Fastest to 20,000 passing yards in NFL history, among active players
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Patrick Mahomes’ record is safe for now. The closest active player, Drake Maye, would need 409 a game over his next 27 games.
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- C.J. Stroud
- Patrick Mahomes
- Drake Maye
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes2017 – 2022 | 67 | |
| C.J. Stroud2023 – 2026At an avg of 248 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 82 games | 54 | |
| Drake Maye2024 – 2026At an avg of 258 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 82 games | 39 | |
| Deshaun Watson2017 – 2026At an avg of 199 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 83 games | 81 | |
| Brock Purdy2022 – 2026At an avg of 244 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 83 games | 57 | |
| Caleb Williams2024 – 2026At an avg of 243 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 86 games | 40 | |
| Trevor Lawrence2021 – 2026At an avg of 241 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 87 games | 85 | |
| Tua Tagovailoa2020 – 2026At an avg of 183 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 89 games | 79 | |
| Jordan Love2021 – 2026At an avg of 247 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 90 games | 66 | |
| Bo Nix2024 – 2026At an avg of 217 per game, will cross 20,000 passing yards at 92 games | 43 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player who got to 20,000 passing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.