Player
Stevie Johnson
WR (retired)
Stevie Johnson: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
8-year career across BUF, SF, LAC. 4,710 career receiving yards. The Buffalo Bills' Pro-Bowl-floor WR of the early-2010s.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 93 |
| Receptions | 381 |
| Receiving Yards | 4,764 |
| Receiving TDs | 34 |
| Y/R | 12.51 |
His 3 straight 1,000-yard seasons (2010-12) made him the first BUF WR with that streak since Eric Moulds 1998-2000.
RareBUF 3-year 1,000-yd streaks
| Player | Years |
|---|---|
| Eric Moulds | 1998-2000 |
| Stevie Johnson | 2010-2012 |
| Stefon Diggs (BUF era) | 2020-22 |
His 2010 1,073 yards + 10 TDs as a 7th-round draft pick was a remarkable breakout.
TrendSJohn peak years
| Year | Tm | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BUF | 1,073 | 10 |
| 2011 | BUF | 1,004 | 7 |
| 2012 | BUF | 1,046 | 6 |
| 2013 | BUF | 597 | 3 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1073 |
| 2011 | 1004 |
| 2012 | 1046 |
| 2013 | 597 |
| 2014 | 435 |
BUF era: 3,832 yards in 6 years. SF + LAC: 932 yards in 2 final years.
SplitSJohn career splits
| Stop | Years | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| BUF | 2008-2013 | 3,832 |
| SF | 2014 | 435 |
| LAC | 2015 | 497 |
He was a 7th-round pick (#224 overall) — the latest-drafted WR with 3 straight 1,000-yard seasons.
Rare7th+ round 1,000-yard 3-year streaks
| Player | Pick |
|---|---|
| Stevie Johnson | #224 (7th rd 2008) |
| Marques Colston | #252 (7th rd 2006) |
| Hines Ward | #92 (3rd rd 1998) |
His 2010 'Praying End-Zone Drop' vs PIT (3:35 OT) was an iconic NFL meme moment.
ComparisonSJohn 2010 PIT drop
| Detail | Note |
|---|---|
| Game | BUF vs PIT Wk 12 2010 |
| Result | 4Q OT TD pass dropped |
| Final | L vs PIT 19-16 OT |
| Famous tweet | 'Why so serious' |
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