diff --git a/net/netfilter/Kconfig b/net/netfilter/Kconfig
index b1622b7de1cf..42a178aa30f9 100644
--- a/net/netfilter/Kconfig
+++ b/net/netfilter/Kconfig
@@ -411,7 +411,10 @@ config NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_STATISTIC
 	tristate '"statistic" match support'
 	depends on NETFILTER_XTABLES
 	help
-	  statistic module
+	  This option adds a `statistic' match, which allows you to match
+	  on packets periodically or randomly with a given percentage.
+
+	  To compile it as a module, choose M here.  If unsure, say N.
 
 config NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_STRING
 	tristate  '"string" match support'