Most of the players on this list started 15 or 16 games in their excellent seasons. Tom Brady, however, is the exception. Due to suspension, he played in only 12 regular season games, posting a record of 11-1 for the 14-2 Pats.

He threw for 3,554 yards, 28 touchdowns and a lowly 2 interceptions. And all that amounted to 8.81 ANY/A and a passer rating of 112.2 as New England won the ultimate prize in comeback fashion.