NFL Stat Leaders
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Who leads the league? The top ten in each passing, rushing, receiving and defensive category this season. A player links to his team's page.
2026 seasonregular season
Aaron Rodgers (PIT) leads in passing yards with 999; Kenneth Walker III (KC) in rushing with 360; Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) in receiving with 405.
Passing
Passing yards
Passing touchdowns
Passer rating
Qualified passers only — the NFL's standard is 14 attempts per team game.
Rushing
Rushing yards
Receiving
Receiving yards
Receptions
Defense
Sacks
Interceptions
Tackles
Where these come from
ESPN's season leaders for the regular season, ten per category. Counting stats (yards, touchdowns, receptions, sacks, interceptions, tackles) have no minimum. Passer rating is a rate, so only qualified passers are listed — the NFL's standard is 14 attempts per team game. Two players level on a number share a rank.