NFL stat leaders: Where CJ Stroud Joe Mixon, Nico Collins rank entering Week 17

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December 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

December 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Houston Texas can’t win no. 3 seed on Christmas Day, but they can move closer to securing a better playoff bid with a win at NRG Stadium.

Houston heads home for the holidays with a Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Headlined by potential MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and former Tennessee Titans bully Derrick Henry, Baltimore looks to secure the AFC North division title heading into Week 18’s season finale.

CJ Stroud’s senior year continues. He’s still a solid player who should be looked at as a franchise signal-caller, but his offensive Rookie of the Year magic has worn thin since amid an overall underwhelming season.

What about Joe Mixon? Is he still on pace to finish with over 1000 yards in his first year with the Texans? Can Nico Collins win back-to-back 1K seasons on Wednesday against one of the league’s more improved secondaries?

How about the duo Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter? Do they still rank in the top three in sacks going into Christmas morning?

We track where Texans players land in several key categories. Here’s a look heading into week 17.

NFL Passing Yards Leaders

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CJ Stroud is 12th in passing yards with 3,492

NFL Rushing Yards Leaders

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Joe Mixon is 12th in rushing yards with 967.

NFL Receiving Yards Leaders

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Nico Collins is 21st in receiving yards with 909.

NFL Sack Yards Leaders

December 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) reacts after a game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn ImagesDecember 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) reacts after a game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

December 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) reacts after a game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Danielle Hunter tied for second in sacks with 12.5.

Will Anderson is eighth in sacks with 10.5

Hunter and Anderson are one of two duos in the NFL to have 10 sacks each entering Week 17, along with the Minnesota Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard (11.0) and Andrew Van Ginkel (11.0)

NFL interception leaders

1 December 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images1 December 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

1 December 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Derek Stingley Jr. tied for fifth in interceptions with five.

Rookie Calen Bullock is also tied for fifth in interceptions with five.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: NFL State Leaders: Where CJ Stroud Joe Mixon, Nico Collins Rank Entering Week 17