The Evolution of the Pass: NFL All-Time Passing Leaders (1932-2025)

The NFL has had many prolific passers over the years, here you can see the rise of each QB and their yards across the years through a beautifully animated bar chart race.

Longest tenure holding the passing yards record:

1. Fran Tarkenton: 20 yrs (1976-1995)
2. Dan Marino: 13 yrs (1995-2007)
3. Sammy Baugh: 12 yrs (1943-1954)
4. Arnie Herber: 11 yrs (1932-1942)
5. Johnny Unitas: 8 yrs (1968-1975)

00:00 Arnie Herber Dominates
00:19 Slinging Sammy Baugh
00:58 Johnny Unitas
01:09 The Tarkenton Era
01:38 Marino Takes Over
02:16 The GOAT is here

Music: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 2 "Summer": III

Stats and Images from:
Stat Muse
https://www.statmuse.com

Pro Football Reference
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/

Shrp Sports
https://www.shrpsports.com/

Sports Logos.Net
https://www.sportslogos.net/

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