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20 best wide receiver seasons in NFL history

By Russell S. Baxter

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 28: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990 at the Super Dome in New Orleans, LA. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 55-10. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 28: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990 at the Super Dome in New Orleans, LA. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 55-10. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 9: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Wide receiver Wes Chandler #89 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the football after catching a pass as he is pursued by cornerback Dwayne Woodruff #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a 1982 season playoff game at Three Rivers Stadium on January 9, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Chargers defeated the Steelers 31-28. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 9: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Wide receiver Wes Chandler #89 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the football after catching a pass as he is pursued by cornerback Dwayne Woodruff #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a 1982 season playoff game at Three Rivers Stadium on January 9, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Chargers defeated the Steelers 31-28. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

13. Wes Chandler, Chargers (1982)

He began his career with the New Orleans Saints in 1978. Wide receiver Wes Chandler was the third overall pick in the draft that year and the former University of Florida standout had a modest rookie season. He played in all 16 games but caught just 35 passes for 472 yards and two touchdowns.

A year later, Chandler was a Pro Bowler thanks to 65 receptions for 1,069 yards and six scores.

After four games in 1981, the big-play performer was dealt to the San Diego Chargers. His combined totals in 16 games that season   added up to 69 grabs for 1,142 yards and six TDs.

After two weeks of games in 1982, the NFL endured its first in-season strike. When it was all said and done, it would prove to be a nine-game campaign followed by a 16-team Super Bowl tournament.

As for Chandler, he managed quite a feat and did it in only eight contests. While 49 receptions are far from a daunting total, it added up to an impressive 1,032 yards and nine scores. He reached 100-plus yards receiving in six of those games, including a 260-yard outing against the Bengals on a Monday night.

Chandler added 11 catches for 162 yards in two postseason outings as well.

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