Player leaderboards help compare production at different positions, but the right statistic depends on the role. Passing yards measure a quarterback’s aerial production; rushing and receiving yards describe different types of ball movement; defensive stats include tackles, interceptions and sacks; kicking stats track field goals and extra points.
NFL.com player statistics lets readers check the current season and select stat categories. Use category-specific tables when comparing a particular skill.
Key categories to compare
- Passing: yards, touchdowns, interceptions, completion percentage and passer rating.
- Rushing: carries, rushing yards, average gain, rushing touchdowns and longest run.
- Receiving: receptions, receiving yards, yards per catch and touchdowns.
- Defense: tackles, sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles and passes defended.
- Kicking and returns: field-goal accuracy, extra points, punting and return-yardage figures.
How to compare player stats fairly
Make sure the players are being compared over the same season and game sample. Counting totals can favor a player who has appeared in more games, while per-game and per-attempt rates can provide context. Role, scheme, teammate quality and opponent strength also affect the numbers.
For an example of season-by-season stats with a clearly labelled partial-year total, read Josh Allen’s rushing stats by year. For arm-strength measurements and what they do or do not prove, see how far Josh Allen threw at the 2018 Combine.
Updated October 26, 2026. The official NFL table is the source for live season-to-date leaderboards; this page explains the categories and links to a verified reference.