One step forward and two steps backward for passing across the league.
Week 6 featured an average drop of 30 passing yards per team from Week 5.
Mac Jones took the weekly honors of most passing yards in a double-digit loss to the Buccaneers.
Jones became the first quarterback to take the weekly honors in a game that did not have a lead change in the final two minutes of the game.
Along with Jones, Jacoby Brissett was the only other quarterback throughout the week to pass for over 300 yards.
Injuries played a big part in the drop in passing in earlier weeks since backup quarterbacks struggled.
However, the two leading passers in Week 6 were not the starting quarterbacks on their respective teams to open the season.
NFL Weekly Passing Leaders, 2025:
| Week | Quarterback | Passing Yards | Opponent | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | 394 | Baltimore Ravens | 41-40 |
| 2 | Russell Wilson | 450 | Dallas Cowboys | 37-40 |
| 3 | Justin Herbert | 300 | Denver Broncos | 23-20 |
| 4 | Matthew Stafford | 375 | Indianapolis Colts | 27-20 |
| 5 | Matthew Stafford | 389 | San Francisco 49ers | 23-26 |
| 6 | Mac Jones | 347 | Tampa Bay Bucs | 19-30 |
Most Week 7 Passing Yards Prediction (Sunday): Justin Herbert (+900)
Despite significant injuries to the offensive line, the Chargers offense goes through Justin Herbert with Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris on injured reserve.
The Chargers have masked the offensive line woes with a significant change in how the passing game operates.
Herbert has seen a significant drop in air yards per target as he has dropped from 9.7 air yards per target over the opening three weeks to 5.7 air yards per target over the past three games.
Colts opponents have passed at the second-highest rate in the league, which is partially due to the Colts playing from ahead.
The Colts are dealing with injuries to the secondary.
Jaylon Jones is out, Kenny Moore is working his way back from an injury, and Charvarius Ward will likely miss as he is in the concussion protocol, providing a significant advantage for Chargers wide receivers.
As mentioned earlier, Brissett had success against this Colts passing defense without Marvin Harrison Jr, who exited the game with a concussion.
In a game that features two strong offenses playing indoors, this matchup provides an opportunity for a shootout and plenty of passing opportunities for the Chargers.
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Week 7 Passing Yards Longshot Bet: Jared Goff Ladders
- Over 248.5 Passing Yards (-113)
- Over 300 Passing Yards (+309)
- Over Pass Attempts 29.5 (-124)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain a pass-funnel defense since they continue to be an elite run-stopping unit.
The Lions are currently 31st in pass rate over expected, but the Buccaneers are first in EPA per rush allowed, which should provide Goff some runway to passing attempts.
Play-action passes have hampered the Bucs defense, which provides an opportunity for Goff, who uses play action at the fourth-highest rate this season.
An indoor game against a Bucs defense that is elite against the run and 27th in passing success rate provides an opportunity for Goff to improve on his passing totals, which have dipped with the loss of Ben Johnson.
