​The NFC has been home to some of the greatest pass catchers in professional football history, boasting a combination of elite talent, record-breaking production, and remarkable longevity. When discussing the conference’s greatest receivers, the first name that comes to mind is the one and only Jerry Rice. Widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, Rice spent 16 of his 20 seasons in the NFC, rewriting the record books and setting a standard that may never be matched.Rice wasn’t the only all-time great to dominate the conference. His former teammate, Terrell Owens, spent 13 of his 15 NFL seasons in the NFC with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys, consistently producing All-Pro-caliber numbers. From a longevity standpoint, few players can match what Larry Fitzgerald and Mike Evans accomplished, serving as franchise cornerstones while routinely eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark year after year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe conference has also featured countless other legendary pass catchers who built Hall of Fame-worthy careers, making this one of the deepest positions to rank.With that said, here’s our ranking of the top 10 all-time receiving yardage leaders in NFC history.CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 1: Fred Thomas #22 of the New Orleans Saints grabs the face mask of Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers on October 1, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 21-18. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Team: Carolina Panthers (2001 to 2013)Dec. 7, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver (81) Torry Holt against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 34-10 to clinch the NFC West division title. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsTeam: St. Louis Rams (1999 to 2008)Sep 9, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) hauls in a pass for a 50-yard touchdown while defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) in the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Bucs won, 48-40. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsTeam: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014 to 2025)Dec 24, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsTeams: Atlanta Falcons (2011 to 2020), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022), and Philadelphia Eagles (2023)Nov 13, 1988; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams receiver Henry Ellard (80) in action against the New Orleans Saints at Anaheim Stadium. The Saints defeated the Rams 14-10. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY SportsTeams: Los Angeles Rams (1983 to 1993) and Washington Redskins (1994 to 1998)Drug issues caused Buddy Ryan to get rid of receiver Cris Carter in 1989, a “tough love” move that the Hall of Fame receiver credits with saving his life and his foot