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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Marvin Harrison Jr. |  | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Deven Thompkins |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Jeshaun Jones |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Josh OliverInjured ReserveRoster status | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Ben SkowronekQuestionable: CalfPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Chris Bell |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittInjured ReserveRoster status |  | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | A.J. BrownQuestionable: AnklePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Reggie GilliamInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Jack BechQuestionable: ForearmPractice: Full ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Emeka EgbukaOut: FootPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Elijah Moore |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Alec PierceInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | D'Andre Swift |  | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Greg Dulcich | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Zach Charbonnet |  | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Brevin Jordan | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Alec IngoldInjured ReserveRoster status |  | FB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Tyler Allgeier |  | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey |  | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Matthew Hibner |  | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jayden ReedInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | DeVonta SmithOut: HamstringPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Evan Engram | | TE | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | AJ Barner | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Dohnte Meyers |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Devin Duvernay | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Chris Blair |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Germie Bernard | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Carnell TateOut: ShoulderPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Mike Gesicki | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Luke Farrell |  | TE | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Seth McGowan | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Andrew Armstrong |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Ty Johnson |  | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Rashee Rice | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Davis Allen |   | TE | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jalen Royals | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tetairoa McMillan |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Cooper Kupp | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Josh Cuevas | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Chuba Hubbard | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Savion Williams | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kyle Juszczyk | | FB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Elijah Mitchell | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Samaje Perine | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Roschon Johnson | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Isaiah Bond |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Brandon Smith | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Payne Durham | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Carson SteeleFree AgentRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Kyle MonangaiOut: ThumbPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 30 | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Corey Kiner | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kaleb Johnson | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Brevyn Spann-Ford |  | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Efton Chism III | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Lan Larison | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Hunter Henry | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Zavion Thomas | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Marquise Brown | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Jalen Nailor | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tommy Tremble | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Dalton KincaidQuestionable: ChestPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Michael Mayer | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Theo JohnsonDoubtful: NeckPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 7 report · updated Oct 22 |   | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Chig Okonkwo | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tyler Higbee | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kendrick BourneOutSet by admin | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Andrew OgletreeQuestionable: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | Brenen ThompsonOut: QuadricepPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Terry McLaurinInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Brandon Johnson | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Justice Hill | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tanner Koziol |  | TE | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Cole KmetInjured ReserveRoster status | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Dameon PierceInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kalif Raymond | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tank DellQuestionable: KneePractice: Full ParticipationWeek 7 report · updated Oct 22 | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Rashid ShaheedOut: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 31 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kendre Miller |  | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | AJ Dillon | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Bo Melton | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Drew Sample | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Antonio Williams | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Braelon Allen |  | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Bhayshul Tuten | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Olamide ZaccheausQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Pharaoh Brown | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 69 | Jauan Jennings | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Troy Franklin | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Dylan Laube | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | John Metchie III | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Tyler Goodson | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Sterling Shepard | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | KC Concepcion | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Elijah ArroyoInjured ReserveRoster status | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 69 | CJ Donaldson | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Colston Loveland | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 69 | Eric Saubert | | TE | 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.
