Introduction

Statistics play a crucial role in evaluating and understanding the NFL. They provide insights into individual and team performance, and help coaches make strategic decisions. Here, we will explore some of the key NFL statistics from the last 10 seasons (2011-2020).

Offensive Statistics

Offensive statistics are crucial for evaluating a team's performance. Here are some of the key offensive statistics from the last 10 seasons:

• Points scored: Over the last 10 seasons, the New England Patriots led the league in total points scored with 4,823 points.
• Yards per game: The New Orleans Saints led the league in yards per game over the last 10 seasons with an average of 399.3 yards per game.
• Red zone touchdown percentage: The Baltimore Ravens had the highest red zone touchdown percentage over the last 10 seasons, scoring touchdowns on 61.8% of their red zone trips.

Passing Statistics

Passing is a critical aspect of the NFL game, and several key statistics help evaluate a quarterback's performance. Here are some of the key passing statistics from the last 10 seasons:

• Completion percentage: Over the last 10 seasons, Drew Brees led the league in completion percentage with an average of 68.6%.
• Yards per attempt: During the last decade, Aaron Rodgers led the league in yards per attempt with an average of 7.9 yards per attempt.
• Touchdown-to-interception ratio: Over the last 10 seasons, Tom Brady had the best touchdown-to-interception ratio with a ratio of 3.26 touchdowns for every interception thrown.

Rushing Statistics

Rushing is a critical aspect of the NFL game, and several key statistics help evaluate a team's rushing performance. Here are some of the key rushing statistics from the last 10 seasons:

Year	Leading rusher	Rushing yards	Yards per carry	Rushing touchdowns
2020	Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)	2,027	5.4	17
2019	Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)	1,540	5.1	16
2018	Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys)	1,434	4.7	6
2017	Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs)	1,327	4.9	8
2016	Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys)	1,631	5.1	15
2015	Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)	1,485	4.5	11
2014	DeMarco Murray (Dallas Cowboys)	1,845	4.7	13
2013	LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles)	1,607	5.1	9
2012	Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)	2,097	6.0	12
2011	Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars)	1,606	4.7	8

As shown in the table, Derrick Henry led the league in rushing yards in both 2019 and 2020, while Adrian Peterson led the league in 2012 and 2015.

Receiving Statistics

Receiving is another critical aspect of the NFL game, and several key statistics help evaluate a receiver's performance. Here are some of the key receiving statistics from the last 10 seasons:

• Receptions: Over the last 10 seasons, Michael Thomas led the league in receptions with 510.
• Receiving yards: During the last decade, Julio Jones led the league in receiving yards with 12,896 yards.
• Receiving touchdowns: Over the last 10 seasons, Antonio Brown had the most receiving touchdowns with 74.

Defensive Statistics

Defensive statistics are crucial for evaluating a team's performance. Here are some of the key defensive statistics from the last 10 seasons:

• Total yards allowed: Over the last 10 seasons, the Seattle Seahawks allowed the fewest yards with 32,472 yards allowed.
• Points allowed: During the last decade, the Seattle Seahawks also allowed the fewest points with 2,014 points allowed.
• Sacks: Over the last 10 seasons, Aaron Donald led the league in sacks with 85.5 sacks.

Conclusion

NFL statistics are critical for understanding and analyzing the game of football. By tracking and analyzing datasuch as offensive, defensive, and special teams statistics, as well as individual player performance metrics, we can gain insights into which teams and players are performing well, and identify areas for improvement. Over the last 10 seasons, we have seen many remarkable performances and outstanding statistical achievements. From the prolific passing of Drew Brees to the dominant rushing of Adrian Peterson and the record-breaking receiving of Julio Jones, these statistics tell the story of the NFL. However, as with any statistics, they have limitations and must be used in context to fully understand their significance. By continuing to track and analyze NFL statistics, we can gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the game we love.