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Most receptions in a season
Michael Thomas, 149 in 2019.
Michael Thomas had 149 receptions for the New Orleans Saints in 2019, in 16 games: the NFL record. In 2026, Trey McBride leads with 59 through 7 games, on pace for 143.
The 2026 leaders against the record
Player
Now
G
Pace
Trey McBride59
7
143
Jaxon Smith-Njigba58
7
141
CeeDee Lamb53
7
129
Chris Olave49
7
119
Malik Nabers48
7
117
Amon-Ra St. Brown46
6
130
Puka Nacua45
7
109
Isaiah Likely41
7
100
Zay Flowers40
7
97
Drake London38
7
92
Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 149. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.
How the record moved
2019
Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints
1492002
Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts
1431995
Herman MooreDetroit Lions
1231994
Cris CarterMinnesota Vikings
1221993
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
1121992
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
1081984
Art MonkWashington Redskins
1061964
Charlie HenniganHouston Oilers (AFL)
1011961
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos (AFL)
1001960
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos (AFL)
921950
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
841949
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
771942
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
741941
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers, tied the record
581940
Don LooneyPhiladelphia Eagles
581938
Gaynell TinsleyChicago Cardinals, tied the record
411937
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
411936
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
341935
Tod GoodwinNew York Giants
261933
Shipwreck KellyBrooklyn Dodgers
221932
Ray FlahertyNew York Giants
21The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.
Most seasons leading the league
Don Hutson1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 19458
Lionel Taylor1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 19655
Mac Speedie1947, 1948, 1949, 19524
Tom Fears1948, 1949, 19503
Pete Pihos1953, 1954, 19553
Billy Wilson1954, 1956, 19573
Raymond Berry1958, 1959, 19603
Lance Alworth1966, 1968, 19693
Sterling Sharpe1989, 1992, 19933
Wes Welker2007, 2009, 20113
Charley Taylor1966, 19672
Lydell Mitchell1974, 19772
Every season's leader
Year
Player
Rec
G
202512916
Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams
2024
12717
Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals
202313517
CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys
202212817
Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings
202114517
Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams
2020
12716
Stefon DiggsBuffalo Bills
201914916
Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints
201812516
Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints
2017
11216
Jarvis LandryMiami Dolphins
201610716
Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
201513616
Julio JonesAtlanta Falcons
2015
13616
Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers
201412916
Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers
201311316
Pierre GarçonWashington Redskins
201212216
Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions
2011
12216
Wes WelkerNew England Patriots
201011516
Roddy WhiteAtlanta Falcons
200912314
Wes WelkerNew England Patriots
2008
11516
Andre JohnsonHouston Texans
200711216
Wes WelkerNew England Patriots
200711216
T. J. HoushmandzadehCincinnati Bengals
200610316
Andre JohnsonHouston Texans
2005
10316
Steve Smith Sr.Carolina Panthers
200510316
Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
2004
10216
Tony GonzalezKansas City Chiefs
200311716
Torry HoltSt. Louis Rams
200214316
Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts
200111315
Rod SmithDenver Broncos
200010216
Muhsin MuhammadCarolina Panthers
200010216
Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts
1999
11616
Jimmy SmithJacksonville Jaguars
19989016
O. J. McDuffieMiami Dolphins
199710416
Herman MooreDetroit Lions
1997
10416
Tim BrownOakland Raiders
1996
10816
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
199512316
Herman MooreDetroit Lions
199412216
Cris CarterMinnesota Vikings
199311216
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
199210816
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
199110016
Haywood JeffiresHouston Oilers
199010016
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19899016
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
1988
9315
Al ToonNew York Jets
19879115
J. T. SmithSt. Louis Cardinals
19869516
Todd ChristensenLos Angeles Raiders
19859216
Roger CraigSan Francisco 49ers
198410616
Art MonkWashington Redskins
19839216
Todd ChristensenLos Angeles Raiders
1982609
Dwight ClarkSan Francisco 49ers
1981
8816
Kellen WinslowSan Diego Chargers
19808916
Kellen WinslowSan Diego Chargers
19798215
Joe WashingtonBaltimore Colts
19788816
Rickey YoungMinnesota Vikings
19777114
Lydell MitchellBaltimore Colts
19766614
MacArthur LaneKansas City Chiefs
19757314
Chuck ForemanMinnesota Vikings
19747214
Lydell MitchellBaltimore Colts
19736714
Harold CarmichaelPhiladelphia Eagles
19726214
Harold JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles
19716114
Fred BiletnikoffOakland Raiders
1970
7114
Dick GordonChicago Bears
19696414
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19697314
Danny AbramowiczNew Orleans Saints
19686814
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19687114
Clifton McNeilSan Francisco 49ers
19677414
George SauerNew York Jets · AFL
19677012
Charley TaylorWashington Redskins
19667313
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19667014
Charley TaylorWashington Redskins
19658514
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos · AFL
19658014
Dave ParksSan Francisco 49ers
196410114
Charlie HenniganHouston Oilers · AFL
19649314
Johnny MorrisChicago Bears
19637814
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos · AFL
19637314
Bobby Joe ConradSt. Louis Cardinals
19627714
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos · AFL
19627214
Bobby MitchellWashington Redskins
196110014
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos · AFL
19617814
Jim PhillipsLos Angeles Rams
19609212
Lionel TaylorDenver Broncos · AFL
19607412
Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts
19596612
Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts
19585612
Pete RetzlaffPhiladelphia Eagles
19585612
Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts
19575211
Billy WilsonSan Francisco 49ers
19566012
Billy WilsonSan Francisco 49ers
19556210
Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles
19546012
Billy WilsonSan Francisco 49ers
19546012
Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles
19536312
Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles
1952
6212
Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns
19516612
Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams
19508412
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
19496212
Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns · AAFC
19497712
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
19485812
Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns · AAFC
19485112
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
19476714
Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns · AAFC
19476412
Jim KeaneChicago Bears
19464014
Dante LavelliCleveland Browns · AAFC
19464014
Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19466311
Jim BentonLos Angeles Rams
19454710
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19445810
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19434710
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19427411
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19415811
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19405811
Don LooneyPhiladelphia Eagles
19393411
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19384111
Gaynell TinsleyChicago Cardinals
19374111
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19363412
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19352612
Tod GoodwinNew York Giants
19341611
Joe CarterPhiladelphia Eagles
19341613
Red BadgroNew York Giants
19332210
Shipwreck KellyBrooklyn Dodgers
19322112
Ray FlahertyNew York Giants
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
Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.
Questions
What is the NFL record for receptions in a season?
149, by Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints in 2019. It broke Marvin Harrison's 143 from 2002.
Who leads the NFL in receptions in 2026?
Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals, with 59 in 7 games. That is a pace of 143 over 17 games, 6 short of the record.
Who led the NFL in receptions in 2025?
Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, with 129.
Who has led the NFL in receptions the most times?
Don Hutson, 8 times (1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945).
Which team has had the most receptions leaders?
The Green Bay Packers, 11 seasons, counted by franchise today.