Calvin Johnson Anticipates His NFL Receiving Yards Record to Be Broken, Predicts New Record to Be Set

Tyreek Hill had his eyes set on breaking Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record before the 2023 season began. He led the league in receiving yards for most of the season, but an ankle injury in Week 14 limited his production. This injury kept him out of Week 15, ultimately falling 165 yards short of Johnson’s record of 1,964 yards set in 2012. Jerry Rice held the record before Johnson with 1,848 yards for 17 years.

Despite falling short, Hill’s performance brought attention to the possibility of breaking records in the new 17-game era. Cooper Kupp of the Rams came closest in 2021 with 1,947 yards in 17 games. Johnson acknowledges that it is only a matter of time before his record is surpassed, considering the increased focus on offense in the NFL.

According to Johnson, staying healthy for the full 17-game season is key to breaking records. He emphasized the importance of being able to play the entire season to maximize opportunities for putting up big numbers. With the extra game now in play, players have more chances to accumulate yards and surpass records in the future.