What are Receiving Yards?
Receiving yards measure the total distance gained by a player after catching a pass in American football, specifically NFL. This metric quantifies a receiver's contribution to the passing game, with higher yards indicating superior performance in generating offensive yardage.
Top 5 Receivers with High Receiving Yards
Based on the 2022 NFL regular season statistics, the leading receivers by receiving yards are:
- Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) - 1,809 yards
- Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) - 1,710 yards
- Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders) - 1,516 yards
- Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills) - 1,429 yards
- CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) - 1,359 yards
