Johnson set the new record at 1,892 receiving yards in 1995 . The Lions wide receiver gained 1,892 receiving yards against Ford Field . He surpassed Johnson old record of 1,892 , which has stood since 1995 . After the play , Johnson went to the sideline to give his father the ball and a hug .
Johnson set the new record at 1,892 receiving yards in one season . The Lions wide receiver gained 225 receiving yards against the Atlanta Falcons . He surpassed Jerry Rice 's old record of 1,848 , which has stood since 1995 . After the play , Johnson went to the sideline to give his father the ball and a hug .