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4th and Goal: NFL stat leaders for Week 17

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kellen Moore (17) prepares to throw as Washington Redskins outside linebacker Trent Murphy pursues Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kellen Moore (17) prepares to throw as Washington Redskins outside linebacker Trent Murphy pursues Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Associated Press

Here’s a look at the top four statistical leaders in the three major categories on offense. All games played Sunday.

PASSING

1. Kellen Moore, Cowboys: Making just his second start of the season, he threw for 435 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-23 loss to visiting Washington.

2. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins: He closed his season with a 350-yard, two-score game in a 20-10 home victory over New England.

3. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: He threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-12 win over host Cleveland.

4. Matt Ryan, Falcons: He finished with 334 yards and two scores in a 20-17 loss to visiting New Orleans.

RUSHING

1. Rashad Jennings, Giants: He had 170 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries in a 35-30 loss to visiting Philadelphia.

2. Ronnie Hillman, Broncos: He finished with 117 and a score in a 27-20 home win over San Diego.

3t. Christine Michael, Seahawks: He amassed 102 yards on 17 carries in a 30-6 rout at Arizona.

3t. Alfred Blue, Texans: He ran for 102 yards on 21 carries in a 30-6 home victory over Jacksonville.

RECEIVING

1. Antonio Brown, Steelers: He had 13 receptions for 187 yards and a touchdown in a 28-12 win over host Cleveland.

2. Terrance Williams, Cowboys: He finished the season with an eight-catch, 173-yard performance in a 34-23 loss to visiting Washington.

3. Zach Ertz, Eagles: The tight end had nine grabs for 152 yards in a 35-30 road win over the New York Giants.

4. Julio Jones, Falcons: He went for 149 yards on nine catches in a 20-17 loss to visiting New Orleans.

This story was originally published January 3, 2016 at 4:56 PM with the headline "4th and Goal: NFL stat leaders for Week 17."

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