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 . `` We 're lucky to have a guy like that . '' He surpassed Jerry Rice 's old record of 225 , which has stood since 1995 . After the play , Johnson went to the sideline to give his father the ball and a kiss .
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 225 , which has stood since 1995 . After the play , Johnson went to the sideline to give his father the ball and a kiss .