Cris Carter
Career Stats: 234 games played (209 starts), 1,101 receptions, 13,899 yards, 130 TD
Carter worked as a human highlight reel for the Minnesota Vikings before making his studio debut as a Fox Sports analyst. The eight-time Pro Bowler was a catching machine, capable of making even the most difficult catches appear routine. He appeared to use only one hand to finish his catches at times merely because he was bored. Because of his catch radius, he was difficult to defend in the red zone, as he consistently scored touchdowns against tight coverage. Randy Moss was drafted by the Vikings in 1998, and the pair formed one of the league’s most lethal pairings. Carter caught 25 touchdown passes during Moss’ first two seasons. CC retired as the all-time leader in both receptions (1,101) and receiving touchdowns (130).
Cris Carter
Marvin Harrison
Career Stats: 190 games played (188 starts), 1,102 receptions, 14,580 yards, 128 TD
It’s frightening to consider what kind of stats Harrison may have put up in today’s pass-happy NFL. Peyton Manning’s favorite wideout was the ultimate safety net during his illustrious 13-year career. Harrison, who was reserved and stern, didn’t have to talk trash to get an advantage over his opponents; he just let his performance do the talking. The sly receiver was quick and fluid, with a large route tree. He and Manning have the most QB-WR touchdown connections (114), and second place isn’t far behind (92). Harrison’s constancy distinguishes him from his colleagues. From 1999 until 2006, Harrison had at least 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns in every season. In 2007, he helped Indianapolis win their second Super Bowl, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Marvin Harrison
