NFL All-Purpose Yards Career Playoffs Leaders (since 1945)
+ Indicates Hall of Famer
Leaders
| Rank | Player | APYd | Years | Tm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rice+ | 2,289 | 1985-2004 | 3TM |
| 2 | Thurman Thomas+ | 2,124 | 1988-2000 | buf |
| 3 | Travis Kelce | 2,085 | 2013-2025 | kan |
| 4 | Franco Harris+ | 2,060 | 1972-1984 | pit |
| 5 | Julian Edelman | 2,049 | 2009-2020 | nwe |
| 6 | Emmitt Smith+ | 1,928 | 1990-2004 | dal |
| 7 | Marcus Allen+ | 1,877 | 1982-1997 | 2TM |
| 8 | Tony Dorsett+ | 1,786 | 1977-1988 | dal |
| 9 | Darren Sproles | 1,715 | 2005-2019 | 3TM |
| 10 | Brian Mitchell | 1,591 | 1990-2003 | 2TM |
| 11 | Roger Craig+ | 1,495 | 1983-1993 | 2TM |
| 12 | Tyreek Hill | 1,456 | 2016-2025 | 2TM |
| 13 | Rob Gronkowski | 1,389 | 2010-2021 | 2TM |
| 14 | Antonio Freeman | 1,384 | 1995-2003 | 2TM |
| 15 | Michael Irvin+ | 1,315 | 1988-1999 | dal |
| 16 | Chuck Foreman | 1,307 | 1973-1980 | min |
| 17 | Cliff Branch+ | 1,289 | 1972-1985 | rai |
| 18 | Derrick Mason | 1,286 | 1997-2011 | 2TM |
| 19 | Antonio Brown | 1,272 | 2010-2021 | 2TM |
| 20 | Terrell Davis+ | 1,271 | 1995-2001 | den |
| 21 | Andre Reed+ | 1,256 | 1985-2000 | buf |
| 22 | Reggie Wayne | 1,254 | 2001-2014 | clt |
| 23 | Earnest Byner | 1,227 | 1984-1997 | 2TM |
| 24 | Hines Ward | 1,212 | 1998-2011 | pit |
| 25 | Tony Nathan | 1,176 | 1979-1987 | mia |
| 26 | Steve Smith Sr. | 1,160 | 2001-2016 | 2TM |
| 27 | Fred Biletnikoff+ | 1,157 | 1965-1978 | rai |
| 28 | Paul Warfield+ | 1,152 | 1964-1977 | 2TM |
| 29 | Dorsey Levens | 1,150 | 1994-2004 | 2TM |
| 30 | Marshawn Lynch | 1,141 | 2007-2019 | sea |
| 31 | Edgerrin James+ | 1,136 | 1999-2009 | 2TM |
| 32 | Ricky Watters | 1,128 | 1992-2001 | 3TM |
| 33 | Marshall Faulk+ | 1,122 | 1994-2005 | 2TM |
| 34 | Drew Pearson+ | 1,121 | 1973-1983 | dal |
| 35 | Curtis Martin+ | 1,100 | 1995-2005 | 2TM |
| 36 | Deebo Samuel | 1,097 | 2019-2025 | sfo |
| 37 | Davante Adams | 1,095 | 2014-2025 | 2TM |
| 38 | Derrick Henry | 1,090 | 2016-2025 | 2TM |
| 39 | Art Monk+ | 1,079 | 1980-1995 | was |
| 40 | Ray Rice | 1,077 | 2008-2013 | rav |
| 41 | Troy Brown | 1,075 | 1993-2007 | nwe |
| 42 | Kevin Williams | 1,070 | 1993-2000 | 2TM |
| 43 | Preston Pearson | 1,069 | 1967-1980 | 3TM |
| 44 | Anquan Boldin | 1,057 | 2003-2016 | 4TM |
| 45 | John Stallworth+ | 1,054 | 1974-1987 | pit |
| 46 | Cullen Bryant | 1,053 | 1973-1987 | 2TM |
| 47 | Dave Meggett | 1,046 | 1989-1998 | 3TM |
| 48 | Danny Amendola | 1,044 | 2009-2021 | nwe |
| 49 | John Riggins+ | 1,041 | 1971-1985 | was |
| 50 | Stefon Diggs | 1,040 | 2015-2025 | 3TM |













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