NFL Stats Leader 2021: Who has the most receiving yards heading into Week 15?

Entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season, eight players have already eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards. As the passing game becomes more of a focus in the NFL each year, wide receivers become even more important. There are many that are having great years, but these five lead all players in receiving yards so far.

NFL receiving yards leaders ahead of Week 15

#5 - Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals - 1,035 receiving yards

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase

Ja'Marr Chase is making a strong case for the 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He ranks in the top five in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and receiving yards per reception. The Cincinnati Bengals are one of just two teams in the NFL with one player ranked in the top five receiving yards and another in the top five in rushing yards.

#4 - Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1,054 receiving yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin

In addition to being ranked fourth in receiving yards this season, Chris Godwin also ranks second in the NFL in receptions and YAC. This is especially impressive considering the abundance of weapons in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense. Despite having to share targets with several high-profile offensive players, Godwin is still one of the top producing wide receivers entering Week 15.

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NFL receiving yards leaders

Most receiving yards entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers - 1,204 receiving yards

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams

Davante Adams is one of only two players in the NFL this season who are averaging over 100 receiving yards per game. He also ranks in the top five in targets and receptions while ranking in the top ten in receiving touchdowns and YAC. He has been as consistent and reliable as any other wide receiver in the NFL over the last several years.

#2 - Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings - 1,288 receiving yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson is one of only three wide receivers in NFL history to eclipse 2,500 receiving yards across his first two seasons. He hasn't even completed his second year yet but has already established himself as one of the absolute best wide receivers in the entire NFL.

#1 - Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams - 1,489 receiving yards

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp is having an incredible season. He leads the entire NFL in most of the major receiving categories, including receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, receptions, receiving yards per game and YAC. He is making a strong case for himself to be considered for the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. He currently has the second-best odds to win it.