Player
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB (retired)
A 1.85 TD/INT ratio across 1,936 attempts is a marker of sustained efficiency, not luck — most QBs his era cluster between 1.5 and 2.5, and Garoppolo held the line across injury-shortened seasons where decision-making often degrades.
15,828 career passing yards. 96 TDs vs 52 INTs = 1.85 TD/INT ratio — above the league average of 2014-2023 starters.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Yards | 15,828 |
| TDs | 96 |
| INTs | 52 |
| Completions | 1,304 |
| Attempts | 1,936 |
| TD/INT ratio | 1.85 |
| Comp % | 67.4% |
Why it matters. A 1.85 TD/INT ratio across 1,936 attempts is a marker of sustained efficiency, not luck — most QBs his era cluster between 1.5 and 2.5, and Garoppolo held the line across injury-shortened seasons where decision-making often degrades.
#1 yards-per-attempt (8.18) among all QBs with 1,500+ attempts in the 2014-2023 era — ahead of Mahomes (7.92) and Brees (7.80).
Rare2014-2023 era YPA leaders (1,500+ attempts)
| QB | YPA | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Garoppolo | 8.18 | 1,936 |
| Deshaun Watson | 8.02 | 2,089 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 7.92 | 3,590 |
| Drew Brees | 7.80 | 3,752 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | 7.72 | 1,638 |
Why it matters. YPA (yards per attempt) is the single cleanest read on a QB's per-throw value — it captures efficiency independent of volume. Garoppolo's 8.18 YPA over 1,936 career attempts leads his entire QB cohort, including the generation's best. That's not a small-sample fluke from one big game — it's a consistent 10-year floor.
SF accounted for 86% of his career production: 13,599 yards in 6 seasons (2017-22). But he missed 40+ games to injury across those 6 years.
SplitGaroppolo career splits
| Stop | Years | Yds | TDs | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 2014-17 | 690 | 5 | ~5 |
| SF | 2017-22 | 13,599 | 82 | ~56 |
| LV | 2023 | 1,205 | 7 | ~10 |
| LAR | 2024-25 | 334 | 2 | ~1 |
Why it matters. The SF production gap tells the story of a starter-quality QB who never got a full run. In 2019 (his only fully healthy SF season) he threw for 3,978 yards. The other 5 SF seasons were carved up by ACL, ankle, shoulder, and thumb injuries — making his efficiency numbers all the more notable since the body constantly failed the arm.
67.4% career completion rate ranks #3 all-time among 2014-2023 era QBs with 1,500+ attempts — behind only Drew Brees (70.9%) and Joe Burrow (68.0%).
Comparison2014-2023 era completion % leaders (1,500+ attempts)
| QB | Comp % | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | 70.9% | 3,752 |
| Joe Burrow | 68.0% | 1,895 |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | 67.4% | 1,936 |
| Kirk Cousins | 67.4% | 4,974 |
| Dak Prescott | 67.0% | 3,873 |
Why it matters. Completion percentage at scale (1,500+ attempts) weeds out luck and reveals genuine accuracy. Sitting third in his entire QB generation — between two of the most-praised passers of the modern era — is a non-obvious historical placement that most fans don't associate with Garoppolo's fragile-backup reputation.
3 Super Bowl appearances in 6 seasons (2014-2019): 2 rings as NE backup (SB XLIX, LI) + SB LIV starter with SF. Led 20-10 in the 4th quarter of SB LIV before KC scored 21 unanswered.
RareGaroppolo SB appearances
| SB | Season | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLIX | 2014 | NE backup | Won |
| LI | 2016 | NE backup | Won |
| LIV | 2019 | SF starter | Lost 31-20 |
Why it matters. Reaching 3 Super Bowls in 6 years is an access rate matched almost exclusively by dynasty-era players. What makes Garoppolo's version unusual is the role shift: backup ring-winner turned legitimate starting QB, close enough to win SB LIV until the final 7 minutes. The 4th-quarter collapse is the defining image of his SF tenure.
8.76 YPA in his 2017 SF debut (5 games, 1,560 yards) — the per-throw efficiency that convinced SF to sign him to a then-record $137M extension. Then a 2018 ACL tear in Week 3.
AnomalyGaroppolo 2017 SF debut
| Stat | 2017 (5 games) |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-0 |
| Yards | 1,560 |
| Comp % | 67.4% |
| YPA | 8.76 |
| TDs / INTs | 7 / 5 |
Why it matters. The YPA in that 5-game sample (8.76) wasn't just good — it was in the top tier of any QB debut with a new team in the modern era. SF's decision to pay him immediately made mathematical sense from the efficiency data alone. The 2018 ACL tear made it the most expensive 3-game injury in NFL history at the time.
His 2023 LV deal ($67.5M/3yr) lasted one season. Cut after 10 starts, 9 INTs — his only career season where INTs (9) outnumbered TDs (7). Then LAR backup, retired 2025.
TrendGaroppolo career TD/INT ratio by stop
| Stop | TDs | INTs | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 5 | 0 | N/A (0 INTs) |
| SF | 82 | 40 | 2.05 |
| LV | 7 | 9 | 0.78 |
| LAR | 2 | 1 | 2.00 |
Why it matters. The LV chapter is the clearest evidence that the Shanahan system was doing heavy lifting during the SF peak. Outside Kyle Shanahan's offense, Garoppolo's TD/INT ratio inverted for the first time in his career — 0.78 in Las Vegas vs. a 1.85 career average inside SF. It reframes whether the efficiency numbers reflect the QB or the scheme.
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