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Most passing yards through the first 8 games of an NFL season, among active players

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Peyton Manning’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Tanner McKee, would need 456 a game over his next 5 games.

Most passing yards through the first 8 games of an NFL season, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Peyton Manning (2013 DEN)20132,919
Joe Burrow (2026 CIN)20262,386
C.J. Stroud (2026 HOU)20262,251
Jordan Love (2026 GB)20262,246
Bryce Young (2026 CAR)20262,197
Matthew Stafford (2026 LA)20262,146
Jared Goff (2026 DET)20262,134
Kirk Cousins (2026 LV)20262,124
Dak Prescott (2026 DAL)20262,046
Patrick Mahomes (2026 KC)20262,037

Method

  • An active player whose first 8 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.