Top 20 - Receptions

There are many ways in which a player's success in the NFL is measured. One of the most obvious and easiest yardsticks to use are statistics. Each week during the NFL's regular season we've provided updated Top 20 lists for four main statistical categories. Now, with the help from Elias Sports Bureau, we are rolling out our expanded season's end lists so you can compare today's stars with the greatest of all-time. Tomorrow: Top 20 Receiving Yards

Receptions (at start of 2012 NFL Season)
	1	Jerry Rice*	1,549		Career Notes: Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is the leading receiver among active players. He added 80 catches for 875 yards in 2011. Gonzalez moved from sixth to second all-time in receptions. Season at a Glance: 2011 LEADER: Wes Welker, New England Patriots (122 receptions) Single-Season NFL Record: Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts (143 receptions in 2002) * Pro Football Hall of Fame member Italics - players active during 2011 season Top 20 lists courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau
	2	Tony Gonzalez	1,149
	3	Marvin Harrison	1102
	4	Cris Carter	1101
	5	Tim Brown	1094
	6	Terrell Owens	1078
	7	Isaac Bruce	1024
	8T	Hines Ward	1000
	8T	Randy Moss	954
	10	Andre Reed	951
	11	Derrick Mason	943
	12	Art Monk*	940
	13	Torry Holt	920
	14	Keenan McCardell	883
	15	Jimmy Smith	862
	16	Reggie Wayne	862
	17	Muhsin Muhammad	860
	18	Irving Fryar	851
	19	Rod Smith	849
	20	Larry Centers	827