# List of NFL career passing touchdowns leaders

In American football, passing, along with running (also referred to as rushing), is one of the two main methods of advancing the ball down the field. Passes are typically attempted by the quarterback, but any offensive player can throw one, provided they are behind the line of scrimmage. To qualify as a passing play, the ball must move forward upon leaving the passer's hands; if it moves laterally or backward, the play is considered a running play. A player catching a forward pass is called a receiver. A touchdown pass occurs when a pass results in a touchdown, either by being caught and advanced into the end zone or caught within its boundaries. The number of passing touchdowns a player makes is a recorded statistic in football games. In addition to the overall National Football League (NFL) passing touchdown leaders, league record books recognize the passing touchdown leaders of the American Football League, which operated from 1960 to 1969 before merging with the NFL in 1970.
Tom Brady holds the record for most passing touchdowns with 649, followed by Drew Brees with 571 and Peyton Manning with 539. Aaron Rodgers leads all active players with 503 career passing touchdowns. Brady is also the record holder for the most career playoff passing touchdowns with 88. He is followed by Patrick Mahomes with 46, and Joe Montana and Rodgers, all tied for third at 45. Mahomes leads all active players in career playoff passing touchdowns. The longest career passing touchdown record holder is Fran Tarkenton, who held the record from 1975 to 1994.

## Regular season career passing touchdowns leaders

Legend :
| Symbol | Meaning |
| TDs | The total number of passing touchdowns the player had during their career |
| GP | The number of games played by a player during their career |
| † | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
| ^ | Active player |
Through 2024 season.
NFL regular season career passing touchdown leaders :
| Rank | Player | TDs | GP | Team(s) | Seasons |
| 1 | Tom Brady | 649 | 335 | New England Patriots | 2000–2019 |
| 1 | Tom Brady | 649 | 335 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2020–2022 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 571 | 287 | San Diego Chargers | 2001–2005 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 571 | 287 | New Orleans Saints | 2006–2020 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning† | 539 | 266 | Indianapolis Colts | 1998–2011 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning† | 539 | 266 | Denver Broncos | 2012–2015 |
| 4 | Brett Favre† | 508 | 302 | Atlanta Falcons | 1991 |
| 4 | Brett Favre† | 508 | 302 | Green Bay Packers | 1992–2007 |
| 4 | Brett Favre† | 508 | 302 | New York Jets | 2008 |
| 4 | Brett Favre† | 508 | 302 | Minnesota Vikings | 2009–2010 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers$^^$ | 503 | 248 | Green Bay Packers | 2005–2022 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers$^^$ | 503 | 248 | New York Jets | 2023–2024 |
| 6 | Philip Rivers | 421 | 244 | San Diego/L.A. Chargers | 2004–2019 |
| 6 | Philip Rivers | 421 | 244 | Indianapolis Colts | 2020 |
| 7 | Dan Marino† | 420 | 242 | Miami Dolphins | 1983–1999 |
| 8 | Ben Roethlisberger | 418 | 249 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2004–2021 |
| 9 | Matt Ryan | 381 | 234 | Atlanta Falcons | 2008–2021 |
| 9 | Matt Ryan | 381 | 234 | Indianapolis Colts | 2022 |
| 10 | Matthew Stafford$^^$ | 377 | 222 | Detroit Lions | 2009–2020 |
| 10 | Matthew Stafford$^^$ | 377 | 222 | Los Angeles Rams | 2021–present |
| 11 | Eli Manning | 366 | 236 | New York Giants | 2004–2019 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 350 | 199 | Seattle Seahawks | 2012–2021 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 350 | 199 | Denver Broncos | 2022–2023 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 350 | 199 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2024 |
| 13 | Fran Tarkenton† | 342 | 246 | Minnesota Vikings | 1961–1966, 1972–1978 |
| 13 | Fran Tarkenton† | 342 | 246 | New York Giants | 1967–1971 |
| 14 | John Elway† | 300 | 234 | Denver Broncos | 1983–1998 |
| 15 | Carson Palmer | 294 | 182 | Cincinnati Bengals | 2004–2010 |
| 15 | Carson Palmer | 294 | 182 | Oakland Raiders | 2011–2012 |
| 15 | Carson Palmer | 294 | 182 | Arizona Cardinals | 2013–2017 |
| 16 | Warren Moon† | 291 | 208 | Houston Oilers | 1984–1993 |
| 16 | Warren Moon† | 291 | 208 | Minnesota Vikings | 1994–1996 |
| 16 | Warren Moon† | 291 | 208 | Seattle Seahawks | 1997–1998 |
| 16 | Warren Moon† | 291 | 208 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1999–2000 |
| 17 | Johnny Unitas† | 290 | 211 | Baltimore Colts | 1956–1972 |
| 17 | Johnny Unitas† | 290 | 211 | San Diego Chargers | 1973 |
| 18 | Kirk Cousins$^^$ | 288 | 164 | Washington Redskins | 2012–2017 |
| 18 | Kirk Cousins$^^$ | 288 | 164 | Minnesota Vikings | 2018–2023 |
| 18 | Kirk Cousins$^^$ | 288 | 164 | Atlanta Falcons | 2024–present |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1987–1992 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | Cleveland Browns | 1993–1995 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | Baltimore Ravens | 1996–1997 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | New York Jets | 1998–2003, 2005 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | Dallas Cowboys | 2004 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | New England Patriots | 2006 |
| 19 | Vinny Testaverde | 275 | 233 | Carolina Panthers | 2007 |
| 20 | Joe Montana† | 273 | 192 | San Francisco 49ers | 1979–1992 |
| 20 | Joe Montana† | 273 | 192 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1993–1994 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Seattle Seahawks | 1980–1991 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1992–1993 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Detroit Lions | 1994 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Arizona Cardinals | 1995 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Chicago Bears | 1996 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 261 | 213 | Tennessee Oilers | 1997–1998 |
| 22 | Derek Carr$^^$ | 257 | 169 | Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders | 2014–2022 |
| 22 | Derek Carr$^^$ | 257 | 169 | New Orleans Saints | 2023–present |
| 22 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 257 | 196 | Baltimore Ravens | 2008–2018 |
| 22 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 257 | 196 | Denver Broncos | 2019 |
| 22 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 257 | 196 | New York Jets | 2020, 2021–2022 |
| 22 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 257 | 196 | Cleveland Browns | 2023 |
| 22 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 257 | 196 | Indianapolis Colts | 2024 |
| 24 | Sonny Jurgensen† | 255 | 218 | Philadelphia Eagles | 1957–1963 |
| 24 | Sonny Jurgensen† | 255 | 218 | Washington Redskins | 1964–1974 |
| 25 | Dan Fouts† | 254 | 181 | San Diego Chargers | 1973–1987 |
| 26 | Andy Dalton$^^$ | 253 | 173 | Cincinnati Bengals | 2011–2019 |
| 26 | Andy Dalton$^^$ | 253 | 173 | Dallas Cowboys | 2020 |
| 26 | Andy Dalton$^^$ | 253 | 173 | Chicago Bears | 2021 |
| 26 | Andy Dalton$^^$ | 253 | 173 | New Orleans Saints | 2022 |
| 26 | Andy Dalton$^^$ | 253 | 173 | Carolina Panthers | 2023–present |
| 27 | Drew Bledsoe | 251 | 194 | New England Patriots | 1993–2001 |
| 27 | Drew Bledsoe | 251 | 194 | Buffalo Bills | 2002–2004 |
| 27 | Drew Bledsoe | 251 | 194 | Dallas Cowboys | 2005–2006 |
| 28 | Tony Romo | 248 | 156 | Dallas Cowboys | 2004–2016 |
| 29 | Boomer Esiason | 247 | 187 | Cincinnati Bengals | 1984–1992, 1997 |
| 29 | Boomer Esiason | 247 | 187 | New York Jets | 1993–1995 |
| 29 | Boomer Esiason | 247 | 187 | Arizona Cardinals | 1996 |
| 30 | Patrick Mahomes^ | 245 | 112 | Kansas City Chiefs | 2017–present |
| 31 | John Hadl | 244 | 224 | San Diego Chargers | 1962–1972 |
| 31 | John Hadl | 244 | 224 | Los Angeles Rams | 1973–1974 |
| 31 | John Hadl | 244 | 224 | Green Bay Packers | 1974–1975 |
| 31 | John Hadl | 244 | 224 | Houston Oilers | 1976–1977 |
| 32 | Len Dawson† | 239 | 211 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1957–1959 |
| 32 | Len Dawson† | 239 | 211 | Cleveland Browns | 1960–1961 |
| 32 | Len Dawson† | 239 | 211 | Dallas Texans | 1962 |
| 32 | Len Dawson† | 239 | 211 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1963–1975 |
| 33 | Jim Kelly† | 237 | 160 | Buffalo Bills | 1986–1996 |
| 34 | George Blanda† | 236 | 340 | Chicago Bears | 1949, 1950–1958 |
| 34 | George Blanda† | 236 | 340 | Baltimore Colts | 1950 |
| 34 | George Blanda† | 236 | 340 | Houston Oilers | 1960–1966 |
| 34 | George Blanda† | 236 | 340 | Oakland Raiders | 1967–1975 |
| 35 | Donovan McNabb | 234 | 167 | Philadelphia Eagles | 1999–2009 |
| 35 | Donovan McNabb | 234 | 167 | Washington Redskins | 2010 |
| 35 | Donovan McNabb | 234 | 167 | Minnesota Vikings | 2011 |
| 36 | Steve Young† | 232 | 169 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1985–1986 |
| 36 | Steve Young† | 232 | 169 | San Francisco 49ers | 1987–1999 |
| 37 | Jay Cutler | 227 | 153 | Denver Broncos | 2006–2008 |
| 37 | Jay Cutler | 227 | 153 | Chicago Bears | 2009–2016 |
| 37 | Jay Cutler | 227 | 153 | Miami Dolphins | 2017 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | St. Louis Rams | 2005–2006 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Cincinnati Bengals | 2007–2008 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Buffalo Bills | 2009–2012 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Tennessee Titans | 2013 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Houston Texans | 2014 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | New York Jets | 2015–2016 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2017–2018 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Miami Dolphins | 2019–2020 |
| 38 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 223 | 166 | Washington Football Team | 2021 |
| 39 | Jared Goff$^^$ | 222 | 134 | Los Angeles Rams | 2016–2020 |
| 39 | Jared Goff$^^$ | 222 | 134 | Detroit Lions | 2021–present |
| 40 | Ryan Tannehill | 216 | 155 | Miami Dolphins | 2012–2018 |
| 40 | Ryan Tannehill | 216 | 155 | Tennessee Titans | 2019–2023 |
| 41 | John Brodie | 214 | 201 | San Francisco 49ers | 1957–1973 |
| 42 | Dak Prescott$^^$ | 213 | 123 | Dallas Cowboys | 2016–present |
| 43 | Terry Bradshaw† | 212 | 168 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1970–1983 |
| 43 | Matt Hasselbeck | 212 | 209 | Green Bay Packers | 1999–2000 |
| 43 | Matt Hasselbeck | 212 | 209 | Seattle Seahawks | 2001–2010 |
| 43 | Matt Hasselbeck | 212 | 209 | Tennessee Titans | 2011–2012 |
| 43 | Matt Hasselbeck | 212 | 209 | Indianapolis Colts | 2013–2015 |
| 43 | Y. A. Tittle† | 212 | 179 | Baltimore Colts | 1950 |
| 43 | Y. A. Tittle† | 212 | 179 | San Francisco 49ers | 1951–1960 |
| 43 | Y. A. Tittle† | 212 | 179 | New York Giants | 1961–1964 |
| 46 | Jim Hart | 209 | 201 | St. Louis Cardinals | 1966–1983 |
| 46 | Jim Hart | 209 | 201 | Washington Redskins | 1984 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | Carolina Panthers | 1995–1998 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | New Orleans Saints | 1998 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | New York Giants | 1999–2003 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | Oakland Raiders | 2004–2005 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | Tennessee Titans | 2006–2010 |
| 47 | Kerry Collins | 208 | 198 | Indianapolis Colts | 2011 |
| 47 | Kurt Warner† | 208 | 124 | St. Louis Rams | 1998–2003 |
| 47 | Kurt Warner† | 208 | 124 | New York Giants | 2004 |
| 47 | Kurt Warner† | 208 | 124 | Arizona Cardinals | 2005–2009 |
| 49 | Randall Cunningham | 207 | 161 | Philadelphia Eagles | 1985–1995 |
| 49 | Randall Cunningham | 207 | 161 | Minnesota Vikings | 1997–1999 |
| 49 | Randall Cunningham | 207 | 161 | Dallas Cowboys | 2000 |
| 49 | Randall Cunningham | 207 | 161 | Baltimore Ravens | 2001 |
| 50 | Jim Everett | 203 | 158 | Los Angeles Rams | 1986–1993 |
| 50 | Jim Everett | 203 | 158 | New Orleans Saints | 1994–1996 |
| 50 | Jim Everett | 203 | 158 | San Diego Chargers | 1997 |

## Playoff career passing touchdowns leaders

NFL playoff career passing touchdown leaders :
| Legend | Meaning |
| TDs | The total number of passing touchdowns the player had during their playoff career |
| GP | The number of games played by a player during their playoff career |
| † | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
| ^ | Active player |
Updated through 2024 playoffs.
| Rank | Player | TDs | GP | Team(s) | Seasons |
| 1 | Tom Brady | 88 | 48 | New England Patriots | 2000–2019 |
| 1 | Tom Brady | 88 | 48 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2020–2022 |
| 2 | Patrick Mahomes^ | 46 | 21 | Kansas City Chiefs | 2017-present |
| 3 | Joe Montana† | 45 | 23 | San Francisco 49ers | 1979–1992 |
| 3 | Joe Montana† | 45 | 23 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1993–1994 |
| 3 | Aaron Rodgers$^^$ | 45 | 22 | Green Bay Packers | 2005–2022 |
| 3 | Aaron Rodgers$^^$ | 45 | 22 | New York Jets | 2023–2024 |
| 5 | Brett Favre† | 44 | 24 | Atlanta Falcons | 1991 |
| 5 | Brett Favre† | 44 | 24 | Green Bay Packers | 1992–2007 |
| 5 | Brett Favre† | 44 | 24 | New York Jets | 2008 |
| 5 | Brett Favre† | 44 | 24 | Minnesota Vikings | 2009–2010 |
| 6 | Peyton Manning† | 40 | 27 | Indianapolis Colts | 1998–2011 |
| 6 | Peyton Manning† | 40 | 27 | Denver Broncos | 2012–2015 |
| 7 | Drew Brees | 37 | 18 | San Diego Chargers | 2001–2005 |
| 7 | Drew Brees | 37 | 18 | New Orleans Saints | 2006–2020 |
| 8 | Ben Roethlisberger | 36 | 23 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2004–2021 |
| 9 | Dan Marino† | 32 | 18 | Miami Dolphins | 1983–1999 |
| 10 | Kurt Warner† | 31 | 13 | St. Louis Rams | 1998–2003 |
| 10 | Kurt Warner† | 31 | 13 | New York Giants | 2004 |
| 10 | Kurt Warner† | 31 | 13 | Arizona Cardinals | 2005–2009 |
| 11 | Terry Bradshaw† | 30 | 19 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1970–1983 |
| 12 | John Elway† | 27 | 22 | Denver Broncos | 1983–1998 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 27 | 17 | Seattle Seahawks | 2012–2021 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 27 | 17 | Denver Broncos | 2022–2023 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson$^^$ | 27 | 17 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2024 |
| 14 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 26 | 16 | Baltimore Ravens | 2008–2018 |
| 14 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 26 | 16 | Denver Broncos | 2019 |
| 14 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 26 | 16 | New York Jets | 2020, 2021–2022 |
| 14 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 26 | 16 | Cleveland Browns | 2023 |
| 14 | Joe Flacco$^^$ | 26 | 16 | Indianapolis Colts | 2024 |
| 15 | Josh Allen^ | 25 | 13 | Buffalo Bills | 2018-present |
| 16 | Donovan McNabb | 24 | 16 | Philadelphia Eagles | 1999–2009 |
| 16 | Donovan McNabb | 24 | 16 | Washington Redskins | 2010 |
| 16 | Donovan McNabb | 24 | 16 | Minnesota Vikings | 2011 |
| 16 | Roger Staubach† | 24 | 20 | Dallas Cowboys | 1969–1979 |
| 18 | Troy Aikman† | 23 | 16 | Dallas Cowboys | 1989–2000 |
| 19 | Jim Kelly† | 21 | 17 | Buffalo Bills | 1986–1996 |
| 20 | Matt Ryan | 20 | 10 | Atlanta Falcons | 2008–2021 |
| 20 | Matt Ryan | 20 | 10 | Indianapolis Colts | 2022 |
| 20 | Steve Young† | 20 | 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1985–1986 |
| 20 | Steve Young† | 20 | 22 | San Francisco 49ers | 1987–1997 |
| 22 | Daryle Lamonica | 19 | 13 | Buffalo Bills | 1963–1966 |
| 22 | Daryle Lamonica | 19 | 13 | Oakland Raiders | 1967–1974 |
| 22 | Ken Stabler | 19 | 13 | Oakland Raiders | 1970–1979 |
| 22 | Ken Stabler | 19 | 13 | Houston Oilers | 1980–1981 |
| 22 | Ken Stabler | 19 | 13 | New Orleans Saints | 1982–1984 |
| 22 | Matthew Stafford^ | 19 | 10 | Detroit Lions | 2009–2020 |
| 22 | Matthew Stafford^ | 19 | 10 | Los Angeles Rams | 2021-present |
| 25 | Matt Hasselbeck | 18 | 11 | Green Bay Packers | 1999–2000 |
| 25 | Matt Hasselbeck | 18 | 11 | Seattle Seahawks | 2001–2010 |
| 25 | Matt Hasselbeck | 18 | 11 | Tennessee Titans | 2011–2012 |
| 25 | Matt Hasselbeck | 18 | 11 | Indianapolis Colts | 2013–2015 |
| 25 | Eli Manning | 18 | 12 | New York Giants | 2004–2019 |

## Historical career passing touchdowns leaders

Sixteen players are recognized as having held outright or tied the record as the NFL's career passing touchdowns leader.
NFL historical career passing touchdown leaders :
| No. | Reign | Player | Team(s) while leader | TDs | Season(s) |
| 1 | 1921–1922 | Elmer Oliphant | Buffalo All-Americans | 7 | 1921–1922 |
| 2 | 1923 | Lou Smyth | Canton Bulldogs | 8 | 1923 |
| 3 | 1924–1928 | Curly Lambeau† | Green Bay Packers | 14 | 1924 |
| 3 | 1924–1928 | Curly Lambeau† | Green Bay Packers | 19 | 1925 |
| 3 | 1924–1928 | Curly Lambeau† | Green Bay Packers | 22 | 1926 |
| 3 | 1924–1928 | Curly Lambeau† | Green Bay Packers | 23 | 1927 |
| 3 | 1924–1928 | Curly Lambeau† | Green Bay Packers | 24 | 1928 |
| 4 | Tied 1928 | Red Dunn | Green Bay Packers | 24 | 1928 |
| 5 | 1929–1942 | Benny Friedman† | New York Giants (1929–1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1934) | 40 | 1929 |
| 5 | 1929–1942 | Benny Friedman† | New York Giants (1929–1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1934) | 53 | 1930 |
| 5 | 1929–1942 | Benny Friedman† | New York Giants (1929–1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1934) | 56 | 1931 |
| 5 | 1929–1942 | Benny Friedman† | New York Giants (1929–1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1934) | 61 | 1932 |
| 5 | 1929–1942 | Benny Friedman† | New York Giants (1929–1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1934) | 66 | 1933–1942 |
| 6 | Tied 1940–1942 | Arnie Herber† | Green Bay Packers | 66 | 1940–1942 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 80 | 1943 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 84 | 1944 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 95 | 1945 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 103 | 1946 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 128 | 1947 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 150 | 1948 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 168 | 1949 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 178 | 1950 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 185 | 1951 |
| 7 | 1943–1961 | Sammy Baugh† | Washington Redskins | 187 | 1952–1961 |
| 8 | Tied 1961 | Bobby Layne† | Pittsburgh Steelers | 187 | 1961 |
| 8 | 1962 | Bobby Layne† | Pittsburgh Steelers | 196 | 1962 |
| 9 | 1963–1965 | Y.A. Tittle† | New York Giants |
| 9 | 1963–1965 | Y.A. Tittle† | New York Giants | 202 | 1963 |
| 9 | 1963–1965 | Y.A. Tittle† | New York Giants | 212 | 1964–1965 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 232 | 1966 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 252 | 1967 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 254 | 1968 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 266 | 1969 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 280 | 1970 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 283 | 1971 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 287 | 1972 |
| 10 | 1966–1974 | Johnny Unitas† | Baltimore Colts (1967–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) | 290 | 1973–1974 |
| 11 | 1975–1994 | Fran Tarkenton† | Minnesota Vikings | 291 | 1975 |
| 11 | 1975–1994 | Fran Tarkenton† | Minnesota Vikings | 308 | 1976 |
| 11 | 1975–1994 | Fran Tarkenton† | Minnesota Vikings | 317 | 1977 |
| 11 | 1975–1994 | Fran Tarkenton† | Minnesota Vikings | 342 | 1978–1994 |
| 12 | 1995–2006 | Dan Marino† | Miami Dolphins | 352 | 1995 |
| 12 | 1995–2006 | Dan Marino† | Miami Dolphins | 369 | 1996 |
| 12 | 1995–2006 | Dan Marino† | Miami Dolphins | 385 | 1997 |
| 12 | 1995–2006 | Dan Marino† | Miami Dolphins | 408 | 1998 |
| 12 | 1995–2006 | Dan Marino† | Miami Dolphins | 420 | 1999–2006 |
| 13 | 2007–2013 | Brett Favre† | Green Bay Packers (2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010) | 442 | 2007 |
| 13 | 2007–2013 | Brett Favre† | Green Bay Packers (2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010) | 464 | 2008 |
| 13 | 2007–2013 | Brett Favre† | Green Bay Packers (2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010) | 497 | 2009 |
| 13 | 2007–2013 | Brett Favre† | Green Bay Packers (2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010) | 508 | 2010–2013 |
| 14 | 2014–2018 | Peyton Manning † | Denver Broncos | 530 | 2014 |
| 14 | 2014–2018 | Peyton Manning † | Denver Broncos | 539 | 2015–2018 |
| 15 | 2019 | Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 547 | 2019 |
| 16 | Since 2020 (5 years) | Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 581 | 2020 |
| 16 | Since 2020 (5 years) | Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 624 | 2021 |
| 16 | Since 2020 (5 years) | Tom Brady | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 649 | 2022–present |