Nick Wojton
July 9, 2024 1:46 pm ET
He might not be known for his time with the Buffalo Bills, but you can’t deny that it happened.
The 33rd Team has published their list of the top-10 wide receivers in NFL history. Terrell Owens, yes a former Bill, made the cut.
In 2009, Owens signed a one-year deal with the Bills. During his only season in Buffalo, he caught 55 passes for 829 yards with six touchdowns. He also scored one rushing TD.
Now a Hall of Famer, Owens might have just had a lone season with the Bills but he did previously want to remain with the team for another year. Owens is often positive toward his season in Buffalo as well, having shown up at home games in Orchard Park since his retirement.
The 33rd Team’s analysis of Owens is right here:
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Owens was incredibly reliable and explosive, boasting the physique of a Greek God, a matching physical play style, and surprising speed for his bulkiness. He never led the league in yards in one season but did lap the field thrice in touchdowns. Only in his rookie season did he tally fewer than 754 yards and broke the 1,000-yard mark a whopping nine times in 15 years.
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Because of his brash personality, he was often considered his own worst enemy, but it’s hard to fathom that he might’ve produced even more had he continued playing.
The full list from The 33rd Team, including Owens, can be found below:
10. Cris Carter
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter (80) reaches for the ball against Green Bay Packers cornerback Vinnie Clark (25) on Nov. 17, 1991, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-21.
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Teams: Eagles, Vikings, Dolphins.
9. Tyreek Hill
Sep 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) takes a pass into the end zone past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) for a touchdown in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Teams: Chiefs, Dolphins.
8. Antonio Brown
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 30: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers jokes around before a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Teams: Steelers, Raiders, Patriots, Buccaneers.
7. Marvin Harrison Sr.
Nov 23, 2008; San Diego, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison (88) runs after a reception during the 2nd quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Liu-USA TODAY Sports
Teams: Colts.
6. Larry Fitzgerald
Oct 28, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) spikes the ball after scoring on a two point conversion against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Teams: Cardinals.
5. Lance Alworth
Sep 1970; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Diego Chargers receiver Lance Alworth (19) on the sideline during the 1970 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK
Teams: Chargers, Cowboys.
4. Calvin Johnson
Dec 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) holds the ball before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Teams: Lions.
3. Terrell Owens
SAN FRANCISCO – JANUARY 5: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against safety Shaun Williams #36 of the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 39-38. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Teams: 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills.
2. Randy Moss
Jan. 9, 2005; Green Bay, WI USA; The Minnesota Vikings (84) Randy Moss catches a 7-yard Daunte Culpepper (not pictured) pass as Green Bay defensive back Al Harris defends in the first quarter of the 2004 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Matt Cashore
Teams: Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, Titans, 49ers.
1. Jerry Rice
17 Dec 2000: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers starts to run during the game against the Chicago Bears at the 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Bears 17-0.Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport
Teams: 49ers, Raiders, Seahawks.
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