The Only 12 Players To Have 1700+ Receiving Yards In A Season

There are plenty of great wide receivers in the NFL currently and have been amazing ones in the past, but achieving 1700 yards in a single season takes some next level talent and dedication. Up to 2024 only 12 different receivers have ever reached this milestone and we will be going over all of them in this video. There is even 1 WR on this list that has done it 2 times!

[@SnuggieMaple]

1700 yards in 1961 is crazy

[@kivngken]

Eh not really when u look into it the nfl was a run heavy game back then so anyone fast could rack that up pretty easy still good tho

[@camkenneth7134]

@@kivngkenstill ham

[@lincolnward85]

@@kivngken It's insane when you consider they didn't really pass the ball back then, not to the extent that you'd think someone could put up that many yards in a season.

[@kivngken]

@@lincolnward85 I’m saying that’s why he was capable imagin having all the teams back then mainly running the ball so a lot of defenses would be catered towards that aspect and you have one guy who is really fast that exploits the pass game back then it would be easier for him instead of many others

[@JSalonsky]

@@kivngken bro they barely passed the ball, and the field conditions back then weren’t what they are today. Like Gale Sayers running in the mud. Actually crazy

[@paulellington1505]

The fact that in 95 Isaac Bruce and Jerry Rice's regular season mirrored each other is crazy. That they both had a 200+ yards game in week three and they both went on to put up 100+ yards in every game for the rest of the season.

[@Tone22845]

And Jerry Rice was 33yrs old at the time. Name a WR thats currently in the NFL gonna do that?

[@patman147]

Pretty amazing for some the WRs on this list that got to 1700 yards before the NFL changed the rules in favor of offense.

[@redsoxu571]

There was something going on in 1995! Go back to 1993 and passing numbers were as expected. Then they had a boost in 1994 and exploded in 1995, only to slide right back to normal in 1996 and beyond. It's no coincidence that two of these seasons happen in '95.

[@solidsnake7167]

Jerry Rices entire career in the 80s and 90s are filled with seasons better than any wide receiver playing today. And a 1200 yard season at 40 is far more impressive than anything Brady did in his 40s. Jerry Rice has a strong argument of being the greatest football player that ever lived and his numbers are untouchable

[@knowa745]

Tyreek is getting 1700 for a third consecutive season

[@JaredHancock-sw6ou]

Still no Mike Evans

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Can easily see that happening

[@JSalonsky]

Not a chance he gets to 2000. Calvin had 200 targets to get there, Tyreek has had 170 the last two seasons. I think it will drop, & it will drop even more now that they signed Waddle to a big contract, no way Tyreek gets 200 targets

[@Sigma.445-q1o]

​@@JSalonsky there is no signs of him getting worse

[@MarySengendo]

Oh yeah 🎉

[@sunchaser9898]

Personally, I think Kupp will be fine. Yes he's had some injuries the last two seasons, but if Stafford stays healthy and with defense having to hella respect Puka, I say 65-80 catches, 1,000-1,200 yards, and about 6-8 TDs

[@dc7236]

I do too.. he has a style of play that's easier to maintain

[@Mik-xq2co]

1700 yards in a 14 game (averaging almost 125 yards per game) season is crazy! Especially in the run dominant and nasty defense of the 1960s NFL. All others pale in comparison in the modern day arcade game NFL. It’s not a coincidence that all others on this list came in 1995 or after. Two to three more games vs what Hennigan had to contend with and an NFL that has become focused on offense and the passing game! Crazy Legs Elroy Hirsch would likely have been on this list if he had played in a 14 game season. In 1951 he averaged almost 125 yards per game.

[@redsoxu571]

Technically, it was the AFL, not the NFL, which had some part to play in that.

[@Prince_jay22]

Julio keeping us from being undefeated in 2015 was so annoying, right behind losing to the broncos in the superbowl 😭

[@dc7236]

That was a CRAZY game he had against the packers

[@SnuggieMaple]

Fr like I would just want to go undefeated 😂

[@falconsfan717]

“Us?” What position did you play?

[@SnuggieMaple]

@@falconsfan717 28-3

[@SnuggieMaple]

@@falconsfan717 28-3 is the position he plays now go cry about how your organization drafted Michael Penis Jr at 8 when they needed an edge rusher

[@ArenaPhoenix]

Josh Gordon would of easily had 1700 if he played every game in 2013

[@ZeusAmun-pt9dc]

Isaac Bruce is the best player the university of Memphis ever had.

[@igotthejuice2090]

Derek Rose

[@jstewlly4747]

1995 was year of WR, just like 2011 was year of the QB People 1995 look at the stats of every WR it's crazy

[@maceoa9903]

NFL FIlms anyone. IYKYK.

[@dc7236]

Oh.. damn . I gotta go look this us

[@McNabb5211]

Def. Shout out Herman Moore

[@PurpleMonkeyDishwasher88]

It really was. To understand how obscene the receiving stats were that year - 9 players had over 101 receptions. 4 players had over 1600yds receiving. 2-players had 17 receiving touchdowns, and neither were 1st team All-Pro. Oh, and Larry Centers (a fullback) had 101 receptions for 962yds. A FULLBACK!!!

[@jstewlly4747]

@PurpleMonkeyDishwasher88 bro 23 recievers had 1000 yards and over 11 receivers had 10 or more tds that's crazy 23 had 8 tds or more damn!!! No lie 2015 is nice too just not better than 1995

[@devaughnfranklin6683]

Prime Calvin, AB, and Julio absolute monsters

[@kivngken]

So sad that Julio use to be talked about like a goat and now people forget he’s still in the league

[@kokbadazz]

Damn 47 catches for 272 in a game? Amazing ppr day lol

[@terrancethompson5184]

Lol 😂 this has to be a misprint because ain’t no way in hell nobody can catch 47 passes in one game smh 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@z6dee]

cooper kupp also won super bowl mvp that year you've got to have that in the video

[@yoronola3270]

Mike T had over 1700 yard just off slants so they say. Mike T was on his way to a Hall of Fame career before the injury.

[@JacionBryant]

The first one I never heard of him lsu sold but now they got jet and chase

[@SnackJar]

your channel popping off is 100 percent deserved

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Really appreciate that! Thank you

[@OWeier]

JJ’s getting it again next season!

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Let's go JJ!

[@Halfbreedmofo]

Issac Bruce was a beast and was an essential part of the greatest show on turf.

[@pgdog888]

Any reciever did it before the passing era is great. Now days 2000 is possible with 17 games.

[@JamesB-mi9uu]

For this year, George Pickens bc he is the alpha on his team now and should get a Calvin Johnson like share of the targets

[@alexescutia4805]

Pickens is good but this is very doubtful

[@marcuslyons4558]

Megatron and rice, I think are legit 1700 yard receivers. In this day and age all WR are good receivers. Everything is set up for big numbers cause of rules.

[@4evaHq]

Rice, Moss, Megatron, T.O, Julio Mt Rushmore Wr in that order argue with ur shadow

[@marcuslyons4558]

@@4evaHq Julio was nice. But cris carter is better. Dude has more stats and played longer.

[@JamesB-mi9uu]

AB is the most underrated receivers of all time tbh everyone underrates him now bc of off field issues

[@dc7236]

I think that title goes to Cris Carter or Reggie Wayne

[@JamesB-mi9uu]

@@dc7236 nah they both get there love and AB was always wr1, while Wayne had one of the best ever to take teams number one corners in front of him, and Carter is like if AB redeemed himself and was more of a possession guy than big play

[@dc7236]

@@JamesB-mi9uu Wayne blossomed after Harrison retired in the 2000s. & Antonio brown WAS NOT always wr1.. Mike Wallace was

[@JamesB-mi9uu]

@@dc7236 Mike Wallace was a deep threat and not wr1 after AB emergence, AB did not play his rookie year but 20-30 snaps, year 2 he matched Wallace stats and emerged as the Steelers top wr

[@JamesB-mi9uu]

@@dc7236 I mean that Wayne’s best play is remembered as being Marvin Harrison’s partner in crime, while AB was the Marvin Harrison of his team

[@JSalonsky]

Henegan also won the AFL Championship in 61’

[@terrancethompson5184]

Lol 😂 smh 🤦🏽‍♂️ it was segregation back then Henegan wouldn’t even make a team now he was playing against a bunch of slow none athletic players this is comical really look 👀 at those highlights we all know the truth I’m just gonna leave it at that 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@JSalonsky]

@@terrancethompson5184 weird comment. He posted a 100 reception season for 1509 yards and 8 touchdowns in 64’ in only 14 games. This was wild statistically

[@redsoxu571]

Lamb's season was especially busted (in a good way) because he only put up 358 yards and 1 TD over his first 5 games as the offense bogged down with Mike McCarthy's ill-advised Texas Coast offense (which forced the ball out quickly for no good reason). Once the offense changed things up (12 games), he went for 108 catches, 1391 receiving yards, and 11 TDs, which would make for an excellent full season line.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Stafford threw TWO WR's to the mark...and yet somehow, still gets more disrespect than any QB I can think of. I guess hard work and actual passing skill isn't worth tipping the hat to anymore.

[@erickcalderon19]

Julio cracked 1,400+ for like 6 SZNs

[@123person31]

I enjoy your format with these vids. Feels fresh comparing it to some of the other list type videos.

[@andrewfung9340]

U didn’t mention that Marvin Harrison also set the single season receptions record

[@dc7236]

Also Rice set receiving yards record at the time

[@kevinmckay2483]

Thomas broke that record

[@andrewfung9340]

@@kevinmckay2483 I know I was just saying at that time

[@dc7236]

I think amora St brown can do it this year

[@user-fb1vi1hs9m]

The man from Memphis

[@SnuggieMaple]

if Tua and Hill didn’t get injured in his two 1700 yard seasons he would’ve probably had close to 2k both times

[@laynebrock]

He was on pace to get it last year easily

[@kevinmckay2483]

The disrespect Michael Thomas gets is unwarranted. One of the greatest 4 years starts of any Wr in nfl history!! If it weren’t for injuries he’d still be a top dog in the league

[@davidhpruden]

I had CeeDee and Justin on my fantasy team last year. Was amazing and CeeDee helped me win my league.

[@eddiegreen7566]

The Cupp season was the only time I've gone undefeated. Had Herbert, Cupp, Jonathan Taylor, Eckler, Kelce, Traded for Devante Adam's..Had 5 backs in top 7, and 4 receivers in top 5. I think I made a trade for Josh Allen as well. Every move I made turned to gold. I have made the playoffs since tho😂😢😂😢😂😂😂

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Undefeated in fantasy??? If so that's unheard of!

[@kevinmckay2483]

You must have been playing children or idiots

[@markmichael6652]

nah man, i accidentally believed in Michael Thomas twice, his prime went too fast

[@markmichael6652]

Cooper got another 2, thousand yarders in him

[@kevinmckay2483]

Injuries killed thomas… He was on pace to be the best in the league without a doubt but injuries dismantled him

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

Amon ra st brown

[@user-fz2hc3ef8y]

Ja'Marr Chase is going to be the next member to join the 1700 receiving yard club. WHO DEY!!!!!!

[@CoHawk73]

Garret Wilson is going to hit it this season mark my words

[@BLUEBASKETBALL22]

Rice was the Lebron of wide receivers

[@redsoxu571]

Best comp is probably Gretzky!

[@marcwhitlock5450]

Hill was on pace for 2,000 until late season nagging injuries, also he missed a game but also was taken out of a game early bc of injury so it's almost like he did it missing 2 games

[@brout09]

I think Amon Ra is gonna get 1700+ yards this season cuz he had 1500 or so yards and I believe 15 touchdowns with a completely torn oblique almost ALL season so if he can stay completely healthy this season, he’s gonna go places.

[@PG-po2st]

ion think so i believe the lions said there using all there weapons more this yr sp prolly like 1400-1600

[@mohammedfahad4049]

2 of the receivers on this list did it under one QB - Matthew Stafford Also, most yardage for a rookie ever (Puka Nacua) with Stafford at QB. WR-maker, if there ever was one.

[@SnuggieMaple]

I have a feeling either Puka or maybe St Brown if he recovers from his injury

[@KingGeronimo88]

Damn no Moss that’s crazy !!

[@kevinmckay2483]

Your not the only one 🤣😭😭😭 I fell into the Michael Thomas trap for years. He just couldn’t get right after the injuries

[@lauraovermoen704]

hills first season in miami he played 6 games without tua

[@peterchauvin1486]

Could be that really good young guy on the jets if Rodgers looks like the Rodgers of old

[@JAMEZSP117]

Jimmy Smith was 64 yards away in 1999 from making this list. Damn!

[@SnuggieMaple]

Lamb didn’t have a bad first game ngl it was pretty decent 4 for 4 for 77 yards

[@jakerosner8043]

Just some constructive criticism, you seem to stick to a template format for each player in your videos. Brief intro-how they did to start the season-best game-awards. You miss a lot of cool details doing this. For example, you didnt mention Megatrons legendary game against the Cowboys, how Julio's falcons dethroned the Panthers perfect season after he mossed Kuechly for prob his best career play, or Jefferson's game against the Bills which was his best game and where he put up his amazing one hander. These details make the video a lot cooler and show a lot more context than just sticking to a template.

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Noted, thanks for the feedback. Will include some more of their best moments from those certain seasons in future videos!

[@dustinwilson4017]

Very nice video... but you showed Tory Holt when you put up Isaac Bruce

[@roemellobell]

As a 49er fan that's what a wide receiver should be

[@sjmemz7285]

Man I’m a niners fan but damn do I miss MT he was fun asl to watch

[@jeffreylevin9728]

you need to convert these to average YPG instead of totals. Given that the # of games per season changes over time, the better stat is average YPG. I believe 1961 was the first season with 14 games.

[@lucasjude903]

2015 ab was definitely better then Julio, them touchdown #s speak volume how good he was in the red zone in his peak

[@vspenceful]

Nice , but Charlie Hennigan played in the AFL.

[@mekhimaxbrothers2190]

Let’s go cowboys!

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

Jamar chase,aj brown, Mike Evans and d hop

[@Sloppyhotdog13]

r what?

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Charlie Hennigan! Yes, I remember him! 😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮😮😮

[@lolsmileyfaceSB]

can you do a video on the best playoff game performances?

[@PatHicks-qi9pq]

The 61 oilers only played 14 games and won the championship. Some of the other guys played in as many as 18. Things that make you go uuuuuhhhhhhmmmm.

[@cashisclay8474]

D.J. Moore💯😎🐻⬇️

[@hugoarzate8622]

1700 yards in black and white footage is crazy lmao 🤣

[@Who_Am_I_d.i.y.ryanpanana1349]

Puka will be the 3rd Ram to get on the list.

[@FantasyPhenoms]

Off to a great start to his career, no doubt he could join this list

[@ItSaBeastNerd]

@@FantasyPhenoms Wonder if Stafford will be behind a 3rd 17k receiving season 🤔

[@Lloyd00]

Wish Antonio didn't lose his mind. At least he got his ring...

[@BigPat216]

Still wild that Mike Thomas fell off so hard after that. He was a perfect fit for that offense and Brees' regressing arm strength.

[@solidsnake7167]

Slant boy was nothing special. Mike Evans career dwarfs that weirdo 10 times over

[@PG-po2st]

ceedee getting it again

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

And puka nucka

[@Quiqsilver83]

No one talking about both the guys that had 1900+ yards had the same QB?

[@DeezerWeezer20]

so Amon-Ra Will be next

[@JRoyal504]

Im more impressed by 18+ TDs

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

And dk Metcalf

[@DeezerWeezer20]

I suggested this video!!!! Not sure if you saw the comment tho

[@mja91352]

If players "have come so far from the 1960s," why do so many records still stand?

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

Devastating Adam's and Travis kelcele

[@user-oy1sq9io5x]

It’s becoming more frequent now then in the yrs past bc it’s become a passing league and they flag for PI if a db do much as breathes on a receiver

[@tylerturner1429]

Awesome video dude, but one small error at 8:13. 6 feet 5 inches is not the same thing as 6.5 feet. One foot is 12 inches, not ten. So, 0.5 * 12 = 6 6.5 feet is 6 feet 6 inches, not 5.

[@Docmain3]

Ja'marr Chase

[@DeezerWeezer20]

“That player is Isaac Bruce” *Shows Torry Holt*

[@igotthejuice2090]

Isaac not Issac

[@DeezerWeezer20]

@@igotthejuice2090 alr teacher 🙄

[@igotthejuice2090]

@@DeezerWeezer20 your welcome pupil

[@Lexlugr]

they better pay ceedee

[@BlackLight_VA]

Randy not being on this list seems weird...

[@vibeinparadise9821]

CANTGUARDMIKE

[@rdubb6592]

Cooperrrrr

[@SnuggieMaple]

if Steve Young doesn’t get injured Jerry Rice wins the 1995 MVP

[@algernonramseur9869]

It's goin to be Tyreek

[@Chiefsfan12]

5:45 i still will always pick Calvin Johnson jr. as the best WR in NFL history

[@justicestyles]

Kupp had the greatest season ever for a WR …

[@Slimr3ll]

😂😂😂no he didn’t

[@12Blast]

@@Slimr3llyea he did🤣🤣🤣

[@SnuggieMaple]

So the 1961 oilers were one of the best teams of their era?

[@fliplife67]

Im puzzle that no WR in NFL history has 2000 yards receiving in a season when QBS just throws on almost every down.

[@alexescutia4805]

If you gotta rely on one receiver to get you 2000 yards good chance he gets hurt or that’s all defenses start planning for

[@champlookid1804]

Aj brown is definitely getting 1700

[@McNabb5211]

AJ brown this year 108 catches 1724 and 11 tds

[@williamsummerson1204]

Rice will forever be the Goat.

[@user-ty6ec1nm1z]

Stefan diggs

[@user-pv1yx5dq6l]

Cupp is falling off for sure. I thought he wouldn't but they used him so much that one year and his age he's just wore off. Now Puka is the new Cupp.

[@FicCreator27]

Casual take. Kupp was injured throughout the year except for 3 games: Ravens, Cardinals (wk 5) and Eagles. He torched all of those teams

[@craigsmith5122]

Am I the only person thinking ff points when I see yards and touchdowns lol.

[@ItSaBeastNerd]

Feel like St. Brown could be the 2nd lion to get to 17k

[@Chiefland7]

Too many recent ones.. that means there is something aboht the modern game thats causing it although aoembody like threek hill would just dominate in any era.. alot of the route running is difficult to stop too from people like Jefferson but i who knows

[@stanyeeast3508]

Jerry Rice is the best football player of all time, not just WR

[@tacoabeast8385]

Put an * by the guys who do it in 18 week regular season

[@bodentalks]

It doesn't matter with them adding games it won't mean the same