#ThisDayThatYear: Jerry Rice set NFL record with 51st 100-yard game
On this day (September 25) in 1995, San Fransisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice recorded his 51st 100-yard receiving game in the National Football League (NFL). Rice recorded 181 receiving yards during the 49ers vs Detroit Lions regular season fixture at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan. Here's more about the record and the game details.
Jerry Rice's record remains undisputed
Notably, Rice still owns the record for the most number of 100-yard receiving games in NFL history. He is trailed by Randy Moss (64 games). Rice played a record 76 games recording 100+ receiving yards. According to Statmuse, Rice had 595 catches for 10,845 yards and 142.7 receiving yards per game. He managed 97 receiving touchdowns and 249 rushing yards in these 76 games.
Rice breaks Don Maynard's record during 49ers' loss to Detroit
Wide Receiver Rice recorded 11 catches for 181 yards averaging 16.45 but did not score any touchdowns during the game against the Lions. With this Rice broke the long-standing record of 49 100-yard games by Don Maynard. However, Detroit won the game 27-24 by shutting down a six-point comeback by the 49ers in the third quarter.
Rice's impressive career stats
In 20 NFL seasons, Rice played for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks. He won three Super Bowl Championships (1989, 1990, 1995). Rice was selected for 13 Pro Bowls and earned two Offensive Player of the Year awards, including the 1989 Super Bowl MVP. Overall, Rice recorded 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards, and 208 touchdowns, cementing his legacy as a legendary receiver.
