Brady Comparisons:
Tom Brady vs Joe Montana Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady that includes stats, Super Bowls, and various awards. Brady’s stats will be updated after the 2016 season. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Note: 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
Joe Montana – Quarterback
Height
Tom Brady – 6’4″
Joe Montana – 6’2″
Super Bowl and Seasons Played
Super Bowls Wins
Tom Brady - 4 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014) 
Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989)
Super Bowl Appearances
Tom Brady - 6 (2001, 2003-2004, 2008, 2011, 2014)
Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989)
Seasons Played
Tom Brady - 16 (2000-2015)
Joe Montana – 13 (1979-1994)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Tom Brady - No (Still Playing)
Joe Montana – Yes (Inducted in 2000)
Number Retired
Tom Brady - No (Still Playing)
Joe Montana – Yes (49ers #16)
NFL MVPs
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Joe Montana – 2 (1989, 1990)
Super Bowl MVP
Tom Brady - 3 (2001, 2003, 2014)
Joe Montana – 3 (1981, 1984, 1989)
Conference Champion
Tom Brady - 6 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2014)
Joe Montana – 4 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989)
Pro Bowls
Tom Brady - 11 (2001, 2004-2005, 2007, 2009-2015)
Joe Montana – 8 (1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993)
AP First Team All-Pro
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Joe Montana – 3 (1987, 1989, 1990)
NFL Passing Yards Leader
Tom Brady - 2 (2005, 2007)
Joe Montana – 0
NFL Passing Touchdown Leader
Tom Brady - 4 (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015)
Joe Montana – 2 (1982, 1987)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 2 (2007, 2010)
Joe Montana – 1 (1989)
Conference Offensive Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 3 (2007, 2010, 2011)
Joe Montana – 1 (1989)
Comeback Player of the Year
Tom Brady - 1 (2009)
Joe Montana – 1 (1986)
Regular Season Career Stats
Games
Tom Brady - 225
Joe Montana – 192
Games Started
Tom Brady - 223
Joe Montana – 164
Touchdown Passes
Tom Brady - 428
Joe Montana – 273
Passing Yards
Tom Brady - 58,028
Joe Montana – 40,551
Interceptions
Tom Brady - 150
Joe Montana – 139
Pass Attempts
Tom Brady - 7,792
Joe Montana – 5,391
Pass Completions
Tom Brady - 4,953
Joe Montana – 3,409
Completion Percentage
Tom Brady - 63.6
Joe Montana – 63.2
QB Rating
Tom Brady - 96.4
Joe Montana – 92.3
Playoff Career Stats
Playoff Games
Tom Brady - 31
Joe Montana – 23
Touchdown Passes
Tom Brady - 428
Joe Montana – 45
Passing Yards
Tom Brady - 7,957
Joe Montana – 5,772
Interceptions
Tom Brady - 28
Joe Montana – 21
Pass Attempts
Tom Brady - 1,183
Joe Montana – 734
Pass Completions
Tom Brady - 738
Joe Montana – 460
Completion Percentage
Tom Brady - 62.4
Joe Montana – 62.7
QB Rating
Tom Brady - 88.0
Joe Montana – 95.6
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