Passing Yard Leaders - NFL Player Stats

Rank Player Team Position Value
1 Tom Brady Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB 5316
2 Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers QB 5014
3 Matthew Stafford Los Angeles Rams QB 4886
4 Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs QB 4839
5 Derek Carr Las Vegas Raiders QB 4804
6 Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals QB 4611
7 Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys QB 4449
8 Josh Allen Buffalo Bills QB 4407
9 Kirk Cousins Minnesota Vikings QB 4221
10 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers QB 4115
11 Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons QB 3968
12 Jimmy Garoppolo San Francisco 49ers QB 3810
13 Mac Jones New England Patriots QB 3801
14 Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals QB 3787
15 Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers QB 3740
16 Ryan Tannehill Tennessee Titans QB 3734
17 Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars QB 3641
18 Carson Wentz Indianapolis Colts QB 3563
19 Taylor Heinicke Washington Commanders QB 3419
20 Jared Goff Detroit Lions QB 3245
21 Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles QB 3144
22 Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks QB 3113
23 Teddy Bridgewater Denver Broncos QB 3052
24 Baker Mayfield Cleveland Browns QB 3010
25 Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens QB 2882
26 Davis Mills Houston Texans QB 2664
27 Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins QB 2653
28 Sam Darnold Carolina Panthers QB 2527
29 Daniel Jones New York Giants QB 2428
30 Zach Wilson New York Jets QB 2334
31 Justin Fields Chicago Bears QB 1870
32 Andy Dalton Chicago Bears QB 1515
33 Jacoby Brissett Miami Dolphins QB 1283
34 Jameis Winston New Orleans Saints QB 1170
35 Trevor Siemian New Orleans Saints QB 1154
36 Tyler Huntley Baltimore Ravens QB 1081
37 Taysom Hill New Orleans Saints TE 978
38 Tyrod Taylor Houston Texans QB 966
39 Mike White New York Jets QB 953
40 Mike Glennon New York Giants QB 790
41 Drew Lock Denver Broncos QB 787
42 Colt McCoy Arizona Cardinals QB 740
43 Geno Smith Seattle Seahawks QB 702
44 Cam Newton Carolina Panthers QB 684
45 Josh Johnson Baltimore Ravens QB 638
46 Trey Lance San Francisco 49ers QB 603
47 Tim Boyle Detroit Lions QB 526
48 Case Keenum Cleveland Browns QB 462
49 Gardner Minshew Philadelphia Eagles QB 439
50 Jordan Love Green Bay Packers QB 411
51 PJ Walker Carolina Panthers QB 362
52 Mason Rudolph Pittsburgh Steelers QB 277
53 Jake Fromm New York Giants QB 210

What Are Passing Yards?

Total passing yards highlight how quarterbacks contribute to their team’s offense across a season. This stat captures both volume and scheme — whether through heavy passing attacks, quick short-yardage gains, or explosive deep shots. Passing yard leaders often showcase high usage and adaptability within their offensive system.