1961 NFL Leaders by Position
Who leads every position in 1961, and the boards behind each.
Sonny Jurgensen led quarterbacks in passing yards (3,723). Jim Brown led running backs in rushing yards (1,408). Charley Hennigan led wide receivers in receiving yards (1,746).
- YDS Sonny Jurgensen 3,723
- TD Sonny Jurgensen 32
- RTG Billy Wade 93.7
- Y/A John Brodie 9.14
- CMP% Milt Plum 58.6%
- YDS Jim Brown 1,408
- TD Jim Taylor 15
- Y/A Dick Bass 6.20
- ATT Jim Brown 305
- Y/G Jim Brown 100.6
- YDS Charley Hennigan 1,746
- REC Lionel Taylor 100
- TD Bill Groman 17
- Y/R Bill Groman 23.50
- Y/G Charley Hennigan 124.7
- YDS Mike Ditka 1,076
- REC Mike Ditka 56
- TD Mike Ditka 12
- Y/R Mike Ditka 19.21
- Y/G Mike Ditka 76.9
- FGM Steve Myhra 21
- FG% Lou Groza 69.6%
- PTS Gino Cappelletti 147
- FGA Steve Myhra 39
- XPM George Blanda 64