The 2023 NFL regular season has come to a close and the leaders of every major statistical category have been revealed. While some familiar names topped the list, others may come as a surprise. Here’s a breakdown of the key statistical leaders in the NFL for the 2023 season.
In the passing category, Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yards with 4,624, narrowly beating out Jared Goff and Dak Prescott. Meanwhile, Prescott took the top spot for passing touchdowns with 36, followed by Jordan Love and Brock Purdy. C.J. Stroud, a rookie, made history by leading all qualifying players in passing yards per game with 273.9.
On the rushing front, Christian McCaffrey had an outstanding season, leading the league in rushing yards with 1,459. He also tied for the lead in rushing/receiving touchdowns with 21, and was the only player in the NFL with over 2,000 scrimmage yards. Raheem Mostert led the league in rushing touchdowns with 18, while Derrick Henry once again led in rushing attempts.
In the receiving category, Tyreek Hill stood out with 1,799 receiving yards and CeeDee Lamb had 135 receptions on the season, the most in the league. Mike Evans and Hill tied for the lead in receiving touchdowns with 13 each.
Defensively, the Bland family had a standout season with DaRon Bland leading the league in interceptions and his cousin, Bradley Chubb, tied for the lead in forced fumbles.
Lamar Jackson was a standout in the quarterback category, leading all quarterbacks in total rushing yards and rushing yards per attempt. However, he did not lead in any passing categories.
These statistics give a comprehensive view of the standout performances in the 2023 NFL season, showcasing both familiar faces and unexpected leaders. As fans reflect on the season, the statistical leaders provide insight into the standout performances from the past year.