| Passing Yards Per Season (NFL Average) | |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 2259.4 |
| 1980 | 3135.3 |
| 1990 | 3116 |
| 2000 | 3309.9 |
| 2010 | 3545.3 |
| 2013 | 3769.6 |
Year
Passing Yards Per Season (Average)
Share:
| Passing Yards Per Season (NFL Average) | |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 2259.4 |
| 1980 | 3135.3 |
| 1990 | 3116 |
| 2000 | 3309.9 |
| 2010 | 3545.3 |
| 2013 | 3769.6 |
And passing yards are only a part of the story. Passing touchdowns on average have increased from 16.4 in 1970 to 25.1 in 2013. Completion percentage has increased from 51.1% in 1970 to 61.2% in 2013. Before the year 2008, only one quarterback threw for 5,000 yards, Dan Marino in 1984. Between 2008-2013? 7 quarterbacks threw for 5,000 yards!