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Most passing touchdowns in a season
Peyton Manning, 55 in 2013.
Peyton Manning had 55 touchdown passes for the Denver Broncos in 2013, in 16 games: the NFL record. In 2026, Kirk Cousins leads with 16 through 7 games, on pace for 39.
The 2026 leaders against the record
Player
Now
G
Pace
Kirk Cousins16
7
39
Joe Burrow15
6
43
Brock Purdy15
7
36
Matthew Stafford14
7
34
Jared Goff14
6
40
Trevor Lawrence14
6
40
Aaron Rodgers13
7
32
Dak Prescott13
7
32
Jordan Love13
7
32
Tyler Shough13
7
32
Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 55. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.
How the record moved
2013
Peyton ManningDenver Broncos
552007
Tom BradyNew England Patriots
502004
Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts
491984
Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins
481963
Y. A. TittleNew York Giants, tied the record
361961
George BlandaHouston Oilers (AFL)
361961
Sonny JurgensenPhiladelphia Eagles, tied the record
321959
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
321948
Frankie AlbertSan Francisco 49ers (AAFC)
291943
Sid LuckmanChicago Bears
281942
Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers
241941
Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers
151940
Sammy BaughWashington Redskins
121939
Frank FilchockWashington Redskins, tied the record
111936
Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers, tied the record
111933
Harry NewmanNew York Giants
111932
Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers
9The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.
Most seasons leading the league
Tom Brady2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 20215
Johnny Unitas1957, 1958, 1959, 19604
Len Dawson1962, 1963, 1965, 19664
Steve Young1992, 1993, 1994, 19984
Brett Favre1995, 1996, 1997, 20034
Peyton Manning2000, 2004, 2006, 20134
Drew Brees2008, 2009, 2011, 20124
Arnie Herber1932, 1934, 19363
Sid Luckman1943, 1945, 19463
Otto Graham1946, 1947, 19523
Y. A. Tittle1955, 1962, 19633
Dan Marino1984, 1985, 19863
Every season's leader
Year
Player
TD
G
20254617
Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams
20244317
Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals
20233617
Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys
2022
4117
Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs
2021
4317
Tom BradyTampa Bay Buccaneers
20204816
Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
2019
3615
Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens
20185016
Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs
2017
3416
Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks
20164016
Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
20153616
Tom BradyNew England Patriots
20144016
Andrew LuckIndianapolis Colts
20135516
Peyton ManningDenver Broncos
20124316
Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
20114616
Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
20103616
Tom BradyNew England Patriots
20093416
Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
2008
3416
Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers
20083416
Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
20075016
Tom BradyNew England Patriots
20063116
Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts
20053216
Carson PalmerCincinnati Bengals
20044916
Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts
20033216
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
20022816
Tom BradyNew England Patriots
20013616
Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams
2000
3316
Daunte CulpepperMinnesota Vikings
20003316
Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts
19994116
Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams
19983615
Steve YoungSan Francisco 49ers
19973516
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
19963916
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
19953816
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
19943516
Steve YoungSan Francisco 49ers
19932916
Steve YoungSan Francisco 49ers
19922516
Steve YoungSan Francisco 49ers
1991
3315
Jim KellyBuffalo Bills
19903315
Warren MoonHouston Oilers
19892916
Jim EverettLos Angeles Rams
19883116
Jim EverettLos Angeles Rams
19873113
Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers
19864416
Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins
19853016
Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins
19844816
Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins
19833216
Lynn DickeyGreen Bay Packers
1982179
Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers
1982179
Terry BradshawPittsburgh Steelers
1982179
Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers
19813316
Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers
1980
3116
Steve BartkowskiAtlanta Falcons
1979
2816
Brian SipeCleveland Browns
19792816
Steve GroganNew England Patriots
19782816
Terry BradshawPittsburgh Steelers
19772214
Bob GrieseMiami Dolphins
19762712
Ken StablerOakland Raiders
19752514
Joe FergusonBuffalo Bills
19752514
Fran TarkentonMinnesota Vikings
19742614
Ken StablerOakland Raiders
19732314
Roger StaubachDallas Cowboys
19732314
Roman GabrielPhiladelphia Eagles
1972
1913
Joe NamathNew York Jets
19721912
Billy KilmerWashington Redskins
19712114
John HadlSan Diego Chargers
19702414
John BrodieSan Francisco 49ers
19693414
Daryle LamonicaOakland Raiders · AFL
19692414
Roman GabrielLos Angeles Rams
19682714
John HadlSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19682614
Earl MorrallBaltimore Colts
19673014
Daryle LamonicaOakland Raiders · AFL
19673114
Sonny JurgensenWashington Redskins
19662614
Len DawsonKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19662914
Frank RyanCleveland Browns
19652114
Len DawsonKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19653013
John BrodieSan Francisco 49ers
19643114
Babe ParilliBoston Patriots · AFL
19642514
Frank RyanCleveland Browns
19632614
Len DawsonKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19633613
Y. A. TittleNew York Giants
19622914
Len DawsonDallas Texans · AFL
19623314
Y. A. TittleNew York Giants
19613614
George BlandaHouston Oilers · AFL
19613214
Sonny JurgensenPhiladelphia Eagles
19602614
Al DorowNew York Titans · AFL
19602512
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
19593212
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
19581910
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
19572412
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
19561812
Tobin RoteGreen Bay Packers
19551712
Tobin RoteGreen Bay Packers
19551712
Y. A. TittleSan Francisco 49ers
19542312
Adrian BurkPhiladelphia Eagles
19532112
Bobby ThomasonPhiladelphia Eagles
19522012
Otto GrahamCleveland Browns
19522012
Jim FinksPittsburgh Steelers
19512612
Bobby LayneDetroit Lions
19502212
George RattermanNew York Yanks
19492712
Frankie AlbertSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19492312
Johnny LujackChicago Bears
19482914
Frankie AlbertSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19482512
Tommy ThompsonPhiladelphia Eagles
19472514
Otto GrahamCleveland Browns · AAFC
19472512
Sammy BaughWashington Redskins
19461714
Otto GrahamCleveland Browns · AAFC
19461711
Bob WaterfieldLos Angeles Rams
19461711
Sid LuckmanChicago Bears
19451410
Bob WaterfieldCleveland Rams
19451410
Sid LuckmanChicago Bears
19441310
Frank FilchockWashington Redskins
19432810
Sid LuckmanChicago Bears
19422411
Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers
19411511
Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers
19401211
Sammy BaughWashington Redskins
19391111
Frank FilchockWashington Redskins
193898
Bob MonnettGreen Bay Packers
1937910
Bernie MastersonChicago Bears
19361112
Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers
19351012
Ed DanowskiNew York Giants
1934811
Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers
19331114
Harry NewmanNew York Giants
1932914
Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers
Team names as they were that season. G is games played. Seasons ran 17 games from 2021, 16 from 1978 and 14 from 1961, fewer before, so older totals came in fewer games.
League leaders by team
Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.
Questions
What is the NFL record for touchdown passes in a season?
55, by Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos in 2013. It broke Tom Brady's 50 from 2007.
Who leads the NFL in touchdown passes in 2026?
Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders, with 16 in 7 games. That is a pace of 39 over 17 games, 16 short of the record.
Who led the NFL in touchdown passes in 2025?
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, with 46.
Who has led the NFL in touchdown passes the most times?
Tom Brady, 5 times (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015 and 2021).
Which team has had the most touchdown passes leaders?
The Green Bay Packers, 15 seasons, counted by franchise today.