Art Monk’s Top 5 Moments

Dec. 16, 1984

Monk sets a single-season NFL record by catching 106 passes. He caught 11 passes in this regular-season finale against St. Louis, including a clutch catch on third-and-19 late in this 29-27 victory that clinched the NFC East.

Dec. 10, 1989

Monk broke the record for all-time catches with 650 by a Redskin in a win over San Diego. Monk passes his position coach, former Redskin receiver Charley Taylor.

Jan. 26, 1992

Monk catches seven passes for 113 yards in Washington’s Super Bowl victory over Buffalo, the first title game Monk was able to play in full.

Oct. 12, 1992

The defining moment for Monk. He caught a 10-yard out to become the NFL’s all-time leading receiver with 820 catches in a 34-3 Monday Night Football win over Denver. Teammates carried him off the fi eld.

Dec. 11, 1994

In his first season with the New York Jets, Monk set an NFL record by catching a pass in his 178th consecutive game. He spent his last two seasons in New York and Philadelphia after being released by Washington.

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