{"id":4648,"date":"2025-11-08T10:52:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=4648"},"modified":"2025-11-08T10:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:53:02","slug":"matthew-stafford-set-to-become-9th-to-reach-62000-career-passing-yards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/matthew-stafford-set-to-become-9th-to-reach-62000-career-passing-yards\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Stafford Set To Become 9th To Reach 62,000 Career Passing Yards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew Stafford continues to climb the NFL\u2019s all-time passing charts, closing in on yet another milestone as he leads the Los Angeles Rams into Week 10. The veteran quarterback has thrown for 61,956 career passing yards, leaving him just 44 yards shy of the 62,000 mark \u2014 a feat only eight players in league history have achieved.<\/p>\n<p>Stafford currently ranks ninth all-time in career passing yards during the Super Bowl era, trailing an elite group led by Tom Brady (89,214), Drew Brees (80,358), and Peyton Manning (71,940). He also sits within striking distance of Matt Ryan (62,792) and Philip Rivers (63,440) as he continues to move up one of football\u2019s most exclusive leaderboards.<\/p>\n<p>This season, Stafford has remained among the NFL\u2019s most productive passers, ranking sixth overall with 2,147 yards through eight games. In his most recent outing, he threw for 281 yards in a commanding 34\u201310 win over the New Orleans Saints, helping the Rams extend their winning streak to three and maintain control of the NFC West.<\/p>\n<p>The 6\u20132 Rams, currently first in the division, will look to stay hot when they travel north to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A strong performance from Stafford could not only push Los Angeles closer to playoff positioning but also elevate him into the 62,000-yard club, further cementing his place among the most prolific passers in NFL history.<\/p>\n<h3>NFL Career Passing Yards Leaders (Super Bowl Era):<\/h3>\n<p>1. Tom Brady 89,214<br \/>\n2. Drew Brees 80,358<br \/>\n3. Peyton Manning 71,940<br \/>\n4. Brett Favre 71,838<br \/>\n5. Aaron Rodgers 64,644<br \/>\n6. Ben Roethlisberger 64,088<br \/>\n7. Philip Rivers 63,440<br \/>\n8. Matt Ryan 62,792<br \/>\n<strong>9. Matthew Stafford 61,956<\/strong><br \/>\n10. Dan Marino 61,361<br \/>\n11. Eli Manning 57,023<br \/>\n12. John Elway 51,475<br \/>\n13. Warren Moon 49,325<br \/>\n14. Joe Flacco 47,766<br \/>\n15. Russell Wilson 46,921<br \/>\n16. Carson Palmer 46,247<br \/>\n17. Vinny Testaverde 46,233<br \/>\n18. Drew Bledsoe 44,611<br \/>\n19. Kirk Cousins 43,181<br \/>\n20. Dan Fouts 43,040<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew Stafford continues to climb the NFL\u2019s all-time passing charts, closing in on yet another milestone as he leads the Los Angeles Rams into Week 10. The veteran quarterback has thrown for 61,956 career passing yards, leaving him just 44 yards shy of the 62,000 mark \u2014 a feat only eight players in league history&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/matthew-stafford-set-to-become-9th-to-reach-62000-career-passing-yards\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Matthew Stafford Set To Become 9th To Reach 62,000 Career Passing 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