2015 NFL Week 17 Season Leaders

After Week 17 in the 2015 NFL Season, along with trying to lead their respective teams to victory, the key NFL position players fight for recognition as this season leaders in Passing, Rushing and Receiving. As each week of the 2015 NFL Season passes, new names are added to the rankings and the Top 10 players in each category are ranked based on Total Yards and Total Touchdowns for the season. The NFL Quarterbacks are ranked by the most Passing Yards and Passing Touchdowns. In addition, the NFL Running Backs and other key position players are ranked by most Rushing Yards and Rushing Touchdowns while the Wide Receivers and Tight Ends are ranked by most Receiving Yards and Receiving Touchdowns. The rankings for each category are as follows:

2015 NFL Passing Yard Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints – 4,870
  2. Philip Rivers – San Diego Chargers – 4,793
  3. Tom BradyNew England Patriots – 4,770
  4. Carson Palmer Arizona Cardinals – 4,644
  5. Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons – 4,591
  6. Eli ManningNew York Giants – 4,436
  7. Blake BortlesJacksonville Jaguars – 4,428
  8. Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 4,262
  9. Ryan TannehillMiami Dolphins – 4,210
  10. Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 4,166

2015 NFL Passing Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. Tom Brady – New England Patriots – 36
  2. Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 35
    Eli ManningNew York Giants – 35
    Blake BortlesJacksonville Jaguars – 35
    Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers – 35
  3. Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks – 34
  4. Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints – 32
    Matthew Stafford – Detroit Lions – 32
  5. Ryan FitzpatrickNew York Jets – 31
    Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 31
  6. Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers – 29
    Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 29
  7. Derek CarrOakland Raiders – 28
  8. Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals – 25
  9. Ryan TannehillMiami Dolphins – 24
  10. Jamies WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers – 22

2015 NFL Rushing Yards Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings – 1,485
  2. Doug MartinTampa Bay Buccaneers – 1,402
  3. Todd Gurley – St. Louis Rams – 1,097
  4. Darren McFaddenDallas Cowboys – 1,089
  5. Chris IvoryNew York Jets – 1,070
  6. Latavius MurrayOakland Raiders – 1,066
  7. Devonta Freeman – Atlanta Falcons – 1,061
  8. Jonathan StewartCarolina Panthers – 990
  9. Frank GoreIndianapolis Colts – 967
  10. DeAngelo WilliamsPittsburgh Steelers – 901

2015 NFL Rushing Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings – 11
    Devonta FreemanAtlanta Falcons – 11
    DeAngelo WilliamsPittsburgh Steelers – 11
    Jeremy Hill Cincinnati Bengals – 11
  2. Todd Gurley – St. Louis Rams – 10
    Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers – 10
  3. Lamar MillerMiami Dolphins – 8 
    David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 8
  4. Chris IvoryNew York Jets – 7
    Ronnie HillmanDenver Broncos – 7
    Karlos WilliamsBuffalo Bills – 7
  5. Doug MartinTampa Bay Buccaneers – 6
    Latavius MurrayOakland Raiders – 6
    Jonathan StewartCarolina Panthers – 6
    Frank Gore Indianapolis Colts – 6
    LaGarrett BlountNew England Patriots – 6
    DeMarco Murray – Philadelphia Eagles – 6
    Jeremy LangfordChicago Bears – 6
    Ryan MathewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 6
    Spencer WareKansas City Chiefs – 6
    Jameis WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers – 6
  6. Mark IngramNew Orleans Saints – 5
    C.J. AndersonDenver Broncos – 5
    Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 5
  7. Matt ForteChicago Bears – 4
    Thomas RawlsSeattle Seahawks – 4
    Isiah CrowellCleveland Browns – 4
    Charcandrick WestKansas City Chiefs – 4
    Tyrod TaylorBuffalo Bills – 4
    Tavon AustinSt. Louis Rams – 4
    T. HightowerNew Orleans Saints – 4
    Jamaal CharlesKansas City Chiefs – 4
    Joseph RandleDallas Cowboys – 4
    Joique BellDetroit Lions – 4
    Khiry RobinsonNew Orleans Saints – 4
  8. Darren McFaddenDallas Cowboys – 3
    LeSean McCoyBuffalo Bills – 3
    Rashad JenningsNew York Giants – 3
    Chris JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 3
    Eddie LacyGreen Bay Packers – 3
    Le’Veon BellPittsburgh Steelers – 3
    Antonio AndrewsTennessee Titans – 3
    Matt JonesWashington Redskins – 3
    Carlos Hyde – San Francisco 49ers – 3
    Marshawn LynchSeattle Seahawks – 3
    Blake BortlesJacksonville Jaguars – 3
    Darren SprolesPhiladelphia Eagles – 3
    Andre EllingtonArizona Cardinals – 3
    M. GillisleeBuffalo Bills – 3
    Teddy BridgewaterMinnesota Vikings – 3
    Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals – 3
    Tom BradyNew England Patriots – 3
    Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens – 3
  9. T.J. YeldonJacksonville Jaguars – 2
    Giovani BernardCincinnati Bengals – 2
    Alfred BlueHouston Texans – 2
    Justin ForsettBaltimore Ravens – 2
    James StarksGreen Bay Packers – 2
    Ameer AbdullahDetroit Lions – 2
    Alex SmithKansas City Chiefs – 2
    Ryan FitzpatrickNew York Jets – 2
    Marcus MariotaTennessee Titans – 2
    Jerick McKinnonMinnesota Vikings – 2
    Dion LewisNew England Patriots – 2
    Mohamed SanuCincinnati Bengals – 2
    Ka’Deem CareyChicago Bears – 2
    James WhiteNew England Patriots – 2
    John KuhnGreen Bay Packers – 2
    Zach LineMinnesota Vikings – 2
  10. Alfred MorrisWashington Redskins – 1
    Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks – 1
    Javorius AllenBaltimore Ravens – 1
    Tevin ColemanAtlanta Falcons – 1
    Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 1
    Chris PolkHouston Texans – 1
    Danny WoodheadSan Diego Chargers – 1
    Bilal PowellNew York Jets – 1
    Shaun DraughnSan Francisco 49ers – 1
    Jonathan GrimesHouston Texans – 1
    Andre WilliamsNew York Giants – 1
    Colin KaepernickSan Francisco 49ers – 1
    Denard RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars – 1
    Dexter McClusterTennessee Titans – 1
    Mike TolbertCarolina Panthers – 1
    Jay CutlerChicago Bears – 1
    Tre MasonSt. Louis Rams – 1
    Bishop SankeyTennessee Titans – 1
    Donald BrownSan Diego Chargers – 1
    J. AjayiMiami Dolphins – 1
    Blaine GabbertSan Francisco 49ers – 1
    Cameron Artis-PayneCarolina Panthers – 1
    Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 1
    Orleans DarkwaNew York Giants – 1
    Arian FosterHouston Texans – 1
    Ryan TannehillMiami Dolphins – 1
    Kerwynn WilliamsArizona Cardinals – 1
    R. TurbinDallas Cowboys – 1
    Jamize OlawaleOakland Raiders – 1
    Fozzy WhittakerCarolina Panthers – 1
    Josh McCownCleveland Browns – 1
    Terron WardAtlanta Falcons – 1
    Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins – 1
    Fred JacksonSeattle Seahawks – 1
    D. CobbTennessee Titans – 1
    Knile DavisKansas City Chiefs – 1
    E.J. ManuelBuffalo Bills – 1
    De’Anthony ThomasKansas City Chiefs – 1
    Dan HerronBuffalo Bills – 1
    Martavis BryantPittsburgh Steelers – 1
    S. Jackson – New England Patriots – 1
    Lorenzo TaliaferroBaltimore Ravens – 1
    Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 1
    Nick FolesSt. Louis Rams – 1
    Brock OsweillerDenver Broncos – 1
    B. BrownSeattle Seahawks – 1
    Z. Mettenberger Tennessee Titans – 1
    Ryan MallettHouston Texans – 1
    B. WeedenHouston Texans – 1
    Jalston FowlerTennessee Titans – 1
    Will JohnsonPittsburgh Steelers – 1
    William TukaufuSeattle Seahawks – 1
    Austin JohnsonNew Orleans Saints – 1
    B. MillerSan Francisco 49ers – 1
    Anthony DixonBuffalo Bills – 1
    Dontari PoeKansas City Chiefs – 1

2015 NFL Receiving Yards Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Julio Jones – Atlanta Falcons – 1,871
  2. Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 1,710
  3. DeAndre HopkinsHouston Texans – 1,521
  4. Brandon MarshallNew York Jets – 1,502
  5. Odell Beckham Jr. – New York Giants – 1,450
  6. Allen RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars – 1,400
  7. Dimaryius ThomasDenver Broncos – 1,304
  8. A.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals – 1,263
  9. Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions – 1,216
  10. Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals – 1,215

2015 NFL Receiving Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. Brandon MarshallNew York Jets – 14
    Allen Robinson
    Jacksonville Jaguars – 14
    Doug BaldwinSeattle Seahawks – 14
  2. Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants – 13
    Tyler Eifert Cincinnati Bengals – 13
  3. Eric DeckerNew York Jets – 12
  4. DeAndre HopkinsHouston Texans – 11
    Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriots – 11
    Jordan ReedWashington Redskins – 11
  5. Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 10
    A.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals – 10
    Allen HurnsJacksonville Jaguars – 10
    Ted Ginn Jr.Carolina Panthers – 10
  6. Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions – 9
    Larry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals – 9
    Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints – 9
    Sammy WatkinsBuffalo Bills – 9
    Gary BarnidgeCleveland Browns – 9
    Michael CrabtreeOakland Raiders – 9
  7. Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons – 8
    Jeremy MaclinKansas City Chiefs – 8
    Jordan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 8
    James JonesGreen Bay Packers – 8
    Reuben RandleNew York Giants – 8
    Richard RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 8
  8. Greg OlsenCarolina Panthers – 7 
    Donte MoncriefIndianapolis Colts – 7
    Julian EdelmanNew England Patriots – 7
  9. Dimaryius ThomasDenver Broncos – 6
    Emanuel SandersDenver Broncos – 6
    Delanie WalkerTennessee Titans – 6
    Amari CooperOakland Raiders – 6 
    John BrownArizona Cardinals – 6
    Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers – 6
    Benjamin WatsonNew Orleans Saints – 6
    Michael FloydArizona Cardinals – 6
    Golden TateDetroit Lions – 6
    Pierre GarconWashington Redskins – 6
    Danny WoodheadSan Diego Chargers – 6
    Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks – 6
  10. T.Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts – 5
    Travis Benjamin – Cleveland Browns – 5
    Kamar AikenBaltimore Ravens – 5
    Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs – 5
    Markus WheatonPittsburgh Steelers – 5
    Martavis Bryant – Pittsburgh Steelers – 5
    Jermaine KearseSeattle Seahawks – 5
    Antonio GatesSan Diego Chargers – 5
    Eric EbronDetroit Lions – 5
    Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys – 5
    Kyle RudolphMinnesota Vikings – 5
    Seth RobertsOakland Raiders – 5
    Tavon AustinSt. Louis Rams – 5
    Devin FunchessCarolina Panthers – 5
    Julius ThomasJacksonville Jaguars – 5
    Zach MillerChicago Bears – 5