Kirk Cousins reached a significant milestone on Sunday night, becoming the fourth-fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 40,000 career passing yards. He came into the game against the Kansas City Chiefs needing just 133 yards and accomplished the feat in his 153rd career game, putting him behind only Matthew Stafford, Drew Brees and Matt Ryan in terms of the speed at which he reached the milestone. Cousins also surpassed Joe Montana in that game with the 19th-most touchdown passes in NFL history.
In numbers
- Cousins reached 40,000 passing yards in 153 games.
- During the game, he threw the 274th touchdown pass of his career, surpassing Joe Montana.
Yes but
Despite his performance, Cousins still lags behind his predecessor Matt Ryan, who reached that milestone in just 151 games, highlighting the intense competition among elite quarterbacks.
Current status
- Cousins currently ranks 24th on the all-time passing yards list.
- He is getting closer to Johnny Unitas, who finished with 40,239 yards.
What’s next
As his career progresses, Cousins wants to continue to climb the all-time passing yards list and potentially break into the top 20 to cement his reputation as one of the best quarterbacks in football.
Conclusion
Kirk Cousins’ rapid rise to 40,000 passing yards not only underscores his talent, but also reinforces the competitive nature of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, whose performance is motivated by ever-changing milestones.
