Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches a pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson defends.Barry Werner, List WireThu, November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM UTC·2 min readSome NFL milestones have not been achieved. While seasons have grown from 12 to 14 to 16 and now 17 games, not one wide receiver has caught passes for 2,000 yards in a single campaign. That mark could be in jeopardy in 2025 as Seattle Seahawks star Jaxson Smith-Njigba is on a pace to break the 2,000-yard mark. What great wideouts throughout the history of pro football have caught passes for the most yardage in a single season? There are some big names on this list multiple times.
DeAndre Hopkins
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.Team: Houston Texans
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYear: 2018
Receiving Yards: 1,572
Andre Johnson
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) tries to convince officials that he made a catch against the Oakland Raiders.Team: Houston Texans
Year: 2008
Receiving Yards: 1,575
Rob Moore
Wide receiver Rob Moore #85 of the Arizona Cardinals in action.Team: Arizona Cardinals
Year: 1997
Receiving Yards: 1,584
Julio Jones
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches the ball prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints.Team: Atlanta Falcons
Year: 2014
Receiving Yards: 1,593
Andre Johnson
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield.Team: Houston Texans
Year: 2012
Receiving Yards: 1,598
David Boston
Arizona Cardinals receiver David Boston carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium.Team: Arizona Cardinals
Year: 2001
Receiving Yards: 1,598
Rod Smith
Green Bay Packers Leroy Butler knocks down Bronco receiver Rod Smith.Team: Denver Broncos
Year: 2000
Receiving Yards: 1,602
Lance Alworth
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jim Dunaway pursues San Diego Chargers receiver Lance Alworth.Team: San Diego Chargers
Year: 1965
Receiving Yards: 1,602
Michael Irvin
Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin during the 1995 season against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium.Team: Dallas Cowboys
Year: 1995
Receiving Yards: 1,603
Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is introduced prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Team: Minnesota Vikings
Year: 2021
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReceiving Yards: 1,616
Demaryius Thomas
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and tight end Virgil Green (85).Team: Denver Broncos
Year: 2014
Receiving Yards: 1,619
Randy Moss
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss.Team: Minnesota Vikings
Year: 2003
Receiving Yards: 1,632
Torry Holt
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt.Team: St. Louis Rams
Year: 2000
Receiving Yards: 1,635
Jimmy Smith
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jimmy Smith catches a pass at Alltel Stadium.Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Year: 1999
Receiving Yards: 1,636
Josh Gordon
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon warms up before the start of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.Team: Cleveland Browns
Year: 2013
Receiving Yards: 1,646
Marvin Harrison
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at the RCA Dome.Team: Indianapolis Colts
Year: 1999
Receiving Yards: 1,663
Julio Jones
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones.Team: Atlanta Falcons
Year: 2018
Receiving Yards: 1,677
Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson.Team: Detroit Lions
Year: 2011
Receiving Yards: 1,681
Herman Moore
Herman Moore catches a pass during the 1995 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium.Team: Detroit Lions
Year: 1995
Receiving Yards: 1,686
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTorry Holt
Wide receiver Torry Holt of the St. Louis Rams celebrates.Team: St. Louis Rams
Year: 2003
Receiving Yards: 1,696
Antonio Brown
Steelers receiver Antonio Brown scores a touchdown.Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Year: 2014
Receiving Yards: 1,698
Ja'Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Year: 2024
Receiving Yards: 1,708
Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill catches the football ahead of Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford (20) and safety Adrian Amos (31)Team: Miami Dolphins
Year: 2022
Receiving Yards: 1,710
Marvin Harrison
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison (88) in action against the Dallas Cowboys at the RCA Dome.Team: Indianapolis Colts
Year: 2002
Receiving Yards: 1,722
Michael Thomas
Tre Boston of the Carolina Panthers tries to stop Michael Thomas.Team: New Orleans Saints
Year: 2019
Receiving Yards: 1,725
Charley Hennigan
View of the throwback Houston Oilers helmet.Team: Houston Oilers
Year: 1961
Receiving Yards: 1,746
CeeDee Lamb
Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesTeam: Dallas Cowboys
Year: 2023
Receiving Yards: 1,749
Isaac Bruce
Wide receiver Isaac Bruce #80 of the St. Louis Rams takes off from the line of scrimmage.Team: St. Louis Rams
Year: 1995
Receiving Yards: 1,781
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill catches a pass in the middle of Dallas Cowboys defenders.Team: Miami Dolphins
Year: 2023
Receiving Yards: 1,799
Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by New York Giants safety Julian Love.Team: Minnesota Vikings
Year: 2022
Receiving Yards: 1,809
Antonio Brown
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs after the catch during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Year: 2015
Receiving Yards: 1,834
Jerry Rice
San Francisco 49ers receiver Jerry Rice.Team: San Francisco 49ers
Year: 1995
Receiving Yards: 1,848
Julio Jones
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones spins away from Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman.Team: Atlanta Falcons
Year: 2015
Receiving Yards: 1,871
Cooper Kupp
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at SoFi Stadium.Team: Los Angeles Rams
Year: 2021
Receiving Yards: 1,947
Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a pass during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field.Team: Detroit Lions
Year: 2012
Receiving Yards: 1,964
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL receiving yardage leaders in a single season
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