Most receiving yards in a season

The 2026 leaders against the record

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

867

7

2,106

CeeDee Lamb

651

7

1,581

Chris Olave

636

7

1,545

Drake London

616

7

1,496

Zay Flowers

608

7

1,477

Malik Nabers

605

7

1,469

Christian Watson

595

7

1,445

Tee Higgins

571

6

1,618

Amon-Ra St. Brown

525

6

1,488

Matthew Golden

512

7

1,243

Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 1,964. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.

How the record moved

2012

Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions

1,964

1995

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,848

1961

Charley HenniganHouston Oilers (AFL)

1,746

1951

Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams

1,495

1942

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

1,211

1939

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

846

1937

Gaynell TinsleyChicago Cardinals

675

1936

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

536

1935

Charley MaloneBoston Redskins

433

1932

Ray FlahertyNew York Giants

350

The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.

Most seasons leading the league

Every season's leader

2025

Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks

1,79317

2024

Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals

1,70817

2023

Tyreek HillMiami Dolphins

1,79916

2022

Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

1,80917

2021

Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams

1,94717

2020

Stefon DiggsBuffalo Bills

1,53516

2019

Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints

1,72516

2018

Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons

1,67716

2017

Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers

1,53314

2016

T. Y. HiltonIndianapolis Colts

1,44816

2015

Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons

1,87116

2014

Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers

1,69816

2013

Josh GordonCleveland Browns

1,64614

2012

Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions

1,96416

2011

Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions

1,68116

2010

Brandon LloydDenver Broncos

1,44816

2009

Andre JohnsonHouston Texans

1,56916

2008

Andre JohnsonHouston Texans

1,57516

2007

Reggie WayneIndianapolis Colts

1,51016

2006

Chad JohnsonCincinnati Bengals

1,36916

2005

Steve SmithCarolina Panthers

1,56316

2004

Muhsin MuhammadCarolina Panthers

1,40516

2003

Torry HoltSt. Louis Rams

1,69616

2002

Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts

1,72216

2001

David BostonArizona Cardinals

1,59816

2000

Torry HoltSt. Louis Rams

1,63516

1999

Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts

1,66316

1998

Antonio FreemanGreen Bay Packers

1,42415

1997

Rob MooreArizona Cardinals

1,58416

1996

Isaac BruceSt. Louis Rams

1,33816

1995

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,84816

1994

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,49916

1993

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,50316

1992

Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers

1,46116

1991

Michael IrvinDallas Cowboys

1,52316

1990

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,50216

1989

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,48316

1988

Henry EllardLos Angeles Rams

1,41416

1987

J. T. SmithSt. Louis Cardinals

1,11715

1986

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

1,57015

1985

Steve LargentSeattle Seahawks

1,28716

1984

Roy GreenSt. Louis Cardinals

1,55516

1983

Mike QuickPhiladelphia Eagles

1,40916

1982

Wes ChandlerSan Diego Chargers

1,0328

1981

Alfred JenkinsAtlanta Falcons

1,35816

1980

John JeffersonSan Diego Chargers

1,34016

1979

Steve LargentSeattle Seahawks

1,23715

1978

Wesley WalkerNew York Jets

1,16916

1977

Drew PearsonDallas Cowboys

87014

1976

Roger CarrBaltimore Colts

1,11214

1975

Ken BurroughHouston Oilers

1,06314

1974

Cliff BranchOakland Raiders

1,09214

1973

Harold CarmichaelPhiladelphia Eagles

1,11614

1972

Harold JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles

1,04814

1971

Otis TaylorKansas City Chiefs

1,11014

1970

Gene WashingtonSan Francisco 49ers

1,10013

1969

Warren WellsOakland Raiders · AFL

1,26014

1969

Harold JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles

1,11614

1968

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

1,31214

1968

Roy JeffersonPittsburgh Steelers

1,07414

1967

Don MaynardNew York Jets · AFL

1,43414

1967

Ben HawkinsPhiladelphia Eagles

1,26514

1966

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

1,38313

1966

Pat StudstillDetroit Lions

1,26614

1965

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

1,60214

1965

Dave ParksSan Francisco 49ers

1,34414

1964

Charley HenniganHouston Oilers · AFL

1,54614

1964

Johnny MorrisChicago Bears

1,20014

1963

Art PowellOakland Raiders · AFL

1,30414

1963

Bobby MitchellWashington Redskins

1,43614

1962

Art PowellNew York Titans · AFL

1,13014

1962

Bobby MitchellWashington Redskins

1,38414

1961

Charley HenniganHouston Oilers · AFL

1,74614

1961

Tommy McDonaldPhiladelphia Eagles

1,14414

1960

Bill GromanHouston Oilers · AFL

1,47314

1960

Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts

1,29812

1959

Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts

95912

1958

Del ShofnerLos Angeles Rams

1,09712

1957

Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts

80012

1956

Billy HowtonGreen Bay Packers

1,18812

1955

Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles

86412

1954

Bob BoydLos Angeles Rams

1,21212

1953

Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles

1,04912

1952

Billy HowtonGreen Bay Packers

1,23112

1951

Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams

1,49512

1950

Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams

1,11612

1949

Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns · AAFC

1,02812

1949

Bob MannDetroit Lions

1,01412

1948

Billy HillenbrandBaltimore Colts · AAFC

97014

1948

Mal KutnerChicago Cardinals

94312

1947

Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns · AAFC

1,14614

1947

Mal KutnerChicago Cardinals

94412

1946

Dante LavelliCleveland Browns · AAFC

84314

1946

Jim BentonLos Angeles Rams

98111

1945

Jim BentonCleveland Rams

1,0679

1944

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

86610

1943

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

77610

1942

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

1,21111

1941

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

73811

1940

Don LooneyPhiladelphia Eagles

70711

1939

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

84611

1938

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

54810

1937

Gaynell TinsleyChicago Cardinals

67511

1936

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

53612

1935

Charley MaloneBoston Redskins

43311

1934

Harry EbdingDetroit Lions

26412

1933

Paul MossPittsburgh Pirates

28310

1932

Ray FlahertyNew York Giants

35012

Team names as they were that season. G is games played. Seasons ran 17 games from 2021, 16 from 1978 and 14 from 1961, fewer before, so older totals came in fewer games.

League leaders by team

Los Angeles Rams11

Green Bay Packers11

Indianapolis Colts9

Philadelphia Eagles9

San Francisco 49ers8

Arizona Cardinals7

Detroit Lions5

Los Angeles Chargers5

Pittsburgh Steelers4

Cleveland Browns4

Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.