The Race is On: Why Andre Johnson is on Pace to Pass Jerry Rice

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Published: December 23, 2009

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... the years the Texans star has turned heads and opened eyes, but what many people have not realized is the accumulation of his numbers over the past seven seasons have added up and are about to be record setting. 

Johnson, who is coming off a nine-reception, 196-yard performance against St. Louis, has found his name on a very exclusive list, one that includes the names of Tim Brown, Marvin Harrison, and the incomparable Jerry Rice.

In only 100 games played, Johnson is currently tied for third with Tim Brown for most games with at least 10 receptions and 100 yards with 13 total. The other two receivers ahead of Johnson are Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice, who have 14 and 15, respectively, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Even more remarkable is the fact that Rice played in 303 career games in the NFL and yet has accomplished this feat only twice more.

While all these stats are following the merger in 1970, enough c...

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