Cruz-ing! Victor off to one of best starts to a WR career in NFL history
Victor Cruz celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during a game at MetLife Stadium. (Oct. 7, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
Victor Cruz will play in his 25th NFL game on Sunday, and his is among some of the all-time great starts to a career in NFL history. With a standout game against the 49ers, he should move into the top five for most receptions and most receiving yardage in a player’s first 25 games. Here’s where he stands right now:
PLAYER TEAM RECEPTIONS
Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals 154
Reggie Bush New Orleans Saints 143
Marques Colston New Orleans Saints 138
Tom Fears Los Angeles Rams 131
Charley Hennigan Houston Oilers 126
Victor Cruz New York Giants 119*
PLAYER TEAM REC. YARDS
Charley Hennigan Houston Oilers 2,468
Bill Groman Houston Oilers 2,453
Billy Howton Green Bay Packers 2,138
Lance Alworth San Diego Chargers 2,118
Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys 2,084
Victor Cruz New York Giants 1,974*
*In 24 career games
