Every NFL season delivers its share of jaw-dropping stats, but there’s something different about a true milestone.
The round numbers. The legacy implications. The creeping sense that you’re watching history, not just highlights. Whether it’s a Hall of Fame lock inching toward immortality or a quietly consistent vet finally joining an elite club, these moments matter – and we’re tracking every one of them.
This page is your all-in-one hub for the NFL’s most meaningful career chases. From Travis Kelce's march toward 13,000 receiving yards to Aaron Rodgers' race up the all-time passing yards list, we’ll keep you updated weekly with who's on the cusp, how far they have to go, and when they might get there. No fluff, no filler – just the stuff that ends up in Canton.
We'll update this tracker regularly as new data rolls in. Whether you’re a die-hard stathead, a legacy chaser, or just want to know when your favorite player is about to enter the record books, this is the space to watch.
All-Time NFL Passing Yards List
(Active players in bold)
| Rank | Name | Yards | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 89,214 | 2000-22 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 80,358 | 2001-20 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 71,940 | 1998-2015 |
| 4 | Brett Favre | 71,838 | 1991-2010 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | 64,805 | 2005-25 |
| 6 | Ben Roethlisberger | 64,088 | 2004-21 |
| 7 | Philip Rivers | 63,440 | 2004-20 |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | 62,792 | 2008-22 |
| 9 | Matthew Stafford | 62,236 | 2009-25 |
| 10 | Dan Marino | 61,361 | 1983-99 |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
Aaron Rodgers began the 2025 season with 62,952 yards, placing him seventh on the NFL's all-time passing list. He passed Philip Rivers (63,440 yards) for the sixth spot on Sept. 21 against the New England Patriots and vaulted past Ben Roethlisberger for fifth all-time in the Steelers' 33-31 loss to the Bengals on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Rodgers still sits more than 7,000 yards behind his former teammate, Brett Favre, for fourth all-time.
Matthew Stafford entered the 2025 season with 59,809 career passing yards, needing only 191 yards needed to reach the 60,000-yard milestone. In Week 6 against Baltimore, Stafford surpassed Dan Marino (61,361 yards) for the ninth spot on the leaderboard. He is a lock to move past Matt Ryan (62,792) before the season ends, as along as he stays healthy, and if he continues his scorching pace in 2025, he will threaten Rivers' mark as well.
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Notable Passing Yards Milestones
| Name | Milestone | Needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Flacco | 50,000 yards | 2,234 yards | ❌ Extremely unlikely |
| Russell Wilson | 50,000 yards | 3,034 yards | 😭 Still benched in NY |
| Andy Dalton | 40,000 yards | 207 yards | 🎱 Will he get another start? |
| Jared Goff | 40,000 yards | 2,707 yards | 🎯 He's got a shot ... next year |
| Josh Allen | 30,000 yards | 1,427 yards | ✅ Looking great |
| Baker Mayfield | 30,000 yards | 2,976 yards | 📉 No chance this year |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
All-Time NFL Passing Touchdowns List
(Active players in bold)
| Rank | Name | Touchdowns | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 649 | 2000-22 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 571 | 2001-20 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 539 | 1998-2015 |
| 4 | Aaron Rodgers | 521 | 2005-25 |
| 5 | Brett Favre | 508 | 1991-2010 |
| 6 | Philip Rivers | 421 | 2004-20 |
| 7 | Dan Marino | 420 | 1983-99 |
| 8 | Ben Roethlisberger | 418 | 2004-21 |
| 9 | Matthew Stafford | 402 | 2009-25 |
| 10 | Matt Ryan | 381 | 2008-22 |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
Aaron Rodgers entered the season with 503 career touchdown passes, just five behind Brett Favre for fourth all-time. It didn't take long for Rodgers to make history; his touchdown pass to DK Metcalf against the Patriots in Week 3 gave him 509 for his career. Through 10 weeks in 2025, Rodgers sits at 521 TDs, with an outside chance of catching Peyton Manning for third all-time.
Matthew Stafford currently ranks ninth all-time with 402 touchdown passes after passing Matt Ryan early during the 2025 season. Stafford is only 17 away from overtaking Ben Roethlisberger; if he plays a full 2025 campaign in L.A., jumping to at least eighth all-time is realistic. He has 25 touchdowns through nine games this season.
Notable Passing Touchdowns Milestones
| Name | Milestone | Needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 300 TDs | 12 TDs | 📉 Back on the bench |
| Jared Goff | 250 TDs | 8 TDs | 🦁 On his way |
| Dak Prescott | 250 TDs | 20 TDs | 🔥 On fire in 2025 |
| Baker Mayfield | 200 TDs | 13 TDs | 💪 Loving his chances |
| Lamar Jackson | 200 TDs | 19 TDs |
🤕 Maybe next year |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
All-Time NFL Rushing Yards List
(Active players in bold)
| Rank | Player | Yards | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmitt Smith | 18,355 | 1990-2004 |
| 2 | Walter Payton | 16,726 | 1975-87 |
| 3 | Frank Gore | 16,000 | 2005-20 |
| 4 | Barrry Sanders | 15,269 | 1989-98 |
| 5 | Adrian Peterson | 14,918 | 2007-21 |
| 6 | Curtis Martin | 14,101 | 1995-2005 |
| 7 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 13,684 | 2001-11 |
| 8 | Jerome Bettis | 13,662 | 1993-2005 |
| 9 | Eric Dickerson | 13,259 | 1983-93 |
| 10 | Tony Dorsett | 12,739 | 1977-88 |
| 15 | Derrick Henry | 12,127 | 2016-25 |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
Henry entered 2025 with 11,423 career rushing yards, sitting at 19th on the NFL’s all-time list. He exploded for 169 yards against the Bills in Week 1, but the absence of an injured Lamar Jackson cooled off Henry and the Ravens offense. He sat with 704 yards through Week 10 and needs only 613 yards to pass Tony Dorsett and crack the top 10 on the all-time rushing list.
Getting there would leave him within striking range of the next four names on the list, too. With Jackson's return looming, it isn’t a question of if Henry makes history – it’s how high he can climb before it’s over.
Notable Rushing Yards Milestones
| Name | Milestone | Needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 8,000 yards | 205 yards | 💨 Why stop at 8K? |
| Josh Jacobs | 8,000 yards | 518 yards | 🛣️ Has a clear path |
| Joe Mixon | 8,000 yards | 572 yards | 🏥 When will he play? |
| Jonathan Taylor | 8,000 yards | 848 yards | 🐎 Can't be stopped |
| Christian McCaffrey | 8,000 yards | 987 yards | ⭐ Still elite |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
All-Time NFL Rushing Touchdowns List
(Active players in bold)
| Rank | Player | Touchdowns | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmitt Smith | 164 | 1990-2004 |
| 2 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 145 | 2001-11 |
| 3 | Marcus Allen | 123 | 1982-97 |
| 4 | Adrian Peterson | 120 | 2007-21 |
| 5 | Derrick Henry | 112 | 2016-25 |
| 6 | Walter Payton | 110 | 1975-87 |
| 7 | Jim Brown | 106 | 1957-65 |
| 8 | John Riggins | 104 | 1971-85 |
| T9 | Shaun Alexander | 100 | 2000-08 |
| T9 | Marshall Faulk | 100 | 1994-2005 |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
Derrick Henry is entering GOAT territory. He began 2025 tied with Jim Brown for sixth all-time in rushing touchdowns (106), and in Week 8 he passed Walter Payton into fifth all-time – ahead of one of the game's true icons. He has already cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant power backs the league has ever seen, and he still seems to have more in the tank.
All-Time NFL Receiving Yards List
(Active players in bold)
| Rank | Player | Yards | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 22,895 | 1985-2004 |
| 2 | Larry Fitzgerald | 17,492 | 2004-20 |
| 3 | Terrell Owens | 15,934 | 1996-2010 |
| 4 | Randy Moss | 15,292 | 1998-2012 |
| 5 | Isaac Bruce | 15,208 | 1994-2009 |
| 6 | Tony Gonzalez | 15,127 | 1997-2013 |
| 7 | Tim Brown | 14,934 | 1988-2004 |
| 8 | Steve Smith Sr. | 14,731 | 2001-16 |
| 9 | Marvin Harrison | 14,580 | 1996-2008 |
| 10 | Reggie Wayne | 14,345 | 2001-14 |
| 19 | DeAndre Hopkins | 13,173 | 2013-25 |
Stats current through Nov. 12, 2025
DeAndre Hopkins entered 2025 with 12,965 career receiving yards, sitting just outside the top 20 all-time – but that didn't last long. Through Week 8, he is at 13,157 yards (19th place) -- 1,189 from surpassing Reggie Wayne for 10th on the career list. While his days as a WR1 are behind him, Hopkins remains a reliable red-zone and possession threat for the Ravens, and another couple productive seasons could vault him into elite historical company.
Notable Receiving Yards Milestones
| Name | Milestone | Needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 14,000 yards | 827 yards | 💪 Does he have enough? |
| Mike Evans | 13,000 yards | 176 yards | 🤕 Out for season |
| Travis Kelce | 13,000 yards | 309 yards | 🥱 Is the energy there? |
| Davante Adams | 13,000 yards | 588 yards | 🔥 Thriving in LA |
| Keenan Allen | 12,000 yards | 187 yards | ⚡ Still producing |
| Tyreek Hill | 12,000 yards | 637 yards | 🤕 Maybe next year |
| Brandin Cooks | 10,000 yards | 303 yards | 🎢 Expect a wild ride |
