Oakland Raiders great Kenny Stabler’s favorite receivers

Kenny Stabler is an icon for Raiders fans. He played for the team during its heyday in the 1970s and was one of the key players that made them as successful as they were. The Raiders of that era were always one of the best teams in the league. They won division titles, conference titles, and even a Super Bowl too. For football fans of other teams and opposing players, seeing the Raiders come to town was not a good thing in the 1970s. Part of what made the team great was the player they had lined up at quarterback, Ken Stabler.

Kenny Stabler had a lot of talent around him on offense and he made great use of it, too. Those players ran precise routes and he was one of the best at delivering the ball to the perfect spot. With him at quarterback and the big receivers playing for the Raiders, it’s no wonder they were successful and fun to watch. Who, however, were Kenny Stabler’s favorite receivers. Here’s a list of the top five receivers based on touchdown passes they caught from Stabler. It’s easy to see here which players he had the most confidence in.

#1 – Cliff Branch (44)

#2 – David Casper (38)

#3 – Fred Biletnikoff (26)

#4 – Raymond Chester (12)

#5 – Mike Siani (8)

Kenny Stabler was lucky enough to have three very good and very reliable receivers for much of his career. As is evident from the list above, he trusted them immensely. On that list are perennial All Pros, fan favorites and, of course, Pro Football Hall of Famers. They play a big part in why it is as highly regarded as it is today.