Question: who holds the record for most passing yards in nfl
Answer: Rank Player Team ( s ) by season Yards Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts ( 1998 -- 2011 ) Denver Broncos ( 2012 -- 2015 ) 71,940 Brett Favre Atlanta Falcons ( 1991 ) Green Bay Packers ( 1992 -- 2007 ) New York Jets ( 2008 ) Minnesota Vikings ( 2009 -- 2010 ) 71,838 Drew Brees San Diego Chargers ( 2001 -- 2005 ) New Orleans Saints ( 2006 -- present ) 70,445 Tom Brady New England Patriots ( 2000 -- present ) 66,159 5 Dan Marino Miami Dolphins ( 1983 -- 1999 ) 61,361 6 Eli Manning New York Giants ( 2004 -- present ) 51,682 7 John Elway Denver Broncos ( 1983 -- 19