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set by individual players.

Service

* Most seasons: 26,

George Blanda George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 seasons ...

, 1949–1958, 1960–1975 * Most seasons, one team: 21,

Jason Hanson Jason Hanson (born June 17, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker who spent his entire 21-year career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football with the Wash ...

(Detroit Lions), 1992–2012 * Most games played, career: 382,

Morten Andersen Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed the "Great Dane", is a Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. ...

, 1982–2007 * Most games played, one team: 327, Jason Hanson (Detroit Lions), 1992–2012 * Most consecutive games played, career: 352, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009 *Most consecutive games played, one team: 270, Jim Marshall (Minnesota Vikings), 1961–1979

Starts

''Note: These records are not listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book.'' * Most starts, career: ** Regular season: 330,

Tom Brady Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with which ...

, 2001–2022. ** Playoffs: 46,

, 2002–2022 * Most starts, career, one team: 293, Bruce Matthews ( Houston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans), 1983–2001 * Most consecutive starts: 297 (321 including playoffs),

Brett Favre Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010 ...

, 1992–2010 * Most consecutive starts to begin a career: 208 (227 including playoffs)

Peyton Manning Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with ...

, 1998–2011 * Most consecutive starts to begin a career, including playoffs: 231 (207 regular season; 24 playoffs)

Gene Upshaw Eugene Thurman Upshaw Jr. (August 15, 1945 – August 20, 2008), also known as "Uptown Gene" and "Highway 63", was an American professional football player for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) and later the National Foot ...

, 1967–1981 * Most consecutive starts by a quarterback: 297 (321 including playoffs), Brett Favre, 1992–2010 * Most consecutive starts by a receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs), Tim Brown, 1992–2003 * Most consecutive starts by a running back: 170 (178 including playoffs),

Walter Payton Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...

, 1975–1987 * Most consecutive starts by an offensive lineman: 240 (259 including playoffs), Mick Tingelhoff, 1962–1979 * Most consecutive starts by a defensive lineman: 270 (289 including playoffs), Jim Marshall, 1961–1978 * Most consecutive starts by a linebacker: 215 (221 including playoffs),

London Fletcher London Levi Fletcher-Baker (born May 19, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins. He played college football ...

, 2000–2013 * Most consecutive starts by a defensive back: 215 (224 including playoffs),

Ronde Barber Jamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber (born April 7, 1975) is an American former football cornerback who spent his entire 16-year professional career playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He is the identical twin ...

, 1999–2012

Scoring

* Most points scored, career: 2,673,

Adam Vinatieri Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest ...

, 1996–2020 * Most points scored, season: 186,

LaDainian Tomlinson LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers se ...

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* Most points scored, season, no touchdowns: 166,

David Akers David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Washington Redski ...

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* Most points scored, season, rookie: 150,

Cody Parkey Cody Parkey (born February 19, 1992) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He has also been a member of the Phi ...

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* Most seasons leading league: 5,

Don Hutson Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with th ...

, 1940–1944;

Gino Cappelletti Gino Raymond Michael Cappelletti (March 26, 1934 – May 12, 2022) was an American professional football player. He played college football at University of Minnesota and was an All-Star in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston ...

, 1961, 1963–1966;

Stephen Gostkowski Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( ; born January 28, 1984) is an American football former placekicker who played for 15 years in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots. He was selected in the fourth round of th ...

, 2008, 2012–2015 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,

, 1940–1944 * Most seasons, 100+ points: 21,

, 1996–2008, 2010, 2012–2018 * Most points scored, game: 40,

Ernie Nevers Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...

, Nov 28, 1929 * Most points scored, game, no touchdowns: 26,

Rob Bironas James Robert Douglas Bironas (January 29, 1978 – September 20, 2014) was an American football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn University and Georgia ...

, Oct 21, 2007 * Most consecutive games scoring: 360,

, 1983–2004, 2006–2007

Touchdowns

:''Note: this section applies to touchdowns scored by running, receiving, or returning. Passing touchdowns are listed separately.'' * Most touchdowns, career: 208,

Jerry Rice Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three champion ...

, 1985–2004 * Most touchdowns, season: 31,

, 2006 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 22,

Gale Sayers Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Say ...

, 1965 * Most seasons leading league touchdowns: 8,

, 1935–1938, 1941–1944 * Most consecutive seasons leading league touchdowns: 4,

, 1935–1938, 1941–1944 * Most touchdowns, game: 6,

, Nov 28, 1929; Dub Jones, Nov 25, 1951;

, Dec 12, 1965;

Alvin Kamara Alvin Mentian Kamara (born July 25, 1995) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee after transferring from Hutchinson Community College and wa ...

, Dec 25, 2020 * Most consecutive games touchdown: 18,

, 2004–05; Lenny Moore, 1963–65

Points after touchdown

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

, 1956, 1961–62, 1967–1969, 1972, 1974 * Most kicking attempts, career: 959,

, 1949–1976 * Most kicks made, career: 943,

, 1949–1976 * Most kicking attempts, season: 75, Matt Prater, 2013 * Most kicks made, season: 75, Matt Prater, 2013 * Most kicks made, rookie season: 60,

Doug Brien Douglas Robert Zachariah Brien (born November 24, 1970) is a former American football placekicker and American businessman. He played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for seven teams: San Francisco, New Orleans, Indianapolis, ...

, 1994 * Most kicks attempted, game: 10,

Charlie Gogolak Charles Paul Gogolak (in Hungarian language, Hungarian: ''Gogolák Károly Pál'', born December 29, 1944) is a retired American football placekicker. The sixth overall selection of the 1966 NFL Draft, Gogolak was signed out of Princeton Tigers ...

, Nov 27, 1966 * Most kicks made, game: 9,

Pat Harder Marlin Martin “Pat” Harder (May 6, 1922 – September 6, 1992) was an American football player, playing fullback (American football), fullback and Kicker (american football), kicker. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in ...

, Oct 17, 1948,

Bob Waterfield Robert Stanton Waterfield (July 26, 1920 – March 25, 1983) was an American professional football player and coach. He played quarterback for the UCLA Bruins and Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame i ...

, Oct 22, 1950 and

, Nov 27, 1966 * Most kicks made no misses, season: 75, Matt Prater, 2013 * Most kicks made no misses, rookie season: 54,

, 2014 * Most kicks made no misses, game: 9,

, Oct 17, 1948 and

, Oct 22, 1950 * Most consecutive kicks made: 478,

, 2006–2016 * Most consecutive kicks made (including playoffs): 523,

, Dec 31, 2006 – Jan 16, 2016 * Highest percentage kicks made career (minimum 200 attempts): 99.8%, Rian Lindell, (432/433) 2000–2013 * Most two point conversions, career: 7,

Marshall Faulk Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the gre ...

, 1994–2005 * Most two point conversions, season: 4,

Todd Heap Todd Benjamin Heap (born March 16, 1980) is a former American football tight end who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Arizona State University, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in ...

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* Most two point conversions, game: 2, by 13 players, most recently

Duke Johnson Randy "Duke" Johnson Jr. (born September 23, 1993) is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. ...

, Sep 30, 2018

Field goals

* Most leading league: 5,

Lou Groza Louis Roy Groza (January 25, 1924 – November 29, 2000), nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional football player who was a placekicker and offensive tackle while playing his entire career for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America F ...

, 1950, 1952–1954, 1957 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 3,

, 1952–1954 * Most field goals attempted, career: 709,

, 1982–2004, 2006–2007 * Most field goals made, career: 599,

, 1996–2019 * Most overtime field goals made, career: 11,

, 1996–2019 * Most field goals attempted, season: 52,

* Most field goals made, season: 44,

* Most field goals attempted, game: 9,

Jim Bakken James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a punter and placekicker for the National Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the ...

, Sep 24, 1967 * Most field goals made, game: 8,

, Oct 21, 2007 * Most field goals made, game, no misses: 8,

, Oct 21, 2007 * Most field goals made, one half: 5; Chris Boniol, Nov 18, 1996,

, Sep 3, 2000,

, Oct 21, 2007, and Mike Nugent, Sep 7, 2014 * Most field goals made, one quarter: 4, by 9 players, most recently

Wil Lutz William “Wil” Lutz (born July 7, 1994) is an American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia State. Early life Lutz was born in Newnan, Georgia. Both h ...

, Sep 30, 2018 * Most games, 1+ field goals made, career: 300,

, 1996–2019 * Most consecutive games with field goal made: 38,

Matt Stover John Matthew Stover (born January 27, 1968) is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. After five seasons for the Cleveland Browns, he was amon ...

, 1999–2001 * Most consecutive field goals made: 44,

, Oct 4, 2015 – Oct 20, 2016 * Most consecutive field goals made (postseason): 23,

Mason Crosby Mason Walker Crosby (born September 3, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado, and earned unanimous All-American honors. The Packers chos ...

, Jan 15, 2011 – Jan 22, 2017 * Most consecutive field goals made (regular season and postseason combined): 46, Gary Anderson, Dec 15, 1997 – Jan 17, 1999 * Longest field goal: 66 yards,

Justin Tucker Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 201 ...

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), Sept 26, 2021 * Highest field goal percentage, career (minimum 100 FG made): 90.1% (237/263),

, 2012–2018 * Highest field goal percentage, season (minimum 20 attempts): 100.0%, Gary Anderson, 1998 (35/35);

Mike Vanderjagt Michael John Vanderjagt ( ; born March 24, 1970) is a Canadian former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. He served as the Colts' placekicker from 1998 to ...

, 2003 (37/37);

Jason Myers Jason Myers (born May 12, 1991) is an American football placekicker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marist Red Foxes football, Marist. Professional career Arena Football League In th ...

, 2020 (24/24) * Lowest field goal percentage, season (most attempts, none made): 0.0,

Boris Shlapak Boris Shlapak is a former professional American football player who played placekicker one season for the Baltimore Colts. As a free agent, he kicked two field goals for the Buffalo Bills in the 1974 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohi ...

(0/8), 1972 * Lowest field goal percentage, season (minimum 10 attempts): 6.67, Bob Timberlake (1/15), 1965 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, career: 58,

Sebastian Janikowski Sebastian Paweł Janikowski (; born March 2, 1978) is a Polish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Florida State ...

, 2000–2016 * Most field goals made, 60+ yards, career: 3, Brett Maher, 2018–2019 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, season: 10, Blair Walsh, 2012;

, 2016 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, game: 3, by 9 players, most recently

, Nov 27, 2016 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, half: 3,

Phil Dawson Philip Drury Dawson (born January 23, 1975) is a former American football placekicker. He played for the Cleveland Browns from 1999 to 2012 and holds their franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010. He pl ...

Sep 27, 2012,

, Nov 27, 2016

Safeties

* Most safeties, career: 4, Ted Hendricks, 1969–1983; Doug English, 1975–1985; Jared Allen, 2004–2015;

Justin Houston Justin Donovan Houston (born January 21, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he earned All-American honors, and was draft ...

, 2011–present * Most safeties, season: 2, by 19 players, most recently

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* Most safeties, rookie season: 2,

Jameel McClain Jameel Lashawn McClain (born July 25, 1985) is a former American football linebacker who is currently the Director of Player Engagement for the Baltimore Ravens. After playing college football for Syracuse University, he was signed by the Ravens a ...

, 2008;

Jim Young James Norman Young (born June 6, 1943) is a former professional American football and Canadian football player. Young played running back and wide receiver for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for two seasons (1965–66), and the CFL's BC Lions f ...

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* Most safeties, game: 2,

Fred Dryer John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 years, participating in 176 games starting in ...

, Oct 21, 1973 * Most safeties, one quarter: 2,

, Oct 21, 1973 * Most consecutive games, safety: 2, Doug English, Sep 4, 1983 – Sep 11, 1983 * Most consecutive seasons, safety: 3,

Charlie Krueger Charles Andrew Krueger (January 28, 1937 – February 5, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with the San Francisco 49ers. He played college ...

, 1959–1961; Ted Hendricks, 1974–1976; Eric Swann, 1992–1994

Rushing

Rushing attempts

* Most seasons leading league, rushing attempts: 6,

Jim Brown James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be one ...

; 1958–1959, 1961, 1963–1965 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, rushing attempts: 4;

Steve Van Buren Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 − August 23, 2012) was a Honduran–American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. Regarded as a powerf ...

, 1947–1950 and

, 1976–1979 * Most rushing attempts per game average, career: 21.2,

Terrell Davis Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2001. He is the Broncos all-time leading rusher and ...

, 1995–2001 * Most rushing attempts, career: 4,409,

Emmitt Smith Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...

, 1990–2004 * Most rushing attempts, season: 416, Larry Johnson, 2006 * Most rushing attempts, rookie, season: 390,

Eric Dickerson Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern Meth ...

, 1983 * Most rushing attempts, game: 45,

Jamie Morris James Walter Morris (born June 6, 1965) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and a record-setting running back in college for the University of Michigan Wolverine ...

, Dec 17, 1988 (OT) * Most rushing attempts, game, rookie: 45,

, Dec 17, 1988 (OT) * Most rushing attempts, first game: 36,

, Sep 9, 2001 * Most rushing attempts, no fumbles, season: 397,

Gerald Riggs Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons from 1982 to 1988 and the Washington Redskins from 1989 to 1991. Before his NFL career, he att ...

, 1985 * Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles, to start a career: 559,

BenJarvus Green-Ellis BenJarvus Jeremy Green-Ellis (born July 2, 1985) is a former American football running back who played for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. Green-Ellis was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played col ...

, 2008–2012 * Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles: 1,001,

, Oct 22, 2006-Nov 29, 2009 * Most seasons, 200 rushing attempts: 14,

, 1990–2004 * Most seasons, 250 rushing attempts: 13,

, 1991–2004 * Most seasons, 300 rushing attempts: 10,

, 1976–1986 * Most consecutive seasons, 200 rushing attempts: 13,

, 1990–2002 * Most consecutive seasons, 250 rushing attempts: 12,

, 1991–2002 * Most consecutive seasons, 300 rushing attempts: 8,

Eddie George Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily ...

, 1996–2003 * Most games, 20 rushing attempts, career: 121,

, 1990–2004 * Most games, 25 rushing attempts, career: 56,

, 1991–2004 * Most games, 30 rushing attempts, career: 21,

, 1983–1991 * Most games, 35 rushing attempts, career: 7,

, 1976–1984 * Most games, 40 rushing attempts, career: 2;

James Wilder Sr. James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions. High school c ...

, 1983–1984;

Ricky Williams Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). After playing baseball ...

, 1999–2003 * Most games, 20 rushing attempts, season: 14, by 8 players, most recently

Shaun Alexander Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...

, 2005 * Most games, 25 rushing attempts, season: 10; Larry Johnson, 2006; Jamal Anderson, 1998;

, 1994 * Most games, 30 rushing attempts, season: 7,

Earl Campbell Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. ...

, 1979 * Most games, 35 rushing attempts, season: 3;

, 1980;

, 2000

Rushing yards

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

; 1957–1961, 1963–1965 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,

, 1957–1961 * Most rushing yards per game average, career: 104.3,

, 1957–1965 * Most rushing yards per game average, season: 143.1, O. J. Simpson, 1973 * Most yards gained, career: 18,355,

, 1990–2004 * Most seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 16,

Frank Gore Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rus ...

, 2005–2020. * Most seasons, 1,000+ yards rushing: 11,

, 1991–2001 * Most seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 5,

Barry Sanders Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and ...

, 1991–1997 * Most consecutive seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 16,

, 2005–2020. * Most consecutive seasons, 1,000+ yards rushing: 11,

, 1991–2001 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 4,

, 1994–1997 * Most yards gained, season: 2,105,

, 1984 * Most yards gained, no fumbles, season: 1,883,

, 1994 * Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,808

, 1983 * Most yards gained, no fumbles, rookie, season: 1,307

Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley ( ; born February 9, 1997) is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to entering the NFL in 2018, Barkley played college football at Penn State for three seasons gai ...

, 2018 * Most yards gained, season, at Home: 1,125,

, 1977 * Most yards gained, season, Away: 1,087,

, 1984 * Most yards gained, back-to-back games: 476, O. J. Simpson, Nov 25, 1976-Dec 5, 1976 * Most yards gained, game: 296,

Adrian Peterson Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set the ...

, Nov 4, 2007 * Most yards gained, one half: 253,

, Nov 4, 2007 * Most yards gained, first game: 194, Alan Ameche, Sep 25, 1955 * Most yards gained, game, rookie: 296,

, Nov 4, 2007 * Most yards gained, one quarter: 165,

Jamaal Charles Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third ro ...

, Dec 23, 2012 * Most games, 50+ yards rushing, career: 173,

, 1990–2004 * Most games, 100+ yards rushing, career: 78,

, 1990–2004 * Most games, 150+ yards rushing, career: 25,

, 1989–1998 * Most games, 200+ yards rushing, career: 6, O. J. Simpson, 1969–1979;

, 2007–2015 * Most games, 250+ yards rushing, career: 2, O. J. Simpson, 1973–1976 * Most games, 100+ yards rushing, season: 14,

, 1997 * Most games, 150+ yards rushing, season: 7,

, 1980;

, 2012 * Most games, 200+ yards rushing, season: 4,

, 1980 * Most consecutive games, 50+ yards rushing: 38,

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, 2001–2003 * Most consecutive games, 100+ yards rushing: 14,

, 1997 * Most consecutive games, 150+ yards rushing: 4,

, 1980 * Most consecutive games, 200+ yards rushing: 2, O. J. Simpson, 1973, 1976;

1980;

2002;

Jay Ajayi Jay Ajayi (born 15 June 1993) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) and professional ''FIFA'' esports player. He played five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He play ...

, 2016 * Most consecutive games to start a season, 100+ yards rushing: 8,

DeMarco Murray DeMarco Murray (born February 12, 1988) is an American football coach and former running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time first-team All-Pro, he was the NFL Off ...

, 2014 * Most rushing yards by a quarterback, career: 6,109, Michael Vick, 2001–2015 * Most rushing yards by a quarterback, season: 1,206,

Lamar Jackson Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Louisville, Louisville, where he won the Heisma ...

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* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, game: 181,

Colin Kaepernick Colin Rand Kaepernick ( ; born November 3, 1987) is an American civil rights activist and football quarterback who is a free agent. He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2016, he knelt ...

, Jan 12, 2013 (playoffs); 178, Justin Fields, November 6, 2022 (regular season) * Most rushing yards per attempt, career (minimum 750 attempts): 7.0 yards (6,109 yards/873 attempts), Michael Vick, 2001–2015 * Most rushing yards per attempt, career (minimum 1,000 attempts): 5.38 yards (7,260 yards/1,332 attempts),

, 2008–2018 * Most rushing yards per attempt, season (qualifiers): 8.45 yards (1,039 yards/123 attempts), Michael Vick,

* Highest average gain per attempt, rookie season (qualifiers): 8.44 yards (1,004 yards/119 attempts),

Beattie Feathers William Beattie "Big Chief" Feathers (August 20, 1909 – March 11, 1979) was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He played college football and college basketball at the University of Tennessee. Early life and colle ...

, 1934 * Highest average gain per attempt, game (minimum 10 attempts): 17.3 yards, Michael Vick Dec 1, 2002 vs. Minnesota Vikings * Fewest games to reach 1,000 career rushing yards: 8,

, 2007 * Fewest games to reach 2,000 career rushing yards: 18,

, 1983–1984 * Fewest games to reach 3,000 career rushing yards: 27,

, 1983–1984 * Fewest games to reach 4,000 career rushing yards: 33,

, 1983–1985 * Fewest games to reach 5,000 career rushing yards: 45,

, 1983–1985 * Fewest games to reach 6,000 career rushing yards: 53,

, 1983–1986 * Fewest games to reach 7,000 career rushing yards: 63,

, 1983–1986 * Fewest games to reach 8,000 career rushing yards: 73,

, 1983–1987 * Fewest games to reach 9,000 career rushing yards: 82,

, 1983–1988 * Fewest games to reach 10,000 career rushing yards: 91,

, 1983–1989 * Fewest games to reach 11,000 career rushing yards: 103,

, 1983–1989 * Fewest games to reach 12,000 career rushing yards: 115,

, 1957-1965 * Fewest games to reach 13,000 career rushing yards: 133,

, 1989–1997

Rushing touchdowns

* Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5,

; 1957–1959, 1963, 1965 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 3,

, 1947–1949;

, 1957–1959;

Abner Haynes Abner Haynes (born September 19, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the American Football League (AFL). Early years and integration of major college football in Texas Born in Denton, Texas, Hay ...

(

American Football League The American Football League (AFL) was a major professional American football league that operated for ten seasons from 1960 until 1970, when it merged with the older National Football League (NFL), and became the American Football Conference. ...

), 1960–1962;

Cookie Gilchrist Carlton Chester "Cookie" Gilchrist (May 25, 1935 – January 10, 2011) was an American football player who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Career A star player at Har-Brack High S ...

(

), 1962–1964;

, 1966–1968 * Most touchdowns, career: 164,

, 1990–2004 * Most rushing touchdowns, season: 28,

, 2006 * Most rushing touchdowns, rookie, season: 18,

, 1983 * Most rushing touchdowns, season, at Home: 16, Terry Allen, 1996;

Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016 ...

, 2003;

, 2005 * Most rushing touchdowns, season, Away: 16,

John Riggins Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played col ...

, 1983 *Most rushing touchdowns in a single postseason: 8,

, 1997 * Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6,

, 11-28-1929;

, 12-25-2020. * Most rushing touchdowns, one half: 4,

, Nov 18, 1962;

Roland Hooks Roland L. Hooks (born January 2, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former American football running back in the NFL who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at North Carolina State University. Early years Hooks attended Farm ...

, Sep 9, 1979; Chuck Muncie, Nov 29, 1981;

, Oct 31, 1988;

, Sep 29, 2002;

Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016 ...

, Oct 24, 2004; Doug Martin, Nov 4, 2012 * Most seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997 * Most games, 1+ rushing touchdowns, career: 117,

, 1990–2004 * Most games, 1+ rushing touchdowns, season: 15,

, 1995 * Most consecutive games, 1+ rushing touchdown: 14,

, 2004–2005 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career: 74,

Cam Newton Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the NF ...

, 2011–2021. * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 14,

, 2011 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players

Passing

Passer rating

* Most seasons led league: 6,

Sammy Baugh Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. He ...

, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949;

Steve Young Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccane ...

, 1991–1994, 1996–1997 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 4,

, 1991–1994 * Highest passer rating, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 105.8,

Patrick Mahomes Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially play ...

, 2017–2021 * Highest passer rating, season (minimum 100 attempts): 122.5,

Aaron Rodgers Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...

, 2011 * Highest passer rating, rookie, season: 104.9,

Dak Prescott Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...

, 2016 * Youngest player, 158.3 perfect passer rating, game:

Marcus Mariota Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota p ...

(21 years, 318 days), Sep 13, 2015 * Oldest player, 158.3 perfect passer rating, game:

(43 years, 145 days), Dec 26, 2020 * Most games, 100+ passer rating, career: 147,

, 2001–2022 * Most games, 120+ passer rating, career: 64,

Drew Brees Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...

, 2002–2020 * Most games, 130+ passer rating, career: 42,

, 2002–2020 * Most games, 140+ passer rating, career: 22,

, 2001–2022 * Most games, 150+ passer rating, career: 9,

Ben Roethlisberger Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football ...

, 2004–2018 * Most games, 158.3 perfect passer rating, career (including playoffs): 4,

, 2005–2018;

, 2000–2003 * Most games, 100+ passer rating, season: 14,

, 2020 * Most games, 120+ passer rating, season: 10,

, 2020 * Most games, 130+ passer rating, season: 6,

, 2011 and 2020;

Tony Romo Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American sportscaster and former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Illino ...

, 2014 * Most games, 140+ passer rating, season: 4, Jacky Lee, 1961; Roger Staubach, 1973;

, 2007 and 2010;

2011 * Most games, 150+ passer rating, season: 3,

, 2018 * Most games, 158.3 perfect passer rating, season: 2,

, 2007;

, 2019 * Most seasons, 100+ passer rating (minimum 10 games started): 9,

; 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015–2019 * Most seasons, 120+ passer rating (minimum 10 games started): 2,

2011, 2020

Passing attempts

* Most seasons led league: 5,

Dan Marino Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...

, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1997 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 3,

Johnny Unitas John Constantine Unitas (; May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Following a career that spanned from 1956 ...

, 1959–1961;

, 1963–1965;

Drew Bledsoe Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, whe ...

, 1994–1996 * Most pass attempts, career: 11,940,

, 2000–2022. * Most pass attempts, season: 727,

Matthew Stafford John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...

, 2012 * Most pass attempts, rookie, season: 627,

Andrew Luck Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during hi ...

, 2012 * Most pass attempts, game: 70,

, Nov 13, 1994 (OT). * Most pass attempts, regulation game: 69,

Vinny Testaverde Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the H ...

, Dec 24, 2000. * Most pass attempts per game, career: 38.26,

, (3,290 attempts/86 games), 2012–2018 * Most pass attempts per game, season: 45.44,

, (727 attempts/16 games), 2012 * Most pass attempts, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 33,

Jared Goff Jared Thomas Goff (born October 14, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California, where he set the Pac-12 Conference season records for pas ...

, Sep 27, 2018;

Deshaun Watson Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2 ...

, Oct 6, 2019 * Most seasons, 500+ pass attempts: 16,

, 1993–2009,

, 2002–2021 * Most seasons, 550+ pass attempts: 13,

; 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011–2015, 2017–2021

Pass completions

* Most seasons led league: 6,

; 1984–1986, 1988, 1992, 1997;

; 2007–2008, 2011, 2014, 2016–2017 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 3,

, 1963–1965,

, 1984–1986 * Most pass completions, career: 7,674,

, 2000–2022. * Most pass completions, season: 485,

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. * Most pass completions per game, career: 24.89,

, (7,142 completions/287 games), 2001–2020 * Most pass completions per game, season: 29.44,

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* Most pass completions, rookie, season: 396,

Justin Herbert Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and was named ...

* Most pass completions, rookie, game: 37,

Joe Burrow Joseph Lee Burrow (born December 10, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Ohio State, Burrow played college football at LSU, where he won the Heisma ...

on 9-17-2020;

on 11-22-2020 * Most seasons 300+ completions: 18,

, 1992–2009 * Most seasons 350+ completions: 13,

, 2006–2018,

, 2002–2021 * Most seasons 400+ completions: 9,

, 2007–2008, 2010–2016 * Most consecutive seasons 300+ completions: 18,

, 1992–2009 * Most consecutive seasons 350+ completions: 13,

, 2006–2018 * Most consecutive seasons 400+ completions: 7,

, 2010–2016 * Most pass completions, playoff game: 47,

, 01-10-2021 * Most pass completions, regulation game, regular season: 45,

, 09-29-2019. * Most pass completions, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 28,

, Oct 6, 2019 * Most straight pass completions: 25,

Ryan Tannehill Ryan Timothy Tannehill III (born July 27, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a wide receiver until his junior year, an ...

, Oct 18-25, 2015 (last 7 completions on Oct 18, 2015; first 18 completions on Oct 25, 2015);

Nick Foles Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL D ...

, Dec 30, 2018

Pass completion percentage

* Most seasons led league: 8,

Len Dawson Leonard Ray Dawson (June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Aft ...

; 1962, 1964–1969, 1975 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 6,

, 1964–1969 * Highest completion percentage, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 67.85,

(1,186 passing completions/1,748 attempts), 2017–2020. * Highest completion percentage, season (among qualified players): 74.44,

, (364/489), 2018 * Highest completion percentage, rookie, season: 67.76,

, (311/459), 2016 * Highest completion percentage, regular season game (minimum 20 attempts): 96.67,

, (29/30), Dec 16, 2019 * Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 28,

, 2004–2020 * Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 4,

, 2018 * Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 passes per game): 26,

, 2004–2020. * Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate and no interceptions, season (minimum 20 passes per game): 4,

, 2018 * Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 67,

, 2004–2020 * Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 8,

, 2007 * Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 51,

, 2004–2020 * Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate and no interceptions, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 6,

, 2007;

, 2016 * Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 116,

, 2004–2020 * Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 13,

, 2017 * Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 75,

, 2004–2020 * Most seasons with at least 70% pass completion rate (minimum 100 attempts per season): 5,

; 2009, 2011, 2016-2018 * Most seasons with at least 60% pass completion rate (minimum 100 attempts per season): 19,

; 2001–2007, 2009–2020

Passing yards

* Most seasons leading league: 7,

, 2006, 2008, 2011–2012, 2014–2016 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,

Dan Fouts Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973-87). After a relatively undistinguished fi ...

, 1979–1982 * Most passing yards, career: 88,417,

, 2000–2022. * Highest yards per game, career: 307.65,

, (14,152 yards/46 games), 2017–2020. * Highest yards per game, season: 342.31,

, (5,477 yards/16 games), 2013 * Most seasons 2,000+ yards: 21,

, 2001–2007; 2009–2022. * Most seasons 2,500+ yards: 21,

, 2001–2007, 2009–2022. * Most seasons 3,000+ yards: 20,

, 2002–2007, 2009–2022. * Most seasons 3,500+ yards: 20,

, 2002–2007, 2009–2022. * Most seasons 4,000+ yards: 14,

; 1999–2004, 2006–2010, 2012–2014 * Most seasons 4,500+ yards: 8,

, 2008, 2010–2016 * Most seasons 5,000+ yards: 5,

; 2008, 2011–2013, 2016 * Most consecutive seasons 2,000+ yards: 19,

, 2002–2020;

, 1992–2010 * Most consecutive seasons 2,500+ yards: 19,

, 1992–2010 * Most consecutive seasons 3,000+ yards: 18,

, 1992–2009 * Most consecutive seasons 3,500+ yards: 14,

, 2005–2018;

, 2009-2022. * Most consecutive seasons 4,000+ yards: 12,

, 2006–2017 * Most consecutive seasons 4,500+ yards: 7,

, 2010–2016 * Most consecutive seasons 5,000+ yards: 3,

, 2011–2013 * Most passing yards, season: 5,477,

, 2013 * Most passing yards, rookie, season: 4,374,

, 2012 * Most passing yards, season, home: 2,853,

, 2015 * Most passing yards, season, away: 2,852,

, 2011 * Most passing yards, game: 554,

Norm Van Brocklin Norman Mack Van Brocklin (March 15, 1926 – May 2, 1983), nicknamed "The Dutchman", was an American football quarterback and coach who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He spent his first nine seasons with the Los A ...

, Sep 28, 1951. * Most passing yards, combined, game: 1,000,

, (520) and

Matt Flynn Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was a member of the Packers when they won Super Bowl XLV over the Pitts ...

, (480), Jan 1, 2012 * Most passing yards, 1st half: 361,

, Jan 9, 2005 * Most passing yards, 2nd half: 373,

Kurt Warner Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. His career, which saw him ascend f ...

, Sep 28, 2008 * Most passing yards, overtime: 219,

Derek Carr Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State, where he twice received first-team All- MWC honors, and w ...

, Oct 30, 2016 * Most passing yards, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 465,

, Sep 27, 2018 * Most passing yards, game, rookie: 433,

, Nov 4, 2012 * Most games, 200+ yards passing, career: 238, Tom Brady, 2000–2021 * Most games, 250+ yards passing, career: 189,

, 2001–2022 *Most games, 300+ yards passing, career: 122,

, 2002–2020 * Most games, 350+ yards passing, career: 63,

, 2002–2019 *Most games, 400+ yards passing, career: 16,

, 2001–2018 * Most games, 450+ yards passing, career: 6,

, 2009–2018 * Most games, 500+ yards passing, career: 3,

, 2009–2017 * Most games, 250+ yards passing, season: 16,

, 2011 * Most games, 300+ yards passing, season: 13,

, 2011 * Most games, 350+ yards passing, season: 8,

, 2011;

, 2013 * Most games, 400+ yards passing, season: 4,

, 1984;

, 2013;

Ryan Fitzpatrick Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 24, 1982) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. During his career, Fitzpatrick started at quarterback for nine different teams, the most ...

, 2018 * Most consecutive 200+ yards passing games: 64, Matt Ryan, 2013–2017 * Most consecutive 250+ yards passing games: 18,

, 2010–2012 * Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games: 9,

(twice) 2011–2012, 2012–2013 * Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games as rookie: 3,

, 2020 * Most consecutive 350+ yards passing games: 4,

, 2011;

, 2011–2012 * Most consecutive 400+ yards passing games: 3,

, 2018;

, 2020 * Most consecutive 450+ yards passing games: 3,

, 2020 * Longest pass completion: 99 yards, by 13 players, most recently

Eli Manning Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son ...

, Dec 24, 2011 * Youngest player, 3,000 yards passing:

Jameis Winston Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the H ...

(21 years, 342 days) Dec 13, 2015 * Youngest player, 4,000 yards passing:

(21 years, 363 days) Jan 3, 2016 * Fewest games to reach 10,000 career passing yards: 34,

, 2017–2020 * Fewest games to reach 15,000 career passing yards: 49,

, 2017–2021 * Fewest games to reach 20,000 career passing yards: 67,

, 2017–2022 * Fewest games to reach 25,000 career passing yards: 90,

, 2009–2015 * Fewest games to reach 30,000 career passing yards: 109,

, 2009–2017 * Fewest games to reach 35,000 career passing yards: 126,

, 2009–2018 * Fewest games to reach 40,000 career passing yards: 147,

, 2009–2019 * Fewest games to reach 45,000 career passing yards: 165,

, 2009–2020 * Fewest games to reach 50,000 career passing yards: 183,

, 2001–2013,

, 2009–2022 * Fewest games to reach 55,000 career passing yards: 199,

, 2001–2014 * Fewest games to reach 60,000 career passing yards: 215,

, 2001–2015 * Fewest games to reach 65,000 career passing yards: 230,

, 2001–2016 * Fewest games to reach 70,000 career passing yards: 248,

, 2001–2017 * Fewest games to reach 75,000 career passing yards: 267,

, 2001–2019 * Fewest games to reach 80,000 career passing yards: 286,

, 2001–2020 * Fewest games to reach 85,000 career passing yards: 321,

, 2001–2022

Average passing yards

* Most seasons led league: 7,

Sid Luckman Sidney Luckman (November 21, 1916 – July 5, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 through 1950. During his twelve seasons with the Bears, ...

, 1939–1943, 1946–47 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 5,

, 1939–1943 * Highest yards per attempt, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 8.63 (13,499 yards on 1,565 attempts),

Otto Graham Otto Everett Graham Jr. (December 6, 1921 – December 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). Graha ...

, 1950–1955 * Highest yards per attempt, season (among qualified players): 11.17 (1,229 on 110 attempts),

Tommy O'Connell Thomas B. O'Connell (September 26, 1930 – March 20, 2014) was an American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played in 1953 for the Chicago Bears and in 1956 ...

, 1957 * Highest yards per attempt, rookie, season: 9.41 (1,854 yards on 197 attempts),

Greg Cook Gregory Lynn Cook (November 20, 1946 – January 27, 2012) was an American football quarterback who played two professional seasons, in the American Football League (AFL) and later the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...

, 1969 * Highest yards per attempt, game: 18.58 (446 yards on 24 attempts)

, Oct 31, 1948

Passing touchdowns

;Career * Most passing touchdowns, career: 644,

, 2000–2022. * Most games 1+ TD passes, career: 286,

, 2000–2022. * Most red zone touchdown passes: 418,

;Regular season * Most seasons led league: 5,

, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 4,

, 1957–1960 * Most touchdown passes per game average, regular season: 2.438,

, (156 TD passes/64 games), 2017–2022. * Most passing touchdowns, season: 55,

, 2013 * Most passing touchdowns, rookie, season: 31,

, 2020 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ passing touchdowns: 21,

, 1987–2007 * Most consecutive seasons, 20+ passing touchdowns: 17,

, 2004–2020 * Most consecutive seasons, 25+ passing touchdowns: 16,

, 1998–2014 * Most consecutive seasons, 30+ passing touchdowns: 9,

, 2008–2016 * Most consecutive seasons, 35+ passing touchdowns: 3,

, 1995–1997;

, 2011–2013;

, 2012–2014 * Most consecutive seasons, 40+ passing touchdowns: 2,

, 2011–2012, Tom Brady, 2020–2021 * Most seasons, 20+ passing touchdowns: 19,

, 2002–2007, 2009–2021. * Most seasons, 25+ passing touchdowns: 17,

, 2002, 2004–2005, 2007, 2009–2021. * Most seasons, 30+ passing touchdowns: 10,

, 2008–2016, 2018 * Most seasons, 35+ passing touchdowns: 6,

, 2007, 2010–2011, 2015, 2020–2021 * Most seasons, 40+ passing touchdowns: 3,

2007, 2020, 2021;

, 2011, 2016, 2020 * Most consecutive games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 54,

, 2009–2012 * Most consecutive uninterrupted games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 52,

, 2010–2013 * Most consecutive passing touchdowns, no interceptions, home: 49,

;Game * Most passing touchdowns, game: 7,

, Nov 14, 1943;

Adrian Burk Adrian Matthew Burk (December 14, 1927 – July 28, 2003) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. After his playing career, he served as an official. Playing ca ...

, Oct 17, 1954;

, Nov 19, 1961;

Y. A. Tittle Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was a professional American football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Baltimore Colts, after spend ...

, Oct 28, 1962;

Joe Kapp Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938) is an American former football player, coach, and executive. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of California, Berkeley. Kapp played professionally in the Canadian Football Lea ...

, Sep 28, 1969;

, Sep 5, 2013;

, Nov 3, 2013;

, Nov 1, 2015 * Most passing touchdowns, one half: 6,

Daryle Lamonica Daryle Pasquale Lamonica (July 17, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. He spent ...

, Oct 19, 1969;

, Nov 9, 2014 * Most passing touchdowns, rookie, one half: 4,

, Sep 13, 2015;

, Nov 22, 2015 * Most passing touchdowns, one quarter: 5,

, Oct 18, 2009 * Most passing touchdowns, no interceptions, game: 7,

, Oct 28, 1962;

, Sep 5, 2013;

, Nov 3, 2013 * Most passing touchdowns, perfect

passer rating Passer rating (also known as passing efficiency in college football) is a measure of the performance of passers, primarily quarterbacks, in gridiron football. There are two formulas currently in use: one used by both the National Football Lea ...

( 158.3), game: 7

, Nov 3, 2013 * Highest percentage of touchdown passes out of pass attempts, game: 35.29,

, (6 TD passes/17 attempts), Dec 21, 1969 * Most games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 280,

, 2001–2022. * Most games, 2+ passing touchdowns: 192,

, 2001–2021. * Most games, 3+ passing touchdowns: 97,

, 2001–2021. * Most games, 4+ passing touchdowns: 37,

, 2001–2021. * Most games, 5+ passing touchdowns: 11,

, 2004–2019. * Most games, 6+ passing touchdowns: 3,

, 2003–2013. * Fewest games to reach 100 touchdown passes: 40,

, 2017–2020. * Fewest games to reach 200 touchdown passes: 89,

, 1983–1989 * Fewest games to reach 300 touchdown passes: 144,

, 2005–2017 * Fewest games to reach 400 touchdown passes: 192,

, 2005–2020 * Fewest games to reach 500 touchdown passes: 244,

, 1998–2014 * Fewest games to reach 600 touchdown passes: 308,

, 2001–2021.

Interceptions thrown

* Most seasons led league: 4,

, 1988–1989, 2000, 2004 * Most passes intercepted, career: 336,

, 1991–2010 * Most passes intercepted, season: 42,

, 1962 * Most passes intercepted, rookie season: 28,

, 1998 * Most passes intercepted, game: 8,

Jim Hardy James Francis Hardy (April 24, 1923 – August 16, 2019) was an American football quarterback. He was born in Los Angeles. High school career Hardy attended and played high school football at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. College care ...

on 9-24-1950 * Most passes intercepted, half: 5,

Nathan Peterman Nathan Michael Peterman (born May 4, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh following a stint with Tennessee and was selected by the Buffal ...

on November 20, 2017 * Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted: 402,

, 9-30-2018 to 12-16-2018 * Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted to start a career: 176,

, 2016. * Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted to start a season: 287,

Alex Smith Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He played college football at Utah, where he received first-team All-American honors and won the ...

, 2017 * Most attempts with no interceptions, game: 70

on November 13, 1994 * Most completions with no interceptions, game: 45

on November 13, 1994 * Most games with 200+ yards passing and no interceptions, career: 123,

, 2001–2019 * Most games with 200+ yards passing and no interceptions, season: 11,

, 2012;

, 2014 * Most consecutive touchdowns, and no interceptions, home: 49,

* Most games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions, career: 134,

, 2001–2019 * Most games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 14,

2010 * Most consecutive games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions: 11,

, 2010

Lowest interception percentage

* Most seasons led league, interception percentage: 5,

, 1940, 1942, 1944–45, 1947 * Lowest interception percentage, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 1.317 (095 INTs, 7,212 attempts),

, 2005–2022. * Lowest interception percentage, season (minimum 200 attempts): 0.0 (0 INTs, 200 attempts),

Brian Hoyer Axel Edward Brian Hoyer (born October 13, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Since joining the NFL in 2009 as an undrafted free agent, he has started for seven different ...

, 2016 * Lowest interception percentage, season (minimum 16 starts): 0.335 (2 INTs, 597 attempts),

, 2018 * Lowest interception percentage, rookie season: 0.87 (4 INTs, 459 attempts),

, 2016

Sacked

* Most times sacked, career: 562,

, 2001–2022. * Most times sacked, season: 76, David Carr, 2002 * Most times sacked, game: 12,

Bert Jones Bertram Hays Jones (born September 7, 1951) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams. At Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana, he was given t ...

on October 26, 1980; Warren Moon on September 29, 1985;

Donovan McNabb Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Before his NFL career, he played football and ...

on September 30, 2007 * Most sack yards lost, career: 3,794, Dave Krieg * Lowest sacked percentage (times sacked per passing play attempted), season: 1.18% (3 times sacked, 255 passing plays), Steve Walsh,

1991 File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Phi ...

* Lowest sacked percentage (times sacked per passing play attempted), career: 3.13%,

and

Receiving

Receptions

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

, 1936–37, 1939, 1941–1945 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,

, 1941–1945 * Most pass receptions, career: 1,549,

, 1985–2004 * Most pass receptions, season: 149,

Michael Thomas Michael or Mike Thomas may refer to: Entertainment * Michael M. Thomas (born 1936), American novelist of financial thrillers * Michael Tilson Thomas (born 1944), American conductor, pianist, and composer * Michael Thomas (actor) (1952–2019), B ...

, 2019 * Most pass receptions, rookie, season: 104,

Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle (born November 25, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted sixth overall by the Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Dr ...

, 2021 * Most pass receptions, season, tight end: 113,

Zach Ertz Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft and later won Super ...

, 2018 * Most pass receptions, season, running back: 116,

Christian McCaffrey Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers eighth overa ...

, 2019 * Most pass receptions, game: 21, Brandon Marshall, December 13, 2009 * Most pass receptions, game, rookie: 14,

Roy Helu Roy Ziegler Helu Jr. (born December 7, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska. Helu set the Redskins' franc ...

, Nov 6, 2011,

, Sep 16, 2018 * Most pass receptions, half: 13,

Jason Witten Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for 17 seasons, primarily for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Univers ...

, October 28, 2012 * Highest reception average per game, career: 7.46,

, (470 receptions/63 games), 2016–2019 * Highest reception average per game, season: 9.31,

, (149 receptions/16 games), 2019 * Most consecutive games, 1+ pass receptions: 274,

1985–2004 * Most consecutive seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 17,

Larry Fitzgerald Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsburg ...

2004–2020 * Most consecutive seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6, Antonio Brown 2013–2018 * Most seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 17,

1986–2003 * Most seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6, Brandon Marshall 2007–2015, Antonio Brown 2013–2018 * Most seasons, 120+ pass receptions: 2,

2018–2019, Antonio Brown 2014–2015,

Wes Welker Wesley Carter Welker (born May 1, 1981) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the San ...

2009–2011,

Cris Carter Graduel Christopher Darin Carter (born November 25, 1965) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989), the Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) and the Mia ...

1994–1995 * Most games, 10+ pass receptions, season: 9,

2019 * Most games, 15+ pass receptions, season: 2, Antonio Brown 2015 * Most games, 1+ reception, career: 296,

1985–2004 * Most games, 5+ receptions, career: 166,

1985–2004 * Most games, 10+ receptions, career: 22,

Andre Johnson Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver who played most of his 14-year career with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami, and was drafted by ...

2004–2014 * Most games, 15+ receptions, career: 2, Brandon Marshall 2008–2018,

2009–2014,

2007–2017, Antonio Brown 2010–2015

Yards receiving

* Most seasons leading league: 7,

, 1936, 1938–39, 1941–1944 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,

, 1941–1944 * Most receiving yards, career: 22,895,

1985–2004 * Most receiving yards per game average, career: 97.1,

Julio Jones Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. (; born February 8, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Atlanta Falco ...

, (10,094 yards/104 games), 2011–present * Most receiving yards per game average, season: 129.0,

Wes Chandler Wesley Sandy Chandler (born August 22, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four t ...

, (1,032 yards/8 games), 1982 * Most receiving yards per game average, rookie season: 108.8, Odell Beckham Jr., (1,305 yards/12 Games), 2014 * Most seasons 500 or more yards receiving: 18,

1985–2003 * Most seasons 1,000 or more yards receiving: 14,

, 1986–2002 * Most seasons 1,500 or more yards receiving: 4,

1986–1995 * Most consecutive seasons 500 or more yards receiving: 16,

Tony Gonzalez Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he is the NFL's all-time lead ...

1998–2013;

2004–2019 * Most consecutive seasons 1,000 or more yards receiving: 11,

1986–1996 * Most consecutive seasons 1,500 or more yards receiving: 2,

Marvin Harrison Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...

2001–2002,

2008–2009,

Calvin Johnson Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...

2011–2012, Antonio Brown 2014–2015,

2014–2015 *Most consecutive seasons, 1,000+ receiving yards, TE:

Travis Kelce Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...

(7, 2016–2022) * Most receiving yards, season: 1,964,

, 2012 * Most receiving yards, two seasons, to start a career: 3,016,

Justin Jefferson Justin Jamal Jefferson (born June 16, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 ...

, 2020–2021 * Most receiving yards, rookie, season: 1,473, Bill Groman (

AFL AFL may refer to: Sports * American Football League (AFL), a name shared by several separate and unrelated professional American football leagues: ** American Football League (1926) (a.k.a. "AFL I"), first rival of the National Football Leagu ...

1960 It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism. Events January * Ja ...

* Most receiving yards, season, TE: 1,416,

, 2020 * Most receiving yards, season, RB: 1,048,

, 1999 * Most receiving yards, game: 336, Flipper Anderson, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT) * Most receiving yards, regulation game: 329,

, 10-27-2013 * Most receiving yards, game, rookie: 266,

Ja’Marr Chase Ja'Marr Anthony Chase (born March 1, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana State University, LSU, where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Aw ...

, January 2, 2022 * Most receiving yards, game, TE: 214,

Shannon Sharpe Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he ranks th ...

, Oct 20, 2002 * Most receiving yards, one half: 258,

Stephone Paige Stephone Paige (born October 15, 1961), is a former professional American football player who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1983 to 1992. A 6'2" 185 lb. wide receiver undrafted free agent from California State University, Fresno, ...

, Dec 22, 1985 * Most receiving yards, one quarter: 210,

Qadry Ismail Qadry Rahmadan Ismail (born November 8, 1970), nicknamed "the Missile", is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1993 NFL draft. He played college football at ...

, Dec 12, 1999 * Most games, 50+ receiving yards, career: 198,

, 1985–2004 * Most games, 100+ receiving yards, career: 76,

, 1985–2004 * Most games, 150+ receiving yards, career: 30,

, 1985–2003 * Most games, 200+ receiving yards, career: 5;

Lance Alworth Lance Dwight Alworth (born August 3, 1940), nicknamed “Bambi”, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) an ...

, 1963–1967;

, 2007–2015 * Most games, 250+ receiving yards, career: 3;

, 2014–17 * Most games, 50+ receiving yards, season: 16, Antonio Brown 2013–14 * Most games, 100+ receiving yards, season: 11,

Michael Irvin Michael Jerome Irvin (born March 5, 1966) is an American sports commentator and former professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). In 2007, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of F ...

1995,

2012 * Most games, 150+ receiving yards, season: 5; Tim Brown, 1997;

, 1995;

Roy Green Roy Calvin Green (born June 30, 1957) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played professionally for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1979-1990) and Philadelphia Eagles (1991–1992). Early life Gree ...

, 1984; Antonio Brown, 2017; * Most games, 200+ receiving yards, season: 3,

Charley Hennigan Charles Taylor Hennigan, Sr. (March 19, 1935 – December 20, 2017) was an American football player with the former Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). Football career Hennigan attended LSU on a track scholarship but wanted ...

(

1961 Events January * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba (Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015). ** Aero Flight 311 (K ...

* Most consecutive games, 50+ receiving yards: 35, Antonio Brown 2013–2015 * Most consecutive games, 100+ receiving yards: 8,

2012,

Adam Thielen Adam John Thielen (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota State and signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free ag ...

2018 * Most consecutive games, 125+ receiving yards: 5,

2012, Pat Studstill 1966 * Most consecutive games, 150+ receiving yards: 3,

Josh Gordon Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He previously played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tennessee Titans. Nicknamed ...

2013,

Isaac Bruce Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and a member of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round o ...

1995,

Andre Rison Andre Previn Rison (born March 18, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers ...

1990,

1984,

James Lofton James David Lofton (born July 5, 1956) is an American former professional football player and coach. He is a former coach for the San Diego Chargers but is best known for his years in the National Football League as a wide receiver for the ...

1984,

Don Maynard Donald Rogers Maynard (January 25, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an American professional football wide receiver known for playing for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL). He also played with the New York Giants and St. Lo ...

1968 * Most consecutive games, 200+ receiving yards: 2,

2013 * Fewest games to reach 6,000 receiving yards, TE: 91,

* Fewest games to reach 8,000 receiving yards, TE: 113,

* Fewest games to reach 9,000 receiving yards, TE: 127,

* Fewest games to 10,000 career receiving yards, TE: 140,

* Longest pass reception ''(see also

99–yard pass play A 99-yard pass play is the longest play involving a forward pass that is possible in an American football game. It gains 99 yards and scores a touchdown for the offensive team. The play has occurred thirteen times in NFL history, most recently by ...

)'': 99, by 12 players, most recently Victor Cruz, December 24, 2011

Average yards/reception

* Highest yards/reception, career (minimum 200 receptions): 22.26 (4,996 yards / 224 receptions), Homer Jones, 1964–70 * Highest yards/reception, season (minimum 24 receptions): 32.58 (782 yards / 24 receptions), Don Currivan, 1947 * Highest yards/reception, game (minimum 3 receptions): 63.00 (189 yards / 3 receptions),

Torry Holt Torry Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976) is a former professional American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and retired with the 10th most rec ...

, September 24, 2000

Receiving touchdowns

* Most seasons led league: 9,

, 1935–1938, 1940–1944 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 5,

, 1940–1944 * Most touchdowns, career: 197,

, 1985–2004 * Most touchdowns, season: 23,

Randy Moss Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennesse ...

, 2007 * Most touchdowns for a TE, season; 17,

Rob Gronkowski Robert James Gronkowski (born May 14, 1989) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Nicknamed "Gronk", Gronkowski played nine seasons for the New England Patriots, then played h ...

, 2011 * Most touchdowns for a RB, season; 9,

Billy Cannon William Abb Cannon (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football Halfback (American football), halfback, Fullback (American football), fullback and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and Nati ...

, 1961; Bill Brown, 1964;

Chuck Foreman Walter Eugene "Chuck" Foreman (born October 26, 1950) is a former American football running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots in the National Football League. Considered one of the best passing-catching ba ...

, 1975;

Leroy Hoard Leroy J. Hoard (born May 15, 1968) is a former American football player. Hoard played professional football as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons for the Cleveland Browns from 1990 to 1995 and the Minnesota Vikin ...

, 1991;

, 2001 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 17,

, 1998 * Most touchdowns, season, home: 13,

, 1987;

, 2001;

Jordy Nelson Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Kansas State, where he ...

, 2011 * Most touchdowns, season, away: 14,

, 2007 * Most touchdowns, back-to-back games: 7, Cloyce Box, Nov 23, 1950 – Dec 3, 1950 * Most touchdowns, game: 5,

Bob Shaw Robert Shaw (31 December 1931 – 11 February 1996) was a science fiction writer and fan from Northern Ireland, noted for his originality and wit. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His short story "Light of Other Days" ...

, October 2, 1950,

, October 14, 1990;

Kellen Winslow Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr. (born November 5, 1957) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1995), he is widely recognized as one of the greatest tight ...

, November 22, 1981 * Most touchdowns, one half: 4,

, Oct 7, 1945;

Dante Lavelli Dante Bert Joseph "Gluefingers" Lavelli (February 23, 1923 – January 20, 2009) was an American professional football player who was an end for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League ...

, Oct 14, 1949;

, Oct 2, 1950; Harold Jackson, Oct 14, 1973;

Paul Warfield Paul Dryden Warfield (born November 28, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 to 1977 for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, except for a year i ...

Dec 15, 1973;

Ahmad Rashad Ahmad Rashad (born Robert Earl Moore; November 19, 1949) is an American sportscaster and former professional football player. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known as Bobby Mo ...

, Sep 2, 1979;

, Nov 13, 1983; Mark Ingram, Nov 27, 1994; Marcus Robinson, Nov 23, 2003;

, Nov 18, 2007 * Most touchdowns, one quarter: 4,

, Oct 7, 1945 * Most consecutive games, 1+ TD receptions: 13,

, 1986–1987 * Most games 1+ TD receptions, career: 139,

, 1985–2004 * Most games 1+ TD receptions, season: 13, Mark Clayton, 1984;

, 1989;

Carl Pickens Carl McNally Pickens (born March 23, 1970) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. Early life Pickens attended Murphy High School in Murphy, ...

, 1995;

, 2007 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ TD receptions: 20,

, 1985–2004 * Most consecutive seasons, 5+ TD receptions: 11,

Terrell Owens Terrell Eldorado Owens (; born December 7, 1973), nicknamed T.O., is an American football wide receiver for the Knights of Degen of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. Regar ...

, 2000–2010;

, 1996–2006;

, 1991–2001; Tim Brown, 1991–2001;

, 1986–1996;

, 1935–1945 * Most consecutive seasons, 10+ TD receptions: 8,

, 1999–2006 * Most seasons with at least 1 touchdown reception: 20,

* Most seasons with at least 5 touchdown receptions: 16,

* Most seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions: 9,

;

* Most seasons with at least 15 touchdown receptions: 5,

* Most seasons with at least 20 touchdown receptions: 1,

* Most touchdown receptions, 20+ yards, game 4, Cloyce Box, 12-03-1950; Art Powell, 12-22-1963;

Wesley Walker Wesley Darcel Walker (born May 26, 1955) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1989. Walker graduated from Carson High School in Carson, California, where he set many receiving ...

, 9-21-1986 * Fewest games to reach 50 career touchdown receptions: 54,

1962–1966

Yards from scrimmage

* Most seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 6

, 1958–1959, 1961, 1963–1965 * Most consecutive seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 4

Thurman Thomas Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected by the Bills in the second round of th ...

, 1989–1992 * Most yards from scrimmage, career: 23,540,

, 1985–2004 * Most yards from scrimmage, season: 2,509, Chris Johnson, 2009 * Most yards from scrimmage, no fumbles, season: 2,189,

, 2000 * Most yards from scrimmage, rookie, season: 2,212,

, 1983 * Highest average yards from scrimmage per game, career (100 games): 125.52,

(14,811 yards/118 games), 1957–1965 * Highest average yards from scrimmage per game, season: 163.36,

Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
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(2,237 yards/14 games), 2002 * Most attempts, season: 492, (407 rushes, 85 receptions),

, 1984 * Most attempts, rookie, season: 441, (390 rushes, 51 receptions),

, 1983 * Most attempts, no fumbles, season: 430 (397 rushes, 33 receptions),

, 1985 * Most combined attempts, game: 48,

(42 rushes, 6 receptions), October 30, 1983 and

(37 rushes, 11 receptions), December 1, 2002 (OT) * Most yards from scrimmage, game: 336, (all receiving yards), Flipper Anderson, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT) * Most yards from scrimmage, non-overtime game: 330,

, Dec. 10, 1961 * Most yards from scrimmage, back-to-back games: 525,

, Nov 20, 1977 – Nov 24, 1977 * Most games, 50 yards from scrimmage, career: 202,

1985–2004 * Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, career: 108,

, 1975–1987 * Most games, 150 yards from scrimmage, career: 46,

, 1989–1998 * Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, career: 14,

, 1994–2005 * Most games, 250 yards from scrimmage, career: 5,

, 1994–2005 * Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, season: 15, Marcus Allen, 1985;

, 1997; Edgerrin James, 2000; David Johnson 2016 * Most games, 150 yards from scrimmage, season: 10, Chris Johnson, 2009 * Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, season: 5,

, 2003 * Most games, 250 yards from scrimmage, season: 2,

, 2000 * Most consecutive games, 100 yards from scrimmage: 17, Marcus Allen, 1985–1986 * Most consecutive games, 200 yards from scrimmage: 3,

Le'Veon Bell Le'Veon Andrew Bell Sr. ( ; born February 18, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted 48th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 201 ...

, Nov 17, 2014, Nov 30, 2014, Dec 7, 2014.

, Nov 13, 1977, Nov 20, 1977, Nov 24, 1977 * Most consecutive seasons, 500 or more yards from scrimmage: 16,

, 1998–2013 * Most seasons, 500 or more yards from scrimmage: 18,

, 1985–1996, 1998–2003 * Most consecutive seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 13,

, 1990–2002 * Most seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 14,

1990–2002, 2004,

1986–1996, 1998, 2001–2002 * Most consecutive seasons, 1500 or more yards from scrimmage: 8,

, 2001–2008 * Most seasons, 1500 or more yards from scrimmage: 10,

1976–1981, 1983–1986 * Most consecutive seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4,

1998–2001 * Most seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4,

1998–2001,

1983–84, 1986, 1988,

1977, 1983–85

All-purpose

All-purpose yardage (or combined net yards gained) encompasses rushing, receiving, interception returns, punt returns, kickoff returns and fumble returns. * Most seasons leading league, combined net yards: 5,

, 1958–61, 1964 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, combined net yards: 4,

, 1958–1961

All-purpose attempts

* Most combined attempts, career: 4,939,

(4,409 rushes, 515 receptions, 15 fumble returns), 1990–2004 * Most combined attempts, season: 492,

(407 rushes, 85 receptions, 0 returns), 1984 * Most combined attempts, no fumbles, season: 430,

(397 rushes, 33 receptions), 1985 * Most combined attempts, rookie, season: 441,

(390 rushes, 51 receptions, 0 returns), 1983 * Most combined attempts per fumble, career, minimum 2,000 attempts: 138.0,

Curtis Martin Curtis James Martin Jr. (born May 1, 1973) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets. He spent his first three seasons with the New England Patrio ...

, 1995–2005 * Most combined attempts per fumble, career, minimum 1,000 attempts: 199.88,

Ray Rice Raymell Mourice Rice (born January 22, 1987) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football at Rutgers, where he received first-t ...

, 2008–2013 * Most consecutive combined attempts, no fumbles: 870,

Steven Jackson Steven Rashad Jackson (born July 22, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Oregon State and was ...

(755 rushes, 115 receptions), Nov 3, 2011-January 3, 2016 (end of career) * Most combined attempts, no fumbles, career: 446, Darnay Scott (408 receptions, 22 rushes, 15 kickoff returns, 1 fumble return), 1994–2002 * Most consecutive combined attempts, no fumbles to start a career: 589,

(559 rushes, 30 receptions), 2008–2012 * Most combined attempts, game: 48,

(42 rushes, 6 receptions), on October 30, 1983 and

(37 rushes, 11 receptions), on December 1, 2002 (OT)

All-purpose yards

* Most yards gained, career: 23,546,

, 1985–2004 * Most yards gained, total, season: 2,696,

Darren Sproles Darren Lee Sproles (born June 20, 1983) is an American football executive and former running back and return specialist who is a personnel consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...

, 2011 * Highest average yards per game, season: 175.9, Terry Metcalf (2,462 yards/13 games), 1975 * Highest average yards per game, career: 138.8,

(9,435 yards/68 games), 1965–1971 * Most yards gained, total, season, home: 1,508, Chris Johnson, 2009 * Most yards gained, total, season, away: 1,455, Timmy Brown, 1962 * Most yards gained, total, rookie, season: 2,317, Tim Brown, 1988 * Most yards gained, no fumbles, season: 2,215,

, 2014 * Most yards gained, total, game: 404,

Glyn Milburn Glyn Curt Milburn (born February 19, 1971) is a former American football running back and return specialist who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Stanford, he was drafted by the Denv ...

; Dec 10, 1995 * Most games, 50 yards gained, career: 202,

1985–2004 * Most games, 100 yards gained, career: 118, Brian Mitchell 1990–2003 * Most games, 150 yards gained, career: 46,

1975–1986,

1989–1998 * Most games, 200 yards gained, career: 17,

2007–2019 * Most games, 250 yards gained, career: 7, Terry Metcalf 1974–1977 * Most games, 300 yards gained, career: 2,

Jacoby Ford Jacoby Ford (born July 27, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was also an accomplished track and field athlete. He play ...

2010,

Josh Cribbs Joshua Cribbs (born June 9, 1983) is an American former football return specialist and wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Kent State University, and was signed by the Cleveland Browns ...

2007–2009,

2007,

Lionel James Lionel "Little Train" James (May 25, 1962 – February 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tig ...

1985,

1965–1966 * Most games, 1 yard gained, season: 17, Dexter Carter 1995 * Most games, 100 yards gained, season: 15, David Johnson 2016,

Michael Lewis Michael Monroe Lewis (born October 15, 1960) Gale Biography In Context. is an American author and financial journalist. He has also been a contributing editor to ''Vanity Fair'' since 2009, writing mostly on business, finance, and economics. He ...

2002, Edgerrin James 2000,

MarTay Jenkins MarTay Jenkins (born February 28, 1975) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals. He also was a member of the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League and the Calgary Stampeders i ...

2000, Derrick Mason 2000,

1997, Marcus Allen 1985 * Most games, 150 yards gained, season: 11,

2002, Terry Metcalf 1975,

2011 * Most games, 200 yards gained, season: 5, Fred Jackson 2009,

2009,

2003,

1977, Timmy Brown 1962, Terry Metcalf 1975 * Most games, 250 yards gained, season: 3, Timmy Brown 1962,

1985, Terry Metcalf 1977 * Most games, 300 yards gained, season: 2,

2010,

2007,

1985 * Most consecutive games, 100 or more yards: 23,

, 1965–1967 * Most consecutive games, 200 or more yards: 4,

, 2008–2009 * Most consecutive seasons, 1000 or more yards: 13,

, 1990–2002 * Most seasons, 1000 or more yards: 14,

1990–2002, 2004,

1986–1996, 1998, 2001–2002 * Most consecutive seasons, 1500 or more yards: 9, Brian Mitchell, 1994–2002 * Most seasons, 1500 or more yards: 10,

1976–1981, 1983–1986 * Most consecutive seasons, 2000 or more yards: 4,

1998–2001;

Dante Hall Damieon Dante Hall (born September 20, 1978) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is nicknamed the "Human Joystick" and the "X-Factor". Hall was a ...

2002–2005;

2008–2011 * Most seasons, 2000 or more yards: 4,

1977, 1983–1985;

1983–1984, 1986, 1988; Brian Mitchell 1994–1995, 1997–1998;

1998–2001;

2002–2005;

Tiki Barber Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber (; born April 7, 1975) is an American former football running back who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for the University of Virgi ...

2000, 2004–2006;

2008–2011

Interceptions

* Most seasons leading league: 3;

Everson Walls Everson Collins Walls (born December 28, 1959) is a former American football defensive back who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and the Cleveland Browns. During his 14 seas ...

, 1981–82, 1985; Ed Reed, 2004, 2008, 2010 * Most interceptions, career: 81, Paul Krause, 1964–79 * Most interceptions, season: 14,

Dick "Night Train" Lane Richard Lane (April 16, 1928 – January 29, 2002), commonly known as Dick "Night Train" Lane, was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for 14 years in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angele ...

1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Black Saturday in Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, becomes m ...

* Most interceptions, rookie, season: 14,

* Most interceptions, game: 4, by 19 players, most recently

DeAngelo Hall DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983) is a former American football defensive back who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth ov ...

, October 24, 2010 * Most interceptions, one half: 4,

, October 24, 2010 * Most consecutive games with an interception: 8, Tom Morrow, 1962–63 * Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19,

Darrell Green Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002. He is widely considered to be one of the gr ...

Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) N ...

, 1983–2001

Interception return yards

* Most seasons leading league: 3,

Darren Sharper Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975) is an American convicted serial rapist and a former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football at William & Mary and was selected ...

, 2002, 2005, 2009 * Most interception return yards, career: 1,590, Ed Reed, 2002–2013 * Most yards per interception return, career (minimum 30 interceptions): 25.1 (1,331 yards/53 INTS),

Deion Sanders Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (born August 9, 1967) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach at the University of Colorado Boulder. Nicknamed "Prime Time", he played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons ...

, 1989–2000, 2004–2005 * Most yards per interception return, career (minimum 20 interceptions): 27.6 (608 yards/22 INTS), Erik McMillan, 1989–1993 * Most interception return yards, season: 376,

New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ...

, 2009 * Most interception return yards, rookie, season: 301,

Don Doll Donald LeRoy Doll (August 29, 1926 – September 22, 2010), also known as Don Burnside, was an American football player and coach. Doll played college football for the University of Southern California (1944, 1946–1948) and professional footba ...

Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at Ford ...

, 1949 * Most interception return yards, game: 177, Charlie McNeil, September 24, 1961 * Longest interception return: 108, Ed Reed, November 23, 2008

Interception return touchdowns

* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, career: 12,

Rod Woodson Roderick Kevin Woodson (born March 10, 1965) is an American former professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He is currently the Head Coach of the XFL's Vegas Vipers. Woodson was drafted in the ...

, 1987–2003 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, season: 4;

Ken Houston Kenneth Ray Houston (born November 12, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame ...

, 1971; Jim Kearney, 1972;

Eric Allen Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American football coach and former cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders from 1988 to 2001. A six-time ...

1993 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, rookie, season: 3;

Lem Barney Lemuel Joseph Barney (September 8, 1945) is a former American football player. A native of Gulfport, Mississippi, he played college football at Jackson State from 1964 to 1966. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football Leag ...

, 1967;

Ronnie Lott Ronald Mandel Lott (born May 8, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Lott played college football for the Univ ...

, 1981;

Janoris Jenkins Janoris Jermain Jenkins (born October 29, 1988), nicknamed "Jackrabbit", is an American football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Alabama and Florida and was draft ...

2012 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, game: 2, by 30 players, most recently Zach Brown, December 30, 2012 * Most consecutive seasons with an interception returned for a touchdown: 6, Charles Woodson,

Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...

, 2006–2011

Punting

* Most seasons leading league: 4,

, 1940–43;

Jerrel Wilson Jerrel Douglas Wilson (October 4, 1941 – April 9, 2005) was an American professional football player who was a punter for 16 seasons, 15 of them with the Kansas City Chiefs, in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football L ...

, 1965, 1968, 1972–73 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,

, 1940–43

Punts

* Most punts, career: 1,713, Jeff Feagles 1988–2009 * Most punts, season: 114, Bob Parsons, 1981 and

Chad Stanley Benjamin Chadwick Stanley (born January 29, 1976) is a former American football punter. He played college football at Kilgore College before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undr ...

, 2002 * Most punts, rookie, season: 111,

Brad Maynard Bradley Alan Maynard (born February 9, 1974) is a former American football Punter (football), punter. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft, and has also been a member of the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, ...

1997 * Most punts, game: 16,

Leo Araguz Leobardo Jaime Araguz (born January 18, 1970) is a former professional American football punter. He played since 1996 with the Oakland Raiders, the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Seattle Seahawks. In 2001, he played for the New Y ...

on October 11, 1998 * Longest punt: 98 yards,

Steve O'Neal Steve O'Neal (born February 4, 1946 in Hearne, Texas) is a former American football punter and a wide receiver. O'Neal is best known for kicking a 98-yard punt during the American Football League game between the New York Jets and the Denver ...

on September 21, 1969

Punting yards

* Most punting yardage, career: 71,211, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009 * Most punting yardage, season: 5,209,

Dave Zastudil David Michael Zastudil (born October 26, 1978) is a former American football Punter (football), punter. He played college football at Ohio Bobcats football, Ohio, and was drafted in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. ...

, 2012 * Most punting yardage, rookie, season: 4,531,

, 1997 * Most punting yardage, game: 709,

on October 11, 1998

Average punting yards

* Highest average, punting, career (minimum 250 punts): 47.56 (1,444 punts for 68,676 yards), Shane Lechler, 2000–2017 * Highest average, punting, season (among qualified players): 51.40 (35 punts for 1,799 yards),

, 1940 * Highest average, punting, rookie, season (among qualified players): 47.84 (91 punts for 4,353 yards),

Bryan Anger Bryan Corey Anger (born October 6, 1988) is an American football Punter (football), punter for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He pla ...

2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ...

* Highest average, punting, game (minimum 4 punts): 61.75 (4 punts for 247 yards),

Bob Cifers Robert Gale Cifers (September 5, 1920 – July 1, 2001) was a professional American football halfback and punter in the National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that con ...

on November 24, 1946

Average net punting yards

Net average has been compiled since 1976. * Highest net average, career (minimum 250 punts): 41.1 (488 punts for 22,497 net yards), Pat McAfee, 2009–2016 * Highest net average, season (among qualified players): 44.23 (78 punts for 3,450 net yards), John Hekker,

2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fact ...

* Highest net average, rookie, season (among qualified players): 40.85 (92 punts for 3,758 net yards),

* Highest net average game (minimum 4 punts): 59.50 (4 punts for 238 net yards),

Rohn Stark Rohn Taylor Stark (born May 4, 1959, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States), who grew up in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota, is a former American football punter who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, 13 of those with the Baltimore / Indi ...

on September 13, 1992

Punts had blocked

* Most consecutive punts, none blocked: 1,177, Chris Gardocki, 1992–2006 * Most punts had blocked, career: 14; Herman Weaver, 1970–80; Harry Newsome, 1985–93 * Most punts had blocked, season: 6, Harry Newsome,

Punts inside the 20

Punts inside the 20 have been compiled since 1976. * Most punts inside the 20, career: 554, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009 * Most punts inside the 20, season: 46,

* Most punts inside the 20, game: 8;

Mark Royals Mark Alan Royals (born June 22, 1965) is a former American football punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Mia ...

on November 6, 1994;

Bryan Barker Bryan Christopher Barker (born June 28, 1964) is a former American football punter in the National Football League (NFL). Barker last played for the St. Louis Rams in 2005. Barker has previously played with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philade ...

on November 14, 1999

Punt returns

Punt return attempts

* Most seasons leading league in number of punt returns: 3, Les "Speedy" Duncan, 1965–66, 1971;

Rick Upchurch Richard Upchurch (born May 20, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos (1975–1983) of the National Football League (NFL). Before his NFL career, he attended Springfield High Sc ...

, 1976, 1978, 1982 * Most punt returns, career: 463, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most punt returns, season: 70,

Danny Reece Danny Reece (born January 28, 1955 in San Pedro, California) is an American retired football cornerback. Family Daniel Reece Jr., his son is a former professional fighter. After starting his fight career at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas wi ...

, 1979 * Most punt returns, rookie, season: 57, Lew Barnes,

1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal ente ...

* Most punt returns, game: 11, Eddie Brown on October 9, 1977

Fair catches

* Most fair catches, career: 231, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most fair catches, season: 36,

Jeremy Kerley Jeremy Dashon Kerley (born November 8, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at TCU and was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft and has also had s ...

, 2012 * Most fair catches, game: 7;

Bake Turner Robert Hardy "Bake" Turner (born July 22, 1940) is a former American football player who played at the wide receiver position. He played collegiately at Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University), then professionally for nine seaso ...

on November 20, 1966,

on November 21, 1976, Bobby Morse on December 27, 1967 and Chris Carr on November 16, 2008

Punt return yards

* Most seasons leading league: 3, Alvin Haymond, 1965–66, 1969 * Most yards gained, career: 4,999, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most yards gained, season: 875,

Desmond Howard Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior. Howard w ...

1996 File:1996 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: A Centennial Olympic Park bombing, bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, set off by a radical Anti-abortion violence, anti-abortionist; The center fuel tank explodes on TWA Flight 8 ...

* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 699,

Patrick Peterson Patrick De'mon Peterson Jr. (born July 11, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, where he won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensiv ...

Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play t ...

, 2011 * Most yards gained, game: 207, LeRoy Irvin on October 11, 1981 * Longest punt return: 103, Robert Bailey on October 23, 1994

Average punt return yards

* Highest average yardage, career (minimum 75 returns): 12.78 (112 returns for 1,431 yards),

George McAfee George Anderson McAfee (March 13, 1918 – March 4, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a back for the Chicago Bears from 1940 to 1941 and 1945 to 1950 in the National Football League (NFL). As an undergraduate at D ...

, 1940–1950 * Highest average yardage, season (among qualified players): 23.00,

Herb Rich Richard Herbert Rich (October 7, 1928 – March 28, 2008) was an All-Pro American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants. Early and personal life Rich was born in Newark ...

, 1950 * Highest average yardage, highest average, season, rookie (among qualified players): 23.00,

, 1950 * Highest average yardage, game (minimum 3 returns): 53.33,

Darius Reynaud Darius Reynaud (born December 29, 1984) is a former American football running back and return specialist. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at West Virginia. He has also played ...

on December 30, 2012

Punt return touchdowns

* Most punts returned for touchdown, career: 14

Devin Hester Devin Devorris Hester Sr. (born November 4, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as the greatest return specialist i ...

Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ...

, 2006–2013,

Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...

, 2014–2015 * Most punts returned for touchdown, season: 4;

Jack Christiansen John LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928 – June 29, 1986) was an American professional football player who became a college and pro coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a safety an ...

1951 Events January * January 4 – Korean War: Third Battle of Seoul – Chinese and North Korean forces capture Seoul for the second time (having lost the Second Battle of Seoul in September 1950). * January 9 – The Government of the United ...

;

1976 Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phila ...

;

2007 File:2007 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Steve Jobs unveils Apple's first iPhone; TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overruns a runway and crashes into a gas station, killing almost 200 people; Former Pakistani Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pr ...

;

* Most punts returned for touchdown, rookie, season: 4,

;

* Most punts returned for touchdown, game: 2, 16 times by 13 players, most recently

on December 30, 2012 * Most games with two or more punts returned for touchdowns: 2;

October 14, 1951 and November 22, 1951;

Eric Metcalf Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is a former American football player who was primarily known as a return specialist, but played running back and wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta F ...

October 24, 1993 and November 2, 1997; Jermaine Lewis December 7, 1997 and December 24, 2000

Kickoff returns

Kickoff return attempts

* Most seasons leading league: 3,

Abe Woodson Abraham Benjamin Woodson (February 15, 1934 – February 8, 2014) was an American football cornerback and kick returner who played nine seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the San Francisco 49ers. He also spent two years with ...

, 1959, 1962–63 * Most kickoff returns, career: 607, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most kickoff returns, season: 82,

2000 File:2000 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Protests against Bush v. Gore after the 2000 United States presidential election; Heads of state meet for the Millennium Summit; The International Space Station in its infant form as seen from ...

* Most kickoff returns, rookie, season: 73; Josh Scobey

; Chris Carr,

2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico; the Funeral of Pope John Paul II is held in Vatican City; "Me at the zoo", the first video ever to be uploaded to YouTube; Eris was discovered in ...

* Most kickoff returns, game: 10,

on October 26, 1997 and Richard Alston on November 28, 2004

Kickoff return yards

* Most seasons leading league: 3;

Bruce Harper Bruce Harper (born June 20, 1955) is a retired American football running back and kick returner for the New York Jets of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Kutztown by the Jets in 1977. Bruce Harper is the all-time kick ...

, 1977–1979; Tyrone Hughes, 1994–1996 * Most yards gained, career: 14,014, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most yards gained, season: 2,186,

* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,752, Chris Carr,

* Most yards gained, game: 304, Tyrone Hughes on October 23, 1994 * Longest kickoff return: 109 yards,

Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson ( ; born March 17, 1991), nicknamed "Flash", is an American football player for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). A versatile utility player, he plays running back, wide receiver, return specialist ...

on October 27, 2013

Average kickoff return yards

* Highest average, career (minimum 75 returns): 30.56 (91 returns for 2,781 yards),

, 1965–1971 * Highest average, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams, 1967 * Highest average, rookie, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams, 1967 * Highest average, game (minimum 3 returns): 73.50 (4 returns for 294 yards), Wally Triplett on October 29, 1950

Kickoff return touchdowns

* Most touchdowns, career: 9,

, 2013–2022 * Most touchdowns, season: 4; Travis Williams, 1967;

Cecil Turner Cecil Turner (born April 2, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1970 season, when he t ...

1970 Events January * January 1 – Unix time epoch reached at 00:00:00 UTC. * January 5 – The 7.1 Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity scale, Mercalli intensity of X (''Extrem ...

* Most touchdowns, rookie season: 4, Travis Williams, 1967 * Kickoff returns, most touchdowns, game: 2; by 10 players, most recently

Leon Washington Leon Dewitt Washington Sr. (born August 29, 1982) is a former American football running back and return specialist. He currently serves as a coach for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Dra ...

on September 26, 2010.

Combined kick/punt returns

* Most seasons leading the league in combined returns: 3, Vai Sikahema, 1987, 1989, 1992 * Most combined kick returns, career: 1,070 (463 punt, 607 kickoff), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most combined kick returns, season: 114;

2002 File:2002 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 2002 Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her daughter Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon die; East Timor gains East Timor independence, indepe ...

(44 punt, 70 kickoff); B. J. Sams,

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ...

(55 punt, 59 kickoff) * Most combined kick returns, rookie, season: 114 (55 punt, 59 kickoff), B. J. Sams,

* Most combined kick returns, game: 13; Stump Mitchell on October 18, 1981 (6 punt, 7 kickoff) and Ronnie Harris on December 5, 1993 (10 punt, 3 kickoff)

Kick/punt return yards

* Most seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Tyrone Hughes 1993, 1995, 1996; Mel Gray 1990–1992, Vai Sikahema, 1986–1987, 1989 * Most consecutive seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Mel Gray 1990–1992 * Most yards returned, career: 19,013 (4,999 punt, 14,014 kickoff), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most yards returned, season: 2,432 (625 punt, 1,807 kickoff),

* Most yards returned, rookie, season: 1,938, Chris Carr,

* Most yards returned, game: 347 (43 punt, 304 kickoff), Tyrone Hughes on October 23, 1994

Kick/punt return touchdowns

* Most touchdowns, career: 19 (14 punt, 5 kickoff),

, 2006–2014 * Most touchdowns, season: 6 (4 punt, 2 kickoff),

* Most touchdowns, rookie, season: 5 (3 punt, 2 kickoff),

2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ...

* Most touchdowns, game (any combination of kickoff and punt returns): 2; 39 times by 33 players, most recently

Jeremy Ross Jeremy Spencer Ross (born March 16, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at California. Ross has als ...

on December 8, 2013 (1 punt, 1 kickoff) * Most touchdowns, game (with both a kickoff and a punt for a TD) : 2; by 13 players, most recently

on December 8, 2013

Fumbles

* Most fumbles, career: 166, Brett Favre, 1991–2010 * Most fumbles, season: 23;

Kerry Collins Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Collins was a member of six NFL teams, most notably the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, ...

2001 The September 11 attacks against the United States by Al-Qaeda, which Casualties of the September 11 attacks, killed 2,977 people and instigated the global war on terror, were a defining event of 2001. The United States led a Participants in ...

;

Daunte Culpepper Daunte Rachard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at UCF and was selected ...

* Most fumbles, game: 7,

, November 15, 1964

Fumbles recovered

* Most fumbles recovered, career, own and opponents' : 56 (all own), Warren Moon, 1984–2000 * Most fumbles recovered, season, own and opponents' : 12 (all own), David Carr,

* Most fumbles recovered, game, own and opponents' : 4, :

on October 25, 1953 (all own) :

Sam Etcheverry Samuel "The Rifle" Etcheverry (May 20, 1930 – August 29, 2009) was a professional American football, American and Canadian football player and head coach. Etcheverry played the quarterback position, most famously with the Montreal Alouettes of ...

on September 17, 1961 (all own) :

Roman Gabriel Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. (born August 5, 1940) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was the second overall pick in the 1962 NFL Draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams for eleven seaso ...

on October 12, 1969 (all own) :

Joe Ferguson Joseph Carlton Ferguson Jr. (born April 23, 1950) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Arkansas. Early year ...

on September 18, 1977 (all own) :

Randall Cunningham Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and is also known for ...

on November 30, 1986 (all own) :

on September 26, 2011 (all own) :

on September 30, 2012 (3 own, 1 opponent's) :

(all own)

Opponent fumbles recovered

* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, career: 30; Jim Marshall, 1960–1979 * Most opponents' fumbles recovered, season: 9,

Don Hultz William Donald Hultz (born December 16, 1940 in Moss Point, Mississippi) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. As a teenager, Hultz began playing football at Mobile County High School in Grand Bay, Alabama ...

1963 Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cov ...

* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, game: 3, by 15 players, most recently Brian Young, November 9, 2003

Fumble return yards

* Longest fumble return: 104;

Jack Tatum John David Tatum (November 18, 1948 – July 27, 2010) was an American football safety. He played 10 seasons, from 1971 through 1980, with the Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL). He was popularly known as " ...

, September 24, 1972;

Aeneas Williams Aeneas Demetrius Williams (; born January 29, 1968) is an American former football cornerback and safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the Arizona Cardinals franchise. He played college footba ...

, November 5, 2000 * Fumble return yards, career: 328,

2004–2017 * Fumble return yards, season: 157,

Dwayne Rudd Dwayne Rudd (born February 3, 1976) is a retired American football linebacker who played in the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. During his career he played for the Minnesota Vikings, the Clevela ...

, 1998 * Fumble return yards, rookie season: 98,

Toby Wright Toby Wright is an American record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Metallica, Sevendust and Korn. Credits Producer * 3rd Strike - '' Lost Angel'' * 8stops7 - ''In Moderation'' *Alice in Chains ...

, 1994 * Fumble return yards, game: 104;

, September 24, 1972;

, November 5, 2000

Fumble return touchdowns

* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (total): 6, Jason Taylor; 1997–2011 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (total): 2; by 41 players, most recently

Bobby Wagner Bobby Joseph Wagner (born June 27, 1990) is an American football inside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State, and was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL D ...

2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ...

* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (total): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred "Dippy" Evans, November 28, 1948;

Al Nesser Alfred Louis Nesser (June 6, 1893 – March 1967) was a professional American football guard and end. He played for seven teams: Akron Pros, Cleveland Bulldogs, Columbus Panhandles, Akron Indians, New York Giants, and Cleveland Indians in the N ...

, Oct 3, 1920 * Most fumble return touchdowns, career (own recovered): 2; by 9 players, most recently

Kevin Curtis Kevin Devon Curtis (born July 17, 1978) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. ...

2003–2010 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (own recovered): 2;

1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; f ...

;

Del Rodgers Rodrick Del Rodgers (born June 22, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington), is a former, professional American football player who was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 3rd round of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'1" running back-kickoff returner from the U ...

1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street bridges, 14th Street Bridge in ...

* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (Opponents' recovered): 6, Jason Taylor; 1997–2011 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (Opponents' recovered): 2; by 38 Players, most recently

* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (Opponents' recovered): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred "Dippy" Evans, November 28, 1948;

, Oct 3, 1920

Fumbles forced

:''Note: Forced fumbles are not an official NFL statistic and unofficial numbers prior to are not available.'' *Most fumbles forced, career: 54;

Robert Mathis Robert Nathan Mathis (born February 26, 1981) is a former American football defensive end and outside linebacker who played his entire 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college footbal ...

, 2003–2016 * Most fumbles forced, season: 10;

Osi Umenyiora Ositadimma "Osi" Umenyiora (born November 16, 1981) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football for Troy University and was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Umenyiora was a ...

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;

Charles Tillman Charles Anthony Tillman (born February 23, 1981), nicknamed Peanut,Donnelly, MikeCharles Tillman - Not Your Typical 'Peanut'(January 18, 2007), nflplayers.com, Retrieved on July 25, 2007. is an American former professional football player who ...

*Most fumbles forced, game: 4;

Tackles

*Most solo tackles, career: 2,061

Ray Lewis Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is an American former professional football player who played as a middle linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens for his entire 17-year career in the National Football League (NFL). He played co ...

, 1996–2012 *Most solo tackles, season: 214,

Hardy Nickerson Hardy Otto Nickerson Sr. (born September 1, 1965) is an American former football coach and professional player. He played as linebacker for four teams over 16 seasons, from 1987 to 2002, in the National Football League (NFL). Nickerson spent ...

, 1993 *Most solo tackles, game: 19, most recently

Shaquille Leonard Darius Shaquille Leonard (born July 27, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State and was drafted in the second round of the 201 ...

, 2018

Sacks

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statistics have been compiled (officially) since '' * Most seasons leading league: 2; :

Mark Gastineau Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former football player who was a defensive end for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1988. A five-time Pro Bowler, he was one of the quickest and most feared pass rushers of his generatio ...

, 1983– 84 :

Reggie White Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional football player who played defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football for ...

1987 File:1987 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The MS Herald of Free Enterprise capsizes after leaving the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium, killing 193; Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, k ...

– 88 : Kevin Greene,

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Michael Strahan Michael T. Strahan ( ; born November 21, 1971) is an American television personality, journalist, and former professional football player. He played his entire 15-year professional career as a defensive end for the New York Giants of the Nation ...

DeMarcus Ware DeMarcus Omar Ware (born July 31, 1982) is an American former football outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Troy University and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in th ...

2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ...

: Jared Allen,

: J. J. Watt,

T. J. Watt Trent Jordan Watt (born October 11, 1994) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin, and was drafted by the Steelers in the first roun ...

2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...

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* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 2; :

, 1983– 84 :

– 88 :

–

* Most sacks, career: 200,

Bruce Smith Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is an American former football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Virginia Tech, where he was ...

, 1985–2003 * Most sacks, season: 22.5; :

* Most sacks, rookie, season: 14.5,

Jevon Kearse Jevon Kearse (born September 3, 1976), nicknamed "the Freak", is a former American football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons during the late 1990s and 2000s. Kearse played college football ...

1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shootin ...

* Most sacks, game: 7.0,

Derrick Thomas Derrick Vincent Thomas (January 1, 1967 – February 8, 2000), nicknamed D.T., was an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time, he p ...

on November 11, 1990 * Most seasons, 1+ sacks: 19,

, 1985–2003 * Most seasons, 10+ sacks: 13,

, 1986–1990, 1992–1998, 2000 * Most consecutive seasons, 10+ sacks: 9,

, 1985–1993 * Most consecutive games, sack: 11, Chris Jones, 2018 * Most seasons, 20+ sacks: 2, J. J. Watt, 2012, 2014

Overtime records

* Most overtime field goals, career: 11,

1996–2017 * Longest overtime field goal: 59 yards,

Chandler Catanzaro Chandler Catanzaro (born February 26, 1991) is a former American football placekicker. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and later played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers. ...

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Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. Named after original coach and co-founder Paul Brown, they compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference ( ...

on October 21, 2018 * Most overtime touchdowns, career: 3,

2001–2011 * Most overtime rushing touchdowns, career: 3,

2001–2011 * Most overtime touchdown passes, career: 4,

1993–2006 * Longest overtime touchdown pass/reception: 99 yards,

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Mike Quick Michael Anthony Quick (born May 14, 1959) is a color commentator and former American football wide receiver. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles for nine seasons, from 1982 to 1990. Quick ...

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Nov 10, 1985 * Longest overtime rushing touchdown: 96 yards,

Garrison Hearst Gerard Garrison Hearst (born January 4, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for the University of Georgia, and was r ...

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National ...

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New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The J ...

Sep 6, 1998 * Longest overtime interception returned for a touchdown: 72 yards, Lorenzo Lynch,

vs.

Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...

Oct 29, 1995 * Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 yards,

Chad Morton Chad Akio Morton (born April 4, 1977) is a former American football running back and kick/ punt returner in the National Football League. He was drafted from USC late in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. After a st ...

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Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. ...

Sep 8, 2002 * Longest overtime fumble returned for a touchdown: 52 yards,

Johnie Cooks Johnie Earl Cooks (born November 23, 1958) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the second overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'4", . linebacker from Mississippi State University, Coo ...

Baltimore Colts The Baltimore Colts were a professional American football team that played in Baltimore from its founding in 1953 to 1984. The team now plays in Indianapolis, as the Indianapolis Colts. The team was named for Baltimore's history of horse breed ...

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New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...

Sep 4, 1983 * Longest overtime punt returned for a touchdown: 99 yards,

vs.

St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams were a professional American football team of the National Football League (NFL). They played in St. Louis from 1995 to the 2015 season, before moving back to Los Angeles, where the team had played from 1946 to 1994. The arr ...

Nov 6, 2011 * Most passing yards: 219,

Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team that played in Oakland from its founding in 1960 to 1981 and again from 1995 to 2019 before relocating to the Las Vegas metropolitan area where they now play as the Las Vegas Raide ...

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South divisio ...

on October 30, 2016

Miscellaneous

* Most return (of a punt, kickoff, interception, fumble, missed field goal, blocked punt/field goal) touchdowns: 20,

2006–2016 * Most return (of a punt, kick, interception or fumble) touchdowns, including postseason: 21,

2006–2016 * Longest play for a TD: 109 yards,

Antonio Cromartie Antonio Cromartie (born April 15, 1984) is a former American football cornerback and current cornerback coach for the Texas A&M Aggies football team. He played college football at Florida State and was drafted in the first round by the San Diego ...

on November 4, 2007 (return of a missed field goal),

on October 27, 2013 (kickoff return),

Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew (born April 3, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego. On September 26, 2021, he tied the NFL rec ...

on September 26, 2021 (return of a missed field goal) * Most blocked kicks (field goals/PATs/punts): 25, Ted Hendricks, 1969–1983 * Longest return of a missed field goal: 109 yards,

on November 4, 2007,

on September 26, 2021 * Most missed field goal returns for touchdowns: 2,

Al Nelson Albert "Al" Nelson (born October 27, 1943) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati and ...

1965–1973,

Carl Taseff Carl N. Taseff (September 28, 1928 – February 27, 2005) was an American football player and assistant coach. Early life and college Taseff grew up in Ohio and went to college at John Carrol University in University Heights, Ohio, east of Cle ...

1951–1962 * Longest return of a blocked field goal: 94 yards, Bobby Smith on Oct 25, 1964 * Most blocked field goal returns for touchdowns: 2,

Kyle Arrington Kyle Chandler Arrington Sr. (born August 12, 1986) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Hofstra University#Athletics and mascots, Hof ...

2010–2014,

Nate Clements Nathan D. Clements (born December 12, 1979) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ohio State. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills 21st overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, and a ...

2008–2009, Kevin Ross 1987–1995 * Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, on

Frank Filchock Frank Joseph Filchock (October 8, 1916 – June 20, 1994) was an American gridiron football player and coach. As a consequence of a famous scandal regarding the 1946 NFL Championship Game, he was suspended by the National Football League (NFL) ...

Sep 28, 1941 * Most blocked punt returns for touchdowns: 3, Ed Reed 2002–2013, Tom Flynn 1984–1988 * Oldest player: 48,

, 1975 * Only players to throw and catch a pass for a touchdown in the same play: 3 yards, Brad Johnson on October 12th, 1997; 37 yards, Frank Ryan on October 30th, 1960; 6 yards,

on January 6, 2018 (playoff game) * Players to throw 30+ touchdowns and 30+ interceptions in the same season:

2019 * Most blocked field goals, season: 10,

Bob St. Clair Robert Bruce St. Clair (February 18, 1931 – April 20, 2015) was a professional American football player. Because of his eccentricities, his teammates nicknamed him "The Geek".Graham Kislingbury"Bob St. Clair: The King of Kezar" ''Corvallis Gaz ...

1956

Oldest firsts

* Oldest player to kick first PAT:

Doug Flutie Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is an American former football quarterback whose professional career spanned 21 seasons. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CF ...

, 43 years, 70 days * Oldest player to kick first field goal:

Mose Kelsch Christian "Mose" Kelsch (January 31, 1897 – July 13, 1935) was an American football placekicker and running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was a charter member of the Pittsburgh Pirates (which would later be renamed the ...

, 36 years, 253 days * Oldest player to score first touchdown: Whitey Woodin, 36 years, 295 days * Oldest player to record first reception:

Sonny Jurgensen Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. He was inducted int ...

, 39 years, 66 days * Oldest player to record first receiving yard:

Charlie Cowan Charles Edward Cowan (June 19, 1938 – April 29, 1998) was an American football offensive tackle who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams from 1961 to 1975. Cowan was a huge intimidating presence alo ...

, 37 years, 143 days * Oldest player to record first interception:

Trace Armstrong Raymond Lester "Trace" Armstrong III (born October 5, 1965), is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. He played ...

, 37 years, 78 days * Oldest player to throw first completion:

, 42 years, 256 days * Oldest player to throw first touchdown pass:

Mike Horan Michael James Horan, AM (born 1 July 1944) is a former Australian politician who represented the seat of Toowoomba South in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 18 May 1991 to 24 March 2012. Originally he was a member of the National P ...

, 39 years, 301 days * Oldest player to attempt first pass:

, 39 years, 301 days * Oldest player to catch first touchdown reception: Jim Turner, 36 years, 202 days * Oldest player to record first rushing touchdown:

Butch Songin Edward F. "Butch" Songin (May 11, 1924 – May 12, 1976) was a quarterback for the Boston College Eagles, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Rugby Union, and for the American Football League's Boston Patriots and the New York Titans. He ...

, 36 years, 158 days (AFL);

Bobby Hebert Bobby Joseph Hebert Jr. (surname pronounced ; born August 19, 1960) is an American sportscaster and former professional football quarterback. He played in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1983 to ...

, 36 years, 62 days (NFL) * Oldest player to record first rushing attempt: Charles Woodson, 39 years, 78 days * Oldest player to record first rushing yard:

Jeff Gossett All American D2 Baseball at Eastern Illinois. All American punter 1977 D2 at Eastern Illinois. Jeffrey Alan Gossett (born January 25, 1957) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the United Sta ...

, 39 years, 304 days * Oldest player to score first point: Bill Irgens, 39 * Oldest player to record first interception return for a touchdown: Albert Lewis, 38 years, 26 days * Oldest player to record first punt return for a touchdown: Rod Smith, 33 years, 185 days * Oldest player to record first kick off return for a touchdown:

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, 33 Years, 282 days

Age

Oldest

* Oldest player to have a rushing touchdown: 44 years, 54 days,

Sep. 26, 2021 * Oldest player to have multiple rushing touchdowns in a game: 42 years, 68 days,

Oct 10, 2019 * Oldest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 140 days, Tim Brown Dec. 9, 2001 * Oldest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 33 Years, 282 days,

, Sep 5, 1937 * Oldest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 38 years, 26 days, Albert Lewis Nov. 1, 1998 * Oldest player to return a fumble for a touchdown: 37 years, 174 days,

Sam Mills Samuel Davis Mills Jr. (June 3, 1959 – April 18, 2005) was an American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers. He also played for three seasons for ...

Nov 24, 1996 * Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 124 days,

Fritz Loven Fred Oscar "Fritz" Loven (June 11, 1894 – November 1, 1975) was an American football player. He played professional football for the Minneapolis Red Jackets in 1929 and thereafter lived for more than 40 years a life of "socialized exclusion" in ...

Oct. 13, 1929 * Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown (since 1930): 34 years, 319 days, Dwight Stone Dec. 12, 1998 * Oldest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 33 years, 323 days,

Todd Lyght Todd William Lyght (born February 9, 1969) is a former professional American football player and former defensive backs coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Lyght played in the NFL for 12 seasons from 1991 to 2002, finishing with 37 interce ...

Dec 29, 2002 * Oldest player to have a 150 yard receiving game: 41 years, 70 days,

Dec 22, 2003 * Oldest player to have a 100 yard rushing game: 36 years, 199 days,

MacArthur Lane MacArthur Lane (March 16, 1942 – May 4, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons, from 1968 to 1978 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and K ...

Oct 1, 1978 * Oldest player to have a touchdown reception: 42 years, 67 days,

Dec 19, 2004 * Oldest player to have a 20 rushing attempts in a game: 37 years, 129 days,

Sep 20, 2020 * Oldest player to have a 30 rushing attempts in a game: 36 years, 84 days,

Oct 27, 1985 * Oldest player to have a sack: 40 years, 282 days, Clay Matthews, Jr. Dec 22, 1996 * Oldest player to have an interception: 41 years, 304 days,

Dec 16, 2001 * Oldest player to record a safety: 37 years, 221 days, Cameron Wake Sep 8, 2019 * Oldest player to record a two-point conversion: 38 years, 167 days, Antonio Gates Dec 2, 2018 * Oldest player to throw a touchdown pass: 47 years, 88 days,

Dec 14, 1974 * Oldest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 44 years, 173 days,

Jan 23, 2022 * Oldest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 44 years, 152 days,

Jan 2, 2022 * Oldest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 40 years, 185 days,

, Feb 4, 2018 * Oldest player to start in a Super Bowl: 43 years 188 days,

, Feb 7, 2021. * Oldest player to have a perfect passer rating (158.3): 43 years, 145 days,

, Dec 26, 2020. * Oldest player to lead the league in passing touchdowns: 44 years, 159 days,

, Jan 9, 2022.

Youngest

* Youngest player to score a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston Dec 13, 1964 * Youngest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 19 days,

Dexter McCluster Dexter Marquise McCluster (born August 25, 1988) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Mississippi. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft and also ...

Sep 13, 2010 * Youngest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston Dec 13, 1964 * Youngest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 21 years, 44 days,

Jan 2, 2005 * Youngest player to return fumble for a touchdown: 21 years, 117 days,

Ahmad Carroll Ahmad Raheem Carroll (born August 4, 1983) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Arkansas and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Carroll was also a member of the J ...

Nov 29, 2004 * Youngest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 63 days,

Geno Hayes Eugene Antonio "Geno" Hayes (August 10, 1987 – April 26, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Florida State Seminoles, he was sele ...

Oct 12, 2008 * Youngest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 22 years, 43 days,

Willie Buchanon Willie James Buchanon (born November 4, 1950) is an American former football player who was a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and ...

Dec 17, 1972 * Youngest player to have a 200 yard receiving game: 21 years, 87 days, Mike Evans Nov 16, 2014 * Youngest player to have a rushing touchdown: 20 years, 167 days,

Juwan Thompson Juwan Thompson (born May 13, 1992) is a former American football running back who played college football at Duke. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2014. College career Thompson played college football at Duke Uni ...

Oct 5, 2014 * Youngest player to have a touchdown reception: 20 years, 239 days, Arnie Herber Nov 27, 1930 * Youngest player to have a touchdown reception since 1930: 20 years, 334 days,

JuJu Smith-Schuster John Sherman "JuJu" Smith-Schuster ( Smith; born November 22, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh St ...

Oct 22, 2017 * Youngest player to have a sack: 20 years, 98 days, Amobi Okoye Sep 16, 2007 * Youngest player to have an interception: 20 years, 221 days,

Tremaine Edmunds Fe'Zahn Tremaine Edmunds (born May 2, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the 201 ...

Dec 9, 2018 * Youngest player to record a safety: 21 years, 23 days, Mike Charles Oct 16, 1983 * Youngest player to record a two point conversion: 21 years, 77 days,

Allen Robinson Allen Bernard Robinson II (born August 24, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and pl ...

Nov 9, 2014 * Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass: 20 years, 172 days, Arnie Herber Sep 21, 1930 * Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass since 1950: 21 years, 89 days,

Tommy Maddox Thomas Alfred Maddox (born September 2, 1971) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played one season each for the New J ...

Nov 30, 1992 * Youngest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 21 years, 103 days, Sam Darnold Sep 16, 2018 * Youngest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 21 years, 288 days,

Nov 22, 2009 * Youngest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 23 years, 328 days,

Jan 1, 2012 * Youngest player to start in a Super Bowl: 21 years, 322 days,

Bryan Bulaga Bryan Joseph Bulaga ( ; born March 21, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa. Bulaga was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He won Super Bowl ...

Feb 6, 2011

Quarterback wins

''Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book'' * Most career wins, regular season plus post season, by a starting quarterback: 283,

, 2001–2022. * Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 248,

, 2001–2022. * Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback, single team: 219,

, 2000–2019. * Most career wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 35,

, 2001–2022. * Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 23,

Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...

, 2008–2009 * Most consecutive wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,

, 2001, 2003–2005 * Most consecutive wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 21,

, 2003–2004. * Most consecutive wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18,

, 2007–2008. * Most consecutive wins, regular season, to start a career for a starting quarterback: 15,

Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...

, 2004–2005 * Most consecutive wins to start a career, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,

, 2001, 2003–2005 * Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 29,

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/ref> * Most consecutive home wins, regular season, to start a career for a quarterback: 15,

, 1999–2001 * Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season to start a career for a quarterback: 17,

, 1999–2001 * Most consecutive road wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19,

Joe Montana Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid", ...

, 1988–1990;

Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The tea ...

, 1993 * Most consecutive road wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 18,

, 1988–1990,

, 1993 * Most road wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 8,

, 1990;

, 2001;

, 2007;

Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divisi ...

, 2014 * Most consecutive road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,

New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...

, 2007 * Most road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,

, 2007 * Most road wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie quarterback: 6,

, 2004;

, 2016;

Mac Jones Michael McCorkle "Mac" Jones (born September 5, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Alabama, Alabama, where he set the Nationa ...

, 2021 * Most home wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie quarterback: 8,

Russell Wilson Russell Carrington Wilson (born November 29, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played his first 10 seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson is widely regarded ...

, 2012 * Most road wins in a season, regular season and postseason, for a starting rookie quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco,

Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...

, 2008 * Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18,

, 2007 * Most wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 16,

, 2007 * Most wins, regular season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 13,

, 2004;

, 2016 * Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14,

, 2004 * Most wins in a season, post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 2, Joe Flacco,

, 2008;

Mark Sanchez Mark Travis John Sanchez (born November 11, 1986) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football at the University of Southern California (USC) and was draft ...

, 2009 * Most career home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 22,

, 2002–2021. * Most consecutive home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 9,

, 2014–2019 * Most career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco,

, 2008–2010, 2012, 2014,

, 2001–2019,

, 2020 * Most consecutive career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 5,

2007, 2011 * Most regular season and postseason overall victories by a starting quarterback in one stadium: 134,

Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is southwest of downtown Boston. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for both the New England Patriots of the National Footb ...

, 2002–2019. * Most regular season and post season home overall victories with one team by a starting quarterback: 141,

, 2001–2019. * Most regular season home wins with one team by a starting quarterback: 121,

, 2001–2018 * Most road wins by a starting quarterback: 104,

, 2001–2020. * Most road wins by a starting quarterback, regular season and post-season: 111,

, 2001–2021. * Most NFL teams defeated at least once, career: 32, Brett Favre,

, and

. * Most wins against a single opponent, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 33,

, 2001–2019,

, 2021 vs.

. * Most wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 33,

, 2001–2019,

, 2021 vs.

. * Most home wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19, Brett Favre,

, 1992–2007

Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. Founded in 1960 as an expansion ...

, 2009–2010 vs.

* Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13,

, vs. Los Angeles/

, 1987, 1991–1998;

vs.

, 2003–2010 * Most consecutive wins to start a career against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 11, Joe Flacco,

, 2008–2013 vs.

;

, vs.

Tennessee Titans The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their h ...

, 2012–2018 * Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season and post season, at home, by a starting quarterback: 19,

vs.

, 1992–2010 * Most wins against a single opponent, regular season (and post season), on the road, by a starting quarterback: 16,

, vs.

, 2001–2019 * Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season (and post season), on the road, by a starting quarterback: 11,

vs.

, 1994–Jan. 2, 2005 * Fewest wins in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 0, Doug Williams,

1987 * Oldest starting quarterback to win a playoff game:

(

in Wild Card Round; 44 years 166 days).

Quarterback losses

''Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book'' * Most career losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 123,

, 1987–2007 * Most career home losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 56,

, 2004-2019 * Most career home losses, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 58,

, 2004-2019 * Most career road losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 76,

, 1992-2010 * Most career road losses, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 83,

, 1992-2010 * Most career losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13,

, 2000–2015 * Most career road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Brett Favre, 1993–2010 * Most career home losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6,

, 2000–2015 * Most consecutive losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4,

, 1957–1963; Warren Moon 1991–1994;

Andy Dalton Andrew Gregory Dalton (born October 29, 1987) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Red Rifle", Dalton previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and ...

2011–2014 * Most consecutive road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6, Dave Krieg, 1983-1994 * Most consecutive road losses by a starting quarterback: 14,

Steve DeBerg Steven Leroy DeBerg (born January 19, 1954) is an American retired professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 years. Early life DeBerg is an alumnus of Savanna High School in Anaheim, Califo ...

, 1978–1979 * Most consecutive home losses by a starting quarterback: 10,

Archie Manning Elisha Archibald Manning III (born May 19, 1949) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints. He played for the Saints from 1971 to 1982 and al ...

, 1979–1980;

Chris Weinke Christopher Jon Weinke (born July 31, 1972) is an American football coach, former professional football player, and former professional baseball player. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolle ...

, 2001–2002, 2006 * Most road losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 8,

1998;

, 2014 * Most losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15,

, 1980;

Jeff George Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given name Jefferson or Jeffrey, which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Music * DJ Jazzy Jeff, American DJ/turntablist record producer Jeffrey Allen Townes * ...

, 1991;

DeShone Kizer DeShone Allen Kizer (born January 3, 1996) is an American football quarterback who has played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played college football at Notre Dame and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the secon ...

, 2017 * Most consecutive losses, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15,

, 2017 * Most losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15,

, 2017 * Most consecutive losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15,

, 2017 * Most consecutive losses to start a season, by a starting quarterback: 15,

, 2017 * Most consecutive losses by a starting quarterback: 21,

Dan Pastorini Dante Anthony Pastorini (born May 26, 1949) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. He played college football at Santa Clara University and wa ...

Houston Oilers The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team that played in Houston from its founding in 1960 to 1996 before relocating to Memphis, and later Nashville, Tennessee becoming the Tennessee Titans. The Oilers began play in 1960 as ...

, 1972–1974 * Most consecutive losses by a starting quarterback, regular season, to start a career: 15,

, 2017 * Most consecutive road losses by a starting quarterback, regular season, to start a career: 13,

Joey Harrington John Joseph Harrington Jr. (born October 21, 1978) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, primarily with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Oregon, where he w ...

, 2002–2003;

David Klingler David Ryan Klingler (born February 17, 1969) is an associate professor of Bible exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and a former American football quarterback. College career A 6-foot, 2-inch quarterback, Klingler rewrote numerous college p ...

Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati. The Bengals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC North, North division. The c ...

, 1992–1994 * Most losses during the regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 7,

, 2011

Professional football firsts

Rushing

* First 1,000 yard rushing season:

, 1,004 rushing yards,

, 1934 * First 1,500 yard rushing season:

, 1,527 rushing yards,

, 1958 * First 2,000 yard rushing season: O. J. Simpson, 2,003 rushing yards,

, 1973 * First 15 rushing touchdown season:

, 15 rushing touchdowns,

Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...

, 1945 * First 20 rushing touchdown season:

, 24 rushing touchdowns,

, 1983 * First 25 rushing touchdown season:

, 25 rushing touchdowns,

, 1995 * First 200 rush attempt season:

Tuffy Leemans Alphonse Emil "Tuffy" Leemans (November 12, 1912 – January 19, 1979) was an American football fullback and halfback who played on both offense and defense. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978 and was named in 1969 to th ...

, 206 rush attempts,

, 1936 * First 300 rush attempt season:

, 305 rush attempts,

, 1961 * First 400 rush attempt season:

, 407 rush attempts,

, 1984 * First 200 yard rushing game:

Cliff Battles Clifford Franklin Battles (May 1, 1910 – April 28, 1981) was an American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL). Battles was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. Early life Battles was born in Akron, Ohio, the ...

, 215 rushing yards, Boston Braves vs.

; Oct 8, 1933 * First 250 yard rushing game: Spec Sanders, 250 rushing yards,

New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...

vs.

Chicago Rockets The Chicago Rockets were an American football team that played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) from 1946 to 1949. During the 1949 season, the team was known as the Chicago Hornets. Unlike the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, a ...

; Oct 24, 1947 * First 5 rushing touchdown game:

Jimmy Conzelman James Gleason Dunn Conzelman (March 6, 1898 – July 31, 1970) was an American football player and coach, baseball executive, and advertising executive. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964 and was selected in 1969 as a qua ...

, 5 rushing touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; Oct 15, 1922 * First 6 rushing touchdown game:

, 6 rushing touchdowns,

Chicago Cardinals The professional American football team now known as the Arizona Cardinals previously played in Chicago, Illinois, as the Chicago Cardinals from 1898 to 1959 before relocating to St. Louis, Missouri, for the 1960 through 1987 seasons. Roots ca ...

vs.

; Nov 28, 1929 * First 40 rushing attempt game:

Lydell Mitchell Lydell Douglas Mitchell (born May 30, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams from 1972 to 1980. ...

, 40 rushing attempts,

vs.

; October 20, 1974

Passing

* First 1,000 yard passing season:

Curly Lambeau Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau (April 9, 1898 – June 1, 1965) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). Lambeau, along with his friend and fellow Green Bay, Wisconsin native George Whitney Cal ...

, 1,094 passing yards,

, 1924 * First 1,500 yard passing season:

Cecil Isbell Cecil Frank Isbell (July 11, 1915 – June 23, 1985) was an American football quarterback and coach. He played five years in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers, leading them to the NFL Championship in 1939. He retire ...

, 2,021 passing yards,

, 1942 * First 2,000 yard passing season:

, 2,021 passing yards,

, 1942 * First 2,500 yard passing season:

, 2,938 passing yards,

, 1947 * First 3,000 yard passing season:

, 3,099 passing yards,

, 1960 * First 3,500 yard passing season:

, 3,723 passing yards,

, 1961 * First 4,000 yard passing season:

Joe Namath Joseph William Namath (; ; born May 31, 1943) is a former American football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets. He played college foot ...

, 4,007 passing yards,

, 1967 * First 4,500 yard passing season:

, 4,715 passing yards,

San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...

, 1980 * First 5,000 yard passing season:

, 5,084 passing yards,

Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team pla ...

, 1984 * First 300 completion season:

Fran Tarkenton Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at ...

, 345 completions,

, 1978 * First 350 completion season:

, 360 completions,

, 1981 * First 400 completion season: Warren Moon, 404 completions,

, 1991 * First 450 completion season:

, 450 completions,

, 2010 * First 20 touchdown pass season: Benny Friedman, 20 touchdown passes,

, 1929 * First 30 touchdown pass season:

, 32 touchdown passes,

, 1959 * First 40 touchdown pass season:

, 48 touchdown passes,

, 1984 * First 50 touchdown pass season:

, 50 touchdown passes,

, 2007 * First 55 touchdown pass season:

, 55 touchdown passes,

Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquart ...

, 2013 * First 400 yard passing game:

, 433 passing yards,

vs.

; Nov 14, 1943 * First 500 yard passing game:

, 554 passing yards,

Los Angeles Rams The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Rams play ...

vs.

New York Yanks The New York Yanks were an American football team that played in the National Football League under that name in the 1950 and 1951 seasons. Season by season overview 1949 The team began in 1944 as the Boston Yanks, owned by Kate Smith's manag ...

; Sep 28, 1951 * First 40 completion game:

Richard Todd Richard Andrew Palethorpe-Todd (11 June 19193 December 2009) was an Irish-British actor known for his leading man roles of the 1950s. He received a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male, and an Academy Award for Best Actor n ...

, 42 completions,

vs.

; Sep 21, 1980 * First 4 touchdown pass game: Benny Friedman * First 5 touchdown pass game:

Ray Buivid Raymond Vincent Buivid (August 15, 1915 – July 5, 1972) was an American football player who played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears. A versatile player, Buivid played quarterback, halfback, and defensive ...

vs.

; December 5, 1937 * First 6 touchdown pass game:

vs.

Brooklyn Dodgers The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1884 as a member of the American Association (19th century), American Association before joining the National League in 1890. They remained in Brooklyn until 1957, after which the ...

; Oct 31, 1943 * First 7 touchdown pass game:

vs.

; Nov 14, 1943 * First player with 100 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 200 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 300 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 400 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 500 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 600 career touchdown passes:

. * First player with 10,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 20,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 30,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 40,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 50,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 60,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 70,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 80,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 1,000 career pass completions:

Bobby Layne Robert Lawrence Layne (December 19, 1926 – December 1, 1986) was an American football quarterback who played for 15 seasons in the National Football League. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1948, the New York Bulldogs in 1949, the Detroit ...

* First player with 2,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 3,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 4,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 5,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 6,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 7,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 1,000 career pass attempts: Arnie Herber * First player with 2,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 3,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 4,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 5,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 6,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 7,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 8,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 9,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 10,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 11,000 career pass attempts:

. * First player with 100 career passing interceptions:

* First player with 200 career passing interceptions:

* First player with 300 career passing interceptions:

Receiving

* First 50 reception season:

Don Looney John Don Looney (September 2, 1916 – April 5, 2015) was a professional American football end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1940 NFL Draft. He played three ...

, 58 receptions,

, 1940 * First 100 reception season:

Lionel Taylor Lionel Thomas Taylor (born August 15, 1935) is a former American football wide receiver who led the American Football League (AFL) in receptions for five of the first six years of the league's existence. College football Taylor attended New ...

, 100 receptions,

(

), 1961 * First 100 reception, season by an NFL Player: 106,

Art Monk James Arthur Monk (born December 5, 1957) is a retired American football wide receiver who played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He is considered by many NFL players, coaches and analysts t ...

, 1984 * First 15 reception game:

Tom Fears Thomas Jesse Fears (December 3, 1922 – January 4, 2000) was a Mexican-American professional football player who was a split end for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL), playing nine seasons from 1948 to 1956. He was lat ...

, 18 receptions,

vs.

; Dec 3, 1950 * First 20 reception game:

, 20 receptions,

vs.

; Dec 17, 2000 * First 10 touchdown reception season:

Johnny McNally Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Varian ...

, 11 touchdown receptions,

, 1931 * First 15 touchdown reception season:

, 17 touchdown receptions,

, 1942 * First 20 touchdown reception season:

, 22 touchdown receptions, San Francisco, 1987 * First 1,000 yard receiving season:

, 1,211 receiving yards,

, 1942 * First 1,500 yard receiving season:

, 1,746 receiving yards,

(

), 1961 * First 200 yard receiving game:

, 209 receiving yards,

; Oct 18, 1942 * First 250 yard receiving game:

Jim Benton Jim K. Benton (born October 31, 1960) is an American illustrator and writer. Licensed properties he has created include Dear Dumb Diary, Dog of Glee, Franny K. Stein, Just Jimmy, Just Plain Mean, Sweetypuss, The Misters, Meany Doodles, Vampy Do ...

, 303 receiving yards,

vs.

; Nov 22, 1945 * First 300 yard receiving game:

, 303 receiving yards,

vs.

; Nov 22, 1945 * First 5 touchdown reception game:

, 5 touchdown receptions,

vs.

; Oct 2, 1950

Scrimmage

* First 1,000 yards from Scrimmage season:

, 1,178 yards from scrimmage,

, 1934 * First 1,500 yards from Scrimmage season:

Chet Mutryn Chester A. Mutryn (March 12, 1921 – March 24, 1995) was a professional American football halfback and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 20th ...

, 1,617 yards from scrimmage, Buffalo Bills (AAFC), 1948 (not recognized as an NFL record) * First 2,000 yards from Scrimmage season:

, 2,131 yards from scrimmage yards,

, 1963 * First 2,500 yards from Scrimmage season: Chris Johnson, 2,509 from scrimmage yards,

, 2009 – only 2,500 yard season * First 300 yards from Scrimmage game:

, 303 yards from scrimmage (all receiving), Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 22, 1945

Combined yards

* First 1,000 combined yards season:

, 1,178 combined yards,

, 1934 * First 1,500 combined yards season:

Harry Clarke Henry Patrick Clarke (17 March 1889 – 6 January 1931) was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His work was influenced by both the Art Nouveau an ...

, 1,575 combined yards,

, 1943 * First 2,000 combined yards season: Spec Sanders, 2,202 combined yards,

, 1960 * First 2,500 combined yards season:

, 2,535 combined yards,

, 1985 * First 300 combined yards game:

, 303 combined yards,

vs.

; Nov 22, 1945 * First 350 combined yards game:

, 373 combined yards,

vs. New York Titans (

); Dec 10, 1961 * First 400 combined yards game:

, 404 combined yards,

vs.

; Dec 10, 1995 – only 400 combined yard game

Touchdowns

* First 15 touchdown season:

, 17 touchdowns,

, 1942 * First 20 touchdown season: Lenny Moore, 20 touchdowns,

, 1964 * First 25 touchdown season:

, 25 touchdowns,

, 1995 * First 30 touchdown season:

, 31 touchdowns,

, 2006 * First 5 touchdown game:

, 5 touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; Oct 15, 1922

Scoring

* First 100 point season:

, 138 points,

, 1942 * First 150 point season:

Paul Hornung Paul Vernon Hornung (December 23, 1935 – November 13, 2020), nicknamed "the Golden Boy", was an American professional football player who was a Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 195 ...

, 176 points,

, 1960 * First 50 yard field goal, estimated:

Paddy Driscoll John Leo "Paddy" Driscoll (January 11, 1895 – June 29, 1968) was an American professional football and baseball player and football coach. A triple-threat man in football, he was regarded as the best drop kicker and one of the best overall pla ...

, 50 to 55 yards,

vs.

Milwaukee Badgers The Milwaukee Badgers was a professional American football team, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that played in the National Football League from 1922 to 1926. The team played its home games at Athletic Park, later known as Borchert Field, on Mi ...

; Sep 28, 1924 (

drop kick A drop kick is a type of kick in various codes of football. It involves a player dropping the ball and then kicking it as it touches the ground. Drop kicks are used as a method of restarting play and scoring points in rugby union and rugby league ...

) * First 50 yard field goal, confirmed:

Glenn Presnell Glenn Emery "Press" Presnell (July 28, 1905 – September 13, 2004) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He set the NFL single-season scoring record in 1933 and led the league in total offense. He was the ...

, 54 yards,

vs.

; Oct 7, 1934 * First 55 yard field goal, confirmed:

Bert Rechichar Albert Daniel (Bert) Rechichar (July 16, 1930 – July 19, 2019) was an American football defensive back and kicker who played with the National Football League (NFL)'s Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers from to . He als ...

, 56 yards,

vs.

; Sep 27, 1953 * First 60 yard field goal:

Tom Dempsey Thomas John Dempsey (January 12, 1947April 4, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers and ...

, 63 yards,

vs.

; Nov 8, 1970 * First 5 field goal game:

, 5 field goals,

; Dec 9, 1951

Starts

* First quarterback with 100 consecutive starts:

Nov 27, 1983 * First quarterback with 200 consecutive starts:

Nov 29, 2004

Wins

* First NFL quarterback to defeat 32 franchises:

vs.

; Oct 5, 2009 * First NFL quarterback to reach 100 career wins (regular season):

vs.

; November 9, 1969 * First NFL quarterback to reach 150 career wins (regular season):

vs.

; September 23, 2007 * First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season):

vs.

; October 14, 2018 * First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season and postseason combined):

vs.

Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. T ...

; February 7, 2016 * First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season and postseason combined):

vs.

; September 20, 2020 * First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season):

vs.

; December 25, 2022https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-arizona-cardinals-week-16-overtime-win-chris-godwin-data-crunch

Longest play

* Longest non-scoring play: 104 yards,

Percy Harvin William Percival Harvin III (born May 28, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida, when the Gators won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings ...

vs.

; Nov 27, 2011 and

Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah (born June 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college footbal ...

vs.

; Nov 15, 2015 * Longest run by a quarterback: 93 yards,

Terrelle Pryor Terrelle Pryor Sr. (born June 20, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver and quarterback. Considered the most recruited high school football-basketball athlete in southwestern Pennsylvania since Tom Clements, Pryor was widely regarde ...

vs.

; October 27, 2013 * Longest field goal return: 109 yards,

vs.

; November 4, 2007 and

Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team play ...

vs.

; September 26, 2021 * Longest run from scrimmage: 99 yards,

Tony Dorsett Anthony Drew Dorsett Sr. (born April 7, 1954) is a former American football running back who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. From Western Pennsylvania, Dorsett attended the ...

vs.

; January 3, 1983 and

Derrick Henry Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. (born January 4, 1994) is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). His imposing rushing game and larger stature than the average running back earned him the nickna ...

vs.

; December 6, 2018 * Longest pass: 99 yards, by 13 players, most recently

vs.

; December 24, 2011 (Victor Cruz) * Longest kickoff return: 109 yards,

vs.

; October 27, 2013

References

External links

NFL.com – NFL History – Record and Factbook
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