List of NFL quarterbacks with 5,000 passing yards in a season

Passing for 5,000 yards in a single regular season is a rare thing in the National Football League (NFL). Nine quarterbacks have done it. Drew Brees has the most seasons with 5,000 passing yards at 5.Brett Martel, "Panthers come from behind to beat Saints 44-38", Associated Press, December 31, 2012. 

NFL players with 5,000 passing yards in a season
QuarterbackTeamYardsSeasonGames playedNotesDan Marino*Miami Dolphins5,0841984161st in NFL history, youngest to achieve 5,000 yards,NFL MVPDrew BreesNew Orleans Saints5,069200816Offensive Player of the YearDrew Brees (2)New Orleans Saints5,476201116First quarterback with multiple 5,000-yard seasons,  Offensive Player of the YearTom BradyNew England Patriots5,23516Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions5,03816Comeback Player of the YearDrew Brees (3)New Orleans Saints5,177201216 2nd consecutive 5,000-yard seasonPeyton Manning*Denver Broncos5,477201316NFL record, NFL MVPDrew Brees (4)New Orleans Saints5,16216 3rd consecutive 5,000-yard seasonDrew Brees (5)New Orleans Saints5,208201616Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers5,129201816 Patrick Mahomes*Kansas City Chiefs5,09716First African-American quarterback to pass for 5,000 yards, NFL MVPJameis WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers5,109201916Led NFL in interceptions (30)Tom Brady (2)Tampa Bay Buccaneers5,316202117 Oldest to achieve 5,000 yards.Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers5,01417 Patrick Mahomes* (2)Kansas City Chiefs 5,250202217First African-American quarterback to pass for over 5,000 yards twice, NFL MVP

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