2001: Coming Back in Silver and Black

Rice runs circles around defenders as a Raider

2001 Season Statistics

Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs	Multi TDs	100+ Yard Games	Game High Rec	Game High Yards	Game High TDs
83	1139	13.7	9	2	2	9	131	3

Achievements

Rice broke his own record by again becoming the oldest player in NFL history to record a 1,000 receiving yardage season (1,136 yards)

Rice averaged 3.0 more yards per reception (13.7) his first year as a Raider compared to his last year as a 49er (10.7)

Rice was selected as Pro Bowl alternate for the first time since 1998

Best Game

A midseason matchup against the Chargers saw Rice grab 8 passes for 131 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Did You Know...

Rice had just as many home touchdowns his first year as a Raider (8) as he did his last four years as a 49er (1997-2000)

Play of the Year

Jerry Rice's 40 yard touchdown catch against the Chargers in San Diego wrapped up the AFC West title for the Oakland Raiders. It was the only touchdown scored in the game.