What happened: Josh Allen leads the league with 224 passing yards on throws caught behind the line of scrimmage this season. Patrick Mahomes sits second at 220, followed by Aaron Rodgers at 213.

Why it matters: The gap highlights how much early-season production has come from screens and outlets that rely on yards after the catch. Jordan Love and Bo Nix close the top five at 176 and 175 yards, keeping the leaderboard tightly bunched behind the top three.

What to watch: Watch whether short-area volume holds as defenses adjust through the middle of the 2026 regular season.