WR / WR
Terrell Owens
Class of 2018
Pro Bowls
6
Receiving Touchdowns
153
Receiving Yards
15,934
Receptions
1,078
Seasons
15
“Instead of me having a breakdown, I'm focusing on me having a breakthrough.”
Enshrinement Speech
Career Highlights
Terrell Owens was drafted out of little-known Tennessee-Chattanooga in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
A prolific receiver with great hands and a knack for making big plays, his career totals were 1,078 catches for 15,934 yards, 14.8 yards per catch and 153 TDs. The yardage total ranked second all-time and his touchdown reception total was third most in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
Owens made his mark playing next to Hall of Famer Jerry Rice for most of his eight seasons in San Francisco. He set a then-record for catches in a single game with 20 receptions against Chicago Bears on Dec. 17, 2000. He recorded a remarkable three-year span from 2000-02 during which he caught 290 passes for 4,163 yards and 42 TDs. He set his career-highs with 1,451 yards in 2000 and 100 catches in 2002.
Owens led the 49ers in receptions five times and remains second in the 49ers’ record book in receptions (592), yards (8,572), and TDs (81).
His career also included several productive stints as a free agent (Philadelphia Eagles – 2004-05; Dallas Cowboys – 2006-08; Buffalo Bills – 2009; Cincinnati Bengals – 2010). Owens was a key weapon in the Eagles’ drive to Super Bowl XXXIX and recorded 9 receptions for 122 yards in a narrow loss to the New England Patriots.
Owens recorded 60 or more catches in all but three of his 16 seasons. He eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark nine times over an 11-year span and had eight seasons with double-digit TD receptions.
Named All-Pro five times (2000-02, 2004, 2007) and an All-NFC choice four times, Owens was selected to six Pro Bowls. He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s.
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Receiving |
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Year |
Team |
G |
No. |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
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1996 |
San Francisco |
16 |
35 |
520 |
14.9 |
4 |
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1997 |
San Francisco |
16 |
60 |
936 |
15.6 |
8 |
|
1998 |
San Francisco |
16 |
67 |
1,097 |
16.4 |
14 |
|
1999 |
San Francisco |
14 |
60 |
754 |
12.6 |
4 |
|
2000 |
San Francisco |
14 |
97 |
1,451 |
15.0 |
13 |
|
2001 |
San Francisco |
16 |
93 |
1,412 |
15.2 |
16 |
|
2002 |
San Francisco |
14 |
100 |
1,300 |
13.0 |
13 |
|
2003 |
San Francisco |
15 |
80 |
1,102 |
13.8 |
9 |
|
2004 |
Philadelphia |
14 |
77 |
1,200 |
15.6 |
14 |
|
2005 |
Philadelphia |
7 |
47 |
763 |
16.2 |
6 |
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2006 |
Dallas |
16 |
85 |
1,180 |
13.9 |
13 |
|
2007 |
Dallas |
15 |
81 |
1,355 |
16.7 |
15 |
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2008 |
Dallas |
16 |
69 |
1,052 |
15.2 |
10 |
|
2009 |
Buffalo |
16 |
55 |
829 |
15.1 |
5 |
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2010 |
Cincinnati |
14 |
72 |
983 |
13.7 |
9 |
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Career Total |
219 |
1,078 |
15,934 |
14.8 |
153 |
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Additional Statistics: Rushing: 10-28; Punt Returns: 20-189; Kickoff Returns: 1-3; Two-Point Conversions: 5
Championship Games
1997 NFC – Green Bay Packers 23, San Francisco 49ers 10
Owens started at wide receiver. He had six receptions for 100 yards and recovered one fumble.
2004 NFC – Philadelphia Eagles 27, Atlanta Falcons 10
Owens was not active during this game.
Super Bowls
Super Bowl XXXIX – New England Patriots 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21
Owens started at wide receiver. He had nine receptions for 122 yards.
All-League Team
All-Pro: 2000 (AP) • 2001 (AP, PFWA, SN) • 2002 (AP, PFWA, SN) • 2004 (AP, PFWA, SN) • 2007 (AP, PFWA)
All-NFC: 2000 (PW) • 2001 (PW) • 2002 (PW) • 2007 (US, PW)
Pro Bowls
(6) – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004*, 2005*, 2008
*Did not play
In the NFL Record Book
• [2nd] Most Receptions, Game – 20 (vs. Chicago Bears, Dec. 17, 2000)
• [2nd] Most Yards Receiving, Career – 15,934
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Receptions, Game – 4 (vs. Washington, Nov. 18, 2007)
• [Tied for 2nd] Longest Reception – 98 (from Ryan Fitzpatrick, vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 22, 2009)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions – 13 (1997-2004, 2006-2010)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Receptions, Career – 153
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Receiving – 9
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 200 or More Yards Receiving – 3
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Receiving – 5 (2004)
• [4th] Most Consecutive Games with a Pass Reception – 185
• [4th] Most Games, 100 or More Yards Receiving, Career – 51
• [5th] Most Pass Receptions, Career – 1,078
Super Bowl Records
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Receptions, Game – 9 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXIX)
Postseason Records
• [1st] Most Two-Point Conversions, Game – 2 (vs. New York Giants, Jan. 5, 2003)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Two-Point Conversions, Career – 2
Pro Bowl Records
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 2 (2008)
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Receptions, Game – 8 (2002, 2008)
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game – 2 (2008)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdowns, Career – 4
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Career – 4
Team Records
49ers records held by Owens
(Records through the 2003 season, Owens’ final season with San Francisco)
• [1st] Most Receptions, Game – 20 (vs. Chicago Bears, Dec. 17, 2000)
• [2nd] Most Touchdowns, Career – 83
• [2nd] Most Receptions, Career – 592
• [2nd] Most Consecutive Games with a Pass Reception – 115
• [2nd] Most Yards Receiving, Career – 8,572
• [2nd] Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Receiving – 5
• [2nd] Most Games, 100 or More Yards Receiving – 25
• [2nd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Career – 81
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass – 8 (1998)
• [3rd] Most Yards Receiving, Game – 283 (vs. Chicago, Dec. 17, 2000)
• [3rd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season – 16 (2001)
• [3rd] Most Yards from Scrimmage, Career – 8,723
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdowns, Season – 16 (2001)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game – 3 (at Atlanta, Oct. 14, 2001)
Postseason Records
• [2nd] Most Yards Receiving, Game – 177 (vs. New York Giants, Jan. 5, 2003)
• [2nd] Longest Pass Reception – 76t (from Jeff Garcia, vs. New York Giants, Jan. 5, 2003)
Eagles records held by Owens
(Records through the 2005 season, Owens’ final season with Philadelphia)
• [1st] Most Games 100 or More Yards, Season – 7 (2004)
• [1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season – 14 (2004)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games 100 or More Yards, Season – 5 (2004)
• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Season – 14 (2004)
Postseason Records
• [Tied for 1st] Most Receptions, Game – 9 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXIX)
• [2nd] Most Yards Receiving, Game – 122 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXIX)
Cowboys records held by Owens
(Records through the 2008 season, Owens’ final season with Dallas)
• [1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season – 15 (2007)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Points Scored, Game – 24 (vs. Washington, Nov. 18, 2007)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns, Game – 4 (vs. Washington, Nov. 18, 2007)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game – 4 (vs. Washington, Nov. 18, 2007)
• [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games with Receiving Touchdown – 7 (2007)
• [2nd] Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Receiving – 3 (2006-08)
• [2nd] Most Consecutive Games 100 or More Yards Receiving – 4 (2007)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games 100 or More Yards Receiving, Season – 6 (2007)
• [Tied for 3rd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season – 13 (2006)
Bengals records held by Owens
(Records through the 2010 season, Owens’ final season with Cincinnati)
• [2nd] Most Yards Receiving, Game – 222 (at Cleveland, Oct. 3, 2010)
League/Team Statistical Titles
NFC Statistical Championships
Touchdown Title: 2006DAL
Team Statistical Championships
Pass Reception Titles: 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006DAL, 2009BUF, 2010CIN
Scoring Titles: 2002
DAL Dallas BUF Buffalo CIN Cincinnati All other honors earned with San Francisco
Awards and Honors
• NFL All-Decade Team of 2000s
Year-by-Year Team Records
1996 San Francisco 49ers............. 12-4-0 (2nd)
1997 San Francisco 49ers............. 13-3-0 (1st)
1998 San Francisco 49ers............. 12-4-0 (2nd)
1999 San Francisco 49ers............... 4-12-0 (4th)
2000 San Francisco 49ers............... 6-10-0 (4th)
2001 San Francisco 49ers............. 12-4-0 (2nd)
2002 San Francisco 49ers............. 10-6-0 (1st)
2003 San Francisco 49ers................. 7-9-0 (3rd)
2004 Philadelphia Eagles.............. 13-3-0 (1st)
2005 Philadelphia Eagles................. 6-10-0 (4th)
2006 Dallas Cowboys...................... 9-7-0 (2nd)
2007 Dallas Cowboys.................... 13-3-0 (1st)
2008 Dallas Cowboys........................ 9-7-0 (3rd)
2009 Buffalo Bills............................. 6-10-0 (4th)
2010 Cincinnati Bengals................... 4-12-0 (4th)
(Division Finish in Parentheses)
Qualified for Postseason in Bold
Full Name: Terrell Eldorado Owens
Birthdate: December 7, 1973
Birthplace: Alexander City, Alabama
High School: Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL)
Pro Career: 16 seasons, 219 games
Drafted: 3rd round (89th player overall) in 1996 by San Francisco
Terrell Owens did not attend the Enshrinement Ceremony.