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Kenneth Walker III broke Jerry Rice’s 37-year-old record for most scrimmage yards by a reigning Super Bowl MVP in their first game of the season, rushing for 173 yards and scoring twice in the Chiefs’ 31-10 Week 1 win over Denver. The performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice chased a heckler during the 2026 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, even slipping under a boundary marker to confront fans. He finished with a seven and placed 42nd on the leaderboard, a notable finish given his legendary NFL career (1,549 receptions, 22,895 receiving yards, 197 TDs; 13 Pro Bowls, 10 All-Pros, 3 Super Bowls).
Travis Kelce joined an exclusive NFL club by reaching 800 receiving yards for the 12th consecutive season, a feat only Jerry Rice had previously achieved, highlighting his significant impact despite recent seasons with lower yardage.
Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and a rookie receiver for the Chargers, has been waived by the team, though he may join the practice squad.
Former 49ers player Jerry Rice predicts a 28-21 win for the 49ers in the upcoming Super Bowl, while former executive Carmen Policy believes in a "ladybug effect" favoring the 49ers. Despite overwhelming support for the Chiefs, betting trends show the 49ers as favorites by two points. The game's outcome remains uncertain, with hopes for a strong 49ers defense and a desire to avoid a nail-biting finish like the previous Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce surpassed Jerry Rice for the most postseason receptions in NFL history during the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens, making his 152nd playoff catch. Kelce's consistency, longevity, durability, and athleticism have made him a reliable target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, contributing to the Chiefs' success in reaching multiple AFC Championship Games and winning two Super Bowls.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has surpassed Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice for the most postseason catches in NFL history. Kelce achieved this milestone during the 2023-24 NFL playoffs, solidifying his place in the league's record books.
Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce breaks Jerry Rice's all-time postseason reception record, catching his 152nd career playoff catch against the Ravens, with potential for more as the Chiefs lead in the game.
Former 49ers wideout Jerry Rice expresses confidence in quarterback Brock Purdy ahead of the NFC Championship Game, believing it could be Purdy's best performance yet. Rice praises Purdy's composure and decision-making, emphasizing the opportunity for him to silence doubters. With a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions' defense, Purdy has the chance to bounce back and lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance, despite the absence of top receiver Deebo Samuel.
Jerry Rice, legendary wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, expressed his support for Christian McCaffrey to break his single-season franchise record of 22 touchdowns. Rice praised McCaffrey's dynamic ability and complete skill set, stating that records are meant to be broken. McCaffrey, who has scored 20 touchdowns this season, is just two shy of Rice's record set in 1987. Rice holds numerous career receiving records in NFL history and is rooting for McCaffrey to add his own name to the history books.
Christian McCaffrey breaks Jerry Rice's 49ers record for consecutive games with a touchdown, scoring four touchdowns in a 35-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. McCaffrey's streak now stands at 13 games, surpassing Rice's previous record of 12 games set in 1987. He finished the game with 106 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown, solidifying his role as a key player in the 49ers' offense.
Christian McCaffrey tied Jerry Rice's franchise record for most consecutive games with a touchdown, including playoffs, scoring in his 12th straight game during the Carolina Panthers' win against the New York Giants. McCaffrey has the opportunity to break the record next week against the Arizona Cardinals, who have struggled defensively this season. The NFL record for most consecutive games with a touchdown is currently held by O.J. Simpson and John Riggins, with a streak of 15 games.
Justin Jefferson, the star wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, is driven by his obsession to become the best receiver in NFL history. Despite already achieving impressive stats and accolades in his young career, Jefferson remains focused on improving his game and studying the techniques of legendary receivers like Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, and Cris Carter. He is determined to overcome challenges such as facing double-teams and press coverage, and aims to leave a lasting impact on the game through his performance in the years to come.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans aims to surpass Jerry Rice's record of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Currently in a five-way tie for third-most 1,000-yard campaigns in a career, Evans can pass Randy Moss for second-most overall and tie Rice's record if he maintains his streak through 2023 and 2024. Despite not leading the league in receiving yards like Rice, Evans has consistently delivered 1,000-yard seasons throughout his career and hopes to continue doing so. He expresses confidence in his future quarterbacks, Kyle Trask or Baker Mayfield, and believes the team will be successful.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, who has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first nine seasons, expressed his desire to break Jerry Rice's record of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. While Evans acknowledged that Rice's overall records may be untouchable, he sees the streak record as a cool achievement to have. With uncertainty surrounding the Buccaneers' quarterback situation for the 2023 season, Evans will have to wait to see who will help him in his pursuit of the record.