Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game by a Cleveland Browns Player
The Cleveland Browns aren’t usually known for passing fireworks — but when it happens, it’s epic. Amari Cooper took the franchise record with 265 yards in 2023, just barely edging out Josh Gordon, who had two insane games in 2013 alone. And now with Jerry Jeudy entering the picture in 2024, the Dawg Pound’s passing history just got a new chapter.
TOP 10 LIST
10. Reggie Rucker – 177 Yards (1979)
Rucker was a consistent playmaker in the late ’70s, and this 177-yard performance remains a forgotten gem.
9. Eric Metcalf – 177 Yards (1992)
Better known for his versatility, Metcalf torched defenses in this 1992 breakout game as a receiver.
8. Pete Brewster – 182 Yards (1953)
Old-school alert. Brewster’s 182-yard day is one of the longest-standing entries on this list.
7. Webster Slaughter – 184 Yards (1989)
Slaughter lit it up in ’89 with two different games — this one showing his explosive ability after the catch.
6. Webster Slaughter – 186 Yards (1989)
Just two weeks later, he topped himself. That ’89 season was elite-level stuff for Browns fans.
5. Ozzie Newsome – 191 Yards (1984)
The Hall of Fame tight end brought the heat in 1984, reminding everyone he wasn’t just a short-yardage guy.
4. Jerry Jeudy – 235 Yards (2024)
In one of his best games as a pro, Jeudy exploded for 235 yards — the most by a Browns receiver in over a decade.
3. Josh Gordon – 237 Yards (2013)
Gordon’s 2013 season was ridiculous. This 237-yard performance came just a week before he nearly broke the team record.
2. Josh Gordon – 261 Yards (2013)
That following week? Boom — 261 yards. Back-to-back 200+ yard games put Gordon on the national radar instantly.
1. Amari Cooper – 265 Yards (2023)
The new king of Cleveland. Cooper’s 265-yard outing was pure dominance — routes, YAC, and deep shots all day.
Ranking the 10 best single-game receiving yard performances in Browns history
Top 50 Single-Game Receiving Performances in Browns History
Amari Cooper now sits at the top, but Josh Gordon’s 2013 season is still one of the wildest two-week stretches in NFL history. Webster Slaughter and Ozzie Newsome gave fans reasons to cheer in the past, while Jerry Jeudy could soon be climbing even higher. This list proves the Browns can air it out — when they want to.
| Rank | Player Name | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amari Cooper | 265 | 2 | 12/24/2023 |
| 2 | Josh Gordon | 261 | 2 | 12/1/2013 |
| 3 | Josh Gordon | 237 | 1 | 11/24/2013 |
| 4 | Jerry Jeudy | 235 | 1 | 12/2/2024 |
| 5 | Ozzie Newsome | 191 | 0 | 10/14/1984 |
| 6 | Webster Slaughter | 186 | 1 | 10/23/1989 |
| 7 | Webster Slaughter | 184 | 2 | 10/29/1989 |
| 8 | Pete Brewster | 182 | 3 | 12/6/1953 |
| 9 | Eric Metcalf | 177 | 3 | 9/20/1992 |
| 10 | Reggie Rucker | 177 | 1 | 11/18/1979 |
| 11 | Gern Nagler | 177 | 0 | 11/20/1960 |
| 12 | Brian Brennan | 176 | 1 | 12/21/1986 |
| 13 | Andre Rison | 173 | 1 | 10/29/1995 |
| 14 | Derrick Alexander | 171 | 0 | 12/4/1994 |
| 15 | Jarvis Landry | 167 | 0 | 9/29/2019 |
| 16 | Ray Renfro | 166 | 2 | 11/26/1961 |
| 17 | Dennis Northcutt | 165 | 2 | 10/6/2002 |
| 18 | Odell Beckham Jr. | 161 | 1 | 9/16/2019 |
| 19 | Paul Warfield | 161 | 0 | 12/17/1966 |
| 20 | Ray Renfro | 161 | 3 | 11/22/1959 |
| 21 | Mac Speedie | 161 | 0 | 10/12/1952 |
| 22 | Dub Jones | 161 | 2 | 12/10/1950 |
| 23 | Ernie Green | 160 | 1 | 11/14/1965 |
| 24 | Michael Jackson | 157 | 2 | 9/3/1995 |
| 25 | Fair Hooker | 157 | 1 | 9/27/1970 |
| 26 | Rich Kreitling | 157 | 1 | 10/2/1960 |
| 27 | Mac Speedie | 157 | 1 | 11/9/1952 |
| 28 | Mac Speedie | 156 | 2 | 11/23/1952 |
| 29 | Braylon Edwards | 154 | 1 | 10/13/2008 |
| 30 | Kevin Johnson | 153 | 1 | 10/14/2001 |
| 31 | Webster Slaughter | 152 | 0 | 12/10/1989 |
| 32 | Ray Renfro | 152 | 1 | 10/21/1962 |
| 33 | Josh Gordon | 151 | 1 | 12/8/2013 |
| 34 | Quincy Morgan | 151 | 2 | 9/8/2002 |
| 35 | Milt Morin | 151 | 1 | 10/13/1968 |
| 36 | David Njoku | 149 | 1 | 10/10/2021 |
| 37 | Braylon Edwards | 149 | 1 | 12/2/2007 |
| 38 | Jarvis Landry | 148 | 2 | 11/24/2019 |
| 39 | Mohamed Massaquoi | 148 | 0 | 10/4/2009 |
| 40 | Lawyer Tillman | 148 | 0 | 11/15/1992 |
| 41 | Josh Gordon | 146 | 1 | 9/22/2013 |
| 42 | Braylon Edwards | 146 | 2 | 9/16/2007 |
| 43 | Clarence Weathers | 146 | 1 | 10/13/1985 |
| 44 | Terrelle Pryor | 144 | 0 | 9/25/2016 |
| 45 | Mac Speedie | 144 | 0 | 11/25/1951 |
| 46 | Jarvis Landry | 143 | 1 | 11/29/2020 |
| 47 | Dub Jones | 143 | 1 | 9/30/1951 |
| 48 | Jerry Jeudy | 142 | 1 | 11/17/2024 |
| 49 | Reggie Rucker | 141 | 1 | 10/3/1976 |
| 50 | Reggie Langhorne | 140 | 1 | 12/17/1989 |
Amari Cooper now sits at the top, but Josh Gordon’s 2013 season is still one of the wildest two-week stretches in NFL history. Webster Slaughter and Ozzie Newsome gave fans reasons to cheer in the past, while Jerry Jeudy could soon be climbing even higher. This list proves the Browns can air it out — when they want to.
FAQ SECTION
Who holds the Browns record for most receiving yards in a game?
Amari Cooper holds the record with 265 yards in 2023.
How many times does Josh Gordon appear?
Josh Gordon appears twice — both in 2013 — with games of 261 and 237 yards.
Who are the oldest names on the list?
Pete Brewster (1953) and Reggie Rucker (1979) represent the classic era of Browns football.
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