Top 20 Series. There are many ways in which a player's success in the NFL is measured. One of the most obvious is a comparison of statistics. Each week during the NFL's regular season Profootballhof.com featured updated Top 20 lists for four main statistical categories.
Now, with the help from Elias Sports Bureau, we are rolling out our expanded season’s end lists so you can compare today’s stars with the greatest of all-time. | Return to Top 20 at the Start of 2012>>>
CAREER NOTES. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees finished the 2011 season with 468 completions. In doing so, he broke Peyton Manning's record of completions in a season (450).
Season at a glance: 2011 LEADER: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints (468 completions)
SINGLE-SEASON NFL RECORD: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints (468 completions in 2011)
Pass Completions (at start of 2012 NFL Season)
| 1 | Brett Favre | 6,300 |
| 2 | Dan Marino* | 4,967 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 4,682 |
| 4 | John Elway* | 4,123 |
| 5 | Warren Moon* | 3,988 |
| 6 | Drew Bledsoe | 3,839 |
| 7 | Vinny Testaverde | 3,787 |
| 8 | Fran Tarkenton* | 3,686 |
| 9 | Drew Brees | 3,613 |
| 10 | Kerry Collins | 3,487 |
| 11 | Joe Montana* | 3,409 |
| 12 | Tom Brady | 3,397 |
| 13 | Dan Fouts* | 3,297 |
| 14 | Donovan McNabb | 3,170 |
| 15 | Dave Krieg | 3,105 |
| 16 | Boomer Esiason | 2,969 |
| 17 | Troy Aikman* | 2,898 |
| 18 | Matt Hasselbeck | 3,891 |
| 19T | Steve DeBerg | 2,874 |
| 19T | Jim Kelly* | 2,874 |
* Pro Football Hall of Fame member
Italics - players active during 2011 season
Top 20 lists courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau