Leaders appear
after week 1.
Expected points added measures how much each play moved a team's expected scoring, given down, distance and field position. Receiving EPA totals that across a player's targets, so a catch on third-and-long counts for more than the same yardage on first down.
2026 season starts September 10, 2026; leaders appear after week 1
See the same receiving expected points added leaderboard for 2025.
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Receiving EPA leaders, all positions
Receiving EPA by position: tight ends · running backs
More 2026 leaderboards: Rushing EPA leaders · Receiving Yards leaders · Rushing Yards leaders · Targets leaders · all NFL stats
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