List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 2000s AFC

Marvin Harrison

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Marvin Harrison, 2002 Indianapolis Colts
143 rec., 1722 yards, 12.0 avg., 11 TD

2- Wes Welker, 2009 New England Patriots
123 rec., 1348 yards, 11.0 avg., 4 TD

3- Andre Johnson, 2008 Houston Texans
115 rec., 1575 yards, 13.7 avg., 8 TD

4- Rod Smith, 2001 Denver Broncos
113 rec., 1343 yards, 11.9 avg., 11 TD

5(tied)- Jimmy Smith, 2001 Jacksonville Jaguars
112 rec., 1373 yards, 12.3 avg., 8 TD

5(tied)- Hines Ward, 2002 Pittsburgh Steelers
112 rec., 1329 yards, 11.9 avg., 12 TD

5(tied)- T.J. Houshmandzadeh, 2007 Cincinnati Bengals
112 rec., 1143 yards, 10.2 avg., 12 TD

5(tied)- Wes Welker, 2007 New England Patriots
112 rec., 1175 yards, 10.5 avg., 8 TD

9- Wes Welker, 2008 New England Patriots
111 rec., 1165 yards, 10.5 avg., 3 TD

10-Marvin Harrison, 2001 Indianapolis Colts
109 rec., 1524 yards, 14.0 avg., 15 TD


Andre Johnson



Wes Welker

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Mason, 2007
103 rec., 1087 yards, 10.6 avg., 5 TD

Kansas City Chiefs: Tony Gonzalez, 2004
102 rec., 1258 yards, 12.3 avg., 7 TD

Buffalo Bills: Eric Moulds, 2002
100 rec., 1292 yards, 12.9 avg., 10 TD

San Diego Chargers: LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003*
100 rec., 725 yards, 7.3 avg., 4 TD

Tennessee Titans: Derrick Mason, 2004
96 rec., 1168 yards, 12.2 avg., 7 TD

Oakland Raiders: Jerry Rice, 2002
92 rec., 1211 yards, 13.2 avg., 7 TD

New York Jets: Laveranues Coles, 2006
91 rec., 1098 yards, 12.1 avg., 6 TD

Cleveland Browns: Kellen Winslow Jr., 2006
89 rec., 875 yards, 9.8 avg., 3 TD

Miami Dolphins: Chris Chambers, 2005
82 rec., 1118 yards, 13.6 avg., 11 TD

* Running Back


Hines Ward



Reggie Wayne

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Marvin Harrison, 2002 Indianapolis Colts
1722 yards, 143 rec., 12.0 avg., 11 TD

2- Rod Smith, 2000 Denver Broncos
1602 yards, 100 rec., 16.0 avg., 8 TD

3- Andre Johnson, 2008 Houston Texans
1575 yards, 115 rec., 13.7 avg., 8 TD

4- Andre Johnson, 2009 Houston Texans
1569 yards, 101 rec., 15.5 avg., 9 TD

5- Marvin Harrison, 2001 Indianapolis Colts
1524 yards, 109 rec., 14.0 avg., 15 TD

6- Reggie Wayne, 2007 Indianapolis Colts
1510 yards, 104 rec., 14.5 avg., 10 TD

7- Randy Moss, 2007 New England Patriots
1493 yards, 98 rec., 15.2 avg., 23 TD

8- Chad Johnson, 2007 Cincinnati Bengals*
1440 yards, 93 rec., 15.5 avg., 8 TD

9- Chad Johnson, 2005 Cincinnati Bengals*
1432 yards, 97 rec., 14.8 avg., 9 TD

10-Marvin Harrison, 2000 Indianapolis Colts
1413 yards, 102 rec., 13.9 avg., 14 TD

*Legally changed name to Chad Ochocinco in 2008


Randy Moss



Chad Ochocinco

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Alexander, 2000
1391 yards, 78 rec., 17.8 avg., 10 TD

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Smith, 2001
1373 yards, 112 rec., 12.3 avg., 8 TD

Pittsburgh Steelers: Hines Ward, 2002
1329 yards, 112 rec., 11.9 avg., 12 TD

Buffalo Bills: Eric Moulds, 2000
1326 yards, 94 rec., 14.1 avg., 5 Td

Tennessee Titans: Derrick Mason, 2003
1303 yards, 95 rec., 13.7 avg., 8 TD

Cleveland Browns: Braylon Edwards, 2007
1289 yards, 80 rec., 16.1 avg., 16 TD

New York Jets: Laveranues Coles, 2002
1264 yards, 89 rec., 14.2 avg., 5 TD

Oakland Raiders: Jerry Rice, 2002
1211 yards, 92 rec., 13.2 avg., 7 TD

San Diego Chargers: Vincent Jackson, 2009
1167 yards, 68 rec., 17.2 avg., 9 TD

Miami Dolphins: Chris Chambers, 2005
1118 yards, 82 rec., 13.6 avg., 11 TD

Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Mason, 2007
1087 yards, 103 rec., 10.6 avg., 5 TD


Rod Smith



T.J. Houshmandzadeh

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 2000s NFC

Torry Holt

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Torry Holt, 2003 St. Louis Rams
117 rec., 1696 yards, 14.5 avg., 12 TD

2- Randy Moss, 2003 Minnesota Vikings
111 rec., 1632 yards, 14.7 avg., 17 TD

3- Steve Smith, 2009 New York Giants
107 rec., 1220 yards, 11.4 avg., 7 TD

4(tied)- Keyshawn Johnson, 2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
106 rec., 1266 yards, 11.9 avg., 1 TD

4(tied)- Randy Moss, 2002 Minnesota Vikings
106 rec., 1347 yards, 12.7 avg., 7 TD

6(tied)- Steve Smith, 2005 Carolina Panthers
103 rec., 1563 yards, 15.2 avg., 12 TD

6(tied)- Larry Fitzgerald, 2005 Arizona Cardinals
103 rec., 1409 yards, 13.7 avg., 10 TD

8(tied)- Muhsin Muhammad, 2000 Carolina Panthers
102 rec., 1183 yards, 11.6 avg., 6 TD

8(tied)- Anquan Boldin, 2005 Arizona Cardinals
102 rec., 1402 yards, 13.7 avg., 7 TD

8(tied)- Torry Holt, 2005 St. Louis Rams
102 rec., 1331 yards, 13.0 avg., 9 TD


Randy Moss



Larry Fitzgerald

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Chicago Bears: Marty Booker, 2001
100 rec., 1071 yards, 10.7 avg., 8 TD

San Francisco 49ers: Terrell Owens, 2002
100 rec., 1300 yards, 13.0 avg., 13 TD

Detroit Lions: Mike Furrey, 2006
98 rec., 1086 yards, 11.1 avg., 6 TD

New Orleans Saints: Marques Colston, 2007
98 rec., 1202 yards, 12.3 avg., 11 TD

Dallas Cowboys: Jason Witten, 2007
96 rec., 1145 yards, 11.9 avg., 7 TD

Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Engram, 2007*
94 rec., 1147 yards, 12.2 avg., 6 TD

Green Bay Packers: Donald Driver, 2006
92 rec., 1295 yards, 14.1 avg., 8 TD

Philadelphia Eagles: Brian Westbrook, 2007**
90 rec., 771 yards, 8.6 avg., 5 TD

Washington Redskins: Laveranues Cole, 2004
90 rec., 950 yards, 10.6 avg., 1 TD

Atlanta Falcons: Roddy White, 2008
88 rec., 1382 yards, 15.7 avg., 7 TD

*Seahawks moved to NFC in 2002
**Running Back


Steve Smith (Panthers)



David Boston

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Torry Holt, 2003 St. Louis Rams
1696 yards, 117 rec., 14.5 avg., 12 TD

2- Torry Holt, 2000 St. Louis Rams
1635 yards, 82 rec., 19.9 avg., 6 TD

3- Randy Moss, 2003 Minnesota Vikings
1632 yards, 111 rec., 14.7 avg., 17 TD

4- David Boston, 2001 Arizona Cardinals
1598 yards, 98 rec., 16.3 avg., 8 TD

5- Steve Smith, 2005 Carolina Panthers
1563 yards, 103 rec., 15.2 avg., 12 TD

6- Santana Moss, 2005 Washington Redskins
1483 yards, 84 rec., 17.7 avg., 9 TD

7- Isaac Bruce, 2000 St. Louis Rams
1471 yards, 87 rec., 16.9 avg., 9 TD

8- Terrell Owens, 2000 San Francisco 49ers
1451 yards, 97 rec., 15.0 avg., 13 TD

9- Randy Moss, 2000 Minnesota Vikings
1437 yards, 77 rec., 18.7 avg., 15 TD

10-Larry Fitzgerald, 2008 Arizona Cardinals
1431 yards, 96 rec., 14.9 avg., 12 TD


Santana Moss



Isaac Bruce

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
New Orleans Saints: Joe Horn, 2004
1399 yards, 94 rec., 14.9 avg., 11 TD

Green Bay Packers: Javon Walker, 2004
1382 yards, 89 rec., 15.5 avg., 12 TD

Atlanta Falcons: Roddy White, 2008
1382 yards, 88 rec., 15.7 avg., 7 TD

Dallas Cowboys: Terrell Owens, 2007
1355 yards, 81 rec., 16.7 avg., 15 TD

New York Giants: Amani Toomer, 2002
1343 yards, 82 rec., 16.4 avg., 8 TD

Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson, 2008
1331 yards, 78 rec., 17.1 avg., 12 TD

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Joey Galloway, 2005
1287 yards, 83 rec., 15.5 avg., 10 TD

Seattle Seahawks: Koren Robinson, 2002*
1240 yards, 78 rec., 15.9 avg., 5 TD

Philadelphia Eagles: Terrell Owens, 2004
1200 yards, 77 rec., 15.6 avg., 14 TD

Chicago Bears: Marty Booker, 2002
1189 yards, 97 rec., 12.3 avg., 6 TD

* Seahawks moved to NFC in 2002


Terrell Owens



Steve Smith (Giants)

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 1990s AFC

Jimmy Smith

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Jimmy Smith, 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars
116 rec., 1636 yards, 14.1 avg., 6 TD

2- Marvin Harrison, 1999 Indianapolis Colts
115 rec., 1663 yards, 14.5 avg., 12 TD

3- Tim Brown, 1997 Oakland Raiders
104 rec., 1408 yards, 13.5 avg., 5 TD

4(tied)- Haywood Jeffires, 1991 Houston Oilers
100 rec., 1181 yards, 11.8 avg., 7 TD

4(tied)- Carl Pickens, 1996 Cincinnati Bengals
100 rec., 1180 yards, 11.8 avg., 12 TD

6- Carl Pickens, 1995 Cincinnati Bengals
99 rec., 1234 yards, 12.5 avg., 17 TD

7- Ben Coates, 1994 New England Patriots
96 rec., 1174 yards, 12.2 avg., 7 TD

8(tied)- Drew Hill, 1991 Houston Oilers
90 rec., 1109 yards, 12.3 avg., 4 TD

8(tied)- Haywood Jeffires, 1992 Houston Oilers
90 rec., 913 yards, 10.1 avg., 9 TD

8(tied)- Andre Reed, 1994 Buffalo Bills
90 rec., 1303 yards, 14.5 avg., 8 TD

8(tied)- Tony Martin, 1995 San Diego Chargers
90 rec., 1224 yards, 13.6 avg., 6 TD

8(tied)- Terry Glenn, 1996 New England Patriots
90 rec., 1132 yards, 12.6 avg., 6 TD

8(tied)- Tim Brown, 1996 Oakland Raiders
90 rec., 1104 yards, 12.3 avg., 9 TD

8(tied)- O.J. McDuffie, 1998 Miami Dolphins
90 rec., 1050 yards, 11.7 avg., 7 TD

8(tied)- Tim Brown, 1999 Oakland Raiders
90 rec., 1344 yards, 14.9 avg., 6 TD


Haywood Jeffires



Carl Pickens

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
New York Jets: Keyshawn Johnson, 1999
89 rec., 1170 yards, 13.1 avg., 8 TD

Denver Broncos: Shannon Sharpe, 1994
87 rec., 1010 yards, 11.6 avg., 4 TD

Pittsburgh Steelers: Yancey Thigpen, 1995
85 rec., 1307 yards, 15.4 avg., 5 TD

Seattle Seahawks: Brian Blades, 1994
81 rec., 1086 yards, 13.4 avg., 4 TD

Baltimore Ravens: Michael Jackson, 1996*
76 rec., 1201 yards, 15.8 avg., 14 TD

Kansas City Chiefs: Tony Gonzalez, 1999
76 rec., 849 yards, 11.2 avg., 11 TD

Cleveland Browns: Kevin Johnson, 1999**
66 rec., 986 yards, 14.9 avg., 8 TD

* Ravens joined NFL in 1996 from relocated Browns franchise
** Includes original Browns franchise, 1990-95, plus new Browns franchise that joined NFL in 1999


Marvin Harrison



Tim Brown

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Marvin Harrison, 1999 Indianapolis Colts
1663 yards, 115 rec., 14.5 avg., 12 TD

2- Jimmy Smith, 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars
1636 yards, 116 rec., 14.1 avg., 6 TD

3- Tim Brown, 1997 Oakland Raiders
1408 yards, 104 rec., 13.5 avg., 5 TD

4- Yancey Thigpen, 1997 Pittsburgh Steelers
1398 yards, 79 rec., 17.7 avg., 7 TD

5- Eric Moulds, 1998 Buffalo Bills
1368 yards, 67 rec., 20.4 avg., 9 TD

6- Tim Brown, 1999 Oakland Raiders
1344 yards, 90 rec., 14.9 avg., 6 TD

7- Tim Brown, 1995 Oakland Raiders
1342 yards, 89 rec., 15.1 avg., 10 TD

8- Jimmy Smith, 1997 Jacksonville Jaguars
1324 yards, 82 rec., 16.1 avg., 4 TD

9- Tim Brown, 1994 Los Angeles Raiders
1309 yards, 89 rec., 14.7 avg., 9 TD

10-Yancey Thigpen, 1995 Pittsburgh Steelers
1307 yards, 85 rec., 15.4 avg., 5 TD


Yancey Thigpen



Eric Moulds

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Miami Dolphins: Irving Fryar, 1994
1270 yards, 73 rec., 17.4 avg., 7 TD

Cincinnati Bengals: Carl Pickens, 1995
1234 yards, 99 rec., 12.5 avg., 17 TD

San Diego Chargers: Tony Martin, 1995
1224 yards, 90 rec., 13.6 avg., 6 TD

Denver Broncos: Rod Smith, 1998
1222 yards, 86 rec., 14.2 avg., 6 TD

Baltimore Ravens: Michael Jackson, 1996*
1201 yards, 76 rec., 15.8 avg., 14 TD

Houston/Tennessee: Haywood Jeffires, 1991
1181 yards, 100 rec., 11.8 avg., 7 TD

New England Patriots: Ben Coates, 1994
1174 yards, 96 rec., 12.2 avg., 7 TD

New York Jets: Keyshawn Johnson, 1999
1170 yards, 89 rec., 13.1 avg., 8 TD

Kansas City Chiefs: Andre Rison, 1997
1092 yards, 72 rec., 15.2 avg., 7 TD

Seattle Seahawks: Brian Blades, 1994
1086 yards, 81 rec., 13.4 avg., 4 TD

Cleveland Browns: Kevin Johnson, 1999**
986 yards, 66 rec., 14.9 avg., 8 TD

* Ravens joined NFL in 1996 from relocated Browns franchise
** Includes original Browns franchise, 1990-95, plus new Browns franchise that joined NFL in 1999


Ben Coates



Tony Martin

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 1990s NFC

Jerry Rice

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Herman Moore, 1995 Detroit Lions
123 rec., 1686 yards, 13.7 avg., 14 TD

2(tied)- Cris Carter, 1994 Minnesota Vikings
122 rec., 1256 yards, 10.3 avg., 7 TD

2(tied)- Jerry Rice, 1995 San Francisco 49ers
122 rec., 1848 yards, 15.1 avg., 15 TD

2(tied)- Cris Carter, 1995 Minnesota Vikings
122 rec., 1371 yards, 11.2 avg., 17 TD

5- Isaac Bruce, 1995 St. Louis Rams
119 rec., 1781 yards, 15.0 avg., 13 TD

6(tied)- Sterling Sharpe, 1993 Green Bay Packers
112 rec., 1274 yards, 11.4 avg., 11 TD

6(tied)- Jerry Rice, 1994 San Francisco 49ers
112 rec., 1499 yards, 13.4 avg., 13 TD

8(tied)- Terance Mathis, 1994 Atlanta Falcons
111 rec., 1342 yards, 12.1 avg., 11 TD

8(tied)- Michael Irvin, 1995 Dallas Cowboys
111 rec., 1603 yards, 14.4 avg., 10 TD

10(tied)-Sterling Sharpe, 1992 Green Bay Packers
108 rec., 1461 yards, 13.5 avg., 13 TD

10(tied)-Brett Perriman, 1995 Detroit Lions
108 rec., 1488 yards, 13.8 avg., 9 TD

10(tied)-Jerry Rice, 1996 San Francisco 49ers
108 rec., 1254 yards, 11.6 avg., 8 TD


Herman Moore



Cris Carter

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals: Larry Centers, 1995*
101 rec., 962 yards, 9.5 avg., 2 TD

Carolina Panthers: Muhsin Muhammad, 1999**
96 rec., 1253 yards, 13.1 avg., 8 TD

Philadelphia Eagles: Irving Fryar, 1996
88 rec., 1195 yards, 13.6 avg., 11 TD

Chicago Bears: Bobby Engram, 1999
88 rec., 947 yards, 10.8 avg., 4 TD

New Orleans Saints: Quinn Early, 1994
82 rec., 894 yards, 10.9 avg., 4 TD

New York Giants: Amani Toomer, 1999
79 rec., 1183 yards, 15.0 avg., 6 TD

Washington Redskins: Gary Clark, 1990
75 rec., 1112 yards, 14.8 avg., 8 TD

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Alstott, 1996*
65 rec., 557 yards, 8.6 avg., 3 TD

*Running Back
**Panthers joined NFL in 1995


Isaac Bruce



Sterling Sharpe

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Jerry Rice, 1995 San Francisco 49ers
1848 yards, 122 rec., 15.1 avg., 15 TD

2- Isaac Bruce, 1995 St. Louis Rams
1781 yards, 119 rec., 15.0 avg., 13 TD

3- Herman Moore, 1995 Detroit Lions
1686 yards, 123 rec., 13.7 avg., 14 TD

4- Michael Irvin, 1995 Dallas Cowboys
1603 yards, 111 rec., 14.4 avg., 10 TD

5- Rob Moore, 1997 Arizona Cardinals
1584 yards, 97 rec., 16.3 avg., 8 TD

6- Michael Irvin, 1991 Dallas Cowboys
1523 yards, 93 rec., 16.4 avg., 8 TD

7- Jerry Rice, 1993 San Francisco 49ers
1503 yards, 98 rec., 15.3 avg., 15 TD

8- Jerry Rice, 1990 San Francisco 49ers
1502 yards, 100 rec., 15.0 avg., 13 TD

9- Jerry Rice, 1994 San Francisco 49ers
1499 yards, 112 rec., 13.4 avg., 13 TD

10-Robert Brooks, 1995 Green Bay Packers
1497 yards, 102 rec., 14.7 avg., 13 TD


Michael Irvin



Rob Moore

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Minnesota Vikings: Randy Moss, 1999
1413 yards, 80 rec., 17.7 avg., 11 TD

Chicago Bears: Marcus Robinson, 1999
1400 yards, 84 rec., 16.7 avg., 9 TD

Washington Redskins: Henry Ellard, 1994
1397 yards, 74 rec., 18.9 avg., 6 TD

Atlanta Falcons: Terance Mathis, 1994
1342 yards, 111 rec., 12.1 avg., 11 TD

Philadelphia Eagles: Irving Fryar, 1997
1316 yards, 86 rec., 15.3 avg., 6 TD

Carolina Panthers: Muhsin Muhammad, 1999*
1253 yards, 96 rec., 13.1 avg., 8 TD

New York Giants: Amani Toomer, 1999
1183 yards, 79 rec., 15.0 avg., 6 TD

New Orleans Saints: Quinn Early, 1995
1087 yards, 81 rec., 13.4 avg., 8 TD

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Courtney Hawkins, 1993
933 yards, 62 rec., 15.0 avg., 5 TD

*Panthers joined NFL in 1995


Terance Mathis



Robert Brooks

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, USFL

(1983-85)


Richard Johnson

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Richard Johnson, 1984 Houston Gamblers
115 rec., 1455 yards, 12.7 avg., 15 TD

2- Richard Johnson, 1985 Houston Gamblers
103 rec., 1384 yards, 13.4 avg., 14 TD

3(tied)- Ricky Sanders, 1984 Houston Gamblers
101 rec., 1378 yards, 13.6 avg., 11 TD

3(tied)- Lonnie Harris, 1985 Denver Gold
101 rec., 1432 yards, 14.2 avg., 8 TD

5- Joey Walters, 1984 Washington Federals
98 rec., 1410 yards, 14.4 avg., 13 TD

6- Trumaine Johnson, 1984 Arizona Wranglers
90 rec., 1268 yards, 14.1 avg., 13 TD

7- Jim Smith, 1984 Birmingham Stallions
89 rec., 1481 yards, 16.6 avg., 8 TD

8- Jim Smith, 1985 Birmingham Stallions
87 rec., 1322 yards, 15.2 avg., 20 TD

9- Clarence Verdin, 1985 Houston Gamblers
84 rec., 1004 yards, 12.0 avg., 9 TD

10-Alton Alexis, 1985 Jacksonville Bulls
83 rec., 1118 yards, 13.5 avg., 5 TD


Ricky Sanders

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Chicago Blitz: Trumaine Johnson, 1983*
81 rec., 1322 yards, 16.3 avg., 10 TD

Tampa Bay Bandits: Danny Buggs, 1983
76 rec., 1146 yards, 15.1 avg., 5 TD

Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars: Scott Fitzkee, 1985
73 rec., 882 yards, 12.1 avg., 3 TD

Memphis Showboats: Derrick Crawford, 1985**
70 rec., 1057 yards, 15.1 avg., 9 TD

Oakland Invaders: Anthony Carter, 1985
70 rec., 1323 yards, 18.9 avg., 14 TD

Los Angeles Express: Ricky Ellis, 1983
69 rec., 716 yards, 10.4 avg., 6 TD

Boston/N.O./Portland Breakers: Dan Ross, 1984
65 rec., 833 yards, 12.8 avg., 2 TD

Pittsburgh Maulers: Greg Anderson, 1984***
63 rec., 994 yards, 15.8 avg., 6 TD

Michigan Panthers: Derek Holloway, 1984*
62 rec., 1219 yards, 19.7 avg., 9 TD

Okla./Arizona Outlaws: Alphonso Williams, 1985**
55 rec., 1020 yards, 18.5 avg., 8 TD

New Jersey Generals: Herschel Walker, 1983****
53 rec., 489 yards, 9.2 avg., 1 TD

San Antonio Gunslingers: Don Roberts, 1985*****
53 rec., 653 yards, 12.3 avg., 4 TD

* Team played in 1983-84 only
** Team played in 1984-85 only
*** Team played in 1984 only
**** Running Back
***** Running Back; team played in 1984-85 only


Joey Walters



Anthony Carter

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Jim Smith, 1984 Birmingham Stallions
1481 yards, 89 rec., 16.6 avg., 8 TD

2- Richard Johnson, 1984 Houston Gamblers
1455 yards, 115 rec., 12.7 avg., 15 TD

3- Lonnie Harris, 1985 Denver Gold
1432 yards, 101 rec., 14.2 avg., 8 TD

4- Joey Walters, 1984 Washington Federals
1410 yards, 98 rec., 14.4 avg., 13 TD

5- Richard Johnson, 1985 Houston Gamblers
1384 yards, 103 rec., 13.4 avg., 14 TD

6- Ricky Sanders, 1984 Houston Gamblers
1378 yards, 101 rec., 13.6 avg., 11 TD

7- Anthony Carter, 1985 Oakland Invaders
1323 yards, 70 rec., 18.9 avg., 14 TD

8(tied)- Trumaine Johnson, 1983 Chicago Blitz
1322 yards , 81 rec., 16.3 avg., 10 TD

8(tied)- Jim Smith, 1985 Birmingham Stallions
1322 yards, 87 rec., 15.2 avg., 20 TD

10-Trumaine Johnson, 1984 Arizona Wranglers
1268 yards, 90 rec., 14.1 avg., 13 TD


Trumaine Johnson



Danny Buggs

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Michigan Panthers: Derek Holloway, 1984*
1219 yards, 62 rec., 19.7 avg., 9 TD

Boston/N.O./Portland Breakers: Frank Lockett, 1984
1199 yards, 56 rec., 21.4 avg., 8 TD

Tampa Bay Bandits: Danny Buggs, 1983
1146 yards, 76 rec., 15.1 avg., 5 TD

Memphis Showboats: Greg Moser, 1985**
1145 yards, 57 rec., 20.1 avg., 6 TD

Jacksonville Bulls: Alton Alexis, 1985**
1118 yards, 83 rec., 13.5 avg., 5 TD

Okla./Arizona Outlaws: Alphonso Williams, 1984**
1087 yards, 50 rec., 21.7 avg., 7 TD

Pittsburgh Maulers: Greg Anderson, 1984***
994 yards, 63 rec., 15.8 avg., 6 TD

Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars: Scott Fitzkee, 1984
895 yards, 55 rec., 16.3 avg., 9 TD

Los Angeles Express: JoJo Townsell, 1984
889 yards, 58 rec., 15.3 avg., 7 TD

San Antonio Gunslingers: Frank Lockett, 1985**
794 yards, 43 rec., 18.5 avg., 3 TD

New Jersey Generals: Sam Bowers, 1983
715 yards, 43 rec., 16.6 avg., 1 TD

* Team played in 1983-84 only
** Team played in 1984-85 only
*** Team played in 1984 only


Scott Fitzkee



Sam Bowers

List of the Day: Best Pass Receiving Seasons, 1980s AFC

Todd Christensen

TOP 10 RECEPTIONS
1- Todd Christensen, 1986 Los Angeles Raiders
95 rec., 1153 yards, 12.1 avg., 8 TD

2- Al Toon, 1988 New York Jets
93 rec., 1067 yards, 11.5 avg., 5 TD

3- Todd Christensen, 1983 Los Angeles Raiders
92 rec., 1247 yards, 13.6 avg., 12 TD

4(tied)- Kellen Winslow, 1980 San Diego Chargers
89 rec., 1290 yards, 14.5 avg., 9 TD

4(tied)- Ozzie Newsome, 1983 Cleveland Browns
89 rec., 970 yards, 10.9 avg., 6 TD

4(tied)- Ozzie Newsome, 1984 Cleveland Browns
89 rec., 1001 yards, 11.2 avg., 5 TD

7(tied)- Kellen Winslow, 1981 San Diego Chargers
88 rec., 1075 yards, 12.2 avg., 10 TD

7(tied)- Kellen Winslow, 1983 San Diego Chargers
88 rec., 1172 yards, 13.3 avg., 8 TD

7(tied)- Andre Reed, 1989 Buffalo Bills
88 rec., 1312 yards, 14.9 avg., 9 TD

10(tied)-Lionel James, 1985 San Diego Chargers*
86 rec., 1027 yards, 11.9 avg., 6 TD

10(tied)-Mark Clayton, 1988 Miami Dolphins
86 rec., 1129 yards, 13.1 avg., 14 TD

*Running Back


Al Toon



Kellen Winslow

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
New England Patriots: Stanley Morgan, 1986
84 rec., 1491 yards, 17.8 avg., 10 TD

Houston Oilers: Tim Smith, 1983
83 rec., 1176 yards, 14.2 avg., 6 TD

Pittsburgh Steelers: John Stallworth, 1984
80 rec., 1395 yards, 17.4 avg., 11 TD

Kansas City Chiefs: Carlos Carson, 1983
80 rec., 1351 yards, 16.9 avg., 7 TD

Seattle Seahawks: Steve Largent, 1985
79 rec., 1287 yards, 16.3 avg., 6 TD

Denver Broncos: Vance Johnson, 1989
76 rec., 1095 yards, 14.4 avg., 7 TD

Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts: Matt Bouza, 1986
71 rec., 830 yards, 11.7 avg., 5 TD

Cincinnati Bengals: Dan Ross, 1981
71 rec., 910 yards, 12.8 avg., 5 TD


Ozzie Newsome



Stanley Morgan

TOP 10 YARDS
1- Stanley Morgan, 1986 New England Patriots
1491 yards, 84 rec., 17.8 avg., 10 TD

2- John Stallworth, 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers
1395 yards, 80 rec., 17.4 avg., 11 TD

3- Mark Clayton, 1984 Miami Dolphins
1389 yards, 73 rec., 19.0 avg., 18 TD

4- Carlos Carson, 1983 Kansas City Chiefs
1351 yards, 80 rec., 16.9 avg., 7 TD

5- John Jefferson, 1980 San Diego Chargers
1340 yards, 82 rec., 16.3 avg., 13 TD

6- Mark Duper, 1986 Miami Dolphins
1313 yards, 67 rec., 19.6 avg., 11 TD

7- Andre Reed, 1989 Buffalo Bills
1312 yards, 88 rec., 14.9 avg., 9 TD

8- Mark Duper, 1984 Miami Dolphins
1306 yards, 71 rec., 18.4 avg., 8 TD

9- Kellen Winslow, 1980 San Diego Chargers
1290 yards, 89 rec., 14.5 avg., 9 TD

10-Steve Largent, 1985 Seattle Seahawks
1287 yards, 79 rec., 16.3 avg., 6 TD


John Stallworth



Mark Clayton

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
Cincinnati Bengals: Eddie Brown, 1988
1273 yards, 53 rec., 24.0 avg., 9 TD

Oakland/LA Raiders: Todd Christensen, 1983
1247 yards, 92 rec., 13.6 avg., 12 TD

Denver Broncos: Steve Watson, 1981
1244 yards, 60 rec., 20.7 avg., 13 TD

Cleveland Browns: Webster Slaughter, 1989
1236 yards, 65 rec., 19.0 avg., 6 TD

New York Jets: Al Toon, 1986
1176 yards, 85 rec., 13.8 avg., 8 TD

Houston Oilers: Tim Smith, 1983
1176 yards, 83 rec., 14.2 avg., 6 TD

Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts: Bill Brooks, 1986
1131 yards, 65 rec., 17.4 avg., 8 TD


Andre Reed



Mark Duper