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Andy's list of every NFL team's greatest quarterback and wide receiver duo of all time. His top duo for all 32 NFL franchises. Read the NFL analysis and power rankings.
Every NFL Team's Greatest QB/WR Duo - All 32 Franchises
With the 2025 NFL Season quickly approaching, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s best QB/WR duo. Which pair holds the records for their respective franchises? Let’s dive in!
Arizona Cardinals
Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald
While Larry Fitzgerald played alongside many quarterbacks during his time in Arizona, his years with Kurt Warner were his most productive. During their five seasons together, Fitzgerald led the league in receiving scores twice and receptions once. Across this stretch, Fitzgerald tallied 6,287 yards and was named to four Pro Bowls. Warner finished seventh in MVP voting during the 2008 season.
Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan and Julio Jones
Matt Ryan and Julio Jones spent the majority of their careers together in Atlanta. Across 10 seasons in Atlanta, Jones was named first-team All-Pro twice and tallied a combined 12,896 yards with 60 touchdowns. This duo was very impressive during the 2016 campaign, when Ryan was named league MVP and Jones led the sport in YPG. This season, they reached the Super Bowl but fell to the New England Patriots.
Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco and Torrey Smith
While Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews may have been the more productive pass-catching/QB duo in team history, Torrey Smith sits at the top of the list when looking at wide receivers. During his four seasons in Baltimore, Smith tallied an impressive 3,591 yards with 30 receiving scores. During the 2014 campaign, Flacco found Smith in the back of the end zone 11 times. Smith’s 11 receiving scores and Flacco’s 27 passing scores that season were both career highs.
Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs
Even though this duo often fell short in the postseason, they were one of the league’s top passing attacks during the regular season. During their first season together in 2020, Diggs led the league in receptions (127) and yards (1,535) and was named first-team All-Pro. During their four total seasons together, Allen finished second, third, and fifth in MVP voting, respectively. Diggs tallied at least 1,000 yards in each of these four seasons.
Carolina Panthers
Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith Sr.
Cam Newton and Greg Olsen would have been the selection when discussing Carolina’s pass-catching duos. However, when looking at receivers, Steve Smith stands alone in franchise history. Across 13 seasons in Carolina, Smith caught 12,197 yards with 67 touchdowns. He was named first-team All-Pro twice in his career. Most of his production came from quarterback Jake Delhomme. Delhomme was named to one Pro Bowl (2005) during his seven-year tenure in Carolina.
Chicago Bears
Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall
Even though Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall only played three seasons together, they were a very effective duo. Across three seasons in Chicago, Marshall made two Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro during his first season. Across this stint, Marshall tallied 3,524 yards with 31 touchdowns. Cutler combined for 9,466 yards, including a career-best mark during their final season together (2014).
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase
After winning a National Championship together at LSU, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase have continued to perform well in the NFL. Through four seasons together, Burrow has thrown for an impressive 16,313 yards and led the league in passing during the 2024 season. Burrow finished fourth in MVP voting twice as well. Chase was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and recently won the Triple Crown in the 2024 campaign.
Cleveland Browns
Brian Sipe and Reggie Rucker
While Sipe and Ozzie Newsome were the more prolific duo during this era, wide receiver Reggie Rucker will represent the Browns on this list. Reggie Rucker spent the final seven years of his NFL career in Cleveland after making stops in Dallas, New York, and New England. In Cleveland, Rucker averaged 708 yards per season and scored at least eight touchdowns in two seasons. In 1980, Sipe would win the NFL MVP with Rucker catching 52 passes for 768 yards that season.
Dallas Cowboys
Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin
Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin spent their entire professional careers with the Dallas Cowboys. They won three Super Bowls together and are both in the Hall of Fame. Aikman threw for 32,942 yards and 165 passing scores, while Irvin caught 11,904 yards and 65 touchdowns. Aikman was a six-time Pro Bowler, while Irvin was a five-time Pro Bowler.
Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas
While Peyton Manning enjoyed a legendary career with the Indianapolis Colts, he ended his Hall of Fame career with the Denver Broncos. During his second season in Denver, Manning led one of the best offensive units in league history, throwing for 5,477 yards with 55 passing scores en route to being named MVP. During that season, Thomas was named second-team All-Pro and scored a career-best 14 TDs. During their final season together, they won the Lombardi Trophy.
Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson
While Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson did not enjoy playoff success together, they were an elite duo in the sport. During his nine-year NFL career, Johnson established himself as one of the best wide receivers in league history. He was named first-team All-Pro in three consecutive years and led the sport in receiving yards twice. During their seven years together, Stafford averaged 4,748 yards and 30 passing scores in each campaign (based on a 17-game average).
Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams were among the best duos in recent history. During their time in Green Bay (eight seasons), Adams found the back of the end zone 73 times and averaged over 1,000 yards per season. During 2020 and 2021, Rodgers claimed back-to-back league MVPs. During this stretch, Adams tallied 29 receiving scores with a career-high of 18 during the 2020 campaign. This duo reunited in New York during the 2024 season, where they connected on seven more TDs.
Houston Texans
Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson spent the first 12 seasons of his 14-year Hall of Fame career with the Houston Texans. During his tenure in Houston, Johnson tallied 13,597 yards with 64 touchdowns. He was named first-team All-Pro twice and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. Most of his production came from Matt Schaub, who spent seven years in Houston. During the 2009 campaign, both Schaub and Johnson led the league in passing and receiving yards.
Indianapolis Colts
Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison
Peyton Manning earned a second spot on this list with the Indianapolis Colts. As a Colt, Manning was a four-time MVP and was named first-team All-Pro five times. While he had two elite wide receivers, Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, Harrison narrowly earned the spot on this list. With Manning as his QB, Harrison led the NFL in yards and receptions twice and in touchdowns once. Harrison was named first-team All-Pro three times.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Mark Brunell and Jimmy Smith
Mark Brunell and Jimmy Smith were the catalysts of the Jacksonville offense for nearly a decade. During Brunell’s nine seasons in Jacksonville, he totaled 25,698 passing yards with 144 TDs. He led the league in passing yards during the 1996 season and was named to three Pro Bowls. Smith eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in all but two of his 11 seasons in Jacksonville. He enjoyed a career year during the 1999 campaign when he tallied 1,636 yards and led the league with 116 receptions.
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill
While Travis Kelce was Patrick Mahomes’ top pass catcher, Tyreek Hill was his best wide receiver. During their time in Kansas City, they won one Super Bowl and consistently flashed big-play upside. During their four seasons together, Hill tallied 4,854 receiving yards with a stellar 13.3 YPT. Mahomes threw for 18,707 yards with an impressive 151:36 TD: INT during their time together.
Las Vegas Raiders
Ken Stabler and Fred Biletnikoff
While Ken Stabler did not spend his entire career throwing passes to Fred Biletnikoff, they were the best duo in team history. Stabler took over the QB1 job during the 1973 season. Biletnikoff had already played eight seasons in the NFL and was named a two-time first-team All-Pro. Over his final six seasons with Stabler under center, Biletnikoff found the back of the end zone 27 times and tallied 3,122 yards. During this stretch, Stabler was named to four Pro Bowls and the league MVP during the 1974 season.
Los Angeles Chargers
Philip Rivers and Keenan Allen
While Philip Rivers only played with Keenan Allen during the back half of his time with the Chargers, the two were a very productive duo in the AFC. During these seven years, Rivers averaged 4,438 yards per season with 30 passing scores. Allen missed one of these seasons due to injury. However, he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in four of the six healthy seasons and scored 34 touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams
Kurt Warner and Tory Holt
While Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp were considered, Kurt Warner and the Greatest Show on Turf represent the Rams on this list. With Warner under center, Holt led the league in receiving yards twice and was named to seven Pro Bowls. Holt was named first-team All-Pro during the 2003 campaign. With the Rams, Warner was a two-time MVP and led the league in completion rate three times.
Miami Dolphins
Dan Marino and Mark Clayton
Even though Dan Marino and the Miami Dolphins fell short during their postseason runs, he and Mark Clayton were an elite duo. During their nine seasons together, Clayton tallied 8,529 yards with 80 scores. He led the NFL in receiving scores twice and was named second-team All-Pro once and to five Pro Bowls. During this stint, Marino claimed the league MVP three straight years and led the league in passing five times.
Minnesota Vikings
Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss
Daunte Culpepper threw passes to Randy Moss in all but one season during his time in Minnesota. With Culpepper under center, Moss established himself as one of the league’s best pass catchers. Across six seasons, Moss averaged an impressive 1,305 yards per season with 73 total TDs. He was named first-team All-Pro twice during this stretch and led the league in receiving scores twice. Culpepper led the NFL in passing once during the 2004 campaign.
New England Patriots
Tom Brady and Julian Edelman
While Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were the most iconic duo in New England during their dynasty, Julian Edelman was his go-to wide receiver. In New England, Brady and Edelman won three Super Bowls together. While Edelman only eclipsed 1,000 yards three times during their 11 seasons together, he was an elite playmaker in the postseason. He led the postseason in yards thrice and was named Super Bowl MVP during the 2018 season.
New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees and Marques Colston
Marques Colston was Drew Brees’ go-to wide receiver during his entire 10-year tenure with the Saints. While Brees did find success with Michael Thomas during his final few seasons in New Orleans, Colston had a much greater impact. Across these 10 seasons, Colston averaged 1,136 yards per season with 72 total TDs. He caught an average of 83 passes per season. During this stretch, Brees was named Offensive Player of the Year twice and led the league in passing yards six times.
New York Giants
Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr.
While injuries limited Odell Beckham Jr.’s career, he enjoyed an impressive start to his 10-year career with Eli Manning under center. During his first three seasons in the NFL, Beckham found the back of the end zone at least 10 times in each season. During his rookie campaign, Beckham scored 12 touchdowns and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. Through five seasons in New York, Beckham averaged over 1,000 yards per season and was named second-team All-Pro twice. During this stretch, Manning averaged over 4,000 passing yards in each campaign and was named to one Pro Bowl.
New York Jets
Joe Namath and Don Maynard
Joe Namath and Don Maynard delivered the New York Jets their only Super Bowl victory. While Namath spent the first 12 of his 13 NFL seasons in New York, Maynard became a Jet after his rookie season with the Giants. As a Jet, Maynard established himself as one of the best pass catchers in franchise history, tallying 11,732 yards and 88 TDs. He was named first-team All-Pro once and led the league in yards once. Namath was also named first-team All-Pro once, but he led the league in passing three times.
Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown
While Ron Jaworski and Harold Carmichael made a strong case, the reigning Super Bowl Champions will represent the Eagles on this list. The Eagles acquired A.J. Brown from Tennessee before the 2022 campaign. During his first three seasons in Philadelphia, Brown has established himself as one of the league’s top wideouts. During this span, he has found the back of the end zone 25 times, which is nearly 40% of Hurt’s total TD passes during this stretch (63). They reached the Super Bowl twice but finally claimed the Lombardi Trophy this past season with a victory over the Chiefs.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown
After appearing in only nine games during his rookie season, Antonio Brown quickly established himself as the No. 1 option in the Pittsburgh offense. During his final eight seasons in the Steel City, Brown would average an imperative 1,380 yards per season and find the back of the end zone 74 times. During this stretch, Brown was named first-team All-Pro in four straight seasons. Roethlisberger also thrived during this time frame, leading the league in passing twice and making six Pro Bowls.
San Francisco 49ers
Joe Montana and Jerry Rice
While the case can be made to pair Jerry Rice with Steve Young, I opt to pair him with his first quarterback, Joe Montana. During their five seasons together, Rice was named first-team All-Pro in all but one season. During this stretch, Rice led the NFL in receiving scores four times and yards three times. Montana was named first-team All-Pro three times and showcased elite efficiency, posting the league’s best completion rate three times as well. They won two Super Bowls together.
Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett
While the Seattle Seahawks leaned on their rushing attack and defense during their back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, Tyler Lockett was typically involved when they needed to push the ball downfield. With Wilson under center, Lockett averaged a strong 867 yards per season and found the back of the end zone 45 times. During this stretch, Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl in all but one season and averaged 3,873 yards per season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jameis Winston and Mike Evans
While the argument could be made to pair Mike Evans with any of his three quarterbacks (Tom Brady or Baker Mayfield), Jameis Winston spent the most time in Tampa Bay. During their five seasons together, Mike Evans established himself as one of the league’s top wideouts. During this stretch, Evans found the back of the end zone 36 times and averaged 1,242 yards per season. While Winston held a modest 121:88 TD:INT, he flashed high-scoring upside at times. During his final season in Tampa Bay, Winston led the league in passing yards.
Tennessee Titans
Ryan Tannehill and A.J. Brown
While Ryan Tannehill and A.J. Brown only spent three seasons together in Tennessee, they were very effective. During this stretch, Tannehill led the Titans to a strong 30-13 record, averaging 3,432 yards and 25 TDs per season. While Derrick Henry was the heartbeat of the offense, when they needed to push the ball downfield, Tannehill looked for Brown. In these three years, Brown scored 24 touchdowns and tallied 998 yards per season.
Washington Commanders
Joe Theismann and Art Monk
Art Monk joined Washington during the final years of Joe Theismann’s tenure in D.C. However, during these years, this duo was among the best in the league and was able to win a Lombardi Trophy. During their six seasons together, Monk was named to two Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro during the 1984 campaign. In this season, he led the league in receptions. In 1983, Theismann was named league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.
