Wide receiver Keenan Allen cemented his legacy on Sunday night by becoming the Chargers’ all-time leader in receptions. Allen surpassed Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates’ previous franchise record of 955 career catches during the team’s 25-10 victory over the Steelers.
Gates, who was in attendance, congratulated him, stating there was nobody else he would want to break his record but Allen.
The achievement came on a seven-yard pop pass late in the fourth quarter.
“They wanted me to catch like a smoke route, and I was like, ‘Just give me a little soft toss in front of the quarterback would be good,'” Allen said after the game.
Here is how social media reacted to Allen achieving the outstanding feat.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: NFL world reacts to Keenan Allen becoming Chargers all-time receptions leader
Reporting by Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire / Chargers Wire
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