Setting the Record Straight on the Top 65 NFL Players of the Past 65 Years

The NFL has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, there have been countless great players who have graced the gridiron. But who are the best of the best? That's a tough question to answer, but we're going to take a crack at it by ranking the top 65 NFL players of the past 65 years.

Our rankings are based on a combination of factors, including individual statistics, team success, and impact on the game. We also took into account the era in which each player played, as the game has changed significantly over the years.

Who's Better, Who's Best in Football?: Setting the Record Straight on the Top 65 NFL Players of the Past 65 Years

by Tania N. Shah

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So, without further ado, here are our top 65 NFL players of the past 65 years:

1. Tom Brady

No surprise here. Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time, and he's still going strong at the age of 44. He's won seven Super Bowls, three NFL MVP awards, and five Super Bowl MVP awards. He's also the all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

2. Jerry Rice

Rice is the greatest wide receiver of all time. He played 20 seasons in the NFL, and he finished his career with 1,549 receptions, 22,895 receiving yards, and 208 receiving touchdowns. He was a key member of the San Francisco 49ers dynasty of the 1980s and 1990s, and he won three Super Bowls with the team.

3. Walter Payton

Payton is the greatest running back of all time. He played 13 seasons in the NFL, and he finished his career with 16,726 rushing yards, 110 rushing touchdowns, and 5,284 receiving yards. He was a key member of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team.

4. Jim Brown

Brown is one of the most dominant players in NFL history. He played nine seasons in the NFL, and he finished his career with 12,312 rushing yards, 106 rushing touchdowns, and 2,328 receiving yards. He was a key member of the Cleveland Browns' championship teams of the 1950s and 1960s.

5. Lawrence Taylor

Taylor is the greatest defensive player of all time. He played 13 seasons in the NFL, and he finished his career with 132.5 sacks, 1,056 tackles, and 9 interceptions. He was a key member of the New York Giants' Super Bowl XXI championship team.

6. Joe Montana

Who's Better, Who's Best in Football?: Setting the Record Straight on the Top 65 NFL Players of the Past 65 Years

by Tania N. Shah

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5345 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE