NFL in the 1970s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the NFL records between 1970 and 1979.
Defense
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interceptions | Jake Scott | 49 | 9 |
| Defensive Touchdowns | Bobby Bell | 4 | 5 |
Kicking
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | Jan Stenerud | 201 | 10 |
| Points Scored | Garo Yepremian | 905 | 10 |
| Field Goals Attempted | Jan Stenerud | 325 | 10 |
| Extra Points Made | Garo Yepremian | 374 | 10 |
Passing
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Fran Tarkenton | 23,863 | 9 |
| Passing Touchdowns | Fran Tarkenton | 156 | 9 |
| Completions | Fran Tarkenton | 2,056 | 9 |
| Pass Attempts | Fran Tarkenton | 3,445 | 9 |
| Interceptions Thrown | Terry Bradshaw | 163 | 10 |
Receiving
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Yards | Harold Jackson | 7,724 | 10 |
| Receptions | Harold Jackson | 432 | 10 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Harold Jackson | 61 | 10 |
| Yards from Scrimmage | O.J. Simpson | 12,338 | 10 |
Rushing
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | O.J. Simpson | 10,539 | 10 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Franco Harris | 72 | 8 |
| Rushing Attempts | O.J. Simpson | 2,223 | 10 |