Yards after catch

Yards after catch (YAC) is a gridiron football statistical measure of the distance gained by a receiver after catching a pass. Specifically, it is the forward yardage gained from the spot of the reception until the receiver is downed, runs out of bounds, scores, or loses the ball. Research by analytics company Pro Football Focus suggests that factors prior to the catch affect YAC, such as the separation a receiver makes from his defender.

Annual NFL YAC leaders + Key ^ Pro Football Hall of Fame member * The player is an active player

+List of National Football League (NFL) single-season receiving yards leadersLeaderPlayerPositionTeam2018*Tight endSan Francisco 49ers8701,337162019*Running backCarolina Panthers1,0191,005162020*Running backNew Orleans Saints731756152021*Wide receiverLos Angeles Rams8461,947172022*Running backLos Angeles Chargers843722172023*Wide receiverDallas Cowboys6801,749172024*Wide receiverCincinnati Bengals7871,708172025*Running backAtlanta Falcons85782017

See also Glossary of American football

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