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Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) 750 11,904 15.9 33 Antonio Gates: Tight end San Diego/L.A. Chargers (2003–2018) 955 11,841 12.4 34 Don Maynard ^ Wide receiver New York Giants New York Titans/Jets (1960–1972) St. Louis Cardinals 633 11,834 18.7 35 Calvin Johnson ^ Detroit Lions (2007–2015) 731 11,619 15.9 36 Muhsin Muhammad
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 ]
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 ...
Kellen Winslow led the NFL in receptions in 1980 and 1981. Art Monk became the first NFL player to record over 100 receptions in a season with 106 in 1984. Lionel Taylor and Charlie Hennigan had accomplished the feat in the AFL. Marvin Harrison led the NFL in receptions twice in his career including a then-record 143 receptions in 2002.
Most consecutive starts by a receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs), Tim Brown, 1992–2003 Most consecutive starts by a running back : 170 (178 including playoffs), Walter Payton , 1975–1987 Most consecutive starts by an offensive lineman : 240 (259 including playoffs), Mick Tingelhoff , 1962–1979
In December 2006, Harrison became just the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receptions, joining Jerry Rice (1,549), Cris Carter (1,101), and Tim Brown (1,094). [107] He is one of only seven wide receivers in NFL history to reach 100 touchdowns. For December 2006, he won AFC Offensive Player of the Month. [108]
Well-rounded receivers are noted for skill in both roles; Hines Ward in particular received praise for his blocking abilities while also becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers' all-time leading receiver and one of 13 in NFL history through 2009 with at least 1,000 receptions.