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Wide receiver numbering system explained

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The New York Giants, and the NFL world, are in the dog days of June. Big Blue View has published several glossary posts since the NFL draft. I wanted to clarify quickly and expound upon something that I frequently utilize throughout my in-season posts and YouTube videos during the season: the numerical application of receivers when referencing a play.

During the season, one may have seen me refer to receivers as the ‘Number (No.) 1 or No. 2 receiver.’ That isn’t me stating the receiver is the number one option, nor does it have anything to do with the specific receiver.