Following the conclusion of one of the most incredible rookie campaigns in NFL history, it’s time to take a look at just what Robert Griffin III has done for the Washington Redskins in his inaugural NFL season.  Without further ado:

  • NFL rookie record 102.4 passer rating.  Former record of 98.1 was held by Ben Roethlisberger (2004).
  • NFL rookie record 815 rushing yards for a Quarterback.  Former record of 706 yards was held by Cam Newton (2011).
  • NFL rookie record +15 Touchdown-Interception differential (tied with Russell Wilson, 2012).  Former record of +14 was held by Dan Marino (1983).
  • 2nd in NFL history as a rookie with 65.6% completion.  Record of 66.4% is held by Ben Roethlisberger (2004).
  • NFL rookie record 1.27% of passes attempted being intercepted.  Former record of 1.98% was held by Charlie Batch (1998).
  • Led the NFL in yards per pass attempt with 8.14 YPA.  Second-best in the NFL was 8.0 YPA (Cam Newton).
  • Led the NFL in yards per rush attempt with 6.8 YPC.  Second-best in the NFL was 6.5 YPC (C.J. Spiller).
  • Joins Aaron Rodgers (2011) as the only 2 Quarterbacks in NFL history to finish a season with 8.1 yards per pass attempt, 65% pass completion, and only 1.27 INT%.
  • Joins Dan Marino (1983) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to be initially selected to the Pro-Bowl.
  • Becomes the only QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a passer rating over 100.0.
  • Becomes the only the 2nd QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a +15 TD-INT differential (Randall Cunningham, 1990).
  • Becomes the only QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a 4:1 TD-INT ratio.
  • Current career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 4:1 touchdown-interception ratio.  Former leader of 3.47:1 was held by Aaron Rodgers.
  • Current career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 620:1 yards-interception ratio.  Former leader of 457:1 was held by Aaron Rodgers.
  • On pace to be the career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 65.65% completion (needs a minimum of 2500 attempts).  Current leader is Drew Brees at 65.64%.
  • Led the Washington Redskins offense to ranking #1 in yards per play, #1 in yards per pass, #2 in yards per rush, #2 in points per play, and #1 in giveaways per per game.
  • Led the Washington Redskins to their first NFC East championship since 1999 (over the defending Super Bowl champions) and their third playoff appearance in 20 years.

It’s still surreal to say that this guy is a Washington Redskin.

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