Cris Carter
Career Stats: 234 games played (209 starts), 1,101 receptions, 13,899 yards, 130 TD
Before making his studio debut as a Fox Sports analyst, Carter served as a walking highlight reel for the Minnesota Vikings. The eight-time Pro Bowler was an expert catcher who could make even the trickiest catches look simple. He sometimes looked to finish his catches with just one hand because he was bored. He was challenging to defend in the red zone due to his wide grab radius because he routinely scored touchdowns against tight coverage. The Vikings selected Randy Moss in the 1998 NFL Draft, and the two went on to form one of the league’s most dangerous combinations. Over the course of Moss’ first two seasons, Carter caught 25 touchdown passes. When CC retired, he held the record for both receiving touchdowns (1,101) and receptions (130).
Cris Carter
Marvin Harrison
Career Stats: 190 games played (188 starts), 1,102 receptions, 14,580 yards, 128 TD
It’s unsettling to imagine what kind of figures Harrison may have amassed in the NFL of today, where passing is encouraged. The ultimate safety net during his remarkable 13-year career was Peyton Manning’s go-to wideout. Harrison, who was severe and restrained, didn’t need to speak badly about his rivals to gain an advantage; he just let his performance speak for itself. The sly receiver had a lengthy route tree and was swift and fluid. He and Manning have 114 touchdown passes amongst quarterbacks and wide receivers, with second place being not far behind (92). Harrison stands out from his coworkers because of his consistency. Harrison has at least 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns every season from 1999 to 2006. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and helped Indianapolis win their second Super Bowl in 2007.
Marvin Harrison
