Bryce Young leads NFL in early passing-yards race

1,268 yards tops Goff, Stafford and Burrow

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Passing yards leaders so far this season Bryce Young 1,268 Jared Goff 1 Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Young has 1,268 passing yards to lead the league in the early going. Goff sits second at 1,214, followed by Stafford at 1,189 and Burrow at 1,171.

Why it matters: The tight gap keeps the race fluid entering the next slate of games. The order sets the early benchmark as teams move deeper into the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Bryce Young 1,268; Jared Goff 1,214; Matthew Stafford 1,189; Joe Burrow 1,171.

What to watch: Watch whether Young holds the lead after next week's games.

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@NFLonCBS 2026-10-05T18:25:21.129299+00:00

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