| PLAYER | # |
|---|---|
| Bert Jones (IND) | 3,104 |
| Fran Tarkenton (MIN) | 2,961 |
| Jim Hart (ARI) | 2,946 |
| Ken Stabler (LV) | 2,737 |
| Roger Staubach (DAL) | 2,715 |
| Mike Livingston (KC) | 2,682 |
| Jim Zorn (SEA) | 2,571 |
| Dan Fouts (LAC) | 2,535 |
| Ken Anderson (CIN) | 2,367 |
| Greg Landry (DET) | 2,191 |
| Brian Sipe (CLE) | 2,113 |
| Bob Griese (MIA) | 2,097 |
| Steve Ramsey (DEN) | 1,931 |
| Steve Grogan (NE) | 1,903 |
| Craig Morton (NYG) | 1,865 |
| Dan Pastorini (TEN) | 1,795 |
| Steve Spurrier (TB) | 1,628 |
| Jim Plunkett (SF) | 1,592 |
| Bob Avellini (CHI) | 1,580 |
| Lynn Dickey (GB) | 1,465 |
Note: Regular season only.