What Is The Longest Reception Over 35 Yards?
Longest reception over 35 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 35 or more yards.
Longest Reception Over 35 Yards | NFL Player Receiving Stats
| Player | Team | Position | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew GoldenQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 28 |  | WR | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 |
| 1 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba |  | WR | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 |
| 1 | Tre Tucker |  | WR | 5 | - | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Dalton KincaidQuestionable: ChestPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | TE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | DeMario Douglas |  | WR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zay Flowers |  | WR | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Drake London |  | WR | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Christian Watson | | WR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | CeeDee Lamb |  | WR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Tyquan ThorntonInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Chris Olave |  | WR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | George Kittle |  | TE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Denzel Boston |  | WR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Jaylin Noel |  | WR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Malik Nabers |   | WR | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Jahan Dotson | | WR | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Jameson Williams |  | WR | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Omar Cooper Jr. |  | WR | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Kyle Williams | | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Emmett Johnson | | RB | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Romeo DoubsInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Ryan Flournoy | | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Roman WilsonInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Darnell Washington | | TE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Mike EvansQuestionable: RibsPractice: Did Not ParticipateSet by admin | | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Jordan Addison |  | WR | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Travis Kelce | | TE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Rome Odunze |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Adonai Mitchell | | WR | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | | WR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Harold Fannin Jr. | | TE | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | DJ MooreQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Malachi Fields | | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Nico Collins | | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Isaac TeSlaa | | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Puka Nacua |   | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Davante AdamsInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Tez Johnson |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Tee Higgins |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Quentin Johnston |  | WR | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Treylon BurksQuestionable: FootPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | DK Metcalf | | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Jaylen WaddleQuestionable: ChestPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Khalil Shakir | | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | George PickensQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Josh Palmer | | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 47 | Josh Downs |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Jonathon BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status |  | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Barion Brown | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Elijah Higgins |  | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Ladd McConkey | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Brenton Strange |  | TE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Darren Waller | | TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Chris Bell |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Ja'Marr Chase | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Chris Moore | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Greg Dulcich | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Jonah Coleman | | RB | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Ty Johnson | | RB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Charlie Jones | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 47 | Jaylen Warren | | RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Isaiah Williams | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Rhamondre Stevenson | | RB | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Caleb Douglas | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Dontayvion WicksOut: AnklePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Kalif Raymond | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Tank DellQuestionable: KneePractice: Full ParticipationWeek 7 report · updated Oct 22 | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 47 | Rashid ShaheedOut: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 31 | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | RJ HarveyInjured Reserve: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateRoster status | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Jalen Coker | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Devontez Walker | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Jalen BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Pat BryantInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Dyami Brown | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Demarcus RobinsonInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Cade Otton | | TE | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Marvin Mims Jr. | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Jordan Watkins | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Darius Cooper | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Breece HallQuestionable: QuadricepPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Isaiah Davis | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Tutu Atwell | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Elic Ayomanor |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Tre Harris | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Deion Burks | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Xavier Worthy | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Dalton Schultz | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Jonathan Taylor | | RB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Ryan Miller | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Laquon Treadwell | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Parker Washington | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Dallas Goedert | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Tucker Kraft | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Ashton Jeanty | | RB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Justin Jefferson | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Luther Burden III | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Konata Mumpfield | | WR | 1 | - | 0 | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 47 | Kenyon Sadiq | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
Which player has the most longest reception over 35 yards in the NFL in 2026?
Through games played November 3, 2026, Matthew Golden of Green Bay, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Seattle & Tre Tucker of Las Vegas are tied for the NFL lead in longest reception over 35 yards at 5. Next are Dalton Kincaid of Buffalo, DeMario Douglas of New England, Zay Flowers of Baltimore, Drake London of Atlanta & Christian Watson of Green Bay tied for fourth at 4. Three yards separate the leaders from the 25th-ranked player.
Dalton Kincaid of Buffalo is the highest-ranked tight end on the board at 4 yards, fourth overall. Next are CeeDee Lamb of Dallas, Tyquan Thornton of Kansas City, Chris Olave of New Orleans, George Kittle of San Francisco, Denzel Boston of Cleveland, Jaylin Noel of Houston, Malik Nabers of the New York Giants, Jahan Dotson of Atlanta, Jameson Williams of Detroit & Omar Cooper Jr. of the New York Jets tied for ninth at 3.
One yard separates fourth from ninth, the widest single step anywhere below the top four.
All 17 players are within 1 yard of each other. Next are Kyle Williams of New England, Emmett Johnson of Kansas City, Romeo Doubs of New England, Ryan Flournoy of Dallas, Roman Wilson of Pittsburgh, Darnell Washington of Pittsburgh & Mike Evans of San Francisco tied 19th at 2. Atlanta, Dallas, Green Bay, Kansas City, New England, Pittsburgh & San Francisco are the only teams with two or more players in the top 25. Twenty-one of the 25 are wide receivers; the three tight ends are Kincaid fourth, Kittle ninth & Washington 19th; the only running back is Johnson 19th. Four ranks inside the top 25 are shared by more than one player.
How this ranking is measured
Of the 431 NFL players ranked in the 2026 regular season, the top 25 are listed above. Longest reception over 35 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 35 or more yards. Figures are as of November 3, 2026 & are recalculated on StatRankings after each game's play-by-play is processed.
