Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins led the NFL in passing yards in 2023 with 4,624 yards. However, he is not expected to repeat this feat in the upcoming season. The favorite to lead in passing yards for the 2024-25 season is Patrick Mahomes, with odds of +650. Mahomes has only led the NFL in passing yards once before, back in the 2022-23 season. He has an impressive record of 28,424 passing yards, reaching the 25,000-yard mark in just 83 games, making him the fastest player in NFL history to achieve this milestone. Despite his accomplishments, Mahomes had his second-lowest passing yardage season last year, with 4,183 yards thrown.
With the addition of Marquise Brown and rookie wideout Xavier Worthy to the Kansas City Chiefs, there is speculation whether Mahomes can improve upon his numbers from last season. Other players with favorable odds to lead in passing yards include C.J. Stroud, Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Tua Tagovailoa, Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Aaron Rodgers.
Craig Carton discussed the Chiefs’ offensive strategy and predicted that they would focus more on throwing the ball downfield in the upcoming season. He emphasized the importance of having the ability to throw deep to open up the offense and create more opportunities for scoring. In the past season, Mahomes had a lower completion percentage on passes of 20-plus air yards compared to his previous five seasons, indicating a potential shift in offensive tactics for the Chiefs.
Despite Tagovailoa’s success in passing yards last season, the Dolphins are looking to enhance their offense by bringing in Odell Beckham Jr. to complement their strong wide receiver room, which includes Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The addition of Beckham Jr. could potentially boost the Dolphins’ passing game and help Tagovailoa maintain a competitive edge in the upcoming season.
With the NFL season approaching, fans and analysts are eager to see how top quarterbacks like Mahomes and Tagovailoa will perform in the race for the passing yards leader. The competition among talented players and the strategic decisions made by teams will undoubtedly make for an exciting and unpredictable season ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the NFL season unfolds.
