Question: who is the all time passing yards leader
Answer: Rank Player Team ( s ) by season Yards Manning , Peyton Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts ( 1998 -- 2011 ) Denver Broncos ( 2012 -- 2015 ) 71,940 Favre , Brett Brett Favre Atlanta Falcons ( 1991 ) Green Bay Packers ( 1992 -- 2007 ) New York Jets ( 2008 ) Minnesota Vikings ( 2009 -- 2010 ) 71,838 Brees , Drew Drew Brees San Diego Chargers ( 2001 -- 2005 ) New Orleans Saints ( since 2006 ) 69,965 Brady , Tom Tom Brady New England Patriots ( since 2000 ) 65,745 5 Marino , Dan Dan Marino Miami Dolphins ( 1983 -- 1999 ) 61,361 6 Elway , John John Elway Denver Broncos ( 1983 -- 1998