Which quarterback threw for 500 yards in a game and lost?

Answer 1

Through Week 9 of the 2009 season, an NFL QB has thrown for 500+ yards in a game 9 times. Those QBs have been on the losing end of the game on 5 occasions.

1) Phil Simms of the New York Giants threw for 513 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 13, 1985. The Giants lost 35-30.
2) Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins threw for 521 yards against the New York Jets on October 23, 1988. The Dolphins lost 44-30.
3) Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers threw for 527 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 16, 1990. The Oilers lost 27-10.
4) Boomer Esiason of the Arizona Cardinals threw for 522 yards against the Washington Redskins on November 10, 1996. The Cardinals lost 37-34.
5) Elvis Grbac of the Kansas City Chiefs threw for 504 yards against the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2000. The Chiefs lost 49-31.

The QBs that threw for 500+ yards and won are Norm Van Brocklin, Drew Brees, Vince Ferragamo, and Y.A. Tittle.

Answer 2

Dak Prescott