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Most receiving yards through the first 50 games of an NFL receiver's career, among active players

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Justin Jefferson’s record is safe for now. The closest active receiver, Malik Nabers, would need 118 a game over his next 23 games. Puka Nacua finished his first 50 games this season 2nd, with 4,756 receiving yards.

Most receiving yards through the first 50 games of an NFL receiver's career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Justin Jefferson2020 – 20224,825
Puka Nacua2023 – 20264,756
Jordan Addison2023 – 20262,559
Christian Watson2022 – 20262,548
Michael Wilson2023 – 20262,377
Josh Downs2023 – 20262,326
Ladd McConkey2024 – 202638 of 50 games2,224
Malik Nabers2024 – 202627 of 50 games2,123
Brian Thomas Jr.2024 – 202638 of 50 games2,106
Rashee Rice2023 – 202633 of 50 games2,089

Method

  • Box scores start in 1954, so 91 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 50 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.