NFL leaders: Top passing, rushing, receiving, defensive stats after Week 1

NFL leaders: Top passing, rushing, receiving, defensive stats after Week 1

September 10, 2024

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Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season culminated in the San Francisco 49ers’ 32-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. With that matchup in the books, all 32 teams have started their regular season schedule.

Some players put on a standout performance in the first action of the season. Here’s a list of the statistical leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, and defensive categories.

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NFL passing leaders

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

*14 more players tied at 1.

Passer rating

Rank Player Team Rating
1. Baker Mayfield Tampa Bay Buccaneers 146.4
2. Derek Carr New Orleans Saints 142.5
3. Josh Allen Buffalo Bills 137.7
4. C.J. Stroud Houston Texans 115.9
5. Sam Darnold Minnesota Vikings 113.2
6. Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs 101.9
7. Anthony Richardson Indianapolis Colts 101.2
8. Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins 101.0
9. Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars 97.7
10. Gardner Minshew II Las Vegas Raiders 95.1

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NFL rushing leaders

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

23 more players tied at 1.

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NFL receiving leaders

Receptions

*12 more tied at 6.

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

*22 more tied at 1.

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NFL defensive leaders

Tackles (combined)

Sacks

Interceptions

*13 more players tied at 1.