Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady showcase 5,000-yard seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Drew Brees achieved the remarkable feat of throwing for over 5,000 yards in five NFL seasons. Only two other quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, have done this more than once, each reaching the milestone twice. This statistic highlights Brees' exceptional consistency and longevity in the league, setting a high bar for future quarterbacks. As Mahomes continues his career, he may have the potential to challenge Brees' record, though reaching five 5,000-yard seasons remains challenging in today's evolving NFL.
- •Drew Brees had five seasons with over 5,000 passing yards.
- •Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady each reached the milestone twice.
- •Brees' record highlights his long-term dominance in the NFL.
- •Mahomes is still in his prime and could aspire to match Brees.
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Drew Brees had 5 NFL seasons of 5,000 or more passing yards, can you name the other 2 quarterbacks who have done it more than once?
"Only 2 other quarterbacks in NFL history besides Drew Brees threw for over 5,000 yards in multiple seasons.
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