What Is The Longest Reception Over 45 Yards?
Longest reception over 45 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 45 or more yards.
Longest Reception Over 45 Yards | NFL Player Receiving Stats
| Player | Team | Position | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zay Flowers |  | WR | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Denzel Boston |  | WR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Christian Watson |  | WR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Omar Cooper Jr. |  | WR | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Matthew GoldenQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 28 | | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Tyquan ThorntonInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Darnell Washington |  | TE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Mike EvansQuestionable: RibsPractice: Did Not ParticipateSet by admin |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce | | TE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Jaylin Noel |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Isaac TeSlaa |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Davante AdamsInjured ReserveRoster status |   | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Tez Johnson |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Treylon BurksQuestionable: FootPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Jameson Williams | | WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Khalil Shakir |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Kyle Williams |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | CeeDee Lamb |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Jonathon BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status |  | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Barion Brown |  | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Emmett Johnson | | RB | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Romeo DoubsInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Ryan Flournoy | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Ladd McConkey |  | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Brenton Strange |  | TE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Darren Waller | | TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Ja'Marr Chase |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Chris Moore | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Jonah Coleman |  | RB | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Chris Olave | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | George Kittle | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Roman WilsonInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Charlie Jones |   | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 18 | Jaylen Warren | | RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Isaiah Williams | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Rhamondre Stevenson | | RB | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Caleb Douglas |  | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Dontayvion WicksOut: AnklePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | RJ HarveyInjured Reserve: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateRoster status | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | DeMario Douglas | | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Jordan Addison |  | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Rome Odunze |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Jalen Coker | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Devontez Walker | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Dyami Brown | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Malik Nabers | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Jahan Dotson |  | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Adonai Mitchell | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Marvin Mims Jr. | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | DJ MooreQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Malachi Fields | | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Nico Collins | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Darius Cooper | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Tre Harris | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Drake London | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Quentin Johnston | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Ryan Miller | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Laquon Treadwell |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Parker Washington | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Tucker Kraft | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Ashton Jeanty |  | RB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | DK Metcalf | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Luther Burden III | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Konata Mumpfield | | WR | 1 | - | 0 | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Jaylen WaddleQuestionable: ChestPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | George PickensQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Xavier LegetteInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 69 | Derius Davis | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Josh Downs | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Elijah Sarratt | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Will ShipleyInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Michael Wilson |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Theo Wease Jr. | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Darnell Mooney | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Ronnie RiversInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Teagan Quitoriano | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Mack HollinsInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Brock Bowers | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Elijah Higgins | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Trevor Etienne | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Chris BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Garrett Wilson | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Noah Gray | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tank BigsbyInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Charlie Kolar | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jackson Meeks | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | George Holani | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | DJ Herman | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Khalil Herbert | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jaylin LaneInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | John BatesQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Pat Freiermuth | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Daniel Bellinger |  | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Gunnar Helm | | TE | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | De'Von AchaneInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Kenneth Walker III | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Andrei IosivasInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Mitchell Evans | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Which players lead the NFL in longest reception over 45 yards in 2026?
Zay Flowers of Baltimore is the 2026 NFL leader in longest reception over 45 yards at 4, through games played November 3, 2026. Denzel Boston of Cleveland, Christian Watson of Green Bay & Omar Cooper Jr. of the New York Jets are tied for second at 3, then Matthew Golden of Green Bay, Tyquan Thornton of Kansas City, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Seattle, Darnell Washington of Pittsburgh, Mike Evans of San Francisco, Travis Kelce of Kansas City, Jaylin Noel of Houston, Isaac TeSlaa of Detroit, Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams, Tez Johnson of Tampa Bay, Treylon Burks of Washington, Jameson Williams of Detroit and Khalil Shakir of Buffalo tied for fifth at 2. Flowers's total puts him 1 yard clear of second place & 3 ahead of the 25th-ranked player.
Darnell Washington of Pittsburgh is the highest-ranked tight end on the board at 2 yards, fifth overall.
One yard separates fifth from 18th, the widest single step anywhere below the top four. Kyle Williams of New England, CeeDee Lamb of Dallas, Jonathon Brooks of Carolina, Barion Brown of New Orleans, Emmett Johnson of Kansas City, Romeo Doubs of New England, Ryan Flournoy of Dallas & Ladd McConkey of the Los Angeles Chargers are tied 18th at 1.
All 21 players are within 1 yard of each other. Dallas, Detroit, Green Bay, Kansas City & New England are the only teams with two or more players in the top 25. Twenty-one of the 25 are wide receivers; the two tight ends are Washington fifth & Kelce fifth; the two running backs are Brooks 18th & Johnson 18th. Three ranks inside the top 25 are shared by more than one player.
How this ranking is measured
These 25 are drawn from 431 NFL players ranked in the 2026 regular season. Longest reception over 45 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 45 or more yards. Figures are as of November 3, 2026 & are recalculated on StatRankings after each game's play-by-play is processed.
