Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game by a Houston Texans Player
The Texans may be a young franchise, but their top receivers came in swinging. Andre Johnson leads the charge with a ridiculous 273-yard game in 2012 — and appears five times on this list. DeAndre Hopkins brought highlight-reel greatness, while Nico Collins is making modern-day noise in a big way.
TOP 10 LIST
10. Nico Collins – 191 Yards (2023)
Collins made a serious statement in 2023, flashing WR1 potential with this breakout game.
9. Andre Johnson – 193 Yards (2009)
Another day, another 190+ yard game for Johnson, this time during his peak stretch.
8. Nico Collins – 195 Yards (2024)
Collins stepped up big time in 2024 — showing he’s more than just a role guy. Big plays, big yards, big impact.
7. Andre Johnson – 196 Yards (2009)
In the same season, Johnson shredded defenses again with 196 yards — nearly back-to-back explosions.
6. Andre Johnson – 207 Yards (2008)
Even before the 2009 and 2012 outbursts, Johnson had already proven he could take over a game.
5. Will Fuller – 217 Yards (2019)
Fuller’s speed was on full display here — deep shots, broken coverages, and the best stat line of his career.
4. DeAndre Hopkins – 224 Yards (2017)
Hopkins’ elite hands and sideline skills turned this into a clinic — one of his most complete performances ever.
3. Andre Johnson – 229 Yards (2013)
Another huge number from Johnson — this 229-yard day was all about volume and toughness.
2. DeAndre Hopkins – 238 Yards (2014)
Hopkins lit up the stat sheet in 2014 — crisp routes, contested catches, and big-time production.
1. Andre Johnson – 273 Yards (2012)
An all-time performance. Johnson’s 273-yard day remains one of the highest in NFL history — and easily the top in Texans franchise history.
Ranking the 10 best single-game receiving yard performances in Texans history
Top 50 Single-Game Receiving Performances in Texans History
From Andre Johnson to Tank Dell, here’s the full breakdown of the best single-game receiving yard totals in Houston Texans history.
| Rank | Player Name | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Johnson | 273 | 1 | 11/18/2012 |
| 2 | DeAndre Hopkins | 238 | 2 | 11/30/2014 |
| 3 | Andre Johnson | 229 | 3 | 11/3/2013 |
| 4 | DeAndre Hopkins | 224 | 1 | 10/29/2017 |
| 5 | Will Fuller | 217 | 3 | 10/6/2019 |
| 6 | Andre Johnson | 207 | 1 | 12/14/2008 |
| 7 | Andre Johnson | 196 | 0 | 12/20/2009 |
| 8 | Nico Collins | 195 | 1 | 1/6/2024 |
| 9 | Andre Johnson | 193 | 2 | 12/13/2009 |
| 10 | Nico Collins | 191 | 1 | 12/3/2023 |
| 11 | Andre Johnson | 188 | 0 | 11/22/2012 |
| 12 | Andre Johnson | 178 | 1 | 10/12/2008 |
| 13 | Noah Brown | 172 | 0 | 11/12/2023 |
| 14 | Will Fuller | 171 | 2 | 11/26/2020 |
| 15 | DeAndre Hopkins | 170 | 2 | 12/15/2018 |
| 16 | Andre Johnson | 170 | 2 | 10/10/2004 |
| 17 | DeAndre Hopkins | 169 | 1 | 9/30/2018 |
| 18 | DeAndre Hopkins | 169 | 0 | 10/8/2015 |
| 19 | Nico Collins | 168 | 2 | 10/1/2023 |
| 20 | Brandin Cooks | 166 | 2 | 1/3/2021 |
| 21 | Brandin Cooks | 161 | 1 | 10/11/2020 |
| 22 | Kevin Walter | 160 | 0 | 10/14/2007 |
| 23 | Andre Johnson | 159 | 1 | 11/27/2005 |
| 24 | Andre Johnson | 158 | 1 | 9/19/2010 |
| 25 | DeAndre Hopkins | 157 | 0 | 10/4/2015 |
| 26 | Andre Johnson | 154 | 0 | 12/5/2013 |
| 27 | Noah Brown | 153 | 1 | 11/5/2023 |
| 28 | Andre Johnson | 152 | 0 | 9/24/2006 |
| 29 | Nico Collins | 151 | 1 | 9/29/2024 |
| 30 | DeAndre Hopkins | 151 | 0 | 10/7/2018 |
| 31 | Andre Johnson | 151 | 1 | 12/16/2012 |
| 32 | Tank Dell | 149 | 1 | 11/19/2023 |
| 33 | DeAndre Hopkins | 149 | 2 | 12/10/2017 |
| 34 | Andre Johnson | 149 | 0 | 12/2/2010 |
| 35 | Andre Johnson | 149 | 2 | 9/20/2009 |
| 36 | DeAndre Hopkins | 148 | 2 | 10/18/2015 |
| 37 | Andre Johnson | 148 | 2 | 12/28/2008 |
| 38 | DeAndre Hopkins | 147 | 0 | 12/30/2018 |
| 39 | Nico Collins | 146 | 1 | 9/17/2023 |
| 40 | Andre Johnson | 146 | 0 | 9/9/2013 |
| 41 | Andre Johnson | 146 | 1 | 11/14/2010 |
| 42 | Kevin Walter | 146 | 1 | 12/7/2008 |
| 43 | Tank Dell | 145 | 1 | 9/24/2023 |
| 44 | Kevin Walter | 144 | 1 | 9/19/2010 |
| 45 | Andre Johnson | 143 | 0 | 10/26/2008 |
| 46 | Andre Johnson | 142 | 1 | 9/9/2007 |
| 47 | Brandin Cooks | 141 | 1 | 12/27/2020 |
| 48 | Keke Coutee | 141 | 0 | 12/6/2020 |
| 49 | Andre Johnson | 141 | 0 | 12/30/2012 |
| 50 | Andre Johnson | 141 | 0 | 10/19/2008 |
This list proves one thing: Andre Johnson is Houston royalty. But DeAndre Hopkins gave him a run in the mid-2010s, and Nico Collins could be the next name to rewrite the record books. For a young franchise, the Texans already have a deep highlight reel of dominant receiving days.
FAQ SECTION
Who holds the Texans record for most receiving yards in a game?
Andre Johnson holds the record with 273 yards in 2012.
How many times is Andre Johnson on the list?
He appears five times, dominating every era of his career.
Which current player is climbing the list?
Nico Collins shows up twice with 191 and 195-yard games in 2023 and 2024.
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