The all time leader in interceptions thrown is Brett Favre who, through 9 games of the 2007 season, has thrown 281 career interceptions. Brett Favre has 279 in his career. Answer Brett Farve ended his career with 310. Or so you think
The record for the most interceptions in a game by a team is 12, achieved by the Green Bay Packers on October 24, 1943, against the Detroit Lions.
There are actually four different quarterbacks who hold that record. Brett Farve, Frank Filchock, Bobby Layne and Norm Van Brocklin all threw 6 interceptions in a single playoff game.
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Career interceptions thrown, is Terry Bradshaw with 210. The single season Steelers record is Jim Finks in 1955 with 26 interceptions thrown.
As of October 2023, the record for the most interceptions thrown in a single NFL season is held by George Blanda, who threw 42 interceptions in 1962 while playing for the Oakland Raiders. This record still stands as one of the most infamous in NFL history, reflecting the challenges and risks associated with the passing game during that era.
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The record for the most consecutive interceptions thrown in a NCAA game is held by Sam Darnold, who threw seven interceptions during a game while playing for USC against the University of Utah on November 24, 2016. This performance is notable not only for the number of interceptions but also for the impact it had on his team's performance that day. Darnold's record underscores the challenges quarterbacks can face in high-pressure situations.
Paul Krause is the all-time leader in interceptions with 81, Emlen Tunnell is second with 79. In terms of throwing, Brett Favre has the most interceptions thrown.
Chad Pennington's record for the most interceptions thrown in a single game is four. He achieved this unfortunate mark during a game while playing for the New York Jets. Despite being known for his accuracy and low interception rate throughout his career, this game stands out as a notable exception.