The two quarterbacks that will face off in Super Bowl XLV have traveled different paths in their careers to get to the biggest game.
Ben Roethlisberger joined a franchise, the Pittsburgh Steelers, looking for a new leader to take the reins in 2004. In just his 7th season, Big Ben, as he is called, is leading his Steelers to their 3rd Super Bowl appearance having already won 2. Roethlisberger is known as a clutch player. He plays his best when the Steelers need it most. He doesn't cause many turnovers and his big frame makes it hard for defenders to bring him down. He also is known to be able to make plays in the running game.
Aaron Rodgers, on the other-hand, joined a franchise, the Green Bay Packers with a legendary quarterback, Brett Favre, on the roster in 2005. He was a back-up for the 2005-2007 seasons, but impressed early in his inaugural season as the starting Packers quarterback in 2008. In just 3 seasons, Rodgers has his Packers favored to win the Super Bowl. He is a more prototypical quarterback than Big Ben, but also has the unique ability to escape the pocket and make plays with his feet.
Below are the statistics for both quarterbacks. Who do you think has a better game?
Ben Roethlisberger Season Statistics Aaron Rodgers Season Statistics
Pass Attempts 389 475
Pass Completions 240 312
Completion Percentage 61.7 65.7
Average Yards per Attempt 8.2 8.3
Total Yards 3200 3922
Average Yards per Game 248.3 248.6
Touchdowns 17 28
Interceptions 5 11
Sacks 32 31
Quarterback Rating 97.0 101.2
