On Sunday, Kirk Cousins became the 19th quarterback to start a game for the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs. That is, by a large amount, the most quarterbacks to start a playoff game for one franchise since 1950 (the classification of who was the starting quarterback in any given game becomes murkier for several of the seasons prior to 1950).
And just as impressively, Cousins became the 11th different quarterback to start and win a game for the Vikings. Can you guess them all? While you think about that, the table below shows the number of different quarterbacks to start, and the number of different quarterbacks to win, a playoff game for each NFL team since 1950.
| Team | QBs To Start A PG Since 1950 | QBs to Start and Win A PG Since 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 19 | 11 |
| Rams | 14 | 11 |
| Cowboys | 9 | 8 |
| Steelers | 9 | 8 |
| Bears | 15 | 7 |
| Titans | 12 | 7 |
| Eagles | 10 | 7 |
| Redskins | 10 | 7 |
| Giants | 9 | 6 |
| Raiders | 9 | 6 |
| 49ers | 7 | 6 |
| Jets | 7 | 6 |
| Browns | 12 | 5 |
| Chiefs | 11 | 5 |
| Colts | 8 | 5 |
| Dolphins | 7 | 5 |
| Broncos | 7 | 5 |
| Falcons | 6 | 5 |
| Bills | 8 | 4 |
| Chargers | 7 | 4 |
| Patriots | 6 | 4 |
| Buccaneers | 6 | 4 |
| Packers | 5 | 4 |
| Texans | 5 | 4 |
| Lions | 10 | 3 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 3 |
| Ravens | 6 | 3 |
| Seahawks | 4 | 3 |
| Jaguars | 4 | 3 |
| Panthers | 3 | 3 |
| Bengals | 6 | 2 |
| Saints | 4 | 2 |
The table below shows all quarterbacks for all teams. Only postseason data since 1950 is included. If you want to guess for any team, you can just type in that team name and test yourself.
| Quarterback | Team | First Yr | Last Yr | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | Patriots | 2001 | 2019 | 41 | 30 |
| John Elway | Broncos | 1984 | 1998 | 21 | 14 |
| Joe Montana | 49ers | 1981 | 1990 | 19 | 14 |
| Terry Bradshaw | Steelers | 1972 | 1982 | 19 | 14 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Steelers | 2004 | 2017 | 21 | 13 |
| Brett Favre | Packers | 1993 | 2007 | 22 | 12 |
| Roger Staubach | Cowboys | 1971 | 1979 | 17 | 11 |
| Troy Aikman | Cowboys | 1992 | 1999 | 15 | 11 |
| Joe Flacco | Ravens | 2008 | 2014 | 15 | 10 |
| Peyton Manning | Colts | 1999 | 2010 | 19 | 9 |
| Jim Kelly | Bills | 1988 | 1996 | 17 | 9 |
| Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 2009 | 2016 | 16 | 9 |
| Donovan McNabb | Eagles | 2000 | 2009 | 16 | 9 |
| Russell Wilson | Seahawks | 2012 | 2019 | 14 | 9 |
| Bart Starr | Packers | 1960 | 1967 | 10 | 9 |
| Dan Marino | Dolphins | 1983 | 1999 | 18 | 8 |
| Drew Brees | Saints | 2006 | 2019 | 15 | 8 |
| Steve Young | 49ers | 1992 | 1998 | 14 | 8 |
| Eli Manning | Giants | 2005 | 2016 | 12 | 8 |
| Jim Plunkett | Raiders | 1980 | 1984 | 10 | 8 |
| Ken Stabler | Raiders | 1973 | 1977 | 11 | 7 |
| Bob Griese | Dolphins | 1970 | 1979 | 11 | 6 |
| Fran Tarkenton | Vikings | 1973 | 1978 | 11 | 6 |
| Phil Simms | Giants | 1984 | 1993 | 10 | 6 |
| Joe Theismann | Redskins | 1982 | 1984 | 8 | 6 |
| Johnny Unitas | Colts | 1958 | 1971 | 8 | 6 |
| Philip Rivers | Chargers | 2006 | 2018 | 11 | 5 |
| Matt Hasselbeck | Seahawks | 2003 | 2010 | 11 | 5 |
| Danny White | Cowboys | 1980 | 1985 | 10 | 5 |
| Steve McNair | Titans | 1999 | 2003 | 9 | 5 |
| Peyton Manning | Broncos | 2012 | 2015 | 8 | 5 |
| Jake Delhomme | Panthers | 2003 | 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| Len Dawson | Chiefs | 1962 | 1971 | 8 | 5 |
| Kurt Warner | Rams | 1999 | 2001 | 7 | 5 |
| Mark Rypien | Redskins | 1990 | 1992 | 7 | 5 |
| Matt Ryan | Falcons | 2008 | 2017 | 10 | 4 |
| Daryle Lamonica | Raiders | 1967 | 1972 | 9 | 4 |
| Andrew Luck | Colts | 2012 | 2018 | 8 | 4 |
| Mark Brunell | Jaguars | 1996 | 1999 | 8 | 4 |
| Rich Gannon | Raiders | 2000 | 2002 | 7 | 4 |
| Otto Graham | Browns | 1950 | 1955 | 7 | 4 |
| Nick Foles | Eagles | 2013 | 2018 | 6 | 4 |
| Colin Kaepernick | 49ers | 2012 | 2013 | 6 | 4 |
| Mark Sanchez | Jets | 2009 | 2010 | 6 | 4 |
| Kurt Warner | Cardinals | 2008 | 2009 | 6 | 4 |
| Trent Dilfer | Ravens | 2000 | 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| Warren Moon | Titans | 1987 | 1993 | 9 | 3 |
| Cam Newton | Panthers | 2013 | 2017 | 7 | 3 |
| Neil O'Donnell | Steelers | 1992 | 1995 | 7 | 3 |
| Bernie Kosar | Browns | 1985 | 1989 | 7 | 3 |
| Dave Krieg | Seahawks | 1983 | 1988 | 7 | 3 |
| Dan Fouts | Chargers | 1979 | 1982 | 7 | 3 |
| Ron Jaworski | Eagles | 1978 | 1981 | 7 | 3 |
| Drew Bledsoe | Patriots | 1994 | 1997 | 6 | 3 |
| Stan Humphries | Chargers | 1992 | 1995 | 6 | 3 |
| Vince Ferragamo | Rams | 1979 | 1983 | 6 | 3 |
| Boomer Esiason | Bengals | 1988 | 1990 | 5 | 3 |
| Jim McMahon | Bears | 1985 | 1988 | 5 | 3 |
| Tony Eason | Patriots | 1985 | 1986 | 5 | 3 |
| David Woodley | Dolphins | 1981 | 1982 | 5 | 3 |
| Dan Pastorini | Titans | 1978 | 1979 | 5 | 3 |
| Craig Morton | Cowboys | 1969 | 1972 | 5 | 3 |
| Brad Johnson | Buccaneers | 2001 | 2002 | 4 | 3 |
| Bobby Layne | Lions | 1952 | 1954 | 4 | 3 |
| Jeff Hostetler | Giants | 1990 | 1990 | 3 | 3 |
| Doug Williams | Redskins | 1987 | 1987 | 3 | 3 |
| Billy Kilmer | Redskins | 1971 | 1976 | 7 | 2 |
| Tony Romo | Cowboys | 2006 | 2014 | 6 | 2 |
| Ken Anderson | Bengals | 1973 | 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| Chad Pennington | Jets | 2002 | 2006 | 5 | 2 |
| Jim Everett | Rams | 1986 | 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| Wade Wilson | Vikings | 1987 | 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| Craig Morton | Broncos | 1977 | 1979 | 5 | 2 |
| Pat Haden | Rams | 1976 | 1978 | 5 | 2 |
| John Brodie | 49ers | 1970 | 1972 | 5 | 2 |
| Bill Nelsen | Browns | 1968 | 1971 | 5 | 2 |
| Jared Goff | Rams | 2017 | 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| Rex Grossman | Bears | 2005 | 2006 | 4 | 2 |
| Michael Vick | Falcons | 2002 | 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| Daunte Culpepper | Vikings | 2000 | 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| Kerry Collins | Giants | 2000 | 2002 | 4 | 2 |
| Kordell Stewart | Steelers | 1997 | 2001 | 4 | 2 |
| Randall Cunningham | Vikings | 1997 | 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| Jim Harbaugh | Colts | 1995 | 1996 | 4 | 2 |
| Joe Montana | Chiefs | 1993 | 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| Tommy Kramer | Vikings | 1980 | 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| Richard Todd | Jets | 1981 | 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| Joe Kapp | Vikings | 1968 | 1969 | 4 | 2 |
| Jack Kemp | Bills | 1963 | 1966 | 4 | 2 |
| Blake Bortles | Jaguars | 2017 | 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| Chris Chandler | Falcons | 1998 | 1998 | 3 | 2 |
| Mike Tomczak | Bears | 1988 | 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| Jay Schroeder | Redskins | 1986 | 1986 | 3 | 2 |
| Joe Namath | Jets | 1968 | 1969 | 3 | 2 |
| Earl Morrall | Colts | 1968 | 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| George Blanda | Titans | 1960 | 1962 | 3 | 2 |
| Don Heinrich | Giants | 1956 | 1958 | 3 | 2 |
| Frank Reich | Bills | 1992 | 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| Earl Morrall | Dolphins | 1972 | 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| Tobin Rote | Lions | 1957 | 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| Alex Smith | Chiefs | 2013 | 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| Randall Cunningham | Eagles | 1988 | 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| Jake Plummer | Broncos | 2003 | 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| Steve Bartkowski | Falcons | 1978 | 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| Doug Williams | Buccaneers | 1979 | 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| Joe Ferguson | Bills | 1974 | 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| Don Meredith | Cowboys | 1966 | 1968 | 4 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | Cowboys | 2016 | 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| Marc Bulger | Rams | 2003 | 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| Jeff Garcia | 49ers | 2001 | 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| Jay Fiedler | Dolphins | 2000 | 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| Vinny Testaverde | Jets | 1998 | 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| Shaun King | Buccaneers | 1999 | 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| Erik Kramer | Lions | 1991 | 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| Steve DeBerg | Chiefs | 1990 | 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| Bob Lee | Vikings | 1971 | 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| James Harris | Rams | 1974 | 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| Frank Ryan | Browns | 1964 | 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | Rams | 1950 | 1955 | 3 | 1 |
| Deshaun Watson | Texans | 2018 | 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs | 2018 | 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| Case Keenum | Vikings | 2017 | 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| Marcus Mariota | Titans | 2017 | 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| Brock Osweiler | Texans | 2016 | 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| Carson Palmer | Cardinals | 2015 | 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| Matt Schaub | Texans | 2012 | 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| Alex Smith | 49ers | 2011 | 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| T.J. Yates | Texans | 2011 | 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| Tim Tebow | Broncos | 2011 | 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| Jay Cutler | Bears | 2010 | 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| Brett Favre | Vikings | 2009 | 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| David Garrard | Jaguars | 2007 | 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| Jeff Garcia | Eagles | 2006 | 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| Mark Brunell | Redskins | 2005 | 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| Tommy Maddox | Steelers | 2002 | 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| Elvis Grbac | Ravens | 2001 | 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| Aaron Brooks | Saints | 2000 | 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| Jeff George | Vikings | 1999 | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Brad Johnson | Redskins | 1999 | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Jake Plummer | Cardinals | 1998 | 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| Trent Dilfer | Buccaneers | 1997 | 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| Kerry Collins | Panthers | 1996 | 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| Mike Tomczak | Steelers | 1996 | 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| Rodney Peete | Eagles | 1995 | 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| Steve Walsh | Bears | 1994 | 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| Vinny Testaverde | Browns | 1994 | 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| Jeff Hostetler | Raiders | 1993 | 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| Steve Beuerlein | Cowboys | 1991 | 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| Chris Miller | Falcons | 1991 | 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| Jay Schroeder | Raiders | 1990 | 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| Bubby Brister | Steelers | 1989 | 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| Pat Ryan | Jets | 1986 | 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| Dieter Brock | Rams | 1985 | 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| Steve Fuller | Bears | 1984 | 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| Mark Malone | Steelers | 1984 | 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| Lynn Dickey | Packers | 1982 | 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| Scott Brunner | Giants | 1981 | 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| Tobin Rote | Chargers | 1963 | 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| Babe Parilli | Patriots | 1963 | 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| Bob Waterfield | Rams | 1950 | 1951 | 2 | 1 |
| Kirk Cousins | Vikings | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan Tannehill | Titans | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| Gifford Nielsen | Titans | 1979 | 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| Ron Jaworski | Rams | 1975 | 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| Billy Wade | Bears | 1963 | 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | Eagles | 1960 | 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| Andy Dalton | Bengals | 2011 | 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | Lions | 2011 | 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| Bobby Hebert | Saints | 1987 | 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| Steve Grogan | Patriots | 1976 | 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| Bert Jones | Colts | 1975 | 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| Y.A. Tittle | Giants | 1961 | 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| Carson Palmer | Bengals | 2005 | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| Trent Green | Chiefs | 2003 | 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| Scott Mitchell | Lions | 1995 | 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| Ken O'Brien | Jets | 1985 | 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| Jim Hart | Cardinals | 1974 | 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| Roman Gabriel | Rams | 1967 | 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| Pete Beathard | Titans | 1967 | 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Kemp | Chargers | 1960 | 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Conerly | Giants | 1950 | 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | Bills | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Wentz | Eagles | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | Bears | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | Ravens | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrod Taylor | Bills | 2017 | 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Moore | Dolphins | 2016 | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| Connor Cook | Raiders | 2016 | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| Teddy Bridgewater | Vikings | 2015 | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | Redskins | 2015 | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. McCarron | Bengals | 2015 | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Hoyer | Texans | 2015 | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Lindley | Cardinals | 2014 | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Griffin | Redskins | 2012 | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Webb | Vikings | 2012 | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Cassel | Chiefs | 2010 | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Vick | Eagles | 2010 | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| Kerry Collins | Titans | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Chad Pennington | Dolphins | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarvaris Jackson | Vikings | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Vince Young | Titans | 2007 | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeff Garcia | Buccaneers | 2007 | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Todd Collins | Redskins | 2007 | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve McNair | Ravens | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Leftwich | Jaguars | 2005 | 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Simms | Buccaneers | 2005 | 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| Drew Brees | Chargers | 2004 | 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Quincy Carter | Cowboys | 2003 | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Wright | Ravens | 2003 | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Kelly Holcomb | Browns | 2002 | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| Jim Miller | Bears | 2001 | 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| Gus Frerotte | Broncos | 2000 | 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| Jon Kitna | Seahawks | 1999 | 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| Rob Johnson | Bills | 1999 | 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| Gus Frerotte | Lions | 1999 | 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Zolak | Patriots | 1998 | 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| Doug Flutie | Bills | 1998 | 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| Elvis Grbac | Chiefs | 1997 | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| Danny Kanell | Giants | 1997 | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty Detmer | Eagles | 1996 | 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Johnson | Vikings | 1996 | 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve Bono | Chiefs | 1995 | 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeff George | Falcons | 1995 | 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| Warren Moon | Vikings | 1994 | 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| Dave Krieg | Lions | 1994 | 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| Jim McMahon | Vikings | 1993 | 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| Dave Krieg | Chiefs | 1992 | 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Salisbury | Vikings | 1992 | 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| Jim Harbaugh | Bears | 1991 | 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| Todd Marinovich | Raiders | 1991 | 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve Walsh | Saints | 1990 | 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Carlson | Titans | 1990 | 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| Don Strock | Browns | 1988 | 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Trudeau | Colts | 1987 | 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| Doug Flutie | Bears | 1986 | 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| Todd Blackledge | Chiefs | 1986 | 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| Marc Wilson | Raiders | 1985 | 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeff Kemp | Rams | 1984 | 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| Cliff Stoudt | Steelers | 1983 | 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Danielson | Lions | 1983 | 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve DeBerg | Broncos | 1983 | 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul McDonald | Browns | 1982 | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| Neil Lomax | Cardinals | 1982 | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Hipple | Lions | 1982 | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Sipe | Browns | 1980 | 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| Ken Stabler | Titans | 1980 | 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Phipps | Bears | 1979 | 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| Bob Avellini | Bears | 1977 | 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| John Hadl | Rams | 1973 | 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Phipps | Browns | 1972 | 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Hunter | Packers | 1972 | 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Cuozzo | Vikings | 1970 | 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| Virgil Carter | Bengals | 1970 | 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Landry | Lions | 1970 | 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Matte | Colts | 1965 | 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| John Hadl | Chargers | 1965 | 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| Milt Plum | Browns | 1958 | 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy O'Connell | Browns | 1957 | 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| Y.A. Tittle | 49ers | 1957 | 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed Brown | Bears | 1956 | 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnny Lujack | Bears | 1950 | 1950 | 1 | 0 |
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