With only one team eliminated from playoff contention (Bears), while another (Eagles) became the first team in the league to officially secure a playoff spot last week, it’s safe to say that parts of the NFC could be taken over in the coming weeks. . The Lions took advantage of this and were recently revived towards the playoff rivalry, which culminated in Jared Goff’s 330-yard win over the Vikings on Sunday. (The win prevented Minnesota from clinching the NFC North.)
Moreover, ‘Mr. When Irrelevant’ Brock Purdy beat the 49ers Buccaneers by a massive 28-point lead on Sunday afternoon, he became the first quarterback to beat Tom Brady in his debut. The question is, can we be so surprised if we consider how many times a particular GOAT name appears (or does not show) in the statistics boards below?
After all these actions and more, here is a summary of all the statistics leaders at the conference as Week 15 approaches.
Player Leaders
Passing
1. Geno Smith (25)
2. Jared Goff (22)
T2. Jalen Hurts (22)
Last Yard
1. Geno Smith (3.433)
2. Kirk Cousins (3,358)
3. Jared Goff (3,352)
Running Field
1. Saquon Barkley (1.083)
2. Miles Sanders (1,068)
3. Dalvin Cook (950)
Quick Goals
1. Miles Sanders (11)
2. Jalen Hurts (10)
3. Ezekiel Elliott (9)
Welcome Areas
1. Justin Jefferson (1,500)
2. AJ Brown (1,020)
3. CeeDee Lamb (961)
receptions
1. Justin Jefferson (99)
2. Amon-Ra Saint Brown (82)
3. Cooper Kupp (75)
receiving touchdowns
1. AJ Brown (10)
2. Tyler Lockett (8)
3. Brandon Ayyuk (7)
sacks
1. Nick Bosa (14.5)
2. Mika Parsons (12)
3. Quinnen Williams (11)
interventions
1. CJ Gardner Johnson (6)
2. Tarik Wool (6)
3. Harrison Smith (5)
Failed Recovery
1. Sam Williams (3)
T2. Dorance Armstrong (2)
T2. Dane Belton (2)
Struggles
1. Jordyn Brooks (141 combined; 48 assists, 76 singles)
2. Rashaan Evans (134 combined; 62 assists, 51 solo)
3. CJ Mosley (125 combined; 50 assists, 60 solo)
Field Goals
1. Eddy Pineiro (25)
T2. Jason Myers (24)
T2. Ryan Succop (24)
Average Initial Return
1. Godwin Igwebuike (34.7 yards/turn)
2. Cordarrelle Patterson (33.5 yards/turn)
3. Caliph Raymond (32.5 yards/turn)
Average Return on Bet
1. Avery Williams (17.4 yards/turn)
2. Pharoh Cooper (15 yards/turn)
3. Keisean Nixon (14 yards/turn)
Team leaders
Team Offensive
1. Philadelphia Eagles (5,096 yards; 392 yards/game)
2. Detroit Lions (4,893 yards; 376.4 yards/game)
3. San Francisco 49ers (4,699 yards; 361.5 yards/game)
4. Dallas Cowboys (4,675 yards; 359.6 yards/game)
5. Seattle Seahawks (4,618 yards; 355.2 yards/game)
Team Defense
1. San Francisco 49ers (3,729 yards; 286.8 yards/game)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (3,861 yards; 297 yards/game)
3. Washington Commanders (4,036 yards; 310.5 yards/game)
4. Dallas Cowboys (4,042 yards; 310.9 yards/game)
5. New Orleans Saints (4,267 yards; 328.2 yards/game)