Offense in the NFL has exploded in the last 20 years or so, so it’s not surprising that many recent players will be mentioned in this 20-question quiz on the NFL All-Time Single-Season Records and Leaders.
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NFL Single-Season Records
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With no further ado, it’s time to see how much you know about the All-Time NFL Single-Season Record Holders!
Results
#1. Which NFL quarterback holds the record for most passes completed in a single season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Pass Completions
1 Tom Brady – 490 2022 TAM
2 Tom Brady – 485 2021 TAM
3 Justin Herbert – 477 2022 LAC
4 Drew Brees – 471 2016 NOR
5 Drew Brees – 468 2011 NOR
#2. Who has attempted the most passes in a single NFL season?
Top 5 Pass Attempts in a Single Season
1 Tom Brady – 733 2022 TAM
2 Matthew Stafford – 727 2012 DET
3 Tom Brady – 719 2021 TAM
4 Justin Herbert – 699 2022 LAC
5 Drew Bledsoe – 691 1994 NW
#3. Which QB has passed for the most yards in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Passing Yards
1 Peyton Manning – 5,477 2013 DEN
2 Drew Brees – 5,476 2011 NOR
3 Tom Brady – 5,316 2021 TAM
4 Patrick Mahomes – 5,250 2022 KAN
5 Tom Brady – 5,235 2011 NWE
#4. Which NFL quarterback holds the record for most touchdown passes during a single season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Touchdown Passes
1. Peyton Manning – 55 2013 DEN
2. Tom Brady – 50 2007 NWE
2. Patrick Mahomes – 50 2018 KAN
4. Peyton Manning – 49 2004 IND
5. Dan Marino – 48 1984 MIA
5. Aaron Rodgers – 48 2020 GNB
#5. Which quarterback has achieved the highest passer rating in a single NFL Season?
Top 5 Passer Rating NFL Single-Season
1 Aaron Rodgers – 122.5 2011 GNB
2 Aaron Rodgers – 121.5 2020 GNB
3 Peyton Manning – 121.1 2004 IND
4 Lamar Jackson – 119.6 2024 BAL
5 Nick Foles – 119.2 2013 PHI
#6. Who holds the NFL record for most interceptions thrown in a single season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Interceptions Thrown
1. George Blanda – 42 1962 HOU
2. Vinny Testaverde – 35 1988 TAM
3. Frank Tripucka – 34 1960 DEN
4. John Hadl – 32 1968 SDG
4. Fran Tarkenton – 32 1978 MIN
#7. Which QB has been sacked the most times in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Times Sacked Single Season
1. David Carr – 76 2002 HOU
2. Randall Cunningham – 72 1986 PHI
3. David Carr – 68 2005 HOU
3. Caleb Williams – 68 2024 CHI
5. Sam Howell – 65 2023 WAS
#8. What quarterback holds the NFL record for the highest pass completion percentage in a season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Completion Percentage
1. Drew Brees – 74.4% 2018 NOR
2. Drew Brees – 74.3% 2019 NOR
3. Tua Tagovailoa – 72.9% 2024 MIA
4. Jared Goff – 72.4% 2024 DET
5. Drew Brees – 72.0% 2017 NOR
#9. What running back holds the NFL record for most rushing attempts in a single season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Rush Attempts
1. Larry Johnson – 416 2006 KAN
2. Jamal Anderson – 410 1998 ATL
3. James Wilder – 407 1984 TAM
4. Eric Dickerson – 404 1986 RAM
5. Eddie George – 403 2000 TEN
#10. Who holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Rushing Yards
1. Eric Dickerson – 2,105 1984 RAM
2. Adrian Peterson – 2,097 2012 MIN
3. Jamal Lewis – 2,066 2003 BAL
4. Barry Sanders – 2,053 1997 DET
5. Derrick Henry – 2,027 2020 TEN
#11. Which RB has run for the most touchdowns in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season TD Runs
1. LaDainian Tomlinson – 28 2006 SDG
2. Shaun Alexander – 27 2005 SEA
3. Priest Holmes – 27 2003 KAN
4. Emmitt Smith – 25 1995 DAL
5. John Riggins – 24 1983 WAS
#12. Which RB holds the record for the highest yards per game average in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Rushing Yards Per Game Single Season
1. O.J. Simpson – 143.1 1973 BUF
2. Jim Brown – 133.1 1963 CLE
3. Walter Payton – 132.3 1977 CHI
4. Eric Dickerson – 131.6 1984 RAM
5. Adrian Peterson – 131.1 2012 MIN
#13. Who holds the record for the most receptions in an NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Receptions
1. Michael Thomas – 149 2019 NOR
2. Cooper Kupp – 145 2021 LAR
3. Marvin Harrison – 143 2002 IND
4. Antonio Brown – 136 2015 PIT
4. Julio Jones (- 136 2015 ATL
#14. Which receiver holds the record for the most touchdown receptions in a season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season TD Receptions
1. Randy Moss – 23 2007 NWE
2. Jerry Rice – 22 1987 SFO
3. Davante Adams – 18 2020 GNB
3. Mark Clayton – 18 1984 MIA
3. Sterling Sharpe – 18 1994 GNB
#15. Which receiver has averaged the most yards receiving per game during an NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Receiving Yards Per Game
1. Wes Chandler – 129.0 1982 SDG
2. Charley Hennigan – 124.7 1961 HOU
3. Elroy Hirsch – 124.6 1951 RAM
4. Calvin Johnson – 122.8 2012 DET
5. Jim Benton – 118.6 1945 RAM
#16. Which player holds the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season Yards From Scrimmage
1. Chris Johnson – 2,509 2009 TEN
2. Marshall Faulk – 2,429 1999 STL
3. Christian McCaffrey – 2,392 2019 CAR
4. Tiki Barber – 2,390 2005 NYG
5. LaDainian Tomlinson – 2,370 2003 SDG
#17. Time to get defensive. Which defender hold the record for most interceptions during a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Interceptions in a Season
1. Night Train Lane – 14 1952 RAM
2. Lester Hayes – 13 1980 OAK
2. Dan Sandifer – 13 1948 WAS
2. Spec Sanders – 13 1950 NYY
5. Jack Christiansen – 12 1953 DET
5. Don Doll – 12 1950 DET
5. Fred Glick – 12 1963 HOU
5. Paul Krause – 12 1964 WAS
5. Woodley Lewis – 12 1950 RAM
5. Bob Nussbaumer – 12 1949 CRD
5. Dainard Paulson – 12 1964 NYJ
5. Mike Reinfeldt – 12 1979 HOU
5. Emmitt Thomas – 12 1974 KAN
#18. Which player has had the most tackles in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Combined Tackles
1. Hardy Nickerson – 214 1993 TAM
2. Jessie Tuggle – 207 1991 ATL
3. Jessie Tuggle – 201 1990 ATL
4. Kyle Clifton – 199 1990 NYJ
5. Chris Spielman – 195 1994 DET
#19. Who has the most quarterback sacks in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Single-Season QB Sacks
1. *Al Baker – 23.0 1978 DET
2. Michael Strahan – 22.5 2001 NYG
2. T.J. Watt – 22.5 2021 PIT
4. Jared Allen – 22.0 2011 MIN
4. Mark Gastineau – 22.0 1984 NYJ
4. Justin Houston – 22.0 2014 KAN
4. Deacon Jones – 22.0 1964 RAM
4. Deacon Jones – 22.0 1968 RAM
The most sacks in a single NFL regular season is 22.5, a record jointly held by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021). Al Baker unofficially recorded 23 sacks in 1978, but sacks were not an official statistic until 1982, so this mark is not included in the official record book.
#20. Let’s give the kickers some love! Who has kicked the most field goals in a single NFL season?
Top 5 NFL Field Goals Kicked in a Single Season
1. David Akers – 44 2011 SFO
2. Chris Boswell – 41 2024 PIT
3. Brandon Aubrey – 40 2024 DAL
3. Daniel Carlson – 40 2021 LVR
3. Neil Rackers – 40 2005 ARI
