of NFL future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Brett Favre and Tom Brady that includes stats, Super Bowls, and various awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
This comparison was last updated after the 2015 season, you can see a more up-to-date comparison here.
Position and Height
Position
Tom Brady – Quarterback
Brett Favre – Quarterback
Height
Tom Brady – 6’4″
Brett Favre – 6’2″
Super Bowls and Seasons Played
Super Bowls Wins
Tom Brady - 4 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014) 
Brett Favre - 1 (1996)
Super Bowl Appearances
Tom Brady - 6 (2001, 2003-2004, 2008, 2011, 2014)
Brett Favre - 2 (1996, 1997)
Seasons Played
Tom Brady - 16 (2000-2015)
Brett Favre - 20 (1991-2010)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Tom Brady - No (Still Playing)
Brett Favre – No (Eligible in 2016 )
Number Retired
Tom Brady - No (Still Playing)
Brett Favre – Yes (Packers #4)
NFL MVPs
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Brett Favre – 3 (1995, 1996, 1997)
Super Bowl MVP
Tom Brady - 3 (2001, 2003, 2014)
Brett Favre – 0
Conference Champion
Tom Brady - 6 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2014)
Brett Favre – 2 (1996-1997)
Pro Bowls
Tom Brady - 11 (2001, 2004-2005, 2007, 2009-2015)
Brett Favre- 11 (1992-1993, 1995-1997, 2001-2003, 2007-2009)
AP First Team All-Pro
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Brett Favre – 3 (1995-1997)
NFL Passing Yards Leader
Tom Brady - 2 (2005, 2007)
Brett Favre – 2 (1995, 1998)
NFL Passing Touchdown Leader
Tom Brady - 4 (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015)
Brett Favre – 4 (1995-1997, 2003)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Brett Favre – 1 (1995)
Conference Offensive Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 3 (2007, 2010, 2011)
Brett Favre – 5 (1995-1997, 2002, 2007)
Comeback Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 1 (2009)
Brett Favre – 0
Regular Season Career Stats
Games
Tom Brady - 225
Brett Favre – 302
Games Started
Tom Brady - 223
Brett Favre – 298
Touchdown Passes
Tom Brady - 428
Brett Favre – 508
Passing Yards
Tom Brady - 58,028
Brett Favre – 71,838
Interceptions
Tom Brady - 150
Brett Favre – 336
Pass Attempts
Tom Brady - 7,792
Brett Favre – 10,169
Pass Completions
Tom Brady - 4,953
Brett Favre – 6,300
Completion Percentage
Tom Brady - 63.6
Brett Favre – 62.0
QB Rating
Tom Brady - 96.4
Brett Favre – 86.0
Playoff Career Stats
Playoff Games
Tom Brady - 31
Brett Favre – 24
Touchdown Passes
Tom Brady - 56
Brett Favre – 44
Passing Yards
Tom Brady - 7,957
Brett Favre – 5,855
Interceptions
Tom Brady - 28
Brett Favre – 30
Pass Attempts
Tom Brady - 1,183
Brett Favre – 791
Pass Completions
Tom Brady - 738
Brett Favre – 481
Completion Percentage
Tom Brady - 62.4
Brett Favre – 60.8
QB Rating
Tom Brady - 88.0
Brett Favre – 86.3
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