5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 15

Julian Edelman Leads the NFL With 33.17% of His Team's Targets Over the Past Five Games

With Rob Gronkowski missing the past five games for the New England Patriots, Julian Edelman has seen a 4.60% increase in his target market share. His 13.4 targets per game over that span leads all wide receivers by at least two targets, and it is an increase of more than three targets per game over his season-average.

It's no surprise then that he also leads all players at his position with an average of 7.4 receptions over his past five games. Edelman also ranks eighth among wide receivers over the past five games with an average of 81.8 receiving yards per game, which is nearly 20 yards more than his season-average of 61.9.

He will have a favorable matchup in Week 16 against the New York Jets, who do not have any cornerbacks ranked inside the top 70 players at their position, according to Pro Football Focus. Playing against the Jets In Week 12, Edelman caught 8 of his 11 targets for 83 yards.