Passing Yard Leaders - NFL Player Stats

Rank Player Team Position Value
1 Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals QB 4918
2 Jared Goff Detroit Lions QB 4629
3 Baker Mayfield Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB 4500
4 Geno Smith Seattle Seahawks QB 4320
5 Sam Darnold Minnesota Vikings QB 4319
6 Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens QB 4172
7 Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs QB 3928
8 Aaron Rodgers New York Jets QB 3897
9 Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers QB 3870
10 Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers QB 3864
11 Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals QB 3851
12 Bo Nix Denver Broncos QB 3775
13 Matthew Stafford Los Angeles Rams QB 3762
14 Josh Allen Buffalo Bills QB 3731
15 C.J. Stroud Houston Texans QB 3727
16 Jayden Daniels Washington Commanders QB 3568
17 Caleb Williams Chicago Bears QB 3541
18 Kirk Cousins Atlanta Falcons QB 3508
19 Jordan Love Green Bay Packers QB 3389
20 Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles QB 2903
21 Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins QB 2867
22 Russell Wilson Pittsburgh Steelers QB 2482
23 Bryce Young Carolina Panthers QB 2403
24 Drake Maye New England Patriots QB 2276
25 Derek Carr New Orleans Saints QB 2145
26 Jameis Winston Cleveland Browns QB 2121
27 Will Levis Tennessee Titans QB 2091
28 Daniel Jones New York Giants QB 2070
29 Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars QB 2045
30 Gardner Minshew Las Vegas Raiders QB 2013
31 Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys QB 1978
32 Cooper Rush Dallas Cowboys QB 1844
33 Anthony Richardson Indianapolis Colts QB 1814
34 Joe Flacco Indianapolis Colts QB 1761
35 Mac Jones Jacksonville Jaguars QB 1672
36 Aidan O'Connell Las Vegas Raiders QB 1612
37 Mason Rudolph Tennessee Titans QB 1530
38 Spencer Rattler New Orleans Saints QB 1317
39 Deshaun Watson Cleveland Browns QB 1148
40 Justin Fields Pittsburgh Steelers QB 1106
41 Drew Lock New York Giants QB 1071
42 Andy Dalton Carolina Panthers QB 989
43 Tyler Huntley Miami Dolphins QB 829
44 Jacoby Brissett New England Patriots QB 826
45 Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta Falcons QB 775
46 Malik Willis Green Bay Packers QB 550
47 Desmond Ridder Las Vegas Raiders QB 458
48 Dorian Thompson-Robinson Cleveland Browns QB 440
49 Tim Boyle New York Giants QB 276

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.