5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 16

DeSean Jackson Has Averaged 100.8 Receiving Yards Over his Past 5 Games

Over the past five games, DeSean Jackson's 100.8 receiving yards per game is tied with Odell Beckham for the second-most in the NFL behind Jordy Nelson (105.6). During that span, Jackson has topped 100 receiving yards 4 times, and has averaged 31.4 more receiving yards per game over his season average.

In fact, Jackson actually racked up 37 more (504) receiving yards during those five games than he did in his 9 other games combined this season.

Among all wide receivers to be targeted at least 50 times, Jackson's 0.78 Reception NEP Per Target ranks 18th. That would actually be his worst mark since 2012, which was one of just two seasons in which Jackson averaged less than 16 yards per catch. His 18.0 yards per reception in '16 is tied for third among all wide receivers with 20 or more catches.

With his contract set to expire after this season, Jackson could be playing his last game as a member of the Washington Redskins in Week 17. It will be a rematch against the New York Giants, who allowed him to catch 5 passes for 96 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 3.

If he can hit the 100-yard receiving mark in the final game, it will be the second time in his career he has recorded six such performances in a single season.