Who was the first QB to throw 3000 yards?

Back in 1960 -- not long before the start of the Super Bowl era -- Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas threw for 3,099 yards, marking the first time in NFL history a player cleared 3,000 yards in a single season.

Who was the first NFL QB to throw 3000 yards?

Who was the first quarterback to throw for 3000 yards? Johnny Unitas threw for 3,099 yards in 1960. That was the first time an NFL quarterback threw for more than 3,000 yards in a season. However, Sammy Baugh came really close in 1947 when he threw for 2,938 yards.

Who was the first QB to throw 4000 yards?

The group has combined to do so 130 times. Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath of the New York Jets was the first quarterback in pro football history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season when he accumulated 4,007 yards in 1967.

Who was the first QB to throw 5000 yards?

Dan Marino threw for 5,084 yards in 1984.

Has any QB threw for 6,000 yards?

The first quarterback to hit the 6,000 yard mark was Dan Marino, who did it in 1984. In one of the greatest seasons in NFL history, the second-year QB led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl in a year where he threw for 6,085 yards and 56 touchdowns.

Josh Allen shows off his arm strength with 80 yard throws at his pro day Mar 24, 2018

Who is the fastest QB to 50000 yards?

Matthew Stafford matches Drew Brees for quickest to 50,000 passing yards in NFL history - CBSSports.com.

What is the farthest QB throw?

The record for longest NFL pass is currently owned by Baker Mayfield, who an astounding 70.5 yard hail mary against the Baltimore Ravens in 2020.

Who threw for 500 yards in a game?

Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards in a 1951 game. Tom Brady threw for 505 yards in Super Bowl LII, the most in NFL playoff history. Ben Roethlisberger has thrown for at least 500 yards an NFL record four times.

Who has the most 4000 yard passers in one season?

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are tied for playing the most seasons with 4,000+ passing yards, with 14 seasons.

Has any QB rushed for 1000 yards?

Bears' Justin Fields becomes third QB in NFL history with 1,000-yard rushing season. Move over Lamar Jackson and Michael Vick, you've got company.

Who threw for 5000 yards?

In 2011, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Matthew Stafford threw for over 5,000 yards. Patrick Mahomes and Ben Roethlisberger both accomplished it in 2018. NFL quarterbacks have passed for 5,000 yards in a season fifteen times.

How many QB threw for 5000 yards?

During a win Sunday against Denver, Mahomes joined Drew Brees as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with multiple 5,000-yard and 40-touchdown seasons.

Who is the fastest QB to 40000 yards?

Has there ever been 3 1000 yard receivers?

The 1980 San Diego Chargers produced first 1,000-yard trio, consisting of John Jefferson, and Hall of Famers Winslow and Charlie Joiner. Their 3,762 combined yards are the highest total of any 1,000-yard trio.

Who kicked a 70 yard field goal in NFL?

Sebastian Janikowski of the Raiders did as much in 2011. He made it look easy, barely even taking a run-up. Apparently, the left-footer sunk a 70-yard field goal during pregame warmups that day.

Who was the first 300 lb player in the NFL?

Brown was one of the first NFL players to have a playing weight over 300 lb but his size and speed made him one of the most dynamic players of the time. In 1997, Brown was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

Has there ever been a 600 yard passing game?

No quarterback has thrown for 600 yards in a league game during regulation, but Tom Brady was the first player to total 600 or more yards passing over four consecutive quarters.

Who has the most 500 yard passing games in NFL history?

Who has the record for most 500-yard passing games in NFL history? If you were thinking about Tom Brady, you were wrong because the player with the most 500-yard passing games in NFL history is none other than 'Big' Ben Roethlisberger.

Who has the most 300 yard passing games in a row?

Consecutive games with 300 yards passing: 9 (2011-12; 2012-13). Brees is tied with himself for this record. Only Eli Manning enters this season with a streak of two consecutive 300-yard games. Last year, Andrew Luck had a string of eight consecutive 300-yard passing games.

Who threw for 525 yards?

Joe Burrow broke the Ravens and broke the Bengals' single-game passing yards record with 525 yards on Sunday. It was the fourth-most passing yards in one contest in NFL history.

Has any QB throw a perfect game?

Steve Grogan in 1978: Passer Score of 174.45

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 55-21 in 1978 when Steve Grogan threw his "perfect" game. Grogan completed 15 of his 19 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns.

Is a 100 yard throw possible?

Absolutely not. No one has ever thrown a foorball 100 yards and no one ever will. The farthest any human being can throw a football is 80 yards.

How far could Michael Vick throw?

What we do know is that Vick's arm strength is feared by all opposing coaches and defenses. Take head coach Gary Kubiak's word for it in his SI.com interview: "Anything over 50 yards is rare in a game, but I did see film of Vick throwing a ball 75 yards.