Most receiving yards through the first 8 games of an NFL season, among active players
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Wes Chandler’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Tank Dell, would need 148 a game over his next 6 games. Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished his first 8 games of a season this season 3rd, with 985 receiving yards.
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- Puka Nacua (2026 LA)
- Wes Chandler (1982 LAC)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2026 SEA)
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Wes Chandler (1982 LAC)1982 | 1,032 | |
 Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2026 SEA)2026 | 985 | |
 Tee Higgins (2026 CIN)2026 | 758 | |
 Chris Olave (2026 NO)2026 | 734 | |
 Puka Nacua (2026 LA)20267 of 8 games of a season | 715 | |
 CeeDee Lamb (2026 DAL)2026 | 709 | |
 Christian Watson (2026 GB)2026 | 708 | |
 Brock Bowers (2026 LV)20267 of 8 games of a season | 658 | |
 Amon-Ra St. Brown (2026 DET)2026 | 657 | |
 Malik Nabers (2026 NYG)2026 | 648 |
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Method
- An active player whose first 8 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.