Ben Roethlisberger is the best QB out of the 2004 NFL draft

First i would like to state the three main contentions for proving Ben Roethlisberger the best QB of the group, for the purpose of the debate I will refrain from Eli Manning at all as i assume we can both agree to him being irrelevant at this point. 1. )Ben Roethlisberger is a better QB statistically than Philip Rivers when considering the regular season and playoffs. 2. )Ben Roethlisberger is a better winner than Philip Rivers. 3. )Ben Roethlisberger is a better QB based on passer rating, than Philip Rivers when considering the regular season and playoffs. These are my main contentions and I also summit that these are the only main tools for evaluating which QB is better outside of intangibles(which I personally believe Big Ben is superior in) which are immeasurable. Contention # 1 is statistics. QB's are judged very strongly on the ability to put up the numbers. I believe more emphasis should be put on playoff stats, as that is the most important time for a QB to show his ability, but that a considerable amount must also go towards the regular season as well. Lets take a look at the numbers. Ben Roethlisberger–Through six NFL regular seasons(into his 7th), Ben has amassed a total of 20,056 yards and 132 touchdowns with 83 interceptions. He has completed 1,578 passes out of 2,493 attempts for 63.3%. In the playoffs, Roethlisberger has thrown for 2,239 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He has completed 172 passes of 278 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.9%. Philip Rivers–Through six NFL regular seasons(into his 7th), Philip has thrown for 17,600 yards and 121 touchdowns with 52 interceptions. He has completed 1,405 passes out of 2,220 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.3%. In the playoffs, Rivers has thrown for 1,820 yards while also throwing eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Philip has completed 134 passes out of 229 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.5%. I believe these statistics show comparable numbers in the regular season (Ben yards and TD's, Rivers with less Interceptions, and both with the same completion percentage). But when comparing the playoff stats it is obvious without a doubt Big Ben shows up for the big games much better then Philip Rivers (more yards, more TD's, less INT's, and a higher completion percentage). Because of similar regular season stats, and overwhelmingly superior playoff stats of Ben Roethlisberger, it is clear Big Ben is the better statistical QB. Next is possibly the most important part when considering a QB's legacy. The Quarterback position more then any other position in football is judged primarily by there ability to win games(As Herm Edwards famously put it "YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME"). So lets take a look at how these QB's compare at being a winner. Ben Roethlisberger– Wins:63 Losses:27 Win Percentage .700 Playoff Wins: Eight Playoff Losses:Two Playoff Win Percentage .800 Super Bowl Victories: Two Philip Rivers– Wins:49 Losses:24 Win Percentage .671 Playoff Wins: Three Playoff Losses: Four Playoff Win Percentage .428 Super Bowl Victories: Zero Big Ben with more regular season wins, higher win percentage, more than double the playoff wins, half the playoff losses, a higher playoff winning percentage, and two more SB victories is unquestionably more of a winner then Rivers. Finally the final contention I have for Ben being a better QB then Rivers is Passer rating. The passer rating was developed to determine a passers effectiveness and efficiency as a passer. So once again lets go ahead and look at the numbers. Ben Roethlisberger- Regular Season- 92.1 Playoffs- 87.2 Philip Rivers- Regular Season- 96.3 Playoffs- 79.2 Once again comparable regular season passer rating, with a substantial difference in the playoffs where it counts. I believe these numbers show once again that Big Ben is the better QB. So in order for Con to win this debate I believe he must both refute my contentions of Ben being a better statistical passer, a better winner, and having a better passer rating, all putting forth more substantial arguments for Philip Rivers being a better Quarterback, both of which I find implausible, but I will leave the opportunity to my opponent, and the judgments to you, the voter.