What Is The Longest Reception Over 50 Yards?
Longest reception over 50 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 50 or more yards.
Longest Reception Over 50 Yards | NFL Player Receiving Stats
| Player | Team | Position | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Watson |  | WR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Mike EvansQuestionable: RibsPractice: Did Not ParticipateSet by admin |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Denzel Boston |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Jaylin Noel |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Zay Flowers |  | WR | 2 | - | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Khalil Shakir |  | WR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Omar Cooper Jr. |  | WR | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Emmett Johnson |  | RB | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Matthew GoldenQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 28 | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Romeo DoubsInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Tyquan ThorntonInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Ladd McConkey |  | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Darren Waller |  | TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Chris Moore | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Jonah Coleman |  | RB | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | George Kittle | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Darnell Washington |  | TE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Jaylen Warren | | RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Isaiah Williams | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Caleb Douglas |  | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Dontayvion WicksOut: AnklePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | RJ HarveyInjured Reserve: KneePractice: Did Not ParticipateRoster status | | RB | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Jordan Addison |  | WR | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Travis Kelce | | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Jalen Coker | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Jahan Dotson |  | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Darius Cooper | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Isaac TeSlaa |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Davante AdamsInjured ReserveRoster status |   | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Tez Johnson |  | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Tre Harris | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Drake London | | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Quentin Johnston | | WR | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Ryan Miller | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Treylon BurksQuestionable: FootPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Parker Washington |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | DK Metcalf | | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Luther Burden III |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | George PickensQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 |  | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Xavier LegetteInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 42 | Derius Davis | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Josh Downs |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Elijah Sarratt | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Will ShipleyInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Michael Wilson |  | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Kyle Williams | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | CeeDee Lamb | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Theo Wease Jr. | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Jonathon BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Darnell Mooney |   | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Barion Brown |  | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Ronnie RiversInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Teagan Quitoriano | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Mack HollinsInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Brock Bowers |  | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Elijah Higgins | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Trevor Etienne | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Chris BrooksInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Garrett Wilson | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Noah Gray | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Tank BigsbyInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Charlie Kolar | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Jackson Meeks | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | George Holani | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Ryan Flournoy | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | DJ Herman | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Khalil Herbert | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Jaylin LaneInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | John BatesQuestionable: ShoulderPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Pat Freiermuth | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Daniel Bellinger |  | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Gunnar Helm | | TE | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | De'Von AchaneInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Kenneth Walker III | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Andrei IosivasInjured ReserveRoster status |  | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Mitchell Evans | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Deven Thompkins | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Jeshaun Jones | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Josh OliverInjured ReserveRoster status | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Ben SkowronekQuestionable: CalfPractice: Limited ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Brenton Strange | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Chris Bell | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Ja'Marr Chase | | WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | A.J. BrownQuestionable: AnklePractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Reggie GilliamInjured ReserveRoster status | | RB | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Jack BechQuestionable: ForearmPractice: Full ParticipationWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Emeka EgbukaOut: FootPractice: Did Not ParticipateWeek 8 report · updated Oct 29 | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Elijah Moore | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Alec PierceInjured ReserveRoster status | | WR | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | D'Andre Swift | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Greg Dulcich | | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Zach Charbonnet | | RB | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| 42 | Brevin Jordan | | TE | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Alec IngoldInjured ReserveRoster status | | FB | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| 42 | Tyler Allgeier | | RB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | | WR | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Who has the most longest reception over 50 yards in the NFL in 2026?
The top player in longest reception over 50 yards is Christian Watson of Green Bay, at 3 through games played November 3, 2026. Mike Evans of San Francisco, Denzel Boston of Cleveland, Jaylin Noel of Houston, Zay Flowers of Baltimore, Khalil Shakir of Buffalo & Omar Cooper Jr. of the New York Jets are tied for second at 2. Watson's total puts him 1 yard clear of second place & 2 ahead of the 25th-ranked player.
Emmett Johnson of Kansas City is the highest-ranked running back on the board at 1 yard, eighth overall, & the first Kansas City player inside the top ten. Matthew Golden of Green Bay, Romeo Doubs of New England, Tyquan Thornton of Kansas City, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Seattle, Ladd McConkey of the Los Angeles Chargers, Darren Waller of Carolina, Chris Moore of Baltimore, Jonah Coleman of Denver, George Kittle of San Francisco, Darnell Washington of Pittsburgh, Jaylen Warren of Pittsburgh, Isaiah Williams of the New York Jets, Caleb Douglas of Miami, Dontayvion Wicks of Philadelphia, RJ Harvey of Denver, Jordan Addison of Minnesota & Travis Kelce of Kansas City are tied for eighth at 1.
One yard separates second from eighth, the widest single step anywhere below the top four.
All 24 players are within 1 yard of each other. Baltimore, Denver, Green Bay, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco & the New York Jets are the only teams with two or more players in the top 25. Seventeen of the 25 are wide receivers; the four running backs are Johnson eighth, Coleman eighth, Warren eighth & Harvey eighth; the four tight ends are Waller eighth, Kittle eighth, Washington eighth & Kelce eighth. Two ranks inside the top 25 are shared by more than one player.
How this ranking is measured
431 NFL players are ranked for the 2026 regular season. The top 25 appear above. Longest reception over 50 yards is the number of receptions a player made on plays that gained 50 or more yards. Figures are as of November 3, 2026 & are recalculated on StatRankings after each game's play-by-play is processed.
