What happened: Mike Evans leads all active NFL wide receivers with 13,473 career receiving yards, according to data compiled by Pro Football Focus. Davante Adams ranks second with 13,113 yards, followed by Keenan Allen at 12,402 yards and Stefon Diggs at 11,807 yards. Brandin Cooks rounds out the top five active players at 9,869 career receiving yards.
Why it matters: Evans has logged 27 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns through six games in 2026 for the NFC-leading 7-1 San Francisco 49ers. Adams remains sidelined on injured reserve for the 5-4 Los Angeles Rams following left hamstring surgery. Cooks has added five receptions for 58 yards and a score across five appearances in 2026.
By the numbers: • Mike Evans: 13,473 career yards (27 catches, 420 yards, 3 TD in 2026 through 6 games) • Davante Adams: 13,113 career yards • Keenan Allen: 12,402 career yards (40 catches, 351 yards, 1 TD in 2026 through 8 games) • Stefon Diggs: 11,807 career yards • Brandin Cooks: 9,869 career yards (5 catches, 58 yards, 1 TD in 2026 through 5 games)
What to watch: Evans is listed as questionable for San Francisco's upcoming contest, while Adams aims for the early window of a 6-to-10-week recovery timetable in Los Angeles.