First, Yards are pretty much meaningless.
Of the 17 400+ yard performances by a QB this year ranked by passing yards, 11 were lost. That is a winning percentage of about 35%.
Second, Brees didn't throw beeter, he threw more. If Rodgers and Brees had the same number of attempts, Rodgers would have about 650 more yards than Brees, More TDs (which he already has) and fewer INTs (again, which Aaron already has)
Third, Brees had half as many drops per throw. Rodgers had 8% of his passes dropped while Brees had 4% of his. Rodgers at 72.3% would lead Brees at 71.2% in completion % with an extra 4% completions.
Fourth, Rodgers had more 80+ yard TD passes and more 40+ yard TD passes.
Fifth, Rodgers was under pressure more. With fewer attempts, Rodgers was sacked 36 times to Brees' 24. Rodgers was sacked 7.17% and Brees was sacked 3.65%.
Rodgers was more efficient under more pressure and had more drops and still scored more TDs (if you count rushing).
Sixth, Brees turned the ball over 15 times and Rodgers turned the ball over 6 times.
Seventh, Rodgers called the plays in a game where the QB threw a franchise record breaking 6 TD passes and set a franchise record for yardage in a game.
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.