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Matthew Stafford eclipses Y.A. Tittle, Steve Young in passing yards

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DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford moved past a couple of Hall of Famers in all-time passing yards Thursday while setting the mark for passing yards under 30 years old.

It was a busy day for the Detroit Lions quarterback, who has steadily been moving up both lists over the past two seasons.

Stafford started Thanksgiving with 33,063 yards, No. 36 all-time in passing yards and second among all-time for players under 30.

With a 17-yard screen pass to Marvin Jones in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings, Stafford passed Y.