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| Individual Records: Receiving | Records updated in July 2007 |
| RECEIVING |
| Most Seasons Leading League |
| 8 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1936-37, 1939, 1941-45 |
| 5 | Lionel Taylor, Denver, 1960-63, 1965 |
| 3 | Tom Fears, Los Angeles, 1948-1950 |
| | Pete Pihos, Philadelphia, 1953-55 |
| | Billy Wilson, San Francisco, 1954, 1956-57 |
| | Raymond Berry, Baltimore, 1958-1960 |
| | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1966, 1968-69 |
| | Sterling Sharpe, Green Bay, 1989, 1992-93 |
| Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League |
| 5 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1941-45 |
| 4 | Lionel Taylor, Denver, 1960-63 |
| 3 | Tom Fears, Los Angeles, 1948-1950 |
| | Pete Pihos, Philadelphia, 1953-55 |
| | Raymond Berry, Baltimore, 1958-1960 |
| Most Pass Receptions, Career |
| 1,549 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04; Seattle, 2004 |
| 1,101 | Cris Carter, Philadelphia, 1987-89; Minnesota, 1990-2001; Miami, 2002 |
| 1,094 | Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1988-94; Oakland, 1995-2003; Tampa Bay, 2004 |
| Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions |
| 17 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998-2000; Oakland, 2001-02 |
| 13 | Andre Reed, Buffalo, 1986-1994, 1996-99 |
| 11 | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1991-2000 |
| | Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1993-1994; Oakland, 1995-2003 |
| | Shannon Sharpe, Denver 1992-98; Baltimore, 2000-01; Denver, 2002-03 |
| | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996-2006 |
| | Isaac Bruce, St. Louis, 1995-97, 1999-2004, 2006-07 |
| Most Pass Receptions, Season |
| 143 | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 2002 |
| 123 | Herman Moore, Detroit, 1995 |
| 122 | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1994 |
| | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1995 |
| Most Pass Receptions, Rookie, Season |
| 101 | Anquan Boldin, Arizona, 2003 |
| 90 | Terry Glenn, New England, 1996 |
| 88 | Reggie Bush, New Orleans, 2006 |
| Most Pass Receptions, Game |
| 20 | Terrell Owens, San Francisco vs. Chicago, Dec. 17, 2000 |
| 18 | Tom Fears, Los Angeles vs. Green Bay, Dec. 3, 1950 |
| 17 | Clark Gaines, N.Y. Jets vs. San Francisco, Sept. 21, 1980 |
| Most Consecutive Games, Pass Receptions |
| 274 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04 |
| 183 | Art Monk, Washington, 1983-1993; N.Y. Jets, 1994; Philadelphia, 1995 |
| 179 | Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1993-94; Oakland, 1995-2003; Tampa Bay, 2004 |
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| YARDS GAINED |
| Most Seasons Leading League |
| 7 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1936, 1938-39, 1941-44 |
| 6 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986, 1989-1990, 1993-95 |
| 3 | Raymond Berry, Baltimore, 1957, 1959-1960 |
| | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1965-66, 1968 |
| Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League |
| 4 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1941-44 |
| 3 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1993-95 |
| 2 | By many players |
| Most Yards Gained, Career |
| 22,895 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04; Seattle, 2004 |
| 14,934 | Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1988-94; Oakland, 1995-2003; Tampa Bay, 2004 |
| 14,109 | Isaac Bruce, L.A. Rams, 1994; St. Louis, 1995-2007 |
| 14,004 | James Lofton, Green Bay, 1978-1986; L.A. Raiders, 1987-88; Buffalo, 1989-1992; L.A. Rams, 1993; Philadelphia, 1993 |
| Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards, Pass Receiving |
| 14 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998; Oakland, 2001-02 |
| 9 | Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1993-94; Oakland, 1995-2001 |
| | Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville, 1996-2002, 2004-05 |
| 8 | Steve Largent, Seattle, 1978-1981, 1983-86 |
| | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1993-2000 |
| | Rod Smith, Denver, 1997-2002, 2004-05 |
| | Isaac Bruce, St. Louis, 1995-96, 1999-2002, 2004, 2006 |
| | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1999-2006 |
| | Torry Holt, St. Louis, 2000-07 |
| | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998-2003; Oakland, 2005; New England, 2007 |
| | Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 1998, 2000-03; Philadelphia, 2004; Dallas, 2006-07 |
| Most Yards Gained, Season |
| 1,848 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1995 |
| 1,781 | Isaac Bruce, St. Louis, 1995 |
| 1,746 | Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961 |
| Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season |
| 1,473 | Bill Groman, Houston, 1960 |
| 1,377 | Anquan Boldin, Arizona, 2003 |
| 1,313 | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998 |
| Most Yards Gained, Game |
| 336 | Willie Anderson, L.A. Rams vs. New Orleans, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT) |
| 309 | Stephone Paige, Kansas City vs. San Diego, Dec. 22, 1985 |
| 303 | Jim Benton, Cleveland vs. Detroit, Nov. 22, 1945 |
| Most Games, 200 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Career |
| 5 | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1962-1970; Dallas, 1971-72 |
| 4 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-45 |
| | Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1960-66 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04; Seattle, 2004 |
| 3 | Don Maynard, N.Y. Giants, 1958; N.Y. Jets, 1960-1972; St. Louis, 1973 |
| | Wes Chandler, New Orleans, 1978-1981; San Diego, 1981-87; San Francisco, 1988 |
| | Isaac Bruce, L.A. Rams, 1994; St. Louis, 1995-2007 |
| Most Games, 200 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Season |
| 3 | Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961 |
| 2 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1942 |
| | Gene Roberts, N.Y. Giants, 1949 |
| | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1963 |
| | Don Maynard, N.Y. Jets, 1968 |
| Most Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Career |
| 76 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04; Seattle, 2004 |
| 59 | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996-2007 |
| 55 | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998-2004; Oakland, 2005-06; New England, 2007 |
| Most Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Season |
| 11 | Michael Irvin, Dallas, 1995 |
| 10 | Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961 |
| | Herman Moore, Detroit, 1995 |
| | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 2002 |
| | Torry Holt, St. Louis, 2003 |
| 9 | Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1951 |
| | Bill Groman, Houston, 1960 |
| | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1965 |
| | Don Maynard, N.Y. Jets, 1967 |
| | Stanley Morgan, New England, 1986 |
| | Mark Carrier, Tampa Bay, 1989 |
| | Robert Brooks, Green Bay, 1995 |
| | Isaac Bruce, St. Louis, 1995 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1995 |
| | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1999 |
| | Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville, 1999 |
| | David Boston, Arizona, 2001 |
| | Steve Smith, Carolina, 2005 |
| | Steve Randy Moss, New England, 2007 |
| Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving |
| 7 | Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961 |
| | Michael Irvin, Dallas, 1995 |
| 6 | Raymond Berry, Baltimore, 1960 |
| | Bill Groman, Houston, 1961 |
| | Pat Studstill, Detroit, 1966 |
| | Isaac Bruce, St. Louis, 1995 |
| 5 | Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1951 |
| | Bob Boyd, Los Angeles, 1954 |
| | Terry Barr, Detroit, 1963 |
| | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1966 |
| | Don Maynard, N.Y. Jets, 1968-69 |
| | Harold Jackson, Philadelphia, 1971-72 |
| | Patrick Jeffers, Carolina, 1999 |
| | Terrell Owens, Philadelphia, 2004 |
| | Anquan Boldin, Arizona, 2005 |
| Longest Pass Reception (All TDs except as noted) |
| 99 | Andy Farkas (from Filchock), Washington vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 15, 1939 |
| | Bobby Mitchell (from Izo), Washington vs. Cleveland, Sept. 15, 1963 |
| | Pat Studstill (from Sweetan), Detroit vs. Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1966 |
| | Gerry Allen (from Jurgensen), Washington vs. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1968 |
| | Cliff Branch (from Plunkett), L.A. Raiders vs. Washington, Oct. 2, 1983 |
| | Mike Quick (from Jaworski), Philadelphia vs. Atlanta, Nov. 10, 1985 |
| | Tony Martin (from Humphries), San Diego vs. Seattle, Sept. 18, 1994 |
| | Robert Brooks (from Favre), Green Bay vs. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1995 |
| | Marc Boerigter (from Green), Kansas City vs. San Diego, Dec. 22, 2002 |
| | Andre Davis (from Garcia), Cleveland vs. Cincinnati, Oct. 17, 2004 |
| 98 | Gaynell Tinsley (from Russell), Chi. Cardinals vs. Cleveland, Nov. 17, 1938 |
| | Dick (Night Train) Lane (from Compton), Chi. Cardinals vs. Green Bay, Nov. 13, 1955 |
| | John Farrington (from Wade), Chicago vs. Detroit, Oct. 8, 1961 |
| | Willard Dewveall (from Lee), Houston vs. San Diego, Nov. 25, 1962 |
| | Homer Jones (from Morrall), N.Y. Giants vs. Pittsburgh, Sept. 11, 1966 |
| | Bobby Moore (from Hart), St. Louis vs. Los Angeles, Dec. 10, 1972 (no TD) |
| | Michael Haynes (from Hebert), Atlanta vs. New Orleans, Sept. 12, 1993 |
| | Johnnie Morton (from Batch), Detroit vs. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1998 |
| 97 | Gaynell Tinsley (from Coffee), Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Dec. 5, 1937 |
| | Cloyce Box (from Layne), Detroit vs. Green Bay, Nov. 26, 1953 |
| | Jerry Tarr (from Shaw), Denver vs. Boston, Sept. 21, 1962 |
| | Webster Slaughter (from Kosar), Cleveland vs. Chicago, Oct. 23, 1989 |
| | John Taylor (from Young), San Francisco vs. Atlanta, Nov. 3, 1991 |
| AVERAGE GAIN |
| HIGHEST Average Gain, Career (200 receptions) |
| 22.26 | Homer Jones, N.Y. Giants, 1964-69; Cleveland, 1970 (224-4,986) |
| 20.83 | Buddy Dial, Pittsburgh, 1959-1963; Dallas, 1964-66 (261-5,436) |
| 20.24 | Harlon Hill, Chi. Bears, 1954-1961; Pittsburgh, 1962; Detroit, 1962 (233-4,717) |
| Highest Average Gain, Season (24 receptions) |
| 32.58 | Don Currivan, Boston, 1947 (24-782) |
| 31.44 | Bucky Pope, Los Angeles, 1964 (25-786) |
| 28.60 | Bobby Duckworth, San Diego, 1984 (25-715) |
| Highest Average Gain, Game (3 receptions) |
| 63.00 | Torry Holt, St. Louis vs. Atlanta, Sept. 24, 2000 (3-189) |
| 60.67 | Bill Groman, Houston vs. Denver, Nov. 20, 1960 (3-182) Homer Jones, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington, Dec. 12, 1965 (3-182) |
| 60.33 | Don Currivan, Boston vs. Washington, Nov. 30, 1947 (3-181) |
| TOUCHDOWN |
| Most Seasons Leading League |
| 9 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38, 1940-44 |
| 6 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-87, 1989-1991, 1993 |
| 4 | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998, 2000, 2003; New England, 2007 |
| 3 | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1964-66 |
| | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995, 1997, 1999 |
| | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998, 2000, 2003 |
| | Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 2001-02; Dallas, 2006 |
| Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League |
| 5 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1940-44 |
| 4 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38 |
| 3 | Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1964-66 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1989-1991 |
| Most Touchdowns, Career |
| 197 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-04, Seattle, 2004 |
| 130 | Cris Carter, Philadelphia, 1987-89; Minnesota, 1990-2001; Miami, 2002 |
| 129 | Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 1996-2003; Philadelphia, 2004-05; Dallas, 2006-07 |
| Most Touchdowns, Season |
| 23 | Randy Moss, New England, 2007 |
| 22 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1987 |
| 18 | Mark Clayton, Miami, 1984 |
| | Sterling Sharpe, Green Bay, 1994 |
| 17 | Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1942 |
| | Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1951 |
| | Bill Groman, Houston, 1961 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1989 |
| | Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995 |
| | Carl Pickens, Cincinnati, 1995 |
| | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998 |
| | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 2003 |
| Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season |
| 17 | Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998 |
| 13 | Bill Howton, Green Bay, 1952 |
| | John Jefferson, San Diego, 1978 |
| 12 | Harlon Hill, Chi. Bears, 1954 |
| | Bill Groman, Houston, 1960 |
| | Mike Ditka, Chicago, 1961 |
| | Bob Hayes, Dallas, 1965 |
| Most Touchdowns, Game |
| 5 | Bob Shaw, Chi. Cardinals vs. Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1950 |
| | Kellen Winslow, San Diego vs. Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981 |
| | Jerry Rice, San Francisco vs. Atlanta, Oct. 14, 1990 |
| 4 | By many players. Last time: |
| | Randy Moss, New England vs. Buffalo, Nov. 18, 2007 |
| | Terrell Owens, Dallas vs. Washington, Nov. 18, 2007 |
| Most Consecutive Games, Touchdowns |
| 13 | Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-87 |
| 11 | Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1950-51 |
| | Buddy Dial, Pittsburgh, 1959-1960 |
| 10 | Carl Pickens, Cincinnati, 1994-95 |
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