What happened: The New Orleans Saints invoked a GOAT comparison as their former quarterback entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He spent 15 of his 20 NFL seasons in New Orleans.

Why it matters: Five 5,000-yard seasons give his production a distinction almost no passer can match. A Super Bowl MVP award and 13 Pro Bowl selections make his peak strong enough to support a top-five ranking.