Most passes completed in an NFL regular season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (both USA) set the National Football League (NFL) record for most pass completions in a season with 468 in the 2011 regular season.

Previous record held by Peyton Manning (USA), with 450 pass completions playing for the Indianapolis Colts (USA) in 2010.

Brees’ completion percentage in the 2011 regular season was 71.2.