Who Led the NFL in Passing Yards?
Who Led the NFL in Passing Yards? Find out which NFL quarterback threw for the most yards in a season.
Tom Brady
In 2020, Tom Brady led the NFL in passing yards with 4,577 yards. He is a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Drew Brees
In the 2018 season, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the National Football League (NFL) in passing yards with 4,366 completions on 6,351 attempts for a 68.3% completion percentage. He also threw for 32 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.
Aaron Rodgers
In the National Football League, the leader in passing yards is considered the quarterback who has thrown for the most yards in a season. Topping the list of NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a season is Green Bay Packers’ star Aaron Rodgers, who threw for an impressive 4,428 yards in the 2011 regular season.
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson led the NFL in passing yards with 4,110 yards. He was followed by Derek Carr with 4,054 yards and Tom Brady with 4,027 yards.
Matthew Stafford
In the National Football League, the most passing yards in a season is 5,477, achieved by Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos in 2013. The NFL record for most passing yards in a career is 71,838, held by Brett Favre.
