Chiefs lead NFL with 1,175 yards after catch, Steelers sit second

Rams, Bears and Browns all exceed 1,000 yards.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 12m1 min read

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What happened: The Kansas City Chiefs lead the league with 1,175 yards after the catch this season, maintaining a 29-yard edge over the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1,146. The Los Angeles Rams rank third with 1,065 yards, followed by the Chicago Bears with 1,049 and the Cleveland Browns with 1,027. All five offenses have surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in post-reception yardage.

Why it matters: Efficient creation after the catch has supported Pittsburgh's 6-2 record and four-game winning streak heading into the stretch run. For Kansas City and Cleveland, open-field yardage remains a vital counterweight to recent division setbacks.

By the numbers: NFL Yards After Catch Leaders (2026 Regular Season): 1. Kansas City Chiefs (1,175); 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (1,146); 3. Los Angeles Rams (1,065); 4. Chicago Bears (1,049); 5. Cleveland Browns (1,027).

What to watch: Contenders monitor perimeter playmaking efficiency as the NFL trade deadline approaches on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.

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Chiefs lead NFL with 1,175 yards after catch, Steelers sit second

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