Quote:Not really. Wilson actually has earned his hype. Rather than being called elite before he played a game.

Can you deny that Wilson plays on a team with the #1 defense in the league, and one of the top rushing offenses in the league? And yet, this does not seem to be included in your evaluation. It's been proven without a doubt that playing the QB position is infinitely easier on a team with a solid supporting cast, especially a #1 defense.

 

This year's stat splits per ESPN.com

 

Russel Wilson: 285 of 452 for 3,475 yards   63.1% Completion,  20 TDs and 7  INTs (.02456 INT%)  95.0 QBR

Andrew Luck:  380 of 616 for  4,761 yards   61.7% Completion,  40 TDs and 16INTs (.02597 INT%)  96.5 QBR

 

 

Further, their 4th quarter stats: 

Russel Wilson: 52.5% completion    5.76 YPA   

Andrew Luck:   58.7% completion   7.65  YPA

 

Lastly, where does each QB throw the ball?

Russel Wilson: Throws behind the LOS 21%

Andrew Luck:   Throws behind the LOS 18%

 

Andrew Luck led the league in completions of 20+ yards and has a much better completion percentage compared to Russel Wilson on throws 10+ yards down field. The advantage gained by Russel Wilson in completion percentage is that he throws more shorter passes, and completes more shorter passes. 

 

This is not my opinion, but facts.

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