Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game by an Atlanta Falcons Player
No one in Falcons WR history — or NFL history, honestly — cooked DBs like Julio Jones. He holds the Falcons’ single-game receiving record and owns the top three spots on this list, including a jaw-dropping 300-yard game in 2016.
TOP 10 LIST
10. Ken Burrow – 190 Yards (1971)
Burrow’s breakout in 1971 was way ahead of its time. 190 yards back then? That’s pure WR1 alpha energy.
9. Michael Haynes – 190 Yards (1989)
Haynes had wheels, and in ’89 he torched secondaries with deep post routes and fearless grabs.
8. Alfred Jackson – 193 Yards (1984)
One of two players at this mark, Jackson delivered one of the ’80s best games for Atlanta.
7. Andre Rison – 193 Yards (1994)
Smooth hands, smooth routes — Rison’s 193-yard day in 1994 was vintage prime-time football.
6. Terance Mathis – 198 Yards (1998)
Mathis was built for big games, and in ’98, he put on a show just shy of 200 yards.
5. Roddy White – 201 Yards (2010)
White was Mr. Reliable for years, and this 201-yard game was the perfect mix of volume and deep strikes.
4. Roddy White – 210 Yards (2009)
His best game ever — White dominated defenders with crisp routes and bulldog toughness.
3. Julio Jones – 253 Yards (2017)
A light work day for Julio. 253 yards of chunk plays, fades, and impossible sideline grabs.
2. Julio Jones – 259 Yards (2014)
Jones went full-on cheat code mode with nearly 260 yards. DBs had no answers, no matter what coverage they threw at him.
1. Julio Jones – 300 Yards (2016)
The GOAT performance. Julio’s 300-yard game wasn’t just a Falcons record — it was one of the greatest receiving games ever in the NFL.
Ranking the 10 best single-game receiving yard performances in Falcons history
Top 50 Single-Game Receiving Performances in Falcons History
This chart shows every Falcons player to record 150+ receiving yards in a single game, including NFL legends like Julio Jones and Roddy White.
| Rank | Player Name | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Jones | 300 | 1 | October 2, 2016 |
| 2 | Julio Jones | 259 | 1 | December 8, 2014 |
| 3 | Julio Jones | 253 | 2 | November 26, 2017 |
| 4 | Roddy White | 210 | 2 | October 11, 2009 |
| 5 | Roddy White | 201 | 2 | October 24, 2010 |
| 6 | Terance Mathis | 198 | 2 | December 13, 1998 |
| 7 | Andre Rison | 193 | 2 | September 4, 1994 |
| 8 | Alfred Jackson | 193 | 1 | December 2, 1984 |
| 9 | Michael Haynes | 190 | 2 | December 17, 1989 |
| 10 | Ken Burrow | 190 | 1 | December 19, 1971 |
| 11 | Ken Burrow | 190 | 2 | October 3, 1971 |
| 12 | Julio Jones | 189 | 1 | November 30, 2014 |
| 13 | Drake London | 187 | 2 | January 5, 2025 |
| 14 | Michael Haynes | 187 | 2 | November 24, 1991 |
| 15 | Terance Mathis | 184 | 3 | November 19, 1995 |
| 16 | Julio Jones | 182 | 1 | September 15, 2013 |
| 17 | Quentin McCord | 182 | 1 | December 22, 2002 |
| 18 | Michael Haynes | 182 | 2 | September 12, 1993 |
| 19 | Alfred Jenkins | 179 | 3 | November 1, 1981 |
| 20 | Julio Jones | 178 | 1 | December 27, 2015 |
| 21 | Andre Rison | 177 | 3 | September 27, 1992 |
| 22 | Julio Jones | 174 | 0 | October 23, 2016 |
| 23 | Julio Jones | 173 | 0 | September 30, 2018 |
| 24 | Bert Emanuel | 173 | 1 | December 15, 1996 |
| 25 | Drake London | 172 | 0 | December 10, 2023 |
| 26 | Andre Rison | 172 | 2 | October 14, 1990 |
| 27 | Julio Jones | 169 | 0 | September 6, 2018 |
| 28 | Roddy White | 169 | 2 | September 30, 2012 |
| 29 | Stacey Bailey | 169 | 1 | September 25, 1988 |
| 30 | Peerless Price | 168 | 1 | October 5, 2003 |
| 31 | Julio Jones | 166 | 0 | December 22, 2019 |
| 32 | Terance Mathis | 166 | 1 | October 25, 1999 |
| 33 | Julio Jones | 164 | 2 | September 27, 2015 |
| 34 | Roddy White | 164 | 0 | December 7, 2008 |
| 35 | Ken Burrow | 164 | 2 | October 28, 1973 |
| 36 | Kyle Pitts | 163 | 0 | October 24, 2021 |
| 37 | Calvin Ridley | 163 | 1 | December 20, 2020 |
| 38 | Terance Mathis | 163 | 2 | November 20, 1994 |
| 39 | Julio Jones | 162 | 1 | November 1, 2015 |
| 40 | Tim Dwight | 162 | 2 | January 3, 2000 |
| 41 | Julio Jones | 161 | 2 | September 18, 2014 |
| 42 | Andre Rison | 161 | 2 | October 21, 1990 |
| 43 | Julio Jones | 160 | 0 | November 22, 2015 |
| 44 | Stacey Bailey | 159 | 0 | December 4, 1983 |
| 45 | Stacey Bailey | 158 | 0 | October 7, 1984 |
| 46 | Julio Jones | 157 | 0 | September 13, 2020 |
| 47 | Eric Metcalf | 155 | 0 | September 17, 1995 |
| 48 | Drake London | 154 | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| 49 | Andre Rison | 154 | 2 | October 7, 1990 |
| 50 | Roddy White | 153 | 2 | December 22, 2012 |
This list doesn’t just belong to Julio Jones — it’s practically tattooed with his name. His iconic 300-yard game in 2016 wasn’t just the Falcons’ single-game receiving record — it was one of the greatest performances in NFL history. With three of the top five spots in Falcons receiving history, Julio set a bar that may never be broken. But shoutout to Roddy White, Terance Mathis, and Andre Rison, who lit up defenses in their own eras.
FAQ SECTION
Who holds the Falcons record for most receiving yards in a game?
Julio Jones holds the record with 300 yards in 2016.
How many times does Julio Jones appear on the list?
Julio appears three times, taking the top 3 spots.
Are any players from before the 1990s on the list?
Yes — Ken Burrow (1971) and Alfred Jackson (1984) both make the top 10.
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