Starting quarterback

In American football, the starting quarterback is typically viewed as the leader of a team. The quarterback is considered the most important position on the field and among the most important positions in team sports. They are among the most high-profile athletes in the world, and have been described as "akin to A-list celebrities". The success of an NFL franchise often rests on the quarterback; thus, teams will go to great lengths to find a "franchise quarterback" to build around for the long term.

Tom Brady holds the record for most wins by a starting NFL quarterback, with 201, a record formerly held by Peyton Manning. Manning is tied with Brett Favre for the most regular season wins by an NFL quarterback, with 186. Favre also holds the record for most consecutive starts by an NFL quarterback. From September 27, 1992, to December 5, 2010, Favre started a total of 297 regular season games and 24 playoff games, totaling 321 consecutive games. The longest active streak of consecutive starts is held by New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning at 179 starts, with his first start coming on November 21, 2004.

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