NFL: The Three Players with the Most Receiving Yards After Week 7

Three standout wide receivers have made significant contributions in the current season, with Tyreek Hill leading the pack in terms of receiving yards. The Miami Dolphins made a substantial investment in acquiring him last year via trading multiple premium draft picks with the hopes of aiding Tua Tagovailoa.

Despite the significant cost of acquiring Hill, he has undeniably emerged as the star player for the Dolphins right from the start. In the previous season, he achieved career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. This year, the wide receiver has maintained an astonishing pace, suggesting that he might set new records if he continues at this rate.

Hill currently leads the league in receiving yards, amassing an impressive 902 yards in just seven games. Albeit he had third lowest yardage last week with a still great sum of 88, it was his season best in receptions as he caught 11 passes. While his dominance is not unexpected, an appearance in the league completes the podium for this category.

Receiving Yards Leaders

In the race for leading in receiving yards, Hill’s performance puts him in a prime position to potentially break records. Even if his production experiences a slight dip, his average of 129 yards per game remains exceptional. However, the next two players immediately following him are also excelling in terms of weekly yardage production.

Currently, A.J. Brown is in second place for receiving yards this season, having recorded 809 yards. A key contributor for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown made a significant impact against the Dolphins, where he amassed 137 receiving yards. This performance marked his fifth straight game surpassing the 125-yard threshold.

The third player in the top three is Puka Nacua. Despite being a rookie drafted in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Rams, Nacua has shown remarkable talent. The Rams may not have played consistently on offense, but they have leaned on this wide receiver in every matchup, as is evident by his impressive season total of 752 receiving yards.

What Is the Most Receiving Yards by a Wide Receiver in a Single Season?

Calvin Johnson holds the record for the most receiving yards in a single season with 1,964 receiving yards during the 2012 season with the Detroit Lions.