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Most passing yards in an NFL career since 1966

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Tom Brady leads with 89,214 passing yards in his career, first of 822 careers since 1966. Aaron Rodgers is 5th, with 68,138 passing yards in his career. 3,712 more passing yards passes Brett Favre for 4th. Matthew Stafford (6th) is still playing too.

Most passing yards in an NFL career since 1966
#Player and seasonsValue
Tom Brady2000 – 202289,214
Drew Brees2001 – 202080,369
Peyton Manning1998 – 201571,940
Brett Favre1991 – 201071,849
Aaron Rodgers2005 – 202668,138
Matthew Stafford2009 – 202666,671
Ben Roethlisberger2004 – 202164,128
Philip Rivers2004 – 202563,978
Matt Ryan2008 – 202262,792
Dan Marino1983 – 199961,361
Eli Manning2004 – 201957,023
John Elway1983 – 199851,475
Warren Moon1984 – 200049,325
Joe Flacco2008 – 202548,176
Russell Wilson2012 – 202546,966
Kirk Cousins2012 – 202646,824
Carson Palmer2004 – 201746,252
Vinny Testaverde1987 – 200746,217
Drew Bledsoe1993 – 200644,611
Dan Fouts1973 – 198743,040
Jared Goff2016 – 202641,586
Derek Carr2014 – 202441,245
Kerry Collins1995 – 201140,927
Joe Montana1979 – 199440,551
Andy Dalton2011 – 202639,793

Method

  • The numbers here start in 1966, so a record set before then isn't on this board.