Packers' Josh Jacobs on verge of breaking unfortunate NFL record that has stood for 37 years

This is not a record that you want to break

By John Breech Sep 20, 2024 at 10:55 am ET• 3 min read

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has a chance to break a long-standing NFL record this week, but it's probably a record that he'd prefer NOT to be breaking. 

If Jacobs catches three passes without scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, then he'll set the record for most receptions in NFL history without recording a receiving touchdown. 

During his five seasons with the Raiders, Jacobs scored 46 touchdowns on the ground, but he never reached the end zone a single time through the air, despite catching 197 passes. 

The record for most receptions without a touchdown catch belongs to former NFL running back Gerald Riggs. During his 10-year career, Riggs caught a total of 201 passes, but he finished his career with ZERO touchdown catches. Riggs, who played for both Atlanta (1982-88) and Washington (1989-91) during his career, had two different seasons where he finished with at least 30 receptions, but he wasn't able to reach the end zone either time.