It hasn’t happened often, but an NFL offense having a trio of 1,000-yard receivers is not unheard of. Is it reasonable to think that the 2023 Dallas Cowboys could join this small list?
Here’s just how rare it is; only five offenses in NFL history have accomplished it. Believe it or not, despite the rise of the passing game in the modern era, three of those five came before the year 2000. The list is:
- 1980 San Diego Chargers: TE Kellen Winslow, WR John Jefferson, WR Charlie Joiner
- 1989 Washington Redskins: WR Art Monk, WR Ricky Sanders, WR Gary Clark
- 1995 Atlanta Falcons: RB/WR Eric Metcalf, WR Terance Mathis, WR Bert Emanuel
- 2004 Indianapolis Colts: WR Marvin Harrison, WR Reggie Wayne, WR Brandon Stokley
- 2008 Arizona Cardinals: WR Larry Fitzgerald, WR Anquan Boldin, WR Steve Breaston
Eleven other teams have gotten close, boasting three players with at least 900 receiving yards in a year.