Calvin Johnson on pace to break Jerry Rice's record

[BLAZO da GAWD]

Calvin Johnson on pace to break Jerry Rice's record of most receiving yards in a season of 1,848 yards

The Detroit Lions' season is essentially over in terms of them making the playoffs, but there is still a lot to play for, both on an individual and team basis. The team needs to show it hasn't quit and put together a strong finish to build momentum for next year. On an individual basis, many players will be fighting for future jobs in the final weeks of the season, while others will be gunning for much more than that.

It goes without saying that Calvin Johnson is in the latter of those categories. Actually, he may need his own category -- one for those who are threatening the NFL record book. Specifically, Johnson is currently in position to threaten the NFL record for most yards receiving in a single season, as pointed out by Pro Football Talk. Jerry Rice set the record in 1995 by recording 1,848 yards receiving, and Johnson is currently on pace for 1,828 yards.

Remember back at the end of October how we were concerned about the effect injuries were having on Johnson's production? Well, he has put those concerns to rest since then. Johnson has looked like Megatron and then some in the last four weeks:

Week 9 - at Jaguars - 7 catches, 129 yards, 0 TD
Week 10 - at Vikings - 12 catches, 207 yards, 1 TD
Week 11 - vs. Packers - 5 catches, 143 yards, 1 TD
Week 12 - vs. Texans - 8 catches, 140 yards, 1 TD

Johnson is now averaging 114.27 yards per game this season. He currently has 1,257 yards receiving, and his current pace would leave him only 20 yards short of Rice's record. If he keeps playing like he has as of late, the final weeks of the season could be very interesting simply for the history that Johnson might have a chance to make.

he'll definitely break it imo

remaining 4 games:

Green Bay
Arizona
Atlanta
Chicago

dude's a monster . moving up the ladder of best players I've ever witnessed personally

him and Larry are the top receivers in the game imo. they are a tier above everyone else. i really wish Arizona would invest in a real QB and an offensive line. why'd u have to re-up with that bum ass franchise Larry?

 

[NYC Rebel]

really looking forward to see him match up with Patrick Peterson.

 

[YouMadd?]

He'll break em all... I could see him Breaking Moss' single season TD record too..

Moss and Megatron the only players to average 1 TD and 100 REC per game for an entire season...

 

[Regular_P]

The lone bright spot on a terrible season and honestly, he was better last year.

 

[Alexander The Great]

He Won't break it #maddencurse

 

[Da_Eggman]

easy when ur qb averages 55 throws a game

 

[NoMoreWhiteWoman2020]

fukk that nikka, zona, the falcs, and the bears will give him opposition; he just aint tight enough to go breaking jerry rices records, he would have crushed records if montana was throwing 50-60 times a game

 

[Street Knowledge]

They throw it more then any team in the league tho

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

It'll be interesting to watch. Obviously I am not exactly rooting for it to happen but I like Megatron.. if someone has to do it, let it be him. He made some catches in yesterday's game that were sick

 

[holidayinn21]

props to him, but these records should all be thrown in the bushes.

 

[Based Lord Zedd]

LOL at saying its cause the Lions throw more.

Jerry Rice got his 1814 yards on 128 receptions with 15.1 yards per catch.

Right now Johnson is averaging 16.6 yards per catch. Which means if he catches 128 passes he'll have 2124 yards.

 

[904]

His mom sat in our section when they came here.. Nice lady, she took pics with the people who asked..

That dude is in person..

He doesnt look like a receiver at all..

 

[Rekkapryde]

Sandy Creek's Finest.....

 

[nalej]

so he has to avg 114 a game in the next 4? that's asking a lot.

 

[PortCityProphet]

and jerry rice's teams threw it more than whoever previously had the record. see how that works. props to megatron for being up there