.@dkm14 just broke Steve Largent’s 1985 record for most yards in a single-season in @Seahawks history with that four-yard reception. #GoHawks
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) January 3, 2021
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf needed just six receiving yards in the Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers to break Steve Largent’s long-standing record for single-season receiving yards at 1,287, which was set in 1985.
Metcalf easily beat the record that stood for 35 years in the first half of the game Sunday afternoon with a four-yard catch to set the new record.
“Just to break a record that’s been standing for so long it’s just a blessing just to be in this position and an amazing opportunity I have in front of me,” Metcalf said.
Metcalf, only in his sophomore season, is having an impressive year, to say the least. For his efforts, he received a Pro Bowl nod, joining Brian Blades as only the second Seahawk to earn the honor in his first two seasons.
At the half, the Seahawks lead the 49ers 6-3 and Metcalf has two catches for nine yards on five targets so far.
