NFL players had an additional game this season, giving them a leg up in setting team and league records. They didn’t disappoint, with several records being set in the final week of the season. Among them, Jaylen Waddle broke the rookie record for receptions in a season, surpassing Anquan Boldin’s record of 101 that stood since 2003.
RECORD BROKEN! @D1__JW now has the most rookie receptions in @NFL history! #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/jaZfNirvVk
Waddle came in with 99 catches, needing three receptions to break the record.