NFL Preseason Statistics & Historical Data
Looking for NFL preseason statistics from this year—or trying to track down a preseason performance from years ago?
You’re in the right place.
NFL Preseason Stats is a historical database dedicated to preserving and organizing NFL preseason statistics that can become surprisingly difficult to find once the regular season begins.
Explore preseason player and team data by year and statistical category, including passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking and more.
Explore NFL Preseason Stats by Year and Category
Use our NFL preseason statistics database to find the season and statistical category you’re looking for.
Select a preseason year and statistical category below to explore the data.
Whether you’re researching a player’s preseason performance, comparing statistical leaders, digging into NFL history or looking for information ahead of your fantasy football draft, our database makes it easier to find preseason numbers from past NFL seasons.
NFL Preseason Passing Statistics
Explore NFL preseason quarterback statistics including passing yards, completions, attempts, touchdowns, interceptions and other passing data.
See which quarterbacks led the preseason, compare performances between players and revisit the first NFL action of rookies, backups and future stars.
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NFL Preseason Rushing Statistics
Find preseason rushing statistics for running backs, quarterbacks and other ball carriers.
Compare rushing attempts, yards, touchdowns and other performance data to see which players made the biggest impact on the ground during NFL preseason games.
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NFL Preseason Receiving Statistics
Search NFL preseason receiving statistics for wide receivers, tight ends, running backs and other pass catchers.
Explore receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns and other receiving data to find each season’s top preseason performers.
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NFL Preseason Defensive Statistics
Explore defensive performances from NFL preseason games, including tackles, sacks, interceptions and other available defensive statistics.
Preseason defense can be especially interesting for tracking rookies, roster battles and lesser-known players competing for opportunities before the regular season begins.
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NFL Preseason Kicking Statistics
Find NFL preseason kicking statistics and performances from kickers competing throughout the preseason.
From field goals and extra points to unusual performances and record-setting kicks, special teams have produced some memorable moments in NFL preseason history.
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Why Are Historical NFL Preseason Stats So Hard to Find?
Regular-season NFL statistics are preserved almost everywhere.
Preseason statistics are different.
Once August ends and the regular season begins, detailed preseason player statistics can become much harder to locate. Years later, finding something as simple as a player’s preseason passing, rushing or receiving totals can require considerable digging.
That’s why NFLPreseasonStats.com exists.
Our goal is to preserve historical NFL preseason data and make it accessible to football fans, researchers, writers, fantasy football players and anyone curious about what happened before the games started counting in the standings.
Do NFL Preseason Stats Count?
No. NFL preseason statistics do not count toward a player’s official regular-season or career statistics.
Preseason wins and losses also do not count toward a team’s regular-season record.
That doesn’t mean preseason statistics are meaningless.
Preseason games give coaches an opportunity to evaluate players, settle roster battles, test different personnel combinations and prepare for the regular season.
For fans, the statistics provide a record of those performances—and sometimes an early look at players who eventually become NFL stars.
Want to know which preseason numbers are actually meaningful?
Read: Do NFL Preseason Stats Matter? What History Actually Tells Us →
What Can NFL Preseason Statistics Tell Us?
Preseason statistics need context, but they can provide useful information about:
- Player performance
- Rookies and emerging players
- Quarterback competitions
- Position battles
- Offensive and defensive roles
- Player efficiency
- Fantasy football opportunities
- Historical NFL performances
Raw statistical totals don’t necessarily predict what will happen during the regular season.
A player accumulating huge numbers against backups, for example, isn’t necessarily outperforming someone receiving fewer opportunities against starters.
That’s why preseason statistics are most useful when combined with information about playing time, usage, efficiency and level of competition.
NFL Preseason Stats for Fantasy Football Research
NFL preseason statistics can also be useful for fantasy football research—but chasing the biggest box-score numbers isn’t always the best strategy.
Fantasy players should pay particular attention to preseason usage.
Which running backs are getting first-team carries?
Which receivers are being targeted by starting quarterbacks?
Who is getting red-zone opportunities?
Which rookies are moving up the depth chart?
Historical preseason statistics provide another piece of information fantasy players can use alongside depth charts, snap counts, injuries and regular-season projections.
Explore NFL Preseason History
NFL preseason football has produced far more than forgotten August box scores.
Over the years, preseason games have featured record-setting performances, enormous crowds, incredible field goals, historic winning streaks and memorable first appearances from future NFL stars.
NFLPreseasonStats.com is building a permanent resource dedicated to preserving that history.
Explore our database above to find NFL preseason statistics by year and category, or visit the NFL Preseason Stats Blog for records, historical performances, statistical leaders and stories from NFL preseason history.
Frequently Asked Questions About NFL Preseason Statistics
Where can I find historical NFL preseason stats?
NFLPreseasonStats.com maintains a historical database of NFL preseason player and team statistics organized by season and statistical category. Use the year and category selectors above to explore available preseason data.
Do NFL preseason statistics count toward career stats?
No. Statistics accumulated during NFL preseason games do not count toward official regular-season or career statistics.
Do NFL preseason games count?
NFL preseason games do not count toward a team’s regular-season win-loss record or playoff qualification. They are exhibition games used primarily for player evaluation and preparation for the regular season.
Are NFL preseason stats useful?
Yes, but they require context. Preseason statistics can provide useful information about player performance, roster battles, rookies, usage and potential roles. Raw statistical totals alone are not reliable predictors of regular-season success.
Can NFL preseason stats help with fantasy football?
They can. Playing time, targets, carries, red-zone opportunities and first-team usage during preseason games can provide clues about a player’s potential regular-season role. Fantasy players should consider those factors alongside the raw statistics.
Find the NFL Preseason Stats You’re Looking For
The regular season may get most of the attention.
We keep track of what happened before it.
Use the NFL Preseason Stats historical database to explore preseason passing, rushing, receiving, defensive, kicking and team statistics by year.
Because preseason history shouldn’t disappear when September arrives.