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The number of receptions each player makes is a recorded statistic in football games. In addition to the overall National Football League (NFL) receiving champion, league record books recognize statistics from the American Football League (AFL), which operated from 1960 to 1969 before being absorbed into the NFL in 1970.
First 300 yard receiving game: Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; November 22, 1945 [180] First 5 touchdown reception game : Bob Shaw , 5 touchdown receptions, Chicago Cardinals vs. Baltimore Colts ; October 2, 1950
The 1,000 Catch Club is a group of 15 National Football League players with at least 1,000 career receptions. The list consists of 12 wide receivers and 3 tight ends . [ 1 ]
List of NFL career receptions leaders Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title NFL receptions leaders .
Nabers is the first player in NFL history to record at least 250 yards, 20 receptions, and three touchdowns through their first three games. For comparison, in their first three NFL games, Justin ...
Atlanta Falcons running back Eric Metcalf recorded 104 receptions in 1995, the most receptions of any member of a 1,000-yard receiving trio. The 1980 San Diego Chargers produced first 1,000-yard trio, consisting of John Jefferson, and Hall of Famers Winslow and Charlie Joiner. Their 3,762 combined yards are the highest total of any 1,000-yard trio.
Wes Chandler led the league in 1982, when he averaged an NFL-record 129 yards per game during the strike-shortened season. Hall of Fame member Jerry Rice, the NFL's all-time receiving yards leader, [7] led the league in receiving yards six times over his career. Marvin Harrison was the NFL's receiving yards leader twice over his career.
Alworth would also win the triple crown if NFL players were included, being top in receptions and yards, while tying Bob Hayes for touchdowns. [25] [26] [27] 1990: Jerry Rice† Wide receiver: San Francisco 49ers: 100 1,502 13 Voted NFL Player of the Year by the Sporting News. [28] [29] [30] 1992: Sterling Sharpe† Wide receiver: Green Bay ...