Stats that stood out in 2016: Ben Roethlisberger edition

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on February 14, 2017

Ben Roethlisberger had one heck of a 2016 season, one in which he piled up career and franchise records while making his mark as one of the NFL’s all-time greats.

Let’s take a look at some of those stats “that stood out” for Big Ben’s season, and how that reflects on his career.

Stat of the Year: 45,000

Ben Roethlisberger became the first player in Pittsburgh Steelers history to throw for over 45,000 yards in his career. He’s did so in his 179th career game, which is the fifth-fewest games by a quarterback to reach the mark. He’s the eleventh QB to reach the milestone, only the eight to do it all with one team, and only one of four active players to have done so.

10

Big Ben passed Warren Moon (290) for the 10th-most touchdown passes in NFL history.

3,819

While his passing yards were down this season, Ben’s stats were best for the sixth-most of his career, and for a Steelers season.

29

For the sixth time in his career, Roethlisberger has thrown for 25 or more touchdowns in a season. 2016’s 29 TDs were his third-best in a single season. He also holds a franchise record with eight seasons of 20 or more touchdown passes.

4

Roethlisberger is one of four active quarterbacks to throw at least 170 touchdowns at home during the regular season.

8

Roethlisberger is the fifth quarterback to record at least 20 regular season wins against a single opponent since 1970, with his 20th victory over the Cleveland Browns. The feat has occurred eight times in league history.

13

Big Ben has tied Peyton Manning for consecutive seasons with 15 or more touchdown passes, with 13.

20-PLUS

In 76 of 92 home games in which Roethlisberger has started, the Steelers have scored at least 20 points.

43

Games in which the Steelers quarterback has thrown at least three touchdown passes in his career.

Ben achieved this mark in five of his six home starts in 2016 (Landry Jones started the other two home games against New England and Cleveland).

49

Roethlisberger also owns the franchise record for 300-plus yard passing games in the regular season with 49. He is the 10th player in league history to do so with one team.

123-60

Everyone knows Big Ben is bigger at home: his home record is the third best among all active NFL quarterbacks with at least 50 starts, and the most in Steelers history.

125.0

Big Ben has had a 125.0 passer rating or better 18 times in his career…

150.0

…while hitting the 150.0 or better mark in eight occurrences, which is the most ever.

400

Roethlisberger’s nine 400-plus yard passing games is tied as the fourth-most in NFL history.

50

Roethlisberger won his 50th career road game, joining Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the only active quarterbacks with at least 50 wins away from home.

5-with-5

Five touchdown passes in a game?

Big Ben has done it five times in his career; only the sixth player in history to do so.

35

The number of comeback victories for Roethlisberger, who won his 35th by beating Baltimore from behind on Christmas Day.

22-4

Big Ben’s record in the state of Ohio. (Paul Brown Stadium: 12-2 and FirstEnergy Stadium: 10-2.)

1

Ben’s 46,814 passing yards, 301 passing touchdowns, and 3,804 completions all top marks in franchise history.

50

The number of touchdown passes to Antonio Brown; another Pittsburgh record for a duo in team history.

11

Consecutive seasons Big Ben has thrown for 3,000 yards or more in a season.

He joins Brett Favre (18), Peyton Manning (13), Dan Marino (9), Drew Brees (13), Eli Manning (12) and Philip Rivers (11) as the sixth signal caller in NFL history with such a streak.

8-15

Ben Roethlisberger has thrown at least 15 touchdown passes in each of his first 13 seasons, which ties the longest streak of 15 touchdown seasons to start an NFL career.