2016 NFL Week 15 Season Leaders

After Week 15 in the 2016 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 2016 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:

2016 NFL Passing Yard Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints – 4,559
  2. Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 4,360
  3. Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons – 4,324
  4. Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers – 3,799
  5. Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens – 3,788
  6. Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 3,781
  7. Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals – 3,712
    Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 3,712
  8. Derek CarrOakland Raiders – 3,705
  9. Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 3698
  10. Andrew LuckIndianapolis Colts – 3,614

2016 NFL Passing Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints – 34
  2. Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons – 32
    Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 32
  3. Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers – 29
  4. Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts – 27
  5. Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers – 26
  6. Derek CarrOakland Raiders – 25
    Jameis WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers – 25
    Eli ManningNew York Giants – 25
    Marcus MariotaTennessee Titans – 25
  7. Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 23
  8. Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 22
    Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 22
    Tom BradyNew England Patriots – 22
  9. Blake BortlesJacksonville Jaguars – 21
  10. Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys – 20 

2016 NFL Rushing Yards Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys – 1,551
  2. DeMarco MurrayTennessee Titans – 1,224
  3. LeVeon BellPittsburgh Steelers – 1,146
  4. David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 1,137
  5. LeSean McCoyBuffalo Bills – 1,129
  6. Lamar MillerHouston Texans – 1,073
  7. LeGarrett BlountNew England Patriots – 1,060
  8. Jordan HowardChicago Bears – 1,059
  9. Jay AjayiMiami Dolphins – 1,007
  10. Melvin GordonSan Diego Chargers – 997

2016 NFL Rushing Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. LeGarrett BlountNew England Patriots – 15
  2. Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys – 13
    David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 13
  3. LeSean McCoyBuffalo Bills – 12
    Latavius MurrayOakland Raiders – 12
  4. Melvin GordonSan Diego Chargers – 10
    Devonta FreemanAtlanta Falcons – 10 
  5. DeMarco MurrayTennessee Titans – 9
    Jeremy HillCincinnati Bengals – 9
  6. Jonathan StewartCarolina Panthers – 8
    Ryan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 8
  7. Jay AjayiMiami Dolphins – 7
    Matt ForteNew York Jets – 7
    Mike GillisleeBuffalo Bills – 7
    Tevin ColemanAtlanta Falcons – 7
  8. LeVeon BellPittsburgh Steelers – 6
    Jordan HowardChicago Bears – 6
    Carlos HydeSan Francisco 49ers – 6
    Rob KelleyWashington Redskins – 6
    Tyrod TaylorBuffalo Bills – 6
    Christine MichaelSeattle Seahawks – 6
    Matt AsiataMinnesota Vikings – 6
    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys – 6
    Robert TurbinIndianapolis Colts – 6
  9. Lamar MillerHouston Texans – 5
    Todd GurleyLos Angeles Rams – 5
    Isiah CrowellCleveland Browns – 5
    Terrance WestBaltimore Ravens – 5
    Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers – 5
  10. Frank GoreIndianapolis Colts – 4
    C.J. Anderson – Denver Broncos – 4
    Derrick HenryTennessee Titans – 4
    Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals – 4
    John KuhnNew Orleans Saints – 4 

2016 NFL Receiving Yards Leaders (Top 10) – Total Yards

  1. Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons – 1,253
  2. T.Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts – 1,248
  3. Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 1,188
  4. Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants – 1,173
  5. Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers – 1,159
  6. Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints – 1,056
  7. Amari CooperOakland Raiders – 1,038
  8. Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers – 1,037
  9. Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins – 1,033
  10. Dimaryius ThomasDenver Broncos – 1,016
  11. Emanuel SandersDenver Broncos – 1,006

2016 NFL Receiving Touchdown Leaders (Top 10) – Total Touchdowns

  1. Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers – 12
  2. Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 11
  3. Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants – 10
    Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers – 10
  4. Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers – 9
  5. Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints – 8
    Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints – 8
    Michael CrabtreeOakland Raiders – 8
  6. Jamison CrowderWashington Redskins – 7
    Rishard MatthewsTennessee Titans – 7
    Kenny StillsMiami Dolphins – 7
    Cameron BrateTampa Bay Buccaneers – 7
    Sterling ShepardNew York Giants – 7
    Anquan BoldinDetroit Lions – 7
    Hunter HenrySan Diego Chargers – 7
  7. T.Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts – 6
    Tyrell WilliamsSan Diego Chargers – 6
    Doug BaldwinSeattle Seahawks – 6 
    Delanie Walker Tennessee Titans – 6
    Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys – 6
    Kyle RudolphMinnesota Vikings – 6
    Allen RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars – 6
    Tyreek Hill Kansas City Chiefs – 6
    Taylor GabrielAtlanta Falcons – 6
    Donte MoncriefIndianapolis Colts – 6
  8. Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons – 5
    Dimaryius ThomasDenver Broncos – 5
    Emanuel SandersDenver Broncos – 5
    Kenny BrittLos Angeles Rams – 5
    Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals – 5
    Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys – 5
    Jimmy GrahamSeattle Seahawks – 5
    Kelvin BenjaminCarolina Panthers – 5
    Brandon LaFellCincinnati Bengals – 5
    Martellus BennettNew England Patriots – 5
    Jordan ReedWashington Redskins – 5 

    Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers – 5
    Antonio GatesSan Diego Chargers – 5
    Tyler EifertCincinnati Bengals – 5
    Theo RiddickDetroit Lions – 5
    J.J. NelsonArizona Cardinals – 5
    Dwayne AllenIndianapolis Colts – 5 
  9. Amari CooperOakland Raiders – 4
    A.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals – 4
    Mike WallaceBaltimore Ravens – 4
    Terrelle PryorCleveland Browns – 4
    DeSean JacksonWashington Redskins – 4
    Marvin JonesDetroit Lions – 4
    David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 4
    Willie SneadNew Orleans Saints – 4
    DeAndre HopkinsHouston Texans – 4
    Quincy EnunwaNew York Jets – 4
    Dontrelle InmanSan Diego Chargers – 4
    Steve Smith Sr.Baltimore Ravens – 4
    Ted Ginn Jr.Carolina Panthers – 4
    Chris HoganNew England Patriots – 4
    Travis BenjaminSan Diego Chargers – 4
    James WhiteNew England Patriots – 4
    Jack DoyleIndianapolis Colts – 4
    Zach MillerChicago Bears – 4
    Vance McDonaldSan Francisco 49ers – 4
    Malcolm MitchellNew England Patriots – 4
    Devin FunchessCarolina Panthers – 4
    Seth RobertsOakland Raiders – 4
    Mark IngramNew Orleans Saints – 4
    Julius ThomasJacksonville Jaguars – 4
    Frank GoreIndianapolis Colts – 4
    Dion SimsMiami Dolphins – 4
    Danny AmendolaNew England Patriots – 4
    Justin HunterBuffalo Bills – 4
  10. Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins – 3
    Greg OlsenCarolina Panthers – 3
    Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs – 3
    Golden TateDetroit Lions – 3
    Pierre GarconWashington Redskins – 3
    Jordan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 3
    Brandon Marshall – New York Jets – 3
    Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings – 3
    Cameron MeredithChicago Bears – 3
    DaVante ParkerMiami Dolphins – 3
    Coby FleenerNew Orleans Saints – 3
    Brian Quick Los Angeles Rams – 3
    Jeremy KerleySan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriots – 3
    Jaron BrownArizona Cardinals – 3
    C.J. FiedorowitzHouston Texans – 3
    Terrance WilliamsDallas Cowboys – 3
    Mohamed SanuAtlanta Falcons – 3 

    Allen HurnsJacksonville Jaguars – 3 
    Michael FloydArizona Cardinals – 3
    Tavon AustinLos Angeles Rams – 3
    Eli Rogers Pittsburgh Steelers – 3
    Marquise GoodwinBuffalo Bills – 3
    Breshad PerrimanBaltimore Ravens – 3
    Kendall WrightTennessee Titans – 3
    Corey ColemanCleveland Browns – 3
    Andrew HawkinsCleveland Browns – 3
    Brandon ColemanNew Orleans Saints – 3
    Jesse JamesPittsburgh Steelers – 3
    Torrey SmithSan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Austin Hooper Atlanta Falcons – 3
    Jacob TammeAtlanta Falcons – 3
    Damien WilliamsMiami Dolphins – 3
    Justin HardyAtlanta Falcons – 3

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