In October 2024, Kirk Cousins achieved a remarkable feat by throwing for 509 yards in a single game, setting a new season-high for the NFL. The article highlights the trend of quarterbacks throwing for over 5,000 yards in a season, noting that this has become more common in the modern era due to changes in offensive strategies and rules favoring the passing game. It lists the top single-season passing yards leaders, with Peyton Manning holding the record at 5,477 yards in 2013.
- Kirk Cousins set a new season-high with 509 passing yards in a game.
- Only 15 quarterbacks have thrown for over 5,000 yards in a season, mostly in the 21st century.