Who Has the Most Passing Yards in the NFL?

We take a look at the NFL’s passing leaders and see who has the most passing yards in the league.

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning has the most passing yards in the NFL with 71,940 yards. He is followed by Drew Brees with 71,155 yards and Tom Brady with 67,24 yards.

NFL career

Peyton Manning was one of the most successful quarterbacks of his era, setting numerous NFL records. He retired as the league’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes.

Manning began his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. He was drafted first overall in the NFL Draft and went on to win four MVP awards, including two Super Bowl MVPs. He led the Colts to a Super Bowl victory in 2007.

In 2012, Manning was released by the Colts and signed with the Denver Broncos. He went on to win another Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2016. Manning announced his retirement from football in March of 2018.

Most passing yards

Peyton Manning is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. He spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and was a member of the Denver Broncos from 2012 to 2015. He is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.

Manning holds many NFL records, including; most passing yards, most passing touchdowns, most regular season wins, mostNo.1 seeds in the playoffs, and he’s tied for second place for Most Super Bowl appearances by a player. He also holds NFL single-season records for most passing yards (5,477 in 2013) and touchdowns (55 in 2013).

Drew Brees

Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completions. He has thrown for over 5,000 yards in a season seven times, more than any other player in NFL history. Brees has led the Saints to nine playoff appearances, five NFC South division championships, four NFC Championship Games, and Super Bowl XLIV, which they won against the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL career

Drew Brees was born on January 15, 1979, in Austin, Texas, to Eugene Wilson “Buddy” Brees II, a trial lawyer, and Mina Ruth (Akins) Brees. He has an older brother, Reid. When Brees was seven, his parents divorced and shared custody of the boys; they both remarried when Brees was in high school. His grandfather, Ray Akins, was the head coach at Texas High School in Texarkana from 1955 to 1976.

A highly sought-after high school recruit, Brees took his game to Purdue University where he became one of the most decorated quarterbacks in college football history. As a sophomore in 2000, he set an NCAA record with 34 touchdown passes and helped lead the Boilermakers to the Rose Bowl. After another stellar season as a junior in 2001, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy as well as numerous other awards.

Brees entered the NFL Draft after his senior year and was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick of the second round (32nd overall). He spent five seasons with the Chargers before signing with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent in 2006.

In 2009, Brees led the Saints to their first ever Super Bowl championship defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. He was named Super Bowl MVP after setting a then-Super Bowl record with 32 completed passes for 247 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Brees continued his stellar play after winning the Super Bowl and was selected for the Pro Bowl for a ninth time following the 2012 season. In 2013, he broke Dan Marino’s single season passing yardage record which had stood for 27 years. He currently holds numerous NFL records including most passing yards in a career (70,445), most passing yards in a season (5,476) and most 300-yard passing games (98).

Most passing yards

Drew Brees currently has the most passing yards in the NFL. He is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. He has thrown for 70,445 yards in his career.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady has the most passing yards in the NFL with 79,416. He is followed by Drew Brees with 77,416 passing yards. Peyton Manning is in third with 71,940 passing yards.

NFL career

Tom Brady began his NFL career with the New England Patriots in 2000. He took over as the starter in 2001 and led the team to its first Super Bowl win. Brady has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls, including 12 in a row from 2005 to 2016. He has also been named First Team All-Pro eight times and Second Team All-Pro twice. He was the NFL MVP three times (2007, 2010, 2017) and the Super Bowl MVP four times (2002, 2004, 2014, 2016).

In 2019, Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He helped the team win its first Super Bowl in 18 years. Brady is the only player in NFL history with seven Super Bowl wins. He is also the only player to win five Super Bowls as a starter.

Most passing yards

In the National Football League (NFL), the record for the most career passing yards is held by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. He has thrown for 79,416 yards in his career, which spans 20 seasons. Brady has played his entire professional career with the Patriots, and is currently in his 21st season with the team.

Brady is a six-time Super Bowl champion, and he has been named the Super Bowl MVP four times. He is also a three-time NFL MVP, and he has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls. Brady has led the Patriots to 15 division titles, and he has been selected as an All-Pro eight times.