Tom Brady's 100,000 passing yards record yet another marker of Bucs QB's NFL legacy

It's almost 22 years since Tom Brady recorded his first passing yards in the NFL. The quarterback has had a glittering journey ever since and has gone on to hold numerous records.

However, Brady is now on the verge of achieving another special milestone when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brady could become the first quarterback to post 100,000 passing yards (regular season and playoffs) in the NFL.

How many passing yards does Tom Brady have?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Heading into Week 9 of the 2022-23 NFL season, Tom Brady has racked up a whopping 99,836 passing yards in the league over the course of his career. The 45-year-old is in his 23rd season of top-tier football and is eyeing a record that might never be matched.

Is Tom Brady going to be the first NFL QB to reach 100k passing yards?

Brady could make history in the NFL this weekend when he suits up for Tampa Bay. The seven-time Super Bowl winner could become the first quarterback to stack up 100,000 passing yards in the league if he gets 164 yards against the Rams this weekend.

NFL QBs nearest to Brady's 100K passing yards

Brady already holds the most passing yards by any quarterback in the NFL. However, the three quarterbacks closest to him have already drawn curtains on their careers.

Drew Brees, who spent 20 seasons in the NFL, is closest to Brady's record with a total of 85,724 yards. Brees had five seasons with the San Diego Chargers before joining the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He hung up his cleats in 2020.

Peyton Manning is third on the list of quarterbacks with the most passing yards. The former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos star amassed 79,279 passing yards.

Brett Favre, who played for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings, comes in fourth with 77,693 passing yards over the course of his 20 seasons in the NFL.

What are Tom Brady's passing yards in 2022 NFL season?

Despite Tampa Bay's struggles this season, Brady has managed to put up 2,267 passing yards this season with nine passing touchdowns. The veteran quarterback also has a 92.4 passer rating and has led the Buccaneers to three wins and five defeats this campaign.