Philip Rivers to Surpass Ben Roethlisberger in All-Time Passing Yards
Philip Rivers is making a noteworthy return to the NFL. The seasoned quarterback is poised to join the Indianapolis Colts, potentially as early as this weekend. His comeback carries significant implications for the all-time passing yards leaderboard.
Rivers Closing In on Roethlisberger
As of now, Rivers has accumulated 63,440 passing yards. He needs only 649 more yards to surpass Ben Roethlisberger, who currently sits at 64,088 yards. This milestone would elevate Rivers from the seventh to the sixth position in the all-time passing yards chart.
Matthew Stafford’s Position
Additionally, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams is also in the mix. Stafford, who is eighth on the list, has a total of 63,163 passing yards. He is just 277 yards behind Rivers and 925 yards short of Roethlisberger.
- Philip Rivers: 63,440 yards (needs 649 yards to pass Roethlisberger)
- Ben Roethlisberger: 64,088 yards (currently sixth)
- Matthew Stafford: 63,163 yards (eighth place)
Potential Comebacks and Future Prospects
Rivers is 44 years old and has not played in the NFL since 2020. His return raises intriguing questions about other retired quarterbacks, particularly Roethlisberger. Since his last game in 2021, he has remained out of the league.
Interestingly, Roethlisberger revealed in 2023 that the San Francisco 49ers inquired about his interest in returning. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say there was a small part of me that was intrigued,” Roethlisberger stated.
Nonetheless, he expressed a strong attachment to the Pittsburgh Steelers, making a comeback seem unlikely. While Rivers prepares to revive his career, Roethlisberger appears to have closed that chapter.
As Rivers gears up for his return and approaches a significant career milestone, fans will keenly watch the upcoming games to see if he can indeed pass Roethlisberger.
