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9. Alshon Jeffery & Brandon Marshall - 2012-2013
This duo is very similar in size and weight, and also in ability, catching 331 passes combined in just two years. Alshon is just starting his career, and in 2013 he broke out with 1526 total yards with 7 touchdowns. He made it to the Pro Bowl, along with his team mate Brandon Marshall. They have averaged 2347 yards and 11.5 touchdowns per season, and this duo is just getting started. The Chicago Bears hope 2014 is even better.
8. Rod Smith & Ed McCaffrey - 1995-2003
Rod was one of those players who no one really noticed during his college career. He made it onto the Broncos roster as an undrafted free agent. But once he was given the opportunity, he made the most of it, receiving 12 touchdowns in his first full season. Ed was great in the end zone, partly from being 6’5″ and being able to go over the top and bring in the tough catches. They averaged 1685 yards and 11 touchdowns per season, going from unknown to unbelievable.
7. Lynn Swann & John Stallworth - 1974-1982
1974 was a great year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafting four Hall of Fame players in the same year. It was arguably the best draft in history. Lynn never had 1000 yards in a season in his entire career, and John only broke 1000 yards three times in his career. So why are they on the list? Because they were drafted together, they won back to back Super Bowls in their first two seasons in the NFL, and are both now Hall of Fame inductees who have totaled 8 Super Bowl rings combined.
6. Mark Duper & Mark Clayton - 1983-1992
Both of these wide receivers were only 5’9″, the same height as Wes Welker. Like Wes, it was their speed and great hands that got them on this list. Clayton had just been drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 8th round in 1983, the same year Miami drafted Dan Marino. Duper was still very young as well, only 24 at the time. They averaged 1761 yards per season, and scoring 140 touchdowns in their career together in Miami, showing that size isn’t everything.
5. Andre Reed & James Lofton - 1989-1992
As James was finishing his career, turning 33 years old, he was traded from Oakland to Buffalo, and paired with Andre. These two wide receivers were remarkable, combing for 7274 yards in their four seasons together, averaging 1818.5 yards per season, and eventually becoming Hall of Fame inductees. Jim Kelly couldn’t be happier, having two great wide receivers. They had a total of 51 touchdowns, averaging 12.75 touchdowns per season.
4. Jerry Rice & Terrell Owens - 1996-2000
Terrell Owens was just coming into the NFL in 1996, drafted in the 3rd round by the San Francisco 49ers, and no one really knew what to expect from him. Jerry was already a star, winning three Super Bowls with San Francisco, and receiving the Super Bowl MVP in 1989, having 215 receiving yards and a touchdown in that game. When Jerry and Terrell were on the field together they were averaging 1805 yards and 15 touchdowns per season. They scored 75 touchdowns in their 5 years playing together in San Francisco.
3. Reggie Wayne & Marvin Harrison 2001-2008
Marvin Harrison was the star for Indianapolis Colts and still holds many records, including the most receptions in a season with 143. They also won the Super Bowl together in 2007, combining for 7 catches and 120 yards with 1 touchdown, the Colts beat the Bears 29-17. This pair was known for their great hands, hardly ever dropping a ball, while averaging 2146 yards and 16.75 touchdowns per season between them
2. Isaac Bruce & Torry Holt - 1999-2007
With the Rams high flying offense, often being called the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’, these two did not disappoint with 21,464 yards combined in nine seasons. They paired up in St. Louis, and in 1999 they went from the Greatest Show on Turf, to the greatest show on earth, making it to the Super Bowl and winning. They averaged 2,385 yards per season with the Rams, with an average of 14 touchdowns per season.
1. Chris Carter & Randy Moss - 1998-2001
This pair was together for four years on the Minnesota Vikings, and they were an unbelievable team. With 93 touchdowns combined, they were an unstoppable duo. In 1998, Randy was just coming into the NFL but wasted no time getting started, scoring 17 receiving touchdowns and gaining 1317 total yards his rookie season. Together, they averaged 2,771.5 yards per season and 23.25 touchdowns per season, a pretty remarkable output.
9. Alshon Jeffery & Brandon Marshall - 2012-2013
This duo is very similar in size and weight, and also in ability, catching 331 passes combined in just two years. Alshon is just starting his career, and in 2013 he broke out with 1526 total yards with 7 touchdowns. He made it to the Pro Bowl, along with his team mate Brandon Marshall. They have averaged 2347 yards and 11.5 touchdowns per season, and this duo is just getting started. The Chicago Bears hope 2014 is even better.
8. Rod Smith & Ed McCaffrey - 1995-2003
Rod was one of those players who no one really noticed during his college career. He made it onto the Broncos roster as an undrafted free agent. But once he was given the opportunity, he made the most of it, receiving 12 touchdowns in his first full season. Ed was great in the end zone, partly from being 6’5″ and being able to go over the top and bring in the tough catches. They averaged 1685 yards and 11 touchdowns per season, going from unknown to unbelievable.
7. Lynn Swann & John Stallworth - 1974-1982
1974 was a great year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafting four Hall of Fame players in the same year. It was arguably the best draft in history. Lynn never had 1000 yards in a season in his entire career, and John only broke 1000 yards three times in his career. So why are they on the list? Because they were drafted together, they won back to back Super Bowls in their first two seasons in the NFL, and are both now Hall of Fame inductees who have totaled 8 Super Bowl rings combined.
6. Mark Duper & Mark Clayton - 1983-1992
Both of these wide receivers were only 5’9″, the same height as Wes Welker. Like Wes, it was their speed and great hands that got them on this list. Clayton had just been drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 8th round in 1983, the same year Miami drafted Dan Marino. Duper was still very young as well, only 24 at the time. They averaged 1761 yards per season, and scoring 140 touchdowns in their career together in Miami, showing that size isn’t everything.
5. Andre Reed & James Lofton - 1989-1992
As James was finishing his career, turning 33 years old, he was traded from Oakland to Buffalo, and paired with Andre. These two wide receivers were remarkable, combing for 7274 yards in their four seasons together, averaging 1818.5 yards per season, and eventually becoming Hall of Fame inductees. Jim Kelly couldn’t be happier, having two great wide receivers. They had a total of 51 touchdowns, averaging 12.75 touchdowns per season.
4. Jerry Rice & Terrell Owens - 1996-2000
Terrell Owens was just coming into the NFL in 1996, drafted in the 3rd round by the San Francisco 49ers, and no one really knew what to expect from him. Jerry was already a star, winning three Super Bowls with San Francisco, and receiving the Super Bowl MVP in 1989, having 215 receiving yards and a touchdown in that game. When Jerry and Terrell were on the field together they were averaging 1805 yards and 15 touchdowns per season. They scored 75 touchdowns in their 5 years playing together in San Francisco.
3. Reggie Wayne & Marvin Harrison 2001-2008
Marvin Harrison was the star for Indianapolis Colts and still holds many records, including the most receptions in a season with 143. They also won the Super Bowl together in 2007, combining for 7 catches and 120 yards with 1 touchdown, the Colts beat the Bears 29-17. This pair was known for their great hands, hardly ever dropping a ball, while averaging 2146 yards and 16.75 touchdowns per season between them
2. Isaac Bruce & Torry Holt - 1999-2007
With the Rams high flying offense, often being called the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’, these two did not disappoint with 21,464 yards combined in nine seasons. They paired up in St. Louis, and in 1999 they went from the Greatest Show on Turf, to the greatest show on earth, making it to the Super Bowl and winning. They averaged 2,385 yards per season with the Rams, with an average of 14 touchdowns per season.
1. Chris Carter & Randy Moss - 1998-2001
This pair was together for four years on the Minnesota Vikings, and they were an unbelievable team. With 93 touchdowns combined, they were an unstoppable duo. In 1998, Randy was just coming into the NFL but wasted no time getting started, scoring 17 receiving touchdowns and gaining 1317 total yards his rookie season. Together, they averaged 2,771.5 yards per season and 23.25 touchdowns per season, a pretty remarkable output.
