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Most Passing TDs in NFL History
Table only includes stats from after the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
| Rank | Player | Years Active | Career Pass TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 2000-2022 | 649 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 2001-2020 | 571 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 1998-2015 | 539 |
| 4 | Aaron Rodgers | 2005-2025 | 527 |
| 5 | Brett Favre | 1991-2010 | 508 |
| 6 | Philip Rivers | 2004-2025 | 425 |
| 7 | Matthew Stafford | 2009-2025 | 423 |
| 8 | Dan Marino | 1983-1999 | 420 |
| 9 | Ben Roethlisberger | 2004-2021 | 418 |
| 10 | Matt Ryan | 2008-2022 | 381 |
| 11 | Eli Manning | 2004-2019 | 366 |
| 12 | Russell Wilson | 2012-2025 | 353 |
| 13 | John Elway | 1983-1998 | 300 |
| 14 | Kirk Cousins | 2012-2025 | 298 |
| 15 | Carson Palmer | 2004-2017 | 294 |
| 16 | Warren Moon | 1984-2000 | 291 |
| 17 | Vinny Testaverde | 1987-2007 | 275 |
| 18 | Joe Montana | 1979-1994 | 273 |
| 19 | Joe Flacco | 2008-2025 | 272 |
| 20 | Patrick Mahomes | 2017-2025 | 267 |
| 21 | Dave Krieg | 1980-1998 | 261 |
| 22 | Derek Carr | 2014-2024 | 257 |
| 23 | Jared Goff | 2016-2025 | 256 |
| 24 | Andy Dalton | 2011-2025 | 254 |
| 24 | Dan Fouts | 1973-1987 | 254 |
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