| Rank | Player | Rating | Team | Season | Fantasy | Playoffs | Overall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Manning | 59.81 | Giants | Average | Good | Elite | Sigma | 16 |
| 2 | Phil Simms | 49.96 | Giants | Good | Good | Great | Sigma | 14 |
| 3 | Jeff Hostetler | 43.64 | Giants | Good | Good | Good | Slaps | 7 |
| 4 | Don Heinrich | 34.50 | Giants | Great | Subpar | Average | Chill | 6 |
| 5 | Kerry Collins | 31.70 | Giants | Average | Average | Average | Delulu | 5 |
| 6 | Y. A. Tittle | 29.55 | Giants | Great | Good | Subpar | Delulu | 4 |
| 7 | Daniel Jones | 26.10 | Giants | Subpar | Good | Average | Delulu | 1 |
| 8 | Danny Kanell | 26.09 | Giants | Average | Average | Subpar | Delulu | 3 |
| 9 | Charlie Conerly | 25.41 | Giants | Good | Average | Subpar | Delulu | 1 |
| 10 | Russell Wilson Injured | 19.16 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Good | NPC | 1 |
| 11 | Fran Tarkenton | 17.85 | Giants | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 5 |
| 12 | Kurt Warner | 16.33 | Giants | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 13 | Jaxson Dart Starter | 15.50 | Giants | Subpar | Great | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 14 | Craig Morton | 15.23 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 3 |
| 15 | Dave Brown | 15.23 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 6 |
| 16 | Scott Brunner | 14.08 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 4 |
| 17 | Earl Morrall | 10.92 | Giants | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 3 |
| 18 | Kent Graham | 10.78 | Giants | Average | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 5 |
| 19 | Tommy DeVito | 10.59 | Giants | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 20 | Travis Tidwell | 10.59 | Giants | Good | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 21 | Colt McCoy | 9.83 | Giants | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 22 | Drew Lock | 9.73 | Giants | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 23 | Tyrod Taylor | 9.18 | Giants | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 24 | Bob Clatterbuck | 9.16 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 4 |
| 25 | George Shaw | 8.75 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 26 | Jeff Rutledge | 8.60 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 7 |
| 27 | Jerry Golsteyn | 8.59 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 28 | Joe Pisarcik | 8.53 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 29 | Mike Busch | 8.21 | Giants | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 30 | Norm Snead | 8.15 | Giants | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 4 |
| 31 | Randy Johnson | 8.10 | Giants | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 32 | Tom Kennedy | 7.82 | Giants | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 33 | Davis Webb | 7.52 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 34 | Gary Wood | 7.34 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 5 |
| 35 | Jesse Palmer | 7.12 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 36 | Jim Crocicchia | 7.11 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 37 | Mike Glennon | 6.78 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 38 | Randy Dean | 6.69 | Giants | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 39 | Jameis Winston | 6.50 | Giants | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 40 | Arnie Galiffa | 6.40 | Giants | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 41 | Jake Fromm | 5.83 | Giants | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 42 | Jim Del Gaizo | 5.76 | Giants | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 43 | Tom Landry | 5.05 | Giants | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
All-Time Giants QB Rankings
FAQ
Who is the greatest New York Giants quarterback of all time?
Eli Manning holds the top spot with a rating of 59.81, driven by his “Average” regular-season performance, “Good” fantasy impact, and “Elite” playoff showings across 16 seasons, earning them “Sigma” status as the franchise’s iconic figure.
How does Eli Manning compare to the greatest quarterback of all time?
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. His highest rating is with the New England Patriots—a fitting 133.7—and overall is even higher because of his Super Bowl win with Tampa Bay. Eli Manning’s 59.81 with the Giants, while leading the team to two Super Bowl victories (XLII and XLVI, with MVP in XLII) in the 2000s and 2010s, doesn’t match Brady’s sustained excellence across eras—his overall rating with both Tampa and New England totals 148.5.
For a full comparison, check out the All-Time QB Rankings here.
What is the difference between HeyTC’s QB Rating and ESPN’s QBR?
QBR is an outdated model that doesn’t take into account whether the quarterback won the game—its first flaw. Winning is everything; who cares if Quarterback X has the highest QBR but doesn’t win games? Its second flaw is that it doesn’t factor in playoff and Super Bowl success.
By contrast, the HeyTC QB Rating is a composite score evaluating a quarterback’s tenure with his team, factoring in regular-season performance, fantasy football value, playoff success, and overall franchise legacy.
Is Jaxon Dart one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL?
While Jaxon Dart is good, he’s not Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is still the best quarterback in the NFL. For the complete NFL daily quarterback rankings, check out our list that include some surprises.
What do the “Season,” “Fantasy,” and “Playoffs” columns mean?
These columns use qualitative tiers to assess regular-season excellence (e.g., Good for standout play), fantasy (e.g., “Elite” for top scorers), and postseason performance (e.g., “Great” for significant playoff runs)—forming the foundation of the overall ranking.
How do New York Giants quarterbacks compare to other teams?
To see how New York Giants’s all-time QB lineup stacks up league-wide—and get our bold prediction on when this team will win its next Super Bowl—check out the All-Time Team QB Rankings here.
What do the slang terms in the “Overall” column mean (like “Aura,” “Sigma,” or “NPC”)?
These terms, inspired by our “Dad Glossary,” add a playful, informal spin to describe quarterback impact:
- Aura/Elite: Legendary, game-changing dominance.
- Sigma/Great: Consistently elite performers.
- Slaps/Good: Solid, reliable contributors.
- Chill/Average: Dependable but unremarkable.
- Delulu/Mediocre: Overhyped with underwhelming results.
- NPC/Subpar: Forgettable and inconsistent.
- Cooked/Non-Factor: Complete busts.
How often is this list updated?
The list is updated throughout the year, with major revisions during the NFL postseason and after the Super Bowl to reflect evolving careers of quarterbacks.