FAST FACTS: Top NFL Players By Position

With the NFL regular season now in its final weeks, some of the league’s top performers are setting themselves apart, at least in statistical categories, from other position players.

Others can still emerge and overtake the current leaders. The regular season ends on Jan. 5. 

After the regular season ends, the playoffs begin on Jan. 11. The Super Bowl is Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Meanwhile, with play underway in early December, the top position players are below.

NFL Yardage Leaders

Quarterbacks

Six quarterbacks have thrown for more than 3,000 yards.

1. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals, 12 games, 3,337 yards
2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens, 13 games, 3,290 yards
3. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks, 12 games, 3,241 yards
4. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans, 13 games, 3,117 yards
5. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons, 12 games 3,052 yards
6. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 games, 3,034 yards

Running Backs

Two running backs have rushed for more than 1,000 yards.

1. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles, 12 games, 1,499 yards
2. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens, 13 games, 1,407 yards

Receivers

Two receivers have racked up more than 1,000 receiving yards.

1. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals, 12 games, 1,142 yards
2. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings, 12 games, 1,038 yards.

Source: USA Today