NFL receiving yardage leaders after Week 1 of 2026 season

NFL receiving yardage leaders after Week 1 of 2026 season

Opening week of the NFL season saw a ton of points scored in the league's 16 games. That makes it somewhat surprising that only seven receivers cracked the century mark in pass yards. The biggest beneficiary was Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints. He caught 10 passes for 182 yards in the thrillin

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Opening week of the NFL season saw a ton of points scored in the league's 16 games.

That makes it somewhat surprising that only seven receivers cracked the century mark in pass yards.

The biggest beneficiary was Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints. He caught 10 passes for 182 yards in the thrilling overtime loss to the Detroit Lions.

The top 10:

10. Caleb Douglas, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas (7) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Receiving yards: 94

t-9. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) is lifted in the air by. offensive line Paris Johnson Jr. (70) after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Receiving yards: 95

t-9. Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) makes a 42-yard reception during the fourth quarter.

Receiving yards: 95

7. DJ Moore, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) scores a touchdown during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.

Receiving yards: 100

6. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots.

Receiving yards: 122

5. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a reception as Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) defends.

Receiving yards: 130

4. Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) clebrates with guard Damien Lewis (68).

Receiving yards: 138

3. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) makes a touchdown reception.

Receiving yards:147

2. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Receiving yards: 150

1. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) makes a catch.

Receiving yards: 182

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL receiving yardage leaders after Week 1 of 2026 season

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