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Drew Brees, Adrian Peterson among predicted stat leaders
Who will lead the NFL in passing touchdowns? Drew Brees? Aaron Rodgers? Andrew Luck? Or Eli Manning -- a quarterback who's never topped the category, but who has recorded the most interceptions in the league on three separate occasions?
With the 2016 NFL season tantalizingly close to kicking off, I thought I'd run through nine key statistical categories and attempt to pick the player who will lead each by the time Week 17 draws to a close. Unlike when I did this exercise last year, I don't see a ton of movement atop many of these categories. Below, you'll find the predicted leader for each category, along with their predicted final total, previous season's ranking and other players considered.
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Passing yards: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
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Passing TDs: Eli Manning, New York Giants
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Rushing yards: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
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Rushing TDs: Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals
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Receiving yards: Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons
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Receiving TDs: Allen Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Sacks: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders
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Interceptions: Marcus Peters, Kansas City Chiefs
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Tackles: Sean Lee, Dallas Cowboys
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