Ranking the Top Five Wide Receiver Duos in the NFL: Bengals, Dolphins Make the Cut

The passing game in the NFL is more efficient than ever, and these wideout tandems are their quarterbacks’ best friends.
Ranking the Top Five Wide Receiver Duos in the NFL: Bengals, Dolphins Make the Cut
Ja'Marr Chase (#1) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates his touchdown with Tee Higgins (#5) during a 34-27 loss to the L.A. Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Harry How/Getty Images
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Throughout most of the 105-year history of the National Football League, the ground game was king. But over the last few decades, and with rule changes undoubtedly helping this shift, the air game has taken center stage. A trickle-down effect has also made passing a priority in college and high school football.

The 2024 NFL season saw quarterbacks complete 65.3 percent of pass attempts, the highest rate ever.
Ross Kelly
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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.