Rodgers Surpasses Big Ben, Climbs to 5th All-Time in Passing Yards
Aaron Rodgers has made significant strides in the NFL’s all-time passing yards rankings. On October 16, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he surpassed Ben Roethlisberger, moving into fifth place overall in career passing yards.
Rodgers Overtakes Roethlisberger
In the second quarter of the Thursday night matchup, Rodgers completed a 15-yard pass to running back Jaylen Warren. This pass marked a critical moment, as it brought his total to 64,089 yards, just one yard above Roethlisberger’s retired total of 64,088 yards.
All-Time Passing Yard Leaders
The updated rankings for NFL quarterbacks in passing yards are as follows:
| Rank | Quarterback | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 89,214 |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 80,358 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 71,940 |
| 4 | Brett Favre | 71,838 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | 64,089 |
| 6 | Ben Roethlisberger | 64,088 |
| 7 | Philip Rivers | 63,440 |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | 62,792 |
| 9 | Matthew Stafford | 61,493 |
| 10 | Dan Marino | 61,361 |
Rodgers’ Impressive Career
Rodgers began his NFL journey with the Green Bay Packers and has made a mark with each team he’s played for. This season, he also surpassed the milestone previously held by Philip Rivers, moving to sixth place on the all-time list.
Notably, Rodgers has also overtaken Brett Favre in career passing touchdowns, signaling his enduring place in NFL history. However, he remains humble about these achievements. Rodgers remarked, “It means I’ve played a long time,” reflecting on his respect for fellow quarterbacks.
With each game, Rodgers continues to add to his legacy and stature within the league. Climbing to fifth in all-time passing yards is just one of many accolades in his storied career.
