Sporting News is examining each of this year's playoff quarterbacks — based on their performance in playoff games. After all, it's what happens in the postseason that establishes a QB's legacy.
1. Tom Brady, Patriots
Playoff record: 17-7 Playoff appearances: 11 (2001, 2003-07, 2009-13) Conference championship appearances: 7 (2001, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2011-12) Conference championship record: 5-2Super Bowl appearances: 5 (XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXIX, XLII, XLVI)Super Bowl record: 3-2
2. Peyton Manning, Broncos
Playoff record: 9-11Playoff appearances: 13 (1999-2000, 2002-10, 2012-13)Conference championship appearances: 3 (2003, 2006, 2009) Conference championship record: 1-2Super Bowl appearances: 2 (XLI, XLIV) Super Bowl record: 1-1
3. Drew Brees, Saints
Playoff record: 5-4 Playoff appearances: 6 (2004, 2006, 2009-11, 2013) Conference championship appearances: 2 (2006, 2009) Conference championship record: 1-1Super Bowl appearances: 1 (XLIV) Super Bowl record: 1-0
4. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Playoff record: 5-3 Playoff appearances: 5 (2009-13) Conference championship appearances: 1 (2012) Conference championship record: 1-0Super Bowl appearances: 1 (XLV) Super Bowl record: 1-0
5. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
Playoff record: 2-1 Playoff appearances: 2 (2012-13) Conference championship appearances: 1 (2012) Conference championship record: 1-0Super Bowl appearances: 1 (XLVII) Super Bowl record: 0-1
6. Philip Rivers, Chargers
Playoff record: 3-4Playoff appearances: 5 (2006-09, 2013)Conference championship appearances: 1 (2007) Conference championship record: 0-1
7. Alex Smith, Chiefs
Playoff record: 1-1 Playoff appearances: 2 (2011, 2013) Conference championship appearances: 1 (2011) Conference championship record: 0-1
8. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
Playoff record: 1-1 Playoff appearances: 2 (2012-13)
9. Andy Dalton, Bengals
Playoff record: 0-2 Playoff appearances: 3 (2011-13)
10. Andrew Luck, Colts
Playoff record: 0-1 Playoff appearances: 2 (2012-13)
11. Cam Newton, Panthers
Playoff record: 0-0 Playoff appearances: 1 (2013)
12. Nick Foles, Eagles
Playoff record: 0-0 Playoff appearances: 1 (2013)
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