Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game by a New England Patriots Player
When it comes to Patriots receivers, the spotlight often shines on short routes, quick cuts, and smart football — and Wes Welker embodied all of that. He tops this list with 217 yards in 2011, but big names like Terry Glenn, Randy Moss, and Julian Edelman proved New England knows how to air it out when it matters most.
Top 10 List
10. Randy Moss – 179 Yards (2009)
Even late in his Patriots run, Moss was still a matchup nightmare. His 179-yard day showed he wasn’t slowing down.
9. Julian Edelman – 179 Yards (2020)
Edelman turned in a vintage performance in 2020, slicing through defenses for nearly 180 yards.
8. Chris Hogan – 180 Yards (2017)
Hogan’s career-best came in a surprise outing where he went full WR1 mode.
7. Stanley Morgan – 182 Yards (1981)
Old-school dominance. Morgan was a deep-ball specialist, and this game put him in elite Patriots company.
6. Randy Moss – 183 Yards (2007)
Peak Moss. In the record-breaking 2007 season, he had games like this where he looked completely unstoppable.
5. Brandon Lloyd – 190 Yards (2012)
Lloyd had one of the most underrated big-yard games of the Brady era — reliable hands and perfect timing.
4. Wes Welker – 192 Yards (2009)
Welker wasn’t just about short routes. In 2009, he exploded for nearly 200 yards with quick cuts and YAC brilliance.
3. Terry Glenn – 193 Yards (1998)
In ’98, Glenn delivered a standout game that confirmed why he was once the future of the franchise.
2. Terry Glenn – 214 Yards (1999)
One year later, Glenn topped himself with a massive 214-yard day — still second best in team history.
1. Wes Welker – 217 Yards (2011)
The king of slot receivers hit a career-high 217 yards in 2011 — still the most ever by a Patriots player in one game.
Ranking the 10 best single-game receiving yard performances in Patriots history
Top 50 Single-Game Receiving Performances in Patriots History
This chart shows every Patriots player to record 146+ receiving yards in a single game, including legends like Wes Welker, Terry Glenn, Randy Moss, and Rob Gronkowski.
| Player | Yards | Date | Receptions | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Welker | 217 | 9/25/2011 | 16 | 2 |
| Terry Glenn | 214 | 10/3/1999 | 13 | 1 |
| Terry Glenn | 193 | 12/6/1998 | 9 | 1 |
| Wes Welker | 192 | 11/22/2009 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon Lloyd | 190 | 12/16/2012 | 10 | 0 |
| Randy Moss | 183 | 9/9/2007 | 9 | 1 |
| Stanley Morgan | 182 | 11/8/1981 | 5 | 1 |
| Julian Edelman | 179 | 9/20/2020 | 8 | 0 |
| Randy Moss | 179 | 11/15/2009 | 9 | 2 |
| Troy Brown | 176 | 9/22/2002 | 16 | 1 |
| Stanley Morgan | 170 | 11/26/1978 | 5 | 1 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 169 | 11/9/2020 | 12 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 168 | 12/17/2017 | 9 | 0 |
| Wes Welker | 167 | 12/6/2009 | 10 | 0 |
| Art Graham | 167 | 11/6/1964 | 8 | 0 |
| Irving Fryar | 165 | 10/4/1992 | 8 | 2 |
| Terry Glenn | 163 | 10/27/1997 | 7 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 162 | 10/16/2016 | 7 | 1 |
| Stanley Morgan | 162 | 10/12/1986 | 7 | 1 |
| Vincent Brisby | 161 | 10/1/1995 | 9 | 0 |
| Ben Coates | 161 | 9/4/1994 | 8 | 2 |
| Irving Fryar | 161 | 10/20/1991 | 9 | 0 |
| Stanley Morgan | 161 | 9/21/1986 | 7 | 3 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 160 | 12/11/2011 | 6 | 2 |
| Wes Welker | 160 | 9/12/2011 | 8 | 2 |
| Wes Welker | 158 | 10/2/2011 | 9 | 1 |
| Stanley Morgan | 158 | 11/4/1979 | 5 | 2 |
| Ron Sellers | 158 | 12/14/1969 | 3 | 0 |
| DeVante Parker | 156 | 9/25/2022 | 5 | 0 |
| Art Graham | 156 | 10/5/1963 | 6 | 2 |
| Shane Vereen | 153 | 12/8/2013 | 12 | 0 |
| Julian Edelman | 151 | 1/1/2017 | 8 | 1 |
| Deion Branch | 151 | 12/12/2010 | 8 | 1 |
| Stanley Morgan | 151 | 10/28/1979 | 5 | 2 |
| Gino Cappelletti | 151 | 12/18/1965 | 5 | 2 |
| Wes Welker | 150 | 10/18/2009 | 10 | 2 |
| Michael Timpson | 150 | 12/22/1991 | 7 | 1 |
| Brandin Cooks | 149 | 11/19/2017 | 6 | 1 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 149 | 10/26/2014 | 9 | 3 |
| Wes Welker | 149 | 11/25/2007 | 13 | 0 |
| Randy Vataha | 149 | 12/7/1975 | 6 | 2 |
| Tony Romeo | 149 | 11/17/1963 | 10 | 1 |
| Terry Glenn | 148 | 12/12/1999 | 9 | 0 |
| Cedric Jones | 148 | 9/10/1989 | 8 | 0 |
| Stanley Morgan | 148 | 12/22/1986 | 8 | 2 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 147 | 12/3/2017 | 9 | 0 |
| Randy Moss | 147 | 11/8/2009 | 6 | 1 |
| Harold Jackson | 147 | 12/16/1979 | 5 | 1 |
| Gino Cappelletti | 147 | 10/31/1964 | 7 | 1 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 146 | 10/28/2012 | 8 | 2 |
Wes Welker sits at the top with two monster games, but it’s Terry Glenn who pushed him close in back-to-back seasons. Randy Moss still dominates the highlight reels, and even lesser-hyped names like Brandon Lloyd and Chris Hogan made their mark. The Patriots’ air attack has always been smarter than flashy — but sometimes, it’s both.
FAQ SECTION
Who holds the Patriots record for most receiving yards in a game?
Wes Welker holds the record with 217 yards in 2011.
Which player appears twice in the Top 3?
Terry Glenn appears twice, with 214 and 193-yard performances.
Is Randy Moss the best WR ever?
The greatest deep threat, but I do not have him ranked as the best Wide Receiver of all-time.
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