Top 5 NFL receiving duos of all-time ft. Randy Moss and Cris Carter

Randy Moss and Cris Carter with the Minnesota Vikings
Randy Moss and Cris Carter with the Minnesota Vikings

#3 - Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts

Marvin Harrison with the Colts
Marvin Harrison with the Colts

Peyton Manning had two stud wide receivers to throw the ball to during his time with the Indianapolis Colts. Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne were at the top of their games with Manning under center. Both would spend most of their careers with the Colts.

Wayne racked up 14,345 career yards, with Harrison amassing 14,580. Both rank in the top 10 in NFL history. Harrison and Wayne combined for 23 total touchdowns in the 2006 season as they led the Colts to a Super Bowl victory.

#2 - Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens, San Francisco 49ers

Jerry Rice with the San Francisco 49ers
Jerry Rice with the San Francisco 49ers

Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens rank first and third all-time in receiving yards, making the fact they played together a scary thought for any defensive back. The two were teammates towards the end of Rice’s time with the San Francisco 49ers. They lit the league up in 1998, combining for 23 touchdowns and 2,254 yards.

Rice retired with 13 Pro Bowl selections, 11 All-Pros, and an NFL record of 197 touchdowns. Owens put up fantastic stats, too, with 153 touchdowns and led the league in receiving touchdowns three times.

#1 - Randy Moss and Cris Carter, Minnesota Vikings

Randy Moss and Cris Carter with the Minnesota Vikings
Randy Moss and Cris Carter with the Minnesota Vikings

During Randy Moss’ rookie year in 1998, he and Cris Carter formed arguably the greatest receiving duo in NFL history. Moss put up 1,313 receiving yards that year to go along with Carter’s 1,011. More impressive, however, is the fact that the pair combined for a ridiculous 29 receiving touchdowns.

Carter retired in 2002, ending his career 13th overall in receiving yards, while Moss hung his boots 10 years later, ending his career fourth on the same list. They’re now both Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees.

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