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T.J. Houshmandzadeh

WR (retired)

T.J. Houshmandzadeh: facts drawn from the play-by-play.

FanIQ Research · May 10, 2026 · 6 facts, every one from the play-by-play

11-year career across CIN, SEA, BAL, OAK. 7,237 career receiving yards. The iconic Carson Palmer slot WR.

Milestone

Career regular-season totals

Stat	Total
Games	138
Receptions	627
Receiving Yards	7,237
Receiving TDs	44
Y/R	11.54

4 straight 900+ yard seasons in CIN (2005-2008) — the iconic Carson Palmer slot era.

Trend

Hous CIN peak

Year	Yds	TDs
2004	978	4
2005	956	7
2006	1,081	9
2007	1,143	12
2008	904	4

Receiving yards by year

Season	Yards
2004	978
2005	956
2006	1081
2007	1143
2008	904

Played for 4 teams across 11 years — but CIN defined him (5,783 yards, 8 years).

Split

Hous team history

Stop	Years	Yds
CIN	2001-08	5,783
SEA	2009	911
BAL	2010	398
LV (OAK)	2011	146

His 2007 CIN Pro Bowl season (1,143 yds + 12 TDs) made him a top-5 NFL receiving-TD WR that year.

Rare

Hous 2007 CIN season

Stat	Value
Games	16
Receptions	112
Yards	1,143
TDs	12
Y/R	10.2

Among 2001 NFL Draft 7th-round WRs, Houshmandzadeh (#204) is among the most-productive 7th-round WRs in NFL history.

Comparison

2001 NFL Draft 7th-round WRs

Player	Pick	Career yds
T.J. Houshmandzadeh	#204	7,237
League avg 7th-round WR	~150
Career Pro Bowls	1

His 2009 SEA debut (79/911/3) was identical-tier production to his CIN years — proof his game traveled.

Anomaly

Hous CIN exit vs SEA debut

Year	Tm	Rec	Yds	TDs
2008	CIN	92	904	4
2009	SEA	79	911	3

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