Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game by a San Francisco 49ers Player
When it comes to star power, few teams match the San Francisco 49ers’ legacy of game-changing receiving talent.
Off the passing leash or up the seam, no 49ers in franchise history fly with receiving yards like these 10.
Top 10 List
10. Anquan Boldin – 208 Yards (2013)
Boldin made an immediate splash in his 49ers debut. This 2013 game proved he still had elite hands, physicality, and route-running savvy.
9. George Kittle – 210 Yards (2018)
Kittle broke out in 2018 with a record-setting YAC attack. The Broncos had no answer for his mix of strength and speed.
8. Jerry Rice – 215 Yards (1989)
Just another masterpiece from the GOAT. Rice was unstoppable this day — slicing through coverages like a surgeon.
7. Bernie Casey – 225 Yards (1966)
A true old-school gem. Casey’s big day in ’66 was a reminder of just how effective he was in his prime.
6. Jerry Rice – 225 Yards (1990)
Five touchdowns. Yes — five. Rice’s 225-yard, 5-TD demolition is one of the most dominant WR games in NFL history.
5. Dave Parks – 231 Yards (1965)
One of the 49ers’ earliest deep threats, Parks shredded defenders with 3 TDs in a performance that still holds up decades later.
4. Jerry Rice – 241 Yards (1985)
Rookie year Rice went off — this was one of his first true “I’m him” moments. Defenders never recovered.
3. Terrell Owens – 283 Yards (2000)
TO bullied corners all game long. His 283-yard explosion remains one of the most physically dominant performances ever.
2. John Taylor – 286 Yards (1989)
While Rice got the headlines, Taylor delivered this monster stat line — proof the 49ers had two #1 receivers in their heyday.
1. Jerry Rice – 289 Yards (1995)
Still the crown. Rice’s 289-yard game in 1995 remains the highest single-game total in team history — and it might never be broken.
Ranking the 10 best single-game receiving yard performances in 49ers history
Top 50 Single-Game Receiving Performances in 49ers History
This chart shows every 49ers player to record 149+ receiving yards in a single game, including legends like Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, and George Kittle.
| Rank | Player | Receiving Yards | Receiving TDs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 289 | 3 | 12/18/1995 |
| 2 | John Taylor | 286 | 2 | 12/11/1989 |
| 3 | Terrell Owens | 283 | 1 | 12/17/2000 |
| 4 | Jerry Rice | 241 | 1 | 12/9/1985 |
| 5 | Dave Parks | 231 | 3 | 10/3/1965 |
| 6 | Jerry Rice | 225 | 5 | 10/14/1990 |
| 7 | Bernie Casey | 225 | 0 | 11/13/1966 |
| 8 | George Kittle | 210 | 1 | 12/9/2018 |
| 9 | Anquan Boldin | 208 | 1 | 9/8/2013 |
| 10 | Jerry Rice | 204 | 0 | 11/17/1986 |
| 11 | Gordie Soltau | 196 | 1 | 11/9/1952 |
| 12 | Billy Wilson | 192 | 2 | 10/23/1955 |
| 13 | Terrell Owens | 191 | 0 | 11/3/2002 |
| 14 | Deebo Samuel | 189 | 1 | 9/12/2021 |
| 15 | Jerry Rice | 187 | 1 | 11/4/1990 |
| 16 | Dick Witcher | 186 | 1 | 12/10/1967 |
| 17 | Richie James | 184 | 1 | 11/5/2020 |
| 18 | George Kittle | 183 | 1 | 10/4/2020 |
| 19 | Terrell Owens | 183 | 3 | 10/14/2001 |
| 20 | Jerry Rice | 183 | 2 | 10/18/1992 |
| 21 | George Kittle | 181 | 2 | 12/5/2021 |
| 22 | Jerry Rice | 181 | 0 | 9/25/1995 |
| 23 | Jimmy Johnson | 181 | 0 | 11/11/1962 |
| 24 | Vernon Davis | 180 | 2 | 10/13/2013 |
| 25 | Terrell Owens | 176 | 2 | 10/8/2000 |
| 26 | Jauan Jennings | 175 | 3 | 9/22/2024 |
| 27 | Michael Crabtree | 172 | 2 | 12/30/2012 |
| 28 | Jerry Rice | 172 | 4 | 11/14/1993 |
| 29 | Jerry Rice | 172 | 3 | 10/5/1986 |
| 30 | Deebo Samuel | 171 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
| 31 | Terrell Owens | 171 | 2 | 11/17/2002 |
| 32 | Jerry Rice | 171 | 1 | 9/23/1990 |
| 33 | Jerry Rice | 171 | 2 | 11/27/1988 |
| 34 | Jerry Rice | 169 | 1 | 11/15/1998 |
| 35 | Jerry Rice | 169 | 2 | 9/5/1994 |
| 36 | Bernie Casey | 169 | 1 | 9/20/1964 |
| 37 | Jerry Rice | 167 | 2 | 9/10/1995 |
| 38 | Roger Craig | 167 | 1 | 10/6/1985 |
| 39 | Terrell Owens | 166 | 2 | 11/25/2002 |
| 40 | Jerry Rice | 166 | 2 | 11/28/1993 |
| 41 | Jerry Rice | 165 | 3 | 11/20/1994 |
| 42 | Hugh McElhenny | 165 | 1 | 12/8/1957 |
| 43 | Jerry Rice | 164 | 2 | 9/24/1989 |
| 44 | Gene Washington | 164 | 2 | 11/5/1972 |
| 45 | Jerry Rice | 163 | 1 | 9/10/1989 |
| 46 | Jerry Rice | 163 | 3 | 9/25/1988 |
| 47 | Jerry Rice | 163 | 0 | 9/18/1988 |
| 48 | Eric Johnson | 162 | 1 | 10/10/2004 |
| 49 | Jerry Rice | 162 | 2 | 9/27/1998 |
| 50 | John Taylor | 162 | 1 | 12/3/1989 |
Jerry Rice didn’t just top the list — he owned it, with four entries including the #1 spot. But the 49ers legacy runs deep, with big names from every era stepping up. Whether it’s a Hall of Fame route technician or a modern-day beast like George Kittle, San Francisco has always found ways to air it out in style.
FAQ SECTION
Who holds the 49ers record for most receiving yards in a game?
Jerry Rice holds the record with 289 receiving yards in 1995.
What’s the most recent receiving yard performance that made this list?
George Kittle had 210 yards in 2018, making him the most recent entry.
Are any Hall of Famers included?
Yes — Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, and John Taylor all made the list and are 49ers legends, with Rice and Owens enshrined in Canton.
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