Historic Day: T.O. Sets NFL Mark with 20 Receptions and 283 Yards

Historic Day: T.O. Sets NFL Mark with 20 Receptions and 283 Yards

December 17
2000 — San Francisco wide receiver Terrell Owens sets a new NFL single-game receiving record with 20 catches in the 49ers’ 17-0 win over Chicago. Owens totalled 283 yards and a touchdown while topping Tom Fears’ mark of 18 receptions which had stood since 1950.

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