The NFL has seen quite a change over the years. With rules now protecting the quarterback position more so than ever, passing numbers are spiking as well as fewer big hits on the position.
This signifies why players such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Rivers are still putting up eye-popping numbers at their respective ages. With that said a 300-pound lineman striking you down at any sort of impact is still going to have its effects.
Now here is where there is a divide among players such as Brady, Brees and Rivers. in 2018 Brady was sacked 21 times, Brees a mere 17.