The 59 Best Individual NFL Seasons in the Last 25 Years
Players With an AV of 23
There are only six seasons worth an AV of 23, and only five different players have accomplished this feat in the last 25 years.
| Player | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Brooks | Buccaneers | 1999 |
| Priest Holmes | Chiefs | 2002 |
| Ray Lewis | Ravens | 2000 |
| Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 2011 |
| Steve Young | 49ers | 1993 |
| Steve Young | 49ers | 1994 |
The make up of this short list is as follows: two quarterbacks, one running back and two defenders (linebackers, in particular).
Some things you might notice by now are that all-time great seasons come in pairs. That's what Steve Young gave us in the '93 and '94 seasons when he averaged 4,346 total yards and 36.5 total touchdowns. In the second of the two seasons, he was awarded the NFL's MVP Award.
Priest Holmes joins him on the list with his 2002 performance, a season in which he toted the ball for 1,615 yards and 21 touchdowns in just 14 contests. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry, grabbed three more scores through the air and was given the title of Offensive Player of the Year.
Aaron Rodgers was not named Offensive Player of the Year, but he was rewarded with the league's MVP award in his seventh season with the Green Bay Packers. Here, Rodgers tossed 45 touchdowns on 4,643 yards and a completion percentage of 68.3%.
