In Week 10, against the Tennessee Titans, Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown during the 34–17 win. During the game, Rivers passed Dan Marino to become fifth on the all-time passing yards list. In Week 11, against the Green Bay Packers, Rivers threw for 288 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception during a 34–31 overtime win. During the game, Rivers ruptured his plantar plate, which was later reported to require offseason surgery, though he would play through the remainder of the season with the injury. In Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Rivers passed Dan Marino in passing touchdowns, putting him at fifth all time. He finished the 2020 season with 4,169 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.