Fastest to 40,000 passing yards in NFL history, among active players
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Patrick Mahomes is on track to break Matthew Stafford’s record. He has 37,976 passing yards in 134 games, 2,024 short of 40,000, 1st at that point, and needs 169 a game over his next 12 games; he’s averaging 257 over his last 17. Joe Burrow is almost on track too. Jared Goff got to 40,000 passing yards this season in 153 games, 4th fastest.
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- Patrick Mahomes
- Matthew Stafford
- Joe Burrow
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford2009 – 2019 | 147 | |
| Patrick Mahomes2017 – 2026At an avg of 257 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 142 games | 134 | |
| Joe Burrow2020 – 2026At an avg of 263 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 149 games | 85 | |
| Jared Goff2016 – 2026 | 153 | |
| Dak Prescott2016 – 2026At an avg of 271 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 155 games | 148 | |
| C.J. Stroud2023 – 2026At an avg of 248 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 163 games | 54 | |
| Brock Purdy2022 – 2026At an avg of 244 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 165 games | 57 | |
| Josh Allen2018 – 2026At an avg of 243 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 167 games | 134 | |
| Trevor Lawrence2021 – 2026At an avg of 241 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 169 games | 85 | |
| Justin Herbert2020 – 2026At an avg of 200 per game, will cross 40,000 passing yards at 171 games | 103 |
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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 40,000 passing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.