Most passing yards through the first 17 games of an NFL career, among active players
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Patrick Mahomes’ record is safe for now. The closest active player, Brady Cook, would need 387 a game over his next 12 games.
game 117
- Spencer Rattler
- Patrick Mahomes
- Tyler Shough
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes2017 – 2018 | 5,381 | |
| Tyler Shough2025 – 2026 | 3,827 | |
| Michael Penix Jr.2024 – 2026 | 3,476 | |
| Spencer Rattler2024 – 202516 of 17 games | 2,903 | |
| Jake Browning2023 – 202516 of 17 games | 2,707 | |
| Jaxson Dart2025 – 202616 of 17 games | 2,522 | |
| J.J. McCarthy2025 – 202614 of 17 games | 2,254 | |
| Shedeur Sanders2025 – 202611 of 17 games | 1,699 | |
| Jarrett Stidham2019 – 202516 of 17 games | 1,422 | |
| Tommy DeVito2023 – 202613 of 17 games | 1,409 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player whose first 17 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.