Household names predictably tend to lead the most notable statistical categories in the NFL. But not many expected Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to lead the league in rushing yards last season after needing to showcase himself to Josh McDaniels in the preseason opener.
After his breakout season, Jacobs is a strong candidate to repeat as the rushing champion. But there’s a rookie in Atlanta who’s capable of making an immediate impact to be in contention to lead the league.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is definitely listed below, because, as mentioned, stars tend to be league leaders in critical stats. But unforeseen breakout seasons make it difficult to predict stat leaders in plenty of categories. Jameis Winston led the NFL in passing yards in 2019.
