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All 32 NFL teams' single-season passing leader rankings for quarterbacks. See every NFL franchise's leading passer and record holder for most QB passing yards in a season.
The passing game is featured more than ever before in the NFL, so when a quarterback passes for 4,000 yards, it's not as impressive as it used to be. Even a 5,000-yard passing season is a surprise in 2024.
NFL franchises such as the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers have had no shortage of prolific passers, while other squads like the New York Jets and Chicago Bears have struggled in that department for their entire existence.
In this article, we'll list each franchise's single-season passing leader. Let's dive in.
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Arizona Cardinals Single-Season Passing Leader
Carson Palmer - 4,671 yards (2015)
Atlanta Falcons Single-Season Passing Leader
Matt Ryan - 4,944 yards (2016)
Matt Ryan’s 2016 campaign will be remembered.
• 4,944 Yards
• 38 Touchdowns
• 7 Interceptions
• 117.1 Passer Rating
• NFL MVP & OPOY pic.twitter.com/8hlv4fQqTm— GSN (@GASportsNow) April 22, 2024
Baltimore Ravens Single-Season Passing Leader
Joe Flacco - 4,317 yards (2016)
Buffalo Bills Single-Season Passing Leader
Josh Allen - 4,544 yards (2020)
Carolina Panthers Single-Season Passing Leader
Steve Beuerlein - 4,436 yards (1999)
Chicago Bears Single-Season Passing Leader
Erik Kramer - 3,838 yards (1995)
There were 10 4,000 yard passers last season. There have been 227 such seasons in NFL history. The Jets have one: Joe Namath in 1967 with 4,007. Somewhat impossibly, the Bears are hoping Caleb Williams will be their first.
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) April 6, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals Single-Season Passing Leader
Joe Burrow - 4,611 yards (2021)
Cleveland Browns Single-Season Passing Leader
Brian Sipe - 4,132 yards (1980)
Dallas Cowboys Single-Season Passing Leader
Tony Romo - 4,903 yards (2012)
Denver Broncos Single-Season Passing Leader
Peyton Manning - 5,477 yards (2013)
Remember when Peyton Manning opened the 2013 season with SEVEN touchdown passes? (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/CoWaHNnAhI
— NFL (@NFL) June 11, 2021
Detroit Lions Single-Season Passing Leader
Matthew Stafford - 5,038 yards (2011)
Green Bay Packers Single-Season Passing Leader
Aaron Rodgers - 4,643 yards (2011)
Houston Texans Single-Season Passing Leader
Deshaun Watson - 4,823 yards (2020)
Indianapolis Colts Single-Season Passing Leader
Andrew Luck - 4,761 yards (2014)
There is only 40 days left until the #NFLDraft!
In 2014, Andrew Luck threw 40 TD’s, and taking the #Colts to an AFC Championship game appearance! In this game, Andrew Luck and @TYHilton13 lit up the Texans. The pair connected 9 times to the tune of 223 yards and a TD! pic.twitter.com/pGabwVtjy0
— The Blue Stable (@TheBlue_Stable) March 18, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars Single-Season Passing Leader
Blake Bortles - 4,428 yards (2015)
Kansas City Chiefs Single-Season Passing Leader
Patrick Mahomes - 5,250 yards (2022)
Patrick Mahomes is the 2022 NFL MVP. pic.twitter.com/pKZns21BkP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders Single-Season Passing Leader
Derek Carr - 4,804 yards (2021)
Los Angeles Chargers Single-Season Passing Leader
Justin Herbert - 5,014 yards (2021)
Los Angeles Rams Single-Season Passing Leader
Matthew Stafford - 4,886 yards (2021)
Miami Dolphins Single-Season Passing Leader
Dan Marino - 5,084 yards (1984)
Dan Marino in 1984-
362 completions (1st in the NFL that season)
564 attempts (1st)
64.2 completion % (3rd)
5084 passing yards (1st)
48 passing TDs (1st)
9.0 Y/A (1st)
108.9 rating (1st)
*Pro Bowler
*1st Team All-Pro
*MVP
*OPY
*Lead Miami to a 14-2 record & Super Bowl appearance pic.twitter.com/SCCGBZ6dYG— Four Verts 🏈 (@FourVerticals_) June 22, 2019
Minnesota Vikings Single-Season Passing Leader
Daunte Culpepper - 4,717 yards (2004)
New England Patriots Single-Season Passing Leader
Tom Brady - 5,235 yards (2011)
New Orleans Saints Single-Season Passing Leader
Drew Brees - 5,476 yards (2011)
Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s record that stood for 27 years on this TD pass against the #Falcons in 2011. The #Saints QB finished with 5,476 passing yards on the season, yet didn’t win MVP. pic.twitter.com/LChazhA1wE
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) August 27, 2018
New York Giants Single-Season Passing Leader
Eli Manning - 4,933 yards (2011)
New York Jets Single-Season Passing Leader
Joe Namath - 4,007 yards (1967)
Philadelphia Eagles Single-Season Passing Leader
Carson Wentz - 4,039 yards (2019)
Pittsburgh Steelers Single-Season Passing Leader
Ben Roethlisberger - 5,129 yards (2018)
San Francisco 49ers Single-Season Passing Leader
Brock Purdy - 4,280 yards (2023)
The double fake from Purdy! Kittle is in for the TD @brockpurdy13 @gkittle46#SFvsSEA on Prime Video
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/gyMqx7NKs2 pic.twitter.com/D4TA8mIiq2— NFL (@NFL) December 16, 2022
Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leader
Geno Smith - 4,282 yards (2022)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Single-Season Passing Leader
Tom Brady - 5,316 yards (2021)
Tennessee Titans Single-Season Passing Leader
Warren Moon - 4,690 yards (1991)
Washington Commanders Single-Season Passing Leader
Kirk Cousins - 4,917 yards (2016)
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