Ranking the top 25 wide receivers in NFL history…
13. Andre Reed
Drafted in the fourth round (86th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 1985 out of Kutztown University, Reed emerged as a reliable target in the Bills’ high-powered offense, contributing to their dominance in the early 1990s despite no Super Bowl wins.
Over 15 seasons with the Bills, Reed was instrumental in four consecutive Super Bowl appearances (XXV-XXVIII), amassing 27 receptions for 323 yards across those games, ranking him third in career Super Bowl receptions and sixth in yards.
His standout performance came in the 1993 Wild Card playoff known as “The Comeback,” where he caught eight passes for 136 yards and three touchdowns, fueling the largest comeback in NFL history from a 32-point deficit against the Houston Oilers.
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Reed achieved 1,000 receiving yards four times, with career highs of 90 receptions in 1994, 1,312 yards in 1989 and 10 touchdowns in 1991. He earned seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1988 to 1994.
After a brief stint with the Washington Redskins in 2000, Reed retired following 16 seasons.
Reed’s career totals include 951 receptions, 13,198 receiving yards and 87 touchdowns over 234 games.
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Reed’s standout attributes were his speed and exceptional durability, playing through injuries in over 200 games without missing significant time. His playing style emphasized precise route-running and clutch performance in high-stakes situations, making him a go-to receiver for quarterback Jim Kelly in no-huddle offenses.
While not the flashiest, Reed’s consistency and toughness elevated the Bills’ most succesfull era. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014, as well as the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame in 2006.
But who ranks ahead of Reed at No. 12 all-time?
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