Who Has The Most Passing Yards In The NFL?
We all know that the NFL is a quarterback-driven league. But who are the quarterbacks that have racked up the most passing yards in NFL history?
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), passing yards are one of the most important statistics for quarterbacks. The quarterback is the leader of the offense and is responsible for throwing the ball to his receivers to gain yards and score points.
The player with the most passing yards in a single season is Peyton Manning, who achieved this feat in 2013 with 5,477 yards. In second place is Drew Brees, who threw for 5,476 yards in 2011. These are the only two players to have ever exceeded 5,400 passing yards in a single season.
The player with the most passing yards in NFL history is Brett Favre, who retired in 2010 with 71,838 career passing yards. In second place is Peyton Manning, who currently has 71,940 career passing yards. It is widely expected that Manning will eventually surpass Favre’s record.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady has the most passing yards in the NFL with 79,416. He is followed by Drew Brees with 77,42 and Peyton Manning with 71,940.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He had a record-breaking career in college football for Purdue University, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He left college as one of the most decorated players in Purdue and Big Ten Conference history, establishing two NCAA records, 13 Big Ten Conference records, and 19 Purdue University records. As of 2019, he remains the Big Ten record-holder in several passing categories.
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning is a retired American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. During his career, he participated in 14 Pro Bowls and was selected as the NFL Most Valuable Player five times, winning four times. Manning holds many NFL records, including touchdown passes (539), AP MVP awards (5), and passing yards (71,940).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Peyton Manning has the most passing yards in the NFL.