2016 NFL Week 17 Season Leaders

After Week 17 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 – 5,208
  2. Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons – 4,932
  3. Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 4,917
  4. Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 4,428
  5. Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers – 4,390
  6. Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 4,319
  7. Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens – 4,317
  8. Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 4,237
  9. Andrew LuckIndianapolis Colts – 4,223
  10. Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks – 4,219

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

  1. Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers – 40
  2. Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons – 38
  3. Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints – 37
  4. Philip RiversSan Diego Chargers – 33
  5. Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts – 31
  6. Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers – 29
  7. Jameis WinstonTampa Bay Buccaneers – 28
    Derek CarrOakland Raiders – 28
    Tom BradyNew England Patriots – 28
  8. Carson PalmerArizona Cardinals – 26
    Eli ManningNew York Giants – 26
    Marcus MariotaTennessee Titans – 26
  9. Kirk CousinsWashington Redskins – 25
  10. Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions – 24

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

  1. Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys – 1,631
  2. Jordan HowardChicago Bears – 1,313
  3. DeMarco MurrayTennessee Titans – 1,287
  4. Jay AjayiMiami Dolphins – 1,272
  5. LeVeon BellPittsburgh Steelers – 1,268
  6. LeSean McCoyBuffalo Bills – 1,267
  7. David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 1,238
  8. LeGarrett BlountNew England Patriots – 1,161
  9. Devonta FreemanAtlanta Falcons – 1,079
  10. Lamar MillerHouston Texans – 1,073

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

  1. LeGarrett BlountNew England Patriots – 18
  2. David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 16
  3. Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys – 15
  4. LeSean McCoyBuffalo Bills – 13
  5. Latavius MurrayOakland Raiders – 12
  6. Devonta FreemanAtlanta Falcons – 11
  7. Melvin GordonSan Diego Chargers – 10 
  8. DeMarco MurrayTennessee Titans – 9
    Jeremy HillCincinnati Bengals – 9
    Jonathan StewartCarolina Panthers – 9
  9. Jay AjayiMiami Dolphins – 8 
    Ryan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 8
    Mike GillisleeBuffalo Bills – 8
    Tevin ColemanAtlanta Falcons – 8
  10. LeVeon BellPittsburgh Steelers – 7
    Isiah CrowellCleveland Browns – 7
    Matt ForteNew York Jets – 7
    Christine MichaelSeattle Seahawks – 7
    Robert TurbinIndianapolis Colts – 7
     

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

  1. T.Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts – 1,448
  2. Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons – 1,409
  3. Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants – 1,367
  4. Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers – 1,321
  5. Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 1,284
  6. Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers – 1,257
  7. Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints – 1,173
  8. Amari CooperOakland Raiders – 1,153
  9. Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins – 1,138
  10. Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints – 1,137

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

  1. Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers – 14
  2. Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers – 12
    Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers – 12
    Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers – 12
  3. Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants – 10
  4. Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints – 9
    Rishard MatthewsTennessee Titans – 9
    Kenny StillsMiami Dolphins – 9 
  5. Brandin CooksNew Orleans Saints – 8 
    Michael CrabtreeOakland Raiders – 8
    Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys – 8
    Cameron BrateTampa Bay Buccaneers – 8
    Anquan BoldinDetroit Lions – 8
    Hunter HenrySan Diego Chargers – 8
  6. Doug BaldwinSeattle Seahawks – 7
    Tyrell WilliamsSan Diego Chargers – 7
    Kelvin BenjaminCarolina Panthers – 7
    Jamison CrowderWashington Redskins – 7
    Kyle RudolphMinnesota Vikings – 7
    Delanie Walker Tennessee Titans – 7
    Martellus BennettNew England Patriots – 7
    Sterling ShepardNew York Giants – 7
    Antonio GatesSan Diego Chargers – 7
    Donte MoncriefIndianapolis Colts – 7
  7. T.Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts – 6
    Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons – 6
    Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals – 6
    Jimmy GrahamSeattle Seahawks – 6
    Allen RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars – 6
    Brandon LaFellCincinnati Bengals – 6
    Jordan ReedWashington Redskins – 6
    Tyreek Hill Kansas City Chiefs – 6
    J.J. NelsonArizona Cardinals – 6
    Taylor GabrielAtlanta Falcons – 6
    Dwayne AllenIndianapolis Colts – 6
  8. Amari CooperOakland Raiders – 5
    Dimaryius ThomasDenver Broncos – 5
    Emanuel SandersDenver Broncos – 5
    Kenny BrittLos Angeles Rams – 5
    Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings – 5
    Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys – 5
    Steve Smith Sr.Baltimore Ravens – 5 

    Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers – 5
    James WhiteNew England Patriots – 5
    Jack DoyleIndianapolis Colts – 5
    Tyler EifertCincinnati Bengals – 5
    Theo RiddickDetroit Lions – 5
  9. Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins – 4
    Travis Kelce
    Kansas City Chiefs – 4
    Golden Tate
    Detroit Lions – 4
    Mike WallaceBaltimore Ravens – 4
    Terrelle PryorCleveland Browns – 4
    DeSean JacksonWashington Redskins – 4
    A.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals – 4
    DeAndre HopkinsHouston Texans – 4
    Marvin JonesDetroit Lions – 4
    Willie SneadNew Orleans Saints – 4
    Cameron MeredithChicago Bears – 4
    David JohnsonArizona Cardinals – 4
    Quincy EnunwaNew York Jets – 4
    Zack ErtzPhiladelphia Eagles – 4
    Dontrelle InmanSan Diego Chargers – 4
    DaVante ParkerMiami Dolphins – 4
    Ted Ginn Jr.Carolina Panthers – 4
    DaVante ParkerMiami Dolphins – 4
    Chris HoganNew England Patriots – 4
    Travis BenjaminSan Diego Chargers – 4
    Terrance WilliamsDallas Cowboys – 4
    Mohamed SanuAtlanta Falcons – 4
    C.J. FiedorowitzHouston Texans – 4
    Charles ClayBuffalo Bills – 4
    Zach MillerChicago Bears – 4
    Malcolm MitchellNew England Patriots – 4
    Vance McDonaldSan Francisco 49ers – 4
    Seth RobertsOakland Raiders – 4
    Devin FunchessCarolina Panthers – 4
    Mark IngramNew Orleans Saints – 4
    Julius ThomasJacksonville Jaguars – 4
    Travaris CadetNew Orleans Saints – 4
    Frank GoreIndianapolis Colts – 4
    Dion SimsMiami Dolphins – 4
    Danny AmendolaNew England Patriots – 4
    Justin HardyAtlanta Falcons – 4
    Justin HunterBuffalo Bills – 4
  10. Julian EdelmanNew England Patriots – 3
    Greg OlsenCarolina Panthers – 3
    Pierre GarconWashington Redskins – 3
    Stefon DiggsMinnesota Vikings – 3
    Marqise LeeJacksonville Jaguars – 3
    Jordan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles – 3
    Brandon Marshall – New York Jets – 3
    Jeremy KerleySan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Coby FleenerNew Orleans Saints – 3
    Jason WittenDallas Cowboys – 3
    Brian Quick Los Angeles Rams – 3
    Eli Rogers Pittsburgh Steelers – 3
    Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriots – 3
    Jaron BrownArizona Cardinals – 3
    Breshad PerrimanBaltimore Ravens – 3 

    Allen HurnsJacksonville Jaguars – 3
    Tavon AustinLos Angeles Rams – 3
    Michael FloydArizona Cardinals – 3
    Marquise GoodwinBuffalo Bills – 3
    Tevin ColemanAtlanta Falcons – 3
    Kendall WrightTennessee Titans – 3
    Corey ColemanCleveland Browns – 3
    Clive WalfordOakland Raiders – 3
    Garrett CelekSan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Jesse JamesPittsburgh Steelers – 3
    Andrew HawkinsCleveland Browns – 3
    Brandon ColemanNew Orleans Saints – 3
    Torrey SmithSan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Austin Hooper Atlanta Falcons – 3
    Damien WilliamsMiami Dolphins – 3
    Brice ButlerDallas Cowboys – 3
    Jacob TammeAtlanta Falcons – 3
    Carlos HydeSan Francisco 49ers – 3
    Andre HolmesOakland Raiders – 3

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