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Alltime NFL Receiving Tandem

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Lynn Swann and John Stallworth

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Steelers, 1974-82

Lynn Swann and John Stallworth
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Although differing in style -- Swann was smooth and acrobatic; Stallworth big, fast and physical -- both were playmakers who made their marks in the postseason. In 16 career playoff games Swann scored nine touchdowns and averaged 18.9 yards on 48 receptions; playing in one more postseason game, Stallworth had 12 TDs and an 18.5-yard average on 57 catches. The two began their careers with Pittsburgh in 1974, won four Super Bowls and landed in the Hall of Fame.

Honorable Mention Dante Lavelli and Mac Speedie, Browns, 1946-52; Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff, Raiders, 1972-78; Art Monk and Gary Clark, 1985-91; Michael Irvin and Alvin Harper, Cowboys, 1991-94; Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith, Broncos, 1995-2003.
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