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Nfl Game Most Receiving Yards Statistics
The NFL game most receiving yards statistics highlight the players who have demonstrated exceptional skill and performance in gaining the most receiving yards in a single game.
In this post, we explore a comprehensive list of remarkable statistics surrounding receiving yards in NFL games. From record-holding individual performances to team accomplishments and postseason feats, these stats highlight the exceptional talent and historic moments in the realm of NFL receiving yards.
Statistic 1
"The most receiving yards in a single NFL game is held by Flipper Anderson with 336 yards."
Statistic 2
"The second-highest single-game receiving yards record is held by Stepfone Paige with 309 yards."
Statistic 3
"The third highest single game receiving yards record is held by Calvin Johnson with 329 yards."
Statistic 4
"The most receiving yards in a game during the 2020 season was 253 by Tyreek Hill."
Statistic 5
"There have been only 15 games in NFL history where a player eclipsed 250 receiving yards."
Statistic 6
"Four players accomplished the feat of 250+ receiving yards in a game twice in their careers: Jimmy Smith, Jerry Rice, Julio Jones, and Chad Johnson."
Statistic 7
"Jerry Rice holds the record for most career receiving yards with 22,895."
Statistic 8
"Julio Jones has the most receiving yards per game average in NFL history with 95.5 yards."
Statistic 9
"James Lofton for Green Bay Packers had the most receiving yards per game in a single season in 1984 (1,361 yards in 12 games, an average of 113.4)"
Statistic 10
"Willie "Flipper" Anderson holds the record for most receiving yards in a playoff game with 184 yards."
Statistic 11
"The Washington Football Team holds the record for most team receiving yards in a single game with 511."
Statistic 12
"George Sauer holds the Super Bowl record for most receiving yards in a game with 133."
Statistic 13
"The 2021 season highest single game receiving yards was achieved by Travis Kelce with 191 yards."
Statistic 14
"Antonio Brown has the most games with 180+ receiving yards amongst active players with seven."
Statistic 15
"Cloyce Box holds the record for most receiving yards in a game by a rookie with 302 in 1950."
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"Antonio Brown holds the record for the most receiving yards in a single postseason with 409 yards in 2017."
Statistic 17
"The most receiving yards in a Super Bowl was by Jerry Rice with 215 yards in Super Bowl XXIII."
Statistic 18
"Wes Chandler holds the record for the most receiving yards in a single strike-shortened season with 1,032 yards in 1982."
Statistic 19
"Eric Moulds holds the record for the most receiving yards in a single playoff game with 240 yards."