2008 Larry Fitzgerald doesn’t get talked about enough when we discuss the greatest postseason runs by a wide receiver
Fitz was already elite, but once Arizona reached the playoffs that year, he went to another level. In four postseason games, he finished with 30 catches, 546 yards and 7 touchdowns. He went over 100 yards in every game and absolutely TORCHED Philadelphia in the NFC Championship with 152 yards and 3 TDs.
Then came Super Bowl XLIII. Fitzgerald caught 7 passes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, including that unforgettable 64-yard TD late in the fourth quarter that briefly put Arizona ahead. If the Cardinals hold onto that lead, we probably talk about that Fitzgerald playoff run even more than we already do.
And the hands were ridiculous throughout his career. The fact that Fitzgerald famously finished with more career tackles than drops tells you everything you need to know about how reliable he was.
No drama. No crazy celebrations needed. Just elite routes, incredible h...
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