Overview
- The 26-year-old surpassed Zach Ertz’s 2018 record of 116 receptions, with several outlets crediting the record-setting catch as his 117th late in the fourth quarter.
- He finished the Bengals game with 10 receptions for 76 yards and an 18-yard touchdown, his 11th of the season, in a 37-14 defeat.
- Reports differ on McBride’s updated season total, with multiple outlets listing 119 receptions by game’s end while others referenced 117 at the time of the record.
- Earlier in the game he also eclipsed DeAndre Hopkins’ Cardinals single-season receptions mark of 115.
- McBride earned a second straight Pro Bowl selection and enters Week 18 positioned to add to his totals, sitting roughly 30 yards shy of Jackie Smith’s franchise single-season yardage record for a tight end.