Has there ever been a 2000 yard receiver?

The former Lion broke Jerry Rice's then-27-year-old yardage record on December 22, 2012, against the Atlanta Falcons, catching 11 passes for 225 yards. "Megatron" caught 122 balls that year, with five touchdowns. His 1,964 yards were the closest ever to the once-elusive 2,000-yard mark before Kupp came along.

Has a receiver ever had 2000 yards?

No player has ever finished with over 2,000 receiving yards in a season; the current record is 1,964 yards, set by Calvin Johnson during the 2012 season.

Where does Steve Smith rank all time?

Finished career ranked eighth in NFL history in receiving yards (14,731). One of 14 players in NFL history with at least 1,000 career receptions (1,031). His nine career receiving touchdowns tied for ninth all-time when he retired.

Who is best QB of all time?

Top 10 Best Quarterbacks of All Time in NFL Record

• Tom Brady. Team: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
• Joe Montana (Joe Cool) Team: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs. ...
• Peyton Manning. Team: Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. ...
• Johnny Unitas. ...
• Otto Graham. ...
• Drew Brees. ...
• Dan Marino. ...
• Roger Staubach.

Who was the first 1000 yard receiver?

The legend: The first 1,000-yard season in NFL history—Beattie Feathers' in 1934—was either a statistical error or a number-fudging promotional ploy by the NFL. What we know: Beattie Feathers was a well-known player in his college years.

What records does Calvin Johnson have?

At the time of his retirement in 2015, he held several NFL records including the most receiving yards in a season (1,964 yards in 2012) and most consecutive games with 100 or more receiving yards (8). Johnson still holds the Lions' career record for most receptions (731) and receiving yards (11,619).

Where does Randy Moss rank all time?

Lunchbreak: Randy Moss Ranked 38th in The Athletic's All-Time Top 100 NFL Players.

Where does Michael Irvin rank all time?

"NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 characters in NFL history, and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin lands at No. 41.

Is DeSean Jackson a HOF?

DeSean Jackson is the greatest big-play weapon in NFL history and he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day because of it.

Has a wide receiver ever won MVP?

No WR in NFL history has won the MVP award. Only 19 non-QBs have ever been so honored, per Pro Football Reference, most of them running backs. Lawrence Taylor and Alan Page on defense won the award and kicker Mark Moseley was honored in the strike-shortened 1982.

Who is the best WR in the NFL this year?

Ranking the 25 best wide receivers from the 2021 NFL regular...

• COOPER KUPP, LOS ANGELES RAMS.
• DEEBO SAMUEL, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS.
• JUSTIN JEFFERSON, MINNESOTA VIKINGS.
• JA'MARR CHASE, CINCINNATI BENGALS.
• CEEDEE LAMB, DALLAS COWBOYS.
• STEFON DIGGS, BUFFALO BILLS.
• TYREEK HILL, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS.
• TEE HIGGINS, CINCINNATI BENGALS.

Has there ever been 3 1000 yard receivers?

The 1995 Atlanta Falcons produced the third 1,000-yard trio, consisting of running back/wide receiver/return specialist Eric Metcalf and wide receivers Terance Mathis and Bert Emanuel. Metcalf's 104 receptions are the most by any member of a 1,000-yard trio.

Has there ever been three 1000 yard receivers?

That was the 2004 trio of Indianapolis Colts receivers featuring Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, future Hall of Famer Reggie Wayne and outstanding slot receiver Brandon Stokley.

What tight end has the most 1000 yard seasons?

Travis Kelce has played the most seasons by a tight end with 1,000+ receiving yards, with 6 seasons.

Is Jimmy Smith a Hall of Famer?

During that stretch, he led the NFL with a combined 479 catches and 6,728 yards. But in six years of Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility, Smith has yet to make the semifinals of top 25 players.

Who is the best RB in NFL history?

Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Payton is widely considered the greatest all-around running back of all time. He rushed for 16,726 yards which was an NFL record until 2002 when Emmitt Smith passed him. He's also fourth all-time with 110 rushing TDs. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler, the 1977 MVP and Super Bowl XX champ.