The best of the best

By JIM SOUHAN, Star Tribune

Last update: November 15, 2009 - 9:01 PM

THE BEST OF THE BEST

Top receiving yardage days in Vikings history:

Player Opponent Date Rec. Yds.

Sammy White vs. Detroit Nov. 7, 1976 7 210

Randy Moss at Chicago Nov. 14, 1999 12 204

Paul Flatley at San Francisco Oct. 24 1965 7 202

Sidney Rice vs. Detroit Nov. 15, 2009 7 201

Randy Moss at Green Bay Oct. 5, 1998 5 190

Anthony Carter vs. Detroit Nov. 6, 1988 8 188

Anthony Carter at Dallas Nov. 26, 1987 8 184

Steve Jordan at Washington Nov. 2, 1986 6 179

Sammy White vs. Chicago Nov. 28, 1982 10 177

Sidney Rice vs. Baltimore Oct. 18, 2009 6 176

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