Most passing yards in a single season (NFL)
The current most passing yards in a single season (nfl) record is 5,477 yards, held by Peyton Manning, set on December 29, 2013. Last checked October 9, 2026.
5,477
yards
Peyton Manning
- Holder
- Peyton Manning
- Record
- 5,477 yards
- Exact figure
- 5,477 yards (2013)
- Date set
- December 29, 2013
- Recognized by
- National Football League
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- Pro-Football-Reference Pass yds single season
- NFL.com Manning breaks mark for passing yards in season 0ap2000000306058
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