Most passing yards in a season

The 2026 leaders against the record

Matthew Stafford

1,989

7

4,830

Jordan Love

1,958

7

4,755

Kirk Cousins

1,877

7

4,558

C.J. Stroud

1,867

7

4,534

Dak Prescott

1,851

7

4,495

Jared Goff

1,788

6

5,066

Drake Maye

1,784

7

4,333

Brock Purdy

1,748

7

4,245

Tyler Shough

1,721

7

4,180

Bryce Young

1,712

6

4,851

Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 5,477. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.

How the record moved

2013

Peyton ManningDenver Broncos

5,477

2011

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

5,476

1984

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

5,084

1981

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,802

1980

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,715

1979

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,082

1967

Joe NamathNew York Jets (AFL)

4,007

1967

Sonny JurgensenWashington Redskins

3,747

1961

Sonny JurgensenPhiladelphia Eagles

3,723

1960

Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts

3,099

1947

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

2,938

1943

Sid LuckmanChicago Bears

2,194

1942

Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers

2,021

1941

Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers

1,479

1940

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

1,367

1939

Davey O'BrienPhiladelphia Eagles

1,324

1936

Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers

1,239

1933

Harry NewmanNew York Giants

973

1932

Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers

639

The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.

Most seasons leading the league

Every season's leader

2025

Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

4,70717

2024

Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

4,91817

2023

Tua TagovailoaMiami Dolphins

4,62417

2022

Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

5,25017

2021

Tom BradyTampa Bay Buccaneers

5,31617

2020

Deshaun WatsonHouston Texans

4,82316

2019

Jameis WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers

5,10916

2018

Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers

5,12916

2017

Tom BradyNew England Patriots

4,57716

2016

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

5,20816

2015

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

4,87015

2014

Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers

4,95216

2014

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

4,95216

2013

Peyton ManningDenver Broncos

5,47716

2012

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

5,17716

2011

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

5,47616

2010

Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers

4,71016

2009

Matt SchaubHouston Texans

4,77016

2008

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

5,06916

2007

Tom BradyNew England Patriots

4,80616

2006

Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints

4,41816

2005

Tom BradyNew England Patriots

4,11016

2004

Daunte CulpepperMinnesota Vikings

4,71716

2003

Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts

4,26716

2002

Rich GannonOakland Raiders

4,68916

2001

Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams

4,83016

2000

Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts

4,41316

1999

Steve BeuerleinCarolina Panthers

4,43616

1998

Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers

4,21216

1997

Jeff GeorgeOakland Raiders

3,91716

1996

Mark BrunellJacksonville Jaguars

4,36716

1995

Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers

4,41316

1994

Drew BledsoeNew England Patriots

4,55516

1993

John ElwayDenver Broncos

4,03016

1992

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

4,11616

1991

Warren MoonHouston Oilers

4,69016

1990

Warren MoonHouston Oilers

4,68915

1989

Don MajkowskiGreen Bay Packers

4,31816

1988

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

4,43416

1987

Neil LomaxSt. Louis Cardinals

3,38712

1986

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

4,74616

1985

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

4,13716

1984

Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins

5,08416

1983

Lynn DickeyGreen Bay Packers

4,45816

1982

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

2,8839

1981

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,80216

1980

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,71516

1979

Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers

4,08216

1978

Fran TarkentonMinnesota Vikings

3,46816

1977

Joe FergusonBuffalo Bills

2,80314

1976

Bert JonesBaltimore Colts

3,10414

1975

Ken AndersonCincinnati Bengals

3,16913

1974

Ken AndersonCincinnati Bengals

2,66713

1973

Roman GabrielPhiladelphia Eagles

3,21914

1972

Joe NamathNew York Jets

2,81613

1971

John HadlSan Diego Chargers

3,07514

1970

John BrodieSan Francisco 49ers

2,94114

1969

Daryle LamonicaOakland Raiders · AFL

3,30214

1969

Sonny JurgensenWashington Redskins

3,10214

1968

John HadlSan Diego Chargers · AFL

3,47314

1968

John BrodieSan Francisco 49ers

3,02014

1967

Joe NamathNew York Jets · AFL

4,00714

1967

Sonny JurgensenWashington Redskins

3,74714

1966

Joe NamathNew York Jets · AFL

3,37914

1966

Sonny JurgensenWashington Redskins

3,20914

1965

John HadlSan Diego Chargers · AFL

2,79814

1965

John BrodieSan Francisco 49ers

3,11213

1964

Babe ParilliBoston Patriots · AFL

3,46514

1964

Charley JohnsonSt. Louis Cardinals

3,04514

1963

George BlandaHouston Oilers · AFL

3,00314

1963

Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts

3,48114

1962

Frank TripuckaDenver Broncos · AFL

2,91714

1962

Sonny JurgensenPhiladelphia Eagles

3,26114

1961

George BlandaHouston Oilers · AFL

3,33014

1961

Sonny JurgensenPhiladelphia Eagles

3,72314

1960

Frank TripuckaDenver Broncos · AFL

3,03814

1960

Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts

3,09912

1959

Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts

2,89912

1958

Bill WadeLos Angeles Rams

2,87512

1957

Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts

2,55012

1956

Tobin RoteGreen Bay Packers

2,20312

1955

Jim FinksPittsburgh Steelers

2,27012

1954

Norm Van BrocklinLos Angeles Rams

2,63712

1953

Otto GrahamCleveland Browns

2,72212

1952

Otto GrahamCleveland Browns

2,81612

1951

Bobby LayneDetroit Lions

2,40312

1950

Bobby LayneDetroit Lions

2,32312

1949

Otto GrahamCleveland Browns · AAFC

2,78512

1949

Johnny LujackChicago Bears

2,65812

1948

Otto GrahamCleveland Browns · AAFC

2,71314

1948

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

2,59912

1947

Otto GrahamCleveland Browns · AAFC

2,75314

1947

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

2,93812

1946

Sid LuckmanChicago Bears

1,82611

1945

Sid LuckmanChicago Bears

1,72710

1944

Irv CompGreen Bay Packers

1,15910

1943

Sid LuckmanChicago Bears

2,19410

1942

Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers

2,02111

1941

Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers

1,47911

1940

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

1,36711

1939

Davey O'BrienPhiladelphia Eagles

1,32411

1937

Sammy BaughWashington Redskins

1,12711

1936

Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers

1,23912

1935

Ed DanowskiNew York Giants

79412

1934

Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers

79911

1933

Harry NewmanNew York Giants

97314

1932

Arnie HerberGreen Bay Packers

63914

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

Green Bay Packers11

Los Angeles Chargers8

New Orleans Saints7

Indianapolis Colts7

Washington Commanders7

Miami Dolphins6

New England Patriots5

Cleveland Browns5

Los Angeles Rams4

Denver Broncos4

Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.