This article was inspired by The Game Day NFL’s post about “players that have ownership stakes in other NFL teams,” which is an ideal offseason topic for discussion. Aaron Rodgers saying “I still own you” to the Bears demonstrates this concept in action. There are NFL players that just dominate against a specific team(s) for whatever reason. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the list of NFL players with heavy bragging rights. Note that this discussion will focus on current NFL players with relevant dominance.
Aaron Rodgers vs the Bears (25-5 record)
Rodgers seems to have some sort of personal vendetta against the Bears, as he threw for 6,965 yards, 64 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 30 games against them. Fortunately for Bears fans, they don’t have to see the Boogey man again until next year. That’s because the Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers this offseason, ushering in a new era. Perhaps Rodgers’ dismissal from the NFC North will spawn new life within the division.
Patrick Mahomes vs the Broncos (11-0 record)
Mahomes really owns the entire league right now as the reigning MVP and Super Bowl LVII MVP looks to further build upon his Hall of Fame worthy credentials in 2023. His stats aren’t gaudy against the Broncos, but he’s just had their number ever since he started his first career NFL game against them back towards the end of the 2017 season. He’s made plays like this one look easy against them, but he also does this to everyone.
Derrick Henry vs the Jaguars (see stats)
Henry’s dominance against the Jaguars isn’t measured by his team’s record vs. them (6-7), but check his statistics against the Jags: 1,373 yards & 16 touchdowns in 13 games. His career against them has also been defined by great plays like this one and this one. There’s been a changing of the guard in the AFC South recently, but the Jaguars should remain fearful of the Titans for however long as King Henry resides in their division.
Cameron Jordan vs the Falcons (12-12 record)
The Falcons-Saints rivalry has been one of the best in football for several years now. It’s easy to see why, as Jordan has a career 12-12 record vs. the Dirty Birds in 24 games. His 23 sacks in those 24 games though paint a much different picture of Jordan’s impact. ESPN further illustrates this dominance, noting that, “Jordan [has] sacked [Matt] Ryan 23 times…. [which is] a record for the most times a quarterback has been sacked by a single player. Jordan’s sacks of Ryan account for a whopping 20% of his career total.” Unfortunately for the Falcons, Jordan averages basically a sack per game against them. Until that figure changes, the Falcons will never rally past the Saints in the NFC South.
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