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Most passing yards through the first 50 starts of an NFL quarterback's career, among active players

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Patrick Mahomes’ record is safe for now. The closest active quarterback, Tyler Shough, would need 337 a game over his next 33 starts.

Most passing yards through the first 50 starts of an NFL quarterback's career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Patrick Mahomes2017 – 202115,370
Brock Purdy2022 – 202612,605
C.J. Stroud2023 – 202612,228
Jordan Love2021 – 202611,651
Gardner Minshew2019 – 202647 of 50 starts10,797
Bryce Young2023 – 202648 of 50 starts9,556
Bo Nix2024 – 202643 of 50 starts9,436
Caleb Williams2024 – 202640 of 50 starts9,029
Drake Maye2024 – 202637 of 50 starts8,930
Davis Mills2021 – 202530 of 50 starts6,478

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Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 50 starts ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.