NFL history · The record book
NFL single-game records
The largest verified individual statistical performances in NFL history. Open any indexed row to go directly to the game.
Through the air
Most passing yards in a game
The most prolific passing games in league history.
All-time · Regular season
- #1Norm Van Brocklinvs New York Yanks · Sep 28, 1951vs New York Yanks
Sep 28, 1951554PASS YDS - #2Matt Schaubvs Jacksonville Jaguars · Nov 18, 2012vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov 18, 2012527PASS YDS - #2Warren Moonvs Kansas City Chiefs · Dec 16, 1990vs Kansas City Chiefs
Dec 16, 1990527PASS YDS
On the ground
Most rushing yards in a game
The running-back performances that reset the record book.
All-time · Regular season
- #1Adrian Petersonvs San Diego Chargers · Nov 4, 2007vs San Diego ChargersOpen game
Nov 4, 2007296RUSH YDS - #2Jamal Lewisvs Cleveland Browns · Sep 14, 2003vs Cleveland Browns
Sep 14, 2003295RUSH YDS - #3Jerome Harrisonvs Kansas City Chiefs · Dec 20, 2009vs Kansas City Chiefs
Dec 20, 2009286RUSH YDS
Downfield
Most receiving yards in a game
The receiving days no coverage could contain.
All-time · Regular season
- #1Flipper Andersonvs New Orleans Saints · Nov 26, 1989vs New Orleans Saints
Nov 26, 1989336REC YDS - #2Calvin Johnsonvs Dallas Cowboys · Oct 27, 2013vs Dallas CowboysOpen game
Oct 27, 2013329REC YDS - #3Stephone Paigevs San Diego Chargers · Dec 22, 1985vs San Diego Chargers
Dec 22, 1985309REC YDS