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CBS News
15-07-2025
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- CBS News
Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
Ja'Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans also received votes. Jefferson had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four and five seasons. Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1,100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024, finishing with 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth and three fifths. A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1,100. Lamb holds the Cowboys' single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1,400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths.
Al Arabiya
15-07-2025
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- Al Arabiya
Ja'marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
JaMarr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2, and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth, and A. J. Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin, and Mike Evans also received votes. 1 (tie). JAMARR CHASE Cincinnati Bengals – Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1708), and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. 1 (tie). JUSTIN JEFFERSON Minnesota Vikings – Jefferson had 103 catches for 1533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four, and five seasons. 3. AMON-RA ST. BROWN Detroit Lions – Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024 finishing with 115 catches for 1263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth, and three fifths. 4. CEEDEE LAMB Dallas Cowboys – A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1100. Lamb holds the Cowboys single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. 5. A. J. BROWN Philadelphia Eagles – Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths.
Associated Press
15-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
Ja'Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans also received votes. 1 (tie). JA'MARR CHASE, Cincinnati Bengals Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. 1 (tie). JUSTIN JEFFERSON, Minnesota Vikings Jefferson had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four and five seasons. 3. AMON-RA ST. BROWN, Detroit Lions Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1,100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024, finishing with 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth and three fifths. 4. CEEDEE LAMB, Dallas Cowboys A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1,100. Lamb holds the Cowboys' single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. 5. A.J. BROWN, Philadelphia Eagles Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1,400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Randy Moss Reveals Which Wide Receiver Will Be The GOAT
Randy Moss Reveals Which Wide Receiver Will Be The GOAT originally appeared on The Spun. Randy Moss knows a thing or two when it comes to the wide receiver position. With 982 receptions, 15,292 yards and 156 career touchdowns, Moss is in pretty much everyone's top 3. But when it comes to the GOAT, the Hall of Famer believes there's a young man in Minnesota that could ultimately claim that title when it's all said and done. Advertisement In an interview with TMZ Sports, Moss had high praise for Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson who's keeping the franchise's legacy of superstar WRs alive. "I think Justin Jefferson is on pace to be arguably the greatest ever and definitely the greatest Viking to ever do it!" Moss exclaimed. "I've always been a fan of a complete football player, where you can score from anywhere on the field. And Justin brings that to the table." Jefferson is off to one of the best starts we've ever seen from a receiver in his first five seasons. But in order to catch Moss (and eventually Jerry Rice) he's going to have to keep it up for a long, long time. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 08: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings competes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 27-20. (Photo by)Justin has been selected to a Pro Bowl and All-Pro team every year but one when he was limited to just 10 games and still finished with over 1,000 receiving yards five scores — better than a lot of wide receivers' full seasons. Advertisement Jettas is definitely on pace. And we look forward to seeing how far he can take it over the course of his already impressive career. Related: Serena Williams Turns Heads With Impressive Workout Photo Randy Moss Reveals Which Wide Receiver Will Be The GOAT first appeared on The Spun on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
