Most receptions through the first 8 games of an NFL season, among active players
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Puka Nacua is on track to break Wes Welker’s record. He has 70 receptions through his first 7 games of 2026, 1st at that point, and needs 10.0 a game over his next 1 game; he’s averaging 10.0 over his last 7.
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- Puka Nacua (2026 LA)
- Wes Welker (2009 NE)
- Trey McBride (2026 ARI)
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Wes Welker (2009 NE)2009 | 79 | |
 Puka Nacua (2026 LA)20267 of 8 games of a season | 70 | |
 Trey McBride (2026 ARI)2026 | 66 | |
 Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2026 SEA)2026 | 64 | |
 Amon-Ra St. Brown (2026 DET)2026 | 61 | |
 CeeDee Lamb (2026 DAL)2026 | 60 | |
 Chris Olave (2026 NO)2026 | 56 | |
 Ja'Marr Chase (2026 CIN)2026 | 53 | |
 Malik Nabers (2026 NYG)2026 | 53 | |
| Tee Higgins (2026 CIN)2026 | 48 |
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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.