2024 NFL stats: Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, and Ja’Marr Chase lead the season’s best

2024 NFL stats: Burrow, Barkley, Chase lead key categories.

The 2024 NFL season featured record-breaking performances and standout contributions across offense and defense. Here’s an in-depth look at the top players who dominated key statistical categories.

Joe Burrow leads the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns

Joe Burrow proved why he’s considered one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. He finished the regular season with 4,918 passing yards and an NFL-best 43 touchdowns. Burrow’s precise connection with Ja’Marr Chase was a major factor in his success, making the Cincinnati Bengals a top contender.

Add 2024 passing yards leader to Burrow's resume 📈 pic.twitter.com/VuR3DXCsUx
— NFL (@NFL) January 6, 2025

Other passing yard leaders included Jared Goff (4,629 yards) and Baker Mayfield (4,500 yards), who both led their teams with strong offensive campaigns.

Top 5 passing yard leaders:

Joe Burrow, Bengals: 4,918 yards
Jared Goff, Lions: 4,629 yards
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: 4,500 yards
Geno Smith, Seahawks: 4,320 yards
Sam Darnold, Vikings: 4,319 yards

Saquon Barkley breaks the 2,000-yard mark for the Eagles

In his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards, becoming only the ninth player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 yards in a single season. Barkley’s impact on the Eagles’ offense was immediate and unmatched.

Derrick Henry, who joined the Baltimore Ravens after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, ranked second with 1,921 rushing yards, helping the Ravens clinch the AFC North title.

Ja’Marr Chase sets the standard for NFL wide receivers in 2024

Ja’Marr Chase led all NFL receivers with 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns on 127 receptions, topping the league in all three categories. His ability to consistently create separation and capitalize on Burrow’s accuracy made the Bengals’ offense explosive.

JA'MARR CHASE IS THE TRIPLE CROWN KING 👑

He's only the second player to lead the NFL in all three categories in the same season since 2005 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FBUFyJX38u
— ESPN (@espn) January 6, 2025

Notable performances included rookies Brock Bowers (112 receptions, third-most) of the Raiders and Malik Nabers (109 receptions, fifth-most) of the Giants, both showing significant potential in their debut seasons.

Lamar Jackson finishes 2024 with the NFL’s highest passer rating

Lamar Jackson capped his season with a league-best 119.6 passer rating, throwing 41 touchdowns against only four interceptions. Jackson’s leadership and efficiency powered the Baltimore Ravens to a division title.

Top 5 passer ratings in 2024:

Lamar Jackson, Ravens: 119.6
Jared Goff, Lions: 111.8
Joe Burrow, Bengals: 108.5
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: 106.8
Jalen Hurts, Eagles: 103.7

Trey Hendrickson leads the league in sacks for the Bengals

Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson dominated on defense, recording a league-high 17.5 sacks. Hendrickson’s pass-rushing prowess disrupted opposing offenses and gave the Bengals a significant edge in key games.

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns (14 sacks) and Nik Bonitto of the Denver Broncos (13.5 sacks) also delivered standout performances in 2024.

Zaire Franklin posts league-leading tackle numbers for the Colts

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin led the NFL with 173 combined tackles. His consistency and ability to read offenses helped anchor the Colts’ defense throughout the season.

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2024 NFL stat leaders

Ja’Marr Chase

Joe Burrow

Saquon Barkley

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