Who is the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes?

Who is the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes? Tom Brady is the answer, with 649 regular-season touchdown passes.

Brady built the record across 23 NFL seasons, mostly with the New England Patriots and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His longevity was central: he combined elite production with an unusually long career, continuing to start at age 44 in 2021 and retiring after the 2022 season.

Drew Brees finished second with 571 touchdown passes, while Peyton Manning recorded 539. Those names are common mix-ups because both were prolific passers and frequent statistical rivals, but neither surpassed Brady's total.

The record refers to regular-season passing touchdowns, not all touchdowns scored or postseason touchdowns. Brady also holds the playoff record, with 88 touchdown passes, making him the leader in both major NFL career categories.