NFL Career Passes Completed per Game Leaders
| Rank | Player (age), + - HOFer, Bold - Active | C/G | Years | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drew Brees (32) | 23.5 | 2001-2011 | 2TM |
| 2. | Peyton Manning (35) | 22.5 | 1998-2011 | clt |
| 3. | Kurt Warner | 21.3 | 1998-2009 | 3TM |
| 4. | Tom Brady (34) | 21.1 | 2000-2011 | nwe |
| 5. | Brett Favre | 20.9 | 1991-2010 | 4TM |
| 6. | Carson Palmer (32) | 20.8 | 2004-2011 | 2TM |
| 7. | Dan Marino+ | 20.5 | 1983-1999 | mia |
| Marc Bulger | 20.5 | 2002-2009 | ram | |
| 9. | Aaron Rodgers (28) | 20.0 | 2005-2011 | gnb |
| 10. | Matt Ryan (26) | 19.9 | 2008-2011 | atl |
| 11. | Drew Bledsoe | 19.8 | 1993-2006 | 3TM |
| Jay Cutler (28) | 19.8 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
| 13. | Josh Freeman (23) | 19.4 | 2009-2011 | tam |
| 14. | Philip Rivers (30) | 19.3 | 2004-2011 | sdg |
| 15. | Daunte Culpepper | 19.2 | 1999-2009 | 4TM |
| Warren Moon+ | 19.2 | 1984-2000 | 4TM | |
| 17. | Jon Kitna (39) | 19.0 | 1997-2011 | 4TM |
| Donovan McNabb (35) | 19.0 | 1999-2011 | 3TM | |
| 19. | Eli Manning (30) | 18.9 | 2004-2011 | nyg |
| Trent Green | 18.9 | 1997-2008 | 4TM | |
| 21. | Brian Griese | 18.8 | 1998-2008 | 4TM |
| 22. | Joe Flacco (26) | 18.6 | 2008-2011 | rav |
| 23. | Chad Pennington | 18.3 | 2000-2010 | 2TM |
| Ben Roethlisberger (29) | 18.3 | 2004-2011 | pit | |
| Jason Campbell (30) | 18.3 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
| 26. | Dan Fouts+ | 18.2 | 1973-1987 | sdg |
| Shaun Hill (31) | 18.2 | 2005-2011 | 3TM | |
| 28. | Jeff Garcia (41) | 18.1 | 1999-2011 | 6TM |
| Kyle Orton (29) | 18.1 | 2005-2011 | 3TM | |
| 30. | Aaron Brooks | 18.0 | 2000-2006 | 2TM |
| Jim Everett | 18.0 | 1986-1997 | 3TM | |
| Jim Kelly+ | 18.0 | 1986-1996 | buf | |
| 33. | Chad Henne (26) | 17.9 | 2008-2011 | mia |
| 34. | Ryan Fitzpatrick (29) | 17.8 | 2005-2011 | 3TM |
| Joe Montana+ | 17.8 | 1979-1994 | 2TM | |
| 36. | Kerry Collins (39) | 17.7 | 1995-2011 | 6TM |
| 37. | John Elway+ | 17.6 | 1983-1998 | den |
| Joey Harrington | 17.6 | 2002-2007 | 3TM | |
| Troy Aikman+ | 17.6 | 1989-2000 | dal | |
| 40. | Jeff George | 17.5 | 1990-2001 | 5TM |
| 41. | Jake Plummer | 17.4 | 1997-2006 | 2TM |
| 42. | Steve McNair | 17.0 | 1995-2007 | 2TM |
| 43. | Jake Delhomme (36) | 16.9 | 1999-2011 | 4TM |
| 44. | Neil Lomax | 16.8 | 1981-1988 | crd |
| 45. | Mark Sanchez (25) | 16.6 | 2009-2011 | nyj |
| 46. | Tim Couch | 16.5 | 1999-2003 | cle |
| Jim Miller | 16.5 | 1995-2002 | 2TM | |
| 48. | Ken O'Brien | 16.4 | 1984-1993 | 2TM |
| 49. | David Garrard | 16.3 | 2002-2010 | jax |
| Stan Humphries | 16.3 | 1989-1997 | 2TM | |
| Vinny Testaverde | 16.3 | 1987-2007 | 7TM | |
| 52. | Alex Smith (27) | 16.2 | 2005-2011 | sfo |
| 53. | Rich Gannon | 16.1 | 1987-2004 | 4TM |
| Chris Miller | 16.1 | 1987-1999 | 3TM | |
| 55. | Rex Grossman (31) | 16.0 | 2003-2011 | 3TM |
| 56. | Tony Romo (31) | 15.9 | 2004-2011 | dal |
| Boomer Esiason | 15.9 | 1984-1997 | 3TM | |
| Erik Kramer | 15.9 | 1987-1999 | 4TM | |
| 59. | Bernie Kosar | 15.8 | 1985-1996 | 3TM |
| Steve Young+ | 15.8 | 1985-1999 | 2TM | |
| 61. | Phil Simms | 15.7 | 1979-1993 | nyg |
| 62. | Byron Leftwich (31) | 15.6 | 2003-2011 | 4TM |
| Tommy Kramer | 15.6 | 1977-1990 | 2TM | |
| Brian Sipe | 15.6 | 1974-1983 | cle | |
| 65. | Matt Hasselbeck (36) | 15.5 | 1999-2011 | 3TM |
| 66. | Shane Matthews | 15.4 | 1996-2004 | 3TM |
| 67. | Bobby Hebert | 15.3 | 1985-1996 | 2TM |
| Kelly Holcomb | 15.3 | 1997-2007 | 4TM | |
| 69. | Jeff Blake | 15.2 | 1992-2005 | 7TM |
| Trent Edwards | 15.2 | 2007-2010 | 2TM | |
| 71. | Matt Cassel (29) | 15.1 | 2005-2011 | 2TM |
| Randall Cunningham | 15.1 | 1985-2001 | 4TM | |
| Brad Johnson | 15.1 | 1994-2008 | 4TM | |
| 74. | Neil O'Donnell | 15.0 | 1991-2003 | 4TM |
| Fran Tarkenton+ | 15.0 | 1961-1978 | 2TM | |
| Steve Bartkowski | 15.0 | 1975-1986 | 2TM | |
| 77. | David Carr (32) | 14.7 | 2002-2011 | 4TM |
| 78. | Dave Krieg | 14.6 | 1980-1998 | 6TM |
| 79. | Matt Schaub (30) | 14.4 | 2004-2011 | 2TM |
| 80. | Mark Brunell (41) | 14.3 | 1994-2011 | 5TM |
| Derek Anderson (28) | 14.3 | 2006-2011 | 3TM | |
| Quincy Carter | 14.3 | 2001-2004 | 2TM | |
| 83. | Mark Rypien | 14.1 | 1988-2001 | 5TM |
| Doug Williams | 14.1 | 1978-1989 | 2TM | |
| 85. | Bert Jones | 14.0 | 1973-1982 | 2TM |
| Hugh Millen | 14.0 | 1987-1995 | 4TM | |
| Steve DeBerg | 14.0 | 1978-1998 | 6TM | |
| 88. | Ken Anderson | 13.8 | 1971-1986 | cin |
| 89. | Elvis Grbac | 13.6 | 1994-2001 | 3TM |
| Rick Mirer | 13.6 | 1993-2003 | 5TM | |
| 91. | Trent Dilfer | 13.5 | 1994-2007 | 5TM |
| Richard Todd | 13.5 | 1976-1985 | 2TM | |
| Joe Namath+ | 13.5 | 1965-1977 | 2TM | |
| 94. | Patrick Ramsey | 13.4 | 2002-2008 | 3TM |
| Johnny Unitas+ | 13.4 | 1956-1973 | 2TM | |
| 96. | Archie Manning | 13.3 | 1971-1984 | 3TM |
| 97. | Tony Banks | 13.2 | 1996-2005 | 4TM |
| 98. | Scott Mitchell | 13.1 | 1991-2001 | 4TM |
| Jay Fiedler | 13.1 | 1995-2005 | 5TM | |
| Randy Wright | 13.1 | 1984-1988 | gnb | |
| 101. | Jack Trudeau | 13.0 | 1986-1995 | 3TM |
| Jim Harbaugh | 13.0 | 1987-2000 | 4TM | |
| 103. | Chris Chandler | 12.9 | 1988-2004 | 7TM |
| Roman Gabriel | 12.9 | 1962-1977 | 2TM | |
| Rodney Peete | 12.9 | 1989-2004 | 6TM | |
| Jim Hart | 12.9 | 1966-1984 | 2TM | |
| Steve Beuerlein | 12.9 | 1988-2003 | 6TM | |
| Roger Staubach+ | 12.9 | 1969-1979 | dal | |
| Kyle Boller (30) | 12.9 | 2003-2011 | 3TM | |
| 110. | Michael Vick (31) | 12.8 | 2001-2011 | 2TM |
| Doug Flutie | 12.8 | 1986-2005 | 4TM | |
| Norm Snead | 12.8 | 1961-1976 | 5TM | |
| 113. | Joe Ferguson | 12.7 | 1973-1990 | 4TM |
| 114. | Steve Grogan | 12.6 | 1975-1990 | nwe |
| 115. | Bill Kenney | 12.5 | 1980-1988 | kan |
| J.P. Losman (30) | 12.5 | 2004-2011 | 3TM | |
| Matt Moore (27) | 12.5 | 2007-2011 | 2TM | |
| 118. | Jim McMahon | 12.4 | 1982-1996 | 6TM |
| Josh McCown (32) | 12.4 | 2002-2011 | 5TM | |
| Vince Young (28) | 12.4 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
| Jim Plunkett | 12.4 | 1971-1986 | 3TM | |
| 122. | Ken Stabler | 12.3 | 1970-1984 | 3TM |
| John Brodie | 12.3 | 1957-1973 | sfo | |
| Tarvaris Jackson (28) | 12.3 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
| 125. | Joe Theismann | 12.2 | 1974-1985 | was |
| Dave M. Brown | 12.2 | 1992-2001 | 2TM | |
| Shaun King | 12.2 | 1999-2004 | 2TM | |
| Bubby Brister | 12.2 | 1986-2000 | 5TM | |
| 129. | Jay Schroeder | 12.1 | 1985-1994 | 4TM |
| Terry Bradshaw+ | 12.1 | 1970-1983 | pit | |
| 131. | Vince Ferragamo | 12.0 | 1977-1986 | 3TM |
| Bob Griese+ | 12.0 | 1967-1980 | mia | |
| Y.A. Tittle+ | 12.0 | 1948-1964 | 3TM | |
| 134. | Jim Zorn | 11.9 | 1976-1987 | 3TM |
| 135. | David Woodley | 11.8 | 1980-1985 | 2TM |
| David Klingler | 11.8 | 1992-1997 | 2TM | |
| Jack Kemp | 11.8 | 1957-1969 | 3TM | |
| 138. | Frank Tripucka | 11.7 | 1949-1963 | 4TM |
| 139. | Ron Jaworski | 11.6 | 1974-1989 | 4TM |
| Otto Graham+ | 11.6 | 1946-1955 | cle | |
| Gus Frerotte | 11.6 | 1994-2008 | 7TM | |
| 142. | Lynn Dickey | 11.5 | 1971-1985 | 2TM |
| Mark Malone | 11.5 | 1980-1989 | 3TM | |
| 144. | Danny Kanell | 11.4 | 1996-2003 | 3TM |
| Craig Erickson | 11.4 | 1992-1997 | 3TM | |
| Don Majkowski | 11.4 | 1987-1996 | 3TM | |
| 147. | Billy Joe Tolliver | 11.3 | 1989-1999 | 5TM |
| Don Meredith | 11.3 | 1960-1968 | dal | |
| 149. | Pat Haden | 11.2 | 1976-1981 | ram |
| Sonny Jurgensen+ | 11.2 | 1957-1974 | 2TM | |
| 151. | Wade Wilson | 11.1 | 1981-1998 | 5TM |
| Dan Pastorini | 11.1 | 1971-1983 | 4TM | |
| Norm Van Brocklin+ | 11.1 | 1949-1960 | 2TM | |
| 154. | Gary Danielson | 10.9 | 1976-1988 | 2TM |
| Charlie Batch (37) | 10.9 | 1998-2011 | 2TM | |
| Bruce Gradkowski (28) | 10.9 | 2006-2011 | 4TM | |
| 157. | Tim Rattay | 10.8 | 2000-2007 | 3TM |
| John Friesz | 10.8 | 1990-2000 | 4TM | |
| 159. | Billy Wade | 10.7 | 1954-1966 | 2TM |
| Bill Nelsen | 10.7 | 1963-1972 | 2TM | |
| 161. | Steve Bono | 10.6 | 1985-1999 | 7TM |
| Danny White | 10.6 | 1976-1988 | dal | |
| 163. | John Hadl | 10.5 | 1962-1977 | 4TM |
| Charley Johnson | 10.5 | 1961-1975 | 3TM | |
| 165. | Kordell Stewart | 10.4 | 1995-2005 | 3TM |
| Dave Wilson | 10.4 | 1981-1988 | nor | |
| Anthony Wright | 10.4 | 2000-2007 | 4TM | |
| Bobby Layne+ | 10.4 | 1948-1962 | 4TM | |
| 169. | Rob Johnson | 10.3 | 1995-2003 | 5TM |
| Sammy Baugh+ | 10.3 | 1937-1952 | was | |
| 171. | Milt Plum | 10.1 | 1957-1969 | 4TM |
| Len Dawson+ | 10.1 | 1957-1975 | 3TM | |
| Tony Eason | 10.1 | 1983-1990 | 2TM | |
| Craig Morton | 10.1 | 1965-1982 | 3TM | |
| Ty Detmer | 10.1 | 1993-2003 | 5TM | |
| 176. | Mike Livingston | 10.0 | 1968-1979 | kan |
| Bill Munson | 10.0 | 1964-1979 | 5TM | |
| 178. | Dennis Shaw | 9.8 | 1970-1975 | 2TM |
| 179. | Gary Hogeboom | 9.4 | 1980-1989 | 3TM |
| 180. | Butch Songin | 9.3 | 1960-1962 | 2TM |
| David Whitehurst | 9.3 | 1977-1983 | gnb | |
| Billy Kilmer | 9.3 | 1961-1978 | 3TM | |
| 183. | Frankie Albert | 9.2 | 1946-1952 | sfo |
| Bart Starr+ | 9.2 | 1956-1971 | gnb | |
| Todd Blackledge | 9.2 | 1983-1989 | 2TM | |
| 186. | Glenn Dobbs | 9.1 | 1946-1949 | 2TM |
| 187. | Johnny Lujack | 9.0 | 1948-1951 | chi |
| Damon Huard | 9.0 | 1998-2008 | 3TM | |
| 189. | Bob Waterfield+ | 8.9 | 1945-1952 | ram |
| Jeff Hostetler | 8.9 | 1985-1997 | 3TM | |
| Tobin Rote | 8.9 | 1950-1966 | 4TM | |
| Steve Walsh | 8.9 | 1989-1999 | 6TM | |
| 193. | Charlie Conerly | 8.8 | 1948-1961 | nyg |
| Joe Kapp | 8.8 | 1967-1970 | 2TM | |
| Jack Thompson | 8.8 | 1979-1984 | 2TM | |
| 196. | Greg Landry | 8.7 | 1968-1984 | 3TM |
| Dick Wood | 8.7 | 1962-1966 | 5TM | |
| Frank Ryan | 8.7 | 1958-1970 | 3TM | |
| 199. | Billy Volek (35) | 8.6 | 2001-2011 | 2TM |
| Randy Johnson | 8.6 | 1966-1976 | 4TM | |
| Marc Wilson | 8.6 | 1980-1990 | 2TM | |
| 202. | Daryle Lamonica | 8.5 | 1963-1974 | 2TM |
| Bud Schwenk | 8.5 | 1942-1948 | 4TM | |
| Bob Berry | 8.5 | 1965-1975 | 2TM | |
| 205. | Steve Ramsey | 8.4 | 1970-1976 | 2TM |
| Steve Pelluer | 8.4 | 1984-1990 | 2TM | |
| Jim Finks+ | 8.4 | 1949-1955 | pit | |
| Kent Graham | 8.4 | 1992-2001 | 4TM | |
| Mark Herrmann | 8.4 | 1982-1992 | 4TM | |
| 210. | Al Dorow | 8.3 | 1954-1962 | 4TM |
| Paul Christman | 8.3 | 1945-1950 | 2TM | |
| Pete Liske | 8.3 | 1964-1972 | 3TM | |
| 213. | Cody Carlson | 8.2 | 1988-1994 | oti |
| Babe Parilli | 8.2 | 1952-1969 | 5TM | |
| Virgil Carter | 8.2 | 1968-1976 | 3TM | |
| 216. | Eric Hipple | 8.1 | 1980-1989 | det |
| Bobby Thomason | 8.1 | 1949-1957 | 3TM | |
| 218. | George Ratterman | 8.0 | 1947-1956 | 3TM |
| Sage Rosenfels (33) | 8.0 | 2002-2011 | 4TM | |
| Sean Salisbury | 8.0 | 1987-1996 | 3TM | |
| 221. | Tom Flores | 7.9 | 1960-1969 | 3TM |
| 222. | Bob Gagliano | 7.8 | 1982-1992 | 4TM |
| 223. | Bob Avellini | 7.7 | 1975-1984 | chi |
| Todd Collins | 7.7 | 1995-2010 | 4TM | |
| 225. | Cecil Isbell | 7.6 | 1938-1942 | gnb |
| 226. | Karl Sweetan | 7.5 | 1966-1970 | 3TM |
| 227. | Mike Phipps | 7.4 | 1970-1981 | 2TM |
| Tommy Thompson | 7.4 | 1940-1950 | 2TM | |
| Tommy Maddox | 7.4 | 1992-2005 | 4TM | |
| 230. | James Harris | 7.3 | 1969-1979 | 3TM |
| Seneca Wallace (31) | 7.3 | 2005-2011 | 2TM | |
| Mickey Slaughter | 7.3 | 1963-1966 | den | |
| 233. | Gary Cuozzo | 7.1 | 1963-1972 | 4TM |
| Sid Luckman+ | 7.1 | 1939-1950 | chi | |
| 235. | Vince Evans | 7.0 | 1977-1995 | 2TM |
| Scott Brunner | 7.0 | 1980-1985 | 2TM | |
| Joe Pisarcik | 7.0 | 1977-1984 | 2TM | |
| 238. | Cotton Davidson | 6.9 | 1954-1968 | 3TM |
| Gary Huff | 6.9 | 1973-1978 | 2TM | |
| 240. | Paul Governali | 6.8 | 1946-1948 | 2TM |
| 241. | Mike Tomczak | 6.7 | 1985-1999 | 4TM |
| Steve Fuller | 6.7 | 1979-1986 | 2TM | |
| Eddie LeBaron | 6.7 | 1952-1963 | 2TM | |
| 244. | Steve Tensi | 6.6 | 1965-1970 | 2TM |
| Jamie Martin | 6.6 | 1996-2007 | 3TM | |
| 246. | Kent Nix | 6.5 | 1967-1972 | 3TM |
| Paul Justin | 6.5 | 1995-1999 | 3TM | |
| 248. | Donald Hollas | 6.3 | 1991-1998 | 2TM |
| 249. | Parker Hall | 6.2 | 1939-1946 | 2TM |
| Jack Concannon | 6.2 | 1964-1975 | 4TM | |
| Ed Brown | 6.2 | 1954-1965 | 3TM | |
| Clyde LeForce | 6.2 | 1947-1949 | det |