Trivia
Trivia for August 23, 2024
Question
The two New York teams play on Saturday, and it’s a chance to re-visit two players who at times frustrated those playing fantasy football. In the history of the league, what two players finished with the most receiving yards in a season without ever catching a touchdown? Both played for New York teams.
Answer
Al Toon caught 74 passes for 963 yards for the Jets in 1991, albeit with no touchdowns. Hakeem Nicks in 2013 caught 56 passes for 896 yards for the Giants, also with no scores. Three others have gone over 800 yards. Raymond Berry in 1961 for the Baltimore Colts caught 75 passes for 873 yards. Michael Timpson for the Bears in 1996 caught 62 passes for 802 yards. Diontae Johnson in 2022 for the Steelers caught 86 passes for 882 yards.