Most Passing TDs in an NFL Season: Who holds the single-season record?

Updated Jan. 17, 2026 7:14 a.m. ET

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Who has recorded the most passing touchdowns in a single NFL season? You'll find that list in this article.

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Most Single-Season Passing TDs in NFL History

Leaderboard excludes records set prior to the AFL-NFL merger.
Name (Year)	Team	Passing TDs
Peyton Manning (2013)	Broncos	55
Patrick Mahomes (2018)	Chiefs	50
Tom Brady (2007)	Patriots	50
Peyton Manning (2004)	Colts	49
Aaron Rodgers (2020)	Packers	48
Dan Marino (1984)	Dolphins	48
Matthew Stafford (2025)	Rams	46
Drew Brees (2011)	Saints	46
Aaron Rodgers (2011)	Packers	45
Dan Marino (1986)	Dolphins	44
Drew Brees (2012)	Saints	43
Joe Burrow (2024)	Bengals	43
Tom Brady (2021)	Buccaneers	43
Kurt Warner (1999)	Rams	41
Lamar Jackson (2024)	Ravens	41
Matthew Stafford (2011)	Lions	41
Matthew Stafford (2021)	Rams	41
Patrick Mahomes (2022)	Chiefs	41
Baker Mayfield (2024)	Buccaneers	41
Tom Brady (2020)	Buccaneers	40
Andrew Luck (2014)	Colts	40
Aaron Rodgers (2016)	Packers	40
Russell Wilson (2020)	Seahawks	40
Peyton Manning (2014)	Broncos	39
Aaron Rodgers (2012)	Packers	39
Daunte Culpepper (2004)	Vikings	39
Andrew Luck (2018)	Colts	39
Brett Favre (1996)	Packers	39
Drew Brees (2013)	Saints	39
Tom Brady (2011)	Patriots	39

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FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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