The National Football League is now a passer’s league more than ever.
We’re witnessing more pass-happy offenses by the year, and with the new rules, that’s not going to change any time soon.
That, plus the fact that the players will now get an extra regular-season game, sets the field for someone to finally break Calvin Johnson’s epic record.
Back in 2012, the legendary wideout made history by logging a whopping 1,964 receiving yards.
With that in mind, Bucky Brooks of NFL.com shares his prediction for the few players who could legitimately eclipse that figure.
Steelers WR George Pickens among @BuckyBrooks‘ top five candidates to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record in 2024https://t.co/gzjwO30Ske pic.twitter.com/JcSvCYklj4
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) June 16, 2024
At No. 5, he chose Cleveland Browns star Amari Cooper.
He pointed out the fact that he’s coming off back-to-back seasons of at least 1,000 yards despite having multiple quarterbacks, adding that Ken Dorsey being there and Deshaun Watson getting back to full strength should translate to plenty of volume for him going forward.
Then, he gave George Pickens the nod.
The talented Pittsburgh Steelers wideout has proven to be ready to be the primary guy, and with a new offensive coordinator and quarterback and with Diontae Johnson out, he could be in for a breakout season.
Justin Jefferson is pretty self-explanatory at No. 3.
He just became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, and some believe he’s the best wide receiver in the game.
Then, he chose Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown at No. 2.
He’s coming off back-to-back seasons with at least 100 receptions and 1,000 yards, and he should continue to be Jared Goff’s preferred target.
Unsurprisingly, he chose Tyreek Hill at No. 1.
Hill was on pace to break the record last season before injuries got the best of him, and with the Miami Dolphins’ explosive offense, he should be right on track again in 2024.
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