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NFL 2014: Calvin Johnson: Megatron Makes History
Last season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson had 84 catches for 1,492 yards and 12 touchdowns. Since the start of 2011, Johnson has 5,137 yards -- including an NFL single-season record 1,964 in 2012 -- and is the only player in league history to record at least 5,000 receiving yards in a three-season span.
"Without a doubt, he's the best receiver in the league right now," says Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice about Johnson. "He's a complete player."
Most Receiving Yards, Three-Year Span, NFL History:
| Player | Team | Seasons | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | ||||||
| Calvin Johnson | Lions | 2011-2013 | 1,681 | 1,964 | 1,492 | 5,137 |
| Jerry Rice | 49ers | 1993-1995 | 1,503 | 1,499 | 1,848 | 4,850 |
| Calvin Johnson | Lions | 2010-2012 | 1,120 | 1,681 | 1,964 | 4,765 |
| Marvin Harrison | Colts | 2000-2002 | 1,413 | 1,524 | 1,722 | 4,659 |
| Jerry Rice | 49ers | 1994-1996 | 1,499 | 1,848 | 1,254 | 4,601 |
In Week 8 against Dallas (October 27, 2013), Johnson had 14 catches for 329 yards and a touchdown. His 329 receiving yards are the second-most in an NFL game (Flipper Anderson, 336 yards) and the most ever in a non-overtime contest.
Most Receiving Yards, Single NFL Game:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Date | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | ||||
| Flipper Anderson | Rams | Saints | Nov. 26, 1989 | 336 |
| Calvin Johnson | Lions | Cowboys | Oct. 27, 2013 | 329 |
| Stephone Paige | Chiefs | Chargers | Dec. 22, 1985 | 309 |
| Jim Benton | Browns | Lions | Nov. 22, 1945 | 303 |
| Cloyce Box | Lions | Colts | Dec. 3, 1950 | 302 |
"I can't say enough about Calvin," says Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford. "The guy is unreal. I love having him as a teammate. I love throwing the ball to him. He just sets a great standard for all the guys on our team and everybody in this league."
Johnson has five career 200-yard receiving games, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth for the most in NFL history.
Most 200-Yard Receiving Games, Career:
| Player | Team | Seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL *Active | |||
| Calvin Johnson* | Detroit | 2007-13 | 5 |
| Lance Alworth | San Diego, Dallas | 1962-72 | 5 |
| Don Hutson | Green Bay | 1935-45 | 4 |
| Charley Hennigan | Houston | 1960-66 | 4 |
| Jerry Rice | 49ers, Oakland, Seattle | 1985-2004 | 4 |
"The combination of his size and his speed and explosiveness, I don't think there's anybody like that in this league," says Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly. "He can just go get the football."
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