Randy Moss
Patriots Record (2007) · 2007
Moss's elite Athleticism (99) and elite Playmaking (99) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
1998
17 receiving TDs as a rookie — an NFL record at the time
1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007
6 selections — the most explosive deep threat in history
1998, 2000, 2003, 2007
4 selections — the most physically gifted receiver ever
1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007
5 titles — including the NFL-record 23 TDs in 2007
Signature Moments
Thanksgiving Massacre — The Vikings Game
Moss's rookie Thanksgiving game: 3 catches, 163 yards, 3 touchdowns against Dallas on national television. He turned every catch into a highlight. At 21, in his rookie year, he destroyed America's Team on America's holiday. The NFL had its newest superstar.
Three catches. Three touchdowns. Thanksgiving. His rookie year. Randy Moss announced himself to the world on the biggest stage imaginable.
23 Touchdowns in a Season — 2007 Patriots
Moss set the single-season receiving touchdown record with 23 in 2007, playing with Tom Brady on the undefeated (regular season) Patriots. He was 30 years old and playing the best football of his career. The Brady-to-Moss connection was the most explosive passing attack in NFL history.
Twenty-three touchdowns in one season. With Brady. They went 16-0. The most lethal QB-WR combo the NFL has ever seen.
"I Play When I Want to Play"
Moss was either the most talented or the most frustrating player on the field — often both in the same game. When motivated, he was unguardable. When bored, he jogged routes. His talent was so absurd that even at half-effort, he was better than most receivers at full speed.
The most talented receiver who ever lived. His effort was inconsistent because he could coast and still dominate. When Randy cared, nobody could cover him. Nobody.
Career Numbers
Career Rec Yards
15292
Career Rec TDs
2nd all-time
156
Career Receptions
982
Yards Per Reception
Elite deep threat average
15.6
Career Targets
Estimated from available tracking data
1755
Catch %
Lower due to deep ball volume
—
Yards Per Target
8.7
Rec Yards/Game
70.1
100-Yard Games
48
Career First Downs
511
20+ Yard Receptions
276
Longest Reception
82
Drop Rate
% of catchable targets dropped — PFF tracking era
5.2
Single-Season Rec TDs
2007 — NFL single-season record
23
Super Bowl Record
Lost SB XLII with Patriots
0-1
Pro Bowl Selections
6
Games Played
14 seasons
218
Season Stats · Patriots Record (2007)
Engine Attributes
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