NFL Records (Individual)

This is a list of records set by individual players in various categories in the National Football League. {| class="toc" id="toc"

Contents
[hide] *1 Service
 * 2 Scoring
 * 2.1 Touchdowns
 * 2.2 Points after touchdown
 * 2.3 Field goals
 * 2.4 Safeties
 * 3 Rushing
 * 3.1 Rushing attempts
 * 3.2 Rushing yards
 * 3.3 Average Rushing yards
 * 3.4 Rushing touchdowns
 * 4 Passing
 * 4.1 Passer rating
 * 4.2 Passing attempts
 * 4.3 Pass completions
 * 4.4 Pass completion percentage
 * 4.5 Passing yards
 * 4.6 Average passing yards
 * 4.7 Passing touchdowns
 * 4.8 Interceptions thrown
 * 4.9 Passing interception differential/ratio
 * 4.10 Lowest percentage passes had intercepted
 * 4.11 Times sacked
 * 5 Receiving
 * 5.1 Receptions
 * 5.2 Yards receiving
 * 5.3 Average yards/reception
 * 5.4 Receiving touchdowns
 * 6 Yards from scrimmage
 * 7 All-purpose
 * 7.1 All-purpose attempts
 * 7.2 All-purpose yards
 * 8 Interceptions
 * 8.1 Interception return yards
 * 8.2 Interception return touchdowns
 * 9 Punting
 * 9.1 Punts
 * 9.2 Punting yards
 * 9.3 Average punting yards
 * 9.4 Average net punting yards
 * 9.5 Punts had blocked
 * 9.6 Punts inside the 20
 * 10 Punt returns
 * 10.1 Punt return attempts
 * 10.2 Fair catches
 * 10.3 Punt return yards
 * 10.4 Average punt return yards
 * 10.5 Punt return touchdowns
 * 11 Kickoff returns
 * 11.1 Kickoff return attempts
 * 11.2 Kickoff return yards
 * 11.3 Average kickoff return yards
 * 11.4 Kickoff return touchdowns
 * 12 Combined kick/punt returns
 * 12.1 Kick/punt return yards
 * 12.2 Kick/punt return touchdowns
 * 13 Fumbles
 * 13.1 Fumbles recovered
 * 13.2 Own fumbles recovered
 * 13.3 Opponent fumbles recovered
 * 13.4 Fumble return yards
 * 13.5 Fumble return touchdowns
 * 13.6 Fumbles forced
 * 14 Sacks
 * 15 Records in a single decade
 * 16 Records in a single month
 * 17 Overtime Records
 * 18 Miscellaneous
 * 19 Wins
 * 20 Losses
 * 21 Starts/games played
 * 22 Professional football firsts
 * 23 Longest play
 * 24 See also
 * 25 References
 * 26 External links
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[edit] Service

 * Most seasons: 26, George Blanda, 1949–1958, 1960–1976
 * Most seasons, one team: 20, Jackie Slater, 1976–1995; Darrell Green, 1983–2002, Jason Hanson, 1992-2011 (active)
 * Most decades: 4, George Blanda, 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s; John Carney, 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s

[edit] Scoring

 * Most seasons leading league: 5, Don Hutson, 1940–1944; Gino Cappelletti, 1961, 1963–1966
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5, Don Hutson, 1940–1944
 * Most points scored, career: 2,544, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004, 2006–2007
 * Most points scored, season: 186, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most points scored, season, no touchdowns: 164, Gary Anderson, 1998
 * Most points scored, game, no touchdowns: 26, Rob Bironas, October 21, 2007
 * Most seasons, 100 or more points: 16, Jason Elam, 1993–2008
 * Most seasons, 75 or more points: 24, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004, 2006–2007
 * Most seasons, scoring points: 26, George Blanda, 1949–1958, 1960–1976
 * Most consecutive seasons, scoring points: 23, Gary Anderson and Morten Andersen, 1982–2004
 * Most consecutive seasons, 100 or more points: 16, Jason Elam, 1993–2008
 * Most consecutive seasons, 50 or more points: 23, Gary Anderson, 1982–2004
 * Most points, season, rookie: 144, Kevin Butler, 1985
 * Most points, game: 40, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929
 * Most points, half: 30, Shaun Alexander, September 29, 2002
 * Most points, quarter: 29, Don Hutson, October 7, 1945
 * Most games 30 or more points, career: 2, Paul Hornung, 10–8–61, 12–12–65
 * Most games 28 or more points, career: 3, Paul Hornung, 9-16-62, 10–8–61, 12–12–65
 * Most games 25 or more points, career: 3, Paul Hornung, 9-16-62, 10–8–61, 12–12–65
 * Most games 24 or more points, career: 6, Jim Brown 1957-1965
 * Most games 20 or more points, career: 7, Gino Cappelletti, 1962–1966; Don Hutson, 1941-1943, 1945
 * Most games 18 or more points, career: 14, Jerry Rice, 1986-2002; Jim Brown 1957-1965
 * Most games 15 or more points, career: 21, Don Hutson, 1937–1939, 1941-1945
 * Most games 14 or more points, career: 22, Don Hutson, 1937–1939, 1941-1945
 * Most games 13 or more points, career: 32, Matt Stover, 1992-2008; John Carney, 1990-2008
 * Most games 12 or more points, career: 46, Jerry Rice, 1986-2002
 * Most games 10 or more points, career: 85, Gary Anderson, 1982–2004
 * Most games 6 or more points, career: 223, Morten Andersen, 1983-2004, 2006-2007
 * Most games 18 or more points, season: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most games 15 or more points, season: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Don Hutson 1942
 * Most games 14 or more points, season: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Don Hutson 1942
 * Most games 13 or more points, season: 7, Paul Hornung, 1960
 * Most games 12 or more points, season: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Priest Holmes, 2003
 * Most games 9 or more points, season: 13, Jeff Wilkins, 2003
 * Most games 8 or more points, season: 14, Jeff Wilkins, 2003; Mike Vanderjagt, 2003
 * Most games 7 or more points, season: 15, Jeff Wilkins, 2003
 * Most games 6 or more points, season: 16, Gary Anderson, 1998
 * Most games 5 or more points, season: 16, Gary Anderson, 1998
 * Most consecutive games scoring: 360, Morten Andersen 1983–2004, 2006–2007
 * Most games scoring: 379, Morten Andersen 1983–2004, 2006–2007

[edit] Touchdowns

 * Most seasons leading league touchdowns: 8, Don Hutson, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league touchdowns: 4, Don Hutson, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
 * Most touchdowns, career: 208, Jerry Rice 1985-2004
 * Most touchdowns, season: 31, LaDainian Tomlinson, (28 rushing, 3 receiving), 2006
 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 22, Gale Sayers, 1965
 * Most touchdowns, game: 7, Joe Kapp, 1969
 * Most touchdowns, half: 5, Shaun Alexander, September 29, 2002
 * Most touchdowns, quarter: 4, Don Hutson, October 7, 1945
 * Most seasons, touchdowns: 20, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most consecutive seasons, 2 or more touchdowns: 16, Irving Fryar, 1985–2000; Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
 * Most consecutive seasons, 3 or more touchdowns: 15, Terrell Owens, 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 4 or more touchdowns: 15, Terrell Owens, 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 5 or more touchdowns: 11, Terrell Owens, 2000–2010; Marvin Harrison, 1996–2006; Cris Carter, 1991–2001; Tim Brown, 1991–2001; Jerry Rice, 1986–1996; Don Hutson, 1935–1945
 * Most consecutive seasons, 6 or more touchdowns: 11, Terrell Owens, 2000–2010; Marvin Harrison, 1996–2006; Jerry Rice, 1986–1996; Don Hutson, 1935–1945
 * Most consecutive seasons, 7 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
 * Most consecutive seasons, 8 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
 * Most consecutive seasons, 9 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
 * Most seasons, 10 or more touchdowns: 10, Jerry Rice, 1986–1995
 * Most seasons, 11 or more touchdowns: 9, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 11 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009
 * Most seasons, 12 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009; Jerry Rice 1986–1987 1989–1991 1993–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 12 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2009
 * Most seasons, 13 or more touchdowns: 8, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989–1991 1993–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 13 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
 * Most seasons, 14 or more touchdowns: 7, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989 1991 1993–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 14 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
 * Most seasons, 15 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2007; Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989 1993–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 15 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
 * Most seasons, 16 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007; Shaun Alexander, 2001–2005; Jerry Rice 1986–1987 1989 1993 1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 16 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007; Shaun Alexander 2001–2005
 * Most seasons, 17 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007
 * Most seasons, 18 or more touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2007
 * Most seasons, 19 or more touchdowns: 3, Emmitt Smith, 1992 1994–1995
 * Most seasons, 20 or more touchdowns: 2, Shaun Alexander 2004–2005; Marshall Faulk, 2000–2001; Priest Holmes, 2002–2003; Emmitt Smith, 1994–1995; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2005–2006
 * Most seasons, 24 or more touchdowns: 2, Priest Holmes, 2002–2003
 * Most consecutive games touchdown: 18, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2005; Lenny Moore, 1963–1965
 * Most consecutive games 2+ touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most consecutive games 3+ touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most consecutive games 4+ touchdowns: 2, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Marshall Faulk, 2000
 * Most games, touchdowns, career: 145, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most games, touchdowns, season: 15, Emmitt Smith, 1995
 * Most games, 2 or more touchdowns, career: 46, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996 1998–2002
 * Most games, 2 or more touchdowns, season: 10, Priest Holmes, 2003; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most games, 3 or more touchdowns, career: 14, Jim Brown, 1957–1965; Jerry Rice, 1986–2001
 * Most games, 3 or more touchdowns, season: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most games, 4 or more touchdowns, career: 6, Jim Brown, 1957–1959 1961–1962 1965
 * Most games, 4 or more touchdowns, season: 3, Marshall Faulk, 2000; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by a QB with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 11.3 touches, Tim Tebow, 2010, 11 total touchdowns on 125 total touches(5 passing 6 rushing)(record for Quarterbacks that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by a QB with at least 20 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 11.8 touches, Tom Brady, 2007, 52 total touchdowns on 615 total touches(50 passing 2 rushing)(record for Quarterbacks that have a minimum 20 total touchdowns)
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by a running back with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 7.18 touches, Gerald Riggs, 1991, 11 total touchdowns on 79 total touches(11 rushing 0 receiving)(record for running backs that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by a running back with at least 20 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 13.16 touches, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006, 31 total touchdowns on 408 total touches(28 rushing 3 receiving)(record for running backs that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by any player with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 2.83 touches, Bill Groman, 1961, 18 total touchdowns on 51 total touches(17 receiving, 1 rushing)(record for all players that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
 * Most Touchdowns per touch by any player with at least 20 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 3.17 touches, Jerry Rice, 1987, 23 total touchdowns on 73 total touches(22 receiving, 1 rushing)(record for all players that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)

[edit] Points after touchdown

 * Most seasons leading league: 8, George Blanda, 1956 1961–1962 1967–1969 1972, 1974
 * Most (kicking) career attempts: 959, George Blanda, 1949–1958 1960–1975
 * Most (kicking) season attempts: 74, Stephen Gostkowski, 2007
 * Most (kicking) season attempts, rookie: 62, Doug Brien, 1994
 * Most (kicking) game attempts: 10, Charlie Gogolak, November 27, 1966
 * Most (kicking) career made: 943, George Blanda, 1949–1958 1960–1975
 * Most (kicking) season made: 74, Stephen Gostkowski, 2007
 * Most (kicking) season made, rookie: 60, Doug Brien, 1994
 * Most (kicking) game made: 9, Pat Harder, 10–17–48; Bob Waterfield, 10–22–50; Charlie Gogolak, 11–27–66
 * Most (kicking) half made: 7, Jan Stenerud, 10-2-1983
 * Most (kicking) quarter made: 5, Stephen Gostkowski, 10-18-2009; Jan Stenerud, 10–2–83; Don Chandler, 11–12–67; Pat Harder, 10–24–48; Don Hutson, 10–7–45
 * Most (kicking) consecutive made: 422, Matt Stover, 1991–2009
 * Most (kicking) consecutive made to start a career: 321, Rian Lindell, 2000–present
 * Highest (kicking) percentage made career (200+ attempts): 99.7 (337/338), Rian Lindell, 2000–present
 * Highest (kicking) percentage made career (400+ attempts): 99.5 (591/594), Matt Stover, 1991–2009
 * Highest (kicking) percentage made career (600+ attempts): 99.4 (675/679), Jason Elam, 1993–2009
 * Most (kicking) made no misses season: 74, Stephen Gostkowski, 2007
 * Most (kicking) made no misses season, rookie: 53, Nick Folk, 2007
 * Most (kicking) made no misses game: 9, Pat Harder, 10–17–48; Bob Waterfield, 10–22–50
 * Most games 3 (kicking) PATs made, season: 15, Mark Moseley, 1983
 * Most games 4 (kicking) PATs made, season: 10, Gary Anderson, 1998; Mark Moseley, 1983
 * Most seasons 40 (kicking) PATs made: 11, George Blanda, 1956 1960–1962 1967–1969 1971–1972 1974–1975
 * Most seasons 50 (kicking) PATs made: 3, Nate Kaeding, 2004 2006 2009; Morten Andersen, 1998 2002–2003; Ray Wersching, 1983–1985; George Blanda, 1961 1967–1968
 * Most consecutive seasons 40 (kicking) PATs made: 7, Nate Kaeding, 2004–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons 50 (kicking) PATs made: 3, Ray Wersching, 1983–1985
 * Most two point conversions career: 7, Marshall Faulk, 1994–2005
 * Most two point conversions season: 4, Todd Heap, 2003
 * Most two point conversions season, rookie: 3, Gino Cappelletti, 1960
 * Most two point conversions game: 2, by 9 players, last Lance Moore, 09-25-11

[edit] Field goals
For more information see Field goal (football)#Field-goal records
 * Most seasons leading league: 5, Lou Groza, 1950 1952–1954 1957
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 3, Lou Groza, 1952–1954
 * Most field goals attempted, career: 709, Morten Andersen, 1982–2004 2006–2007
 * Most field goals attempted, season: 49, Bruce Gossett, Los Angeles Rams, 1966; Curt Knight, Washington Redskins, 1971
 * Most field goals attempted, rookie season: 48, Chester Marcol, Green Bay Packers, 1972
 * Most field goals missed, season: 26, Paul Hornung, 1964
 * Most field goals missed, career: 304, George Blanda, 1949–1976
 * Most field goals attempted, game: 9, Jim Bakken, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Sept. 24, 1967
 * Most field goals made, career: 565, Morten Andersen, 1982–2004 2006–2007
 * Most field goals made, season: 40, Neil Rackers, Arizona Cardinals, 2005
 * Most field goals made, rookie season: 35, Ali Haji-Sheikh, New York Giants, 1983
 * Most field goals made, game: 8, Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans, Oct. 21, 2007
 * Most field goals made, half: 5, Rob Bironas, 10-21-07; Morten Anderson 9-3-00; Chris Boniol 11-18-96
 * Most field goals, one quarter: 4, Garo Yepremian, 11–13–66; Curt Knight, 11–15–70; Roger Ruzek, 11–2–87; Cary Blanchard, 9–21–97; Sebastian Janikowski, 10–5–03; Jeff Wilkins, 11–9–03; Lawrence Tynes, 11–27–05; Shayne Graham, 11–11–07
 * Most consecutive games with field goal made: 38, Matt Stover, 1999–2001
 * Most consecutive games with 5 field goals made: 2, Dan Carpenter 2010; Richie Cunningham, 1997; John Kasay, 1996; John Carney, 1994
 * Most consecutive field goals made: 42, Mike Vanderjagt, 2002–2004
 * Longest field goal: 63 yards, Sebastian Janikowski, Oct. 12, 2011
 * Highest field goal percentage career (200+ attempts): 86.5, Nate Kaeding (173/200), 2004–present
 * Highest field goal percentage career (300+ attempts): 83.7, Matt Stover (471/563), 1991–2009
 * Highest field goal percentage season (15+ attempts): 100, Mike Vanderjagt (37/37), 2003; Gary Anderson (35/35), 1998; Jeff Wilkins (17/17), 2000; Tony Zendejas (17/17), 1991
 * Highest field goal percentage season rookie (10+ attempts): 100, Garrett Hartley (13/13), 2008
 * Highest field goal percentage season rookie (15+ attempts): 86.2, Ryan Succop, Kansas City Chiefs (25/29), 2009
 * Lowest field goal percentage season (most attempts, none made): 0.0, Boris Shlapak (0/8), 1972
 * Lowest field goal percentage season (1+ made): 6.67, Bob Timberlake (1/15), 1965
 * Most field goals attempted 50 or more yards career: 86, Jason Hanson, 1992–present
 * Most field goals attempted 60 or more yards career: 5, Sebastian Janikowski, 2007–2011
 * Most field goals 50 yards or more career: 48, Jason Hanson, 1992–present
 * Most field goals 50 yards or more season: 8, Morten Andersen, 1995; Jason Hanson, 2008
 * Most field goals 50 yards or more season no misses: 8, Jason Hanson, 2008
 * Most field goals 50 yards or more game: 3, Josh Scobee, 10-24-11; Sebastian Janikowski, 10-9-11; Connor Barth, 11–15–09; Kris Brown, 10–7–07; Neil Rackers, 10–24–04; Morten Andersen, 12–10–95
 * Most field goals 54 yards or more game: 3, Kris Brown, 10–7–07
 * Most field goals 45 yards or more game: 4, John Kasay, 9–24–06; Chip Lohmiller 9–9–91
 * Most field goals 60 yards or more career: 2, Sebastian Janikowski, 12–27–09 9-12-11
 * Most field goals of 55 yards or more quarter: 2, Neil Rackers, 10–24–04
 * Most seasons, 20 or more field goals: 20, Morten Andersen, 1984–1998 2000–2002 2006–2007
 * Most seasons, 30 or more field goals: 5, John Carney, 1993–1994 1999 2002 2008
 * Most games, 1 or more field goals, career: 299, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004 2006–2007
 * Most games, 2 or more field goals, career: 178, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004 2006–2007
 * Most games, 3 or more field goals, career: 76, Gary Anderson, 1982–2003
 * Most games, 4 or more field goals, career: 29, John Carney, 1990–2002 2004–2006 2008
 * Most games, 5 or more field goals, career: 11, John Carney, 1992–1994 1996–1997 2001 2004
 * Most games, 6 or more field goals, career: 2, John Carney, 1993; Gary Anderson 1988 1998; Jeff Wilkins, 1996 2006; Jim Bakken, 1967 1973
 * Most games, 2 or more field goals, season: 15, Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis Rams, 2003
 * Most games, 3 or more field goals, season: 9, Al Del Greco, Tennessee Oilers, 1998
 * Most games, 4 or more field goals, season: 5, Olindo Mare, Miami Dolphins, 1999
 * Most games, 5 or more field goals, season: 3, Rich Karlis, Minnesota Vikings, 1989
 * Most games, 6 or more field goals, season: 2, John Carney, San Diego Chargers, 1993
 * Most overtime field goals, career: 9, Jason Elam, 1993–2009; Steve Christie, 1990–2004; Jim Breech 1979–1992

[edit] Safeties

 * Most in a career: 4, Ted Hendricks, 1969–1983; Doug English, 1975–1979 1981–85; Jared Allen, 2004-present
 * Most in a season: 2, by 16 players, last Jameel McClain, Baltimore Ravens; Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings, 2008
 * Most in a season, rookie: 2, Jameel McClain, Baltimore Ravens, 2008; Jim Young, Houston Oilers, 1977
 * Most in a game: 2, Fred Dryer, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 21, 1973
 * Most in a quarter: 2, Fred Dryer, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 21, 1973
 * Most consecutive games: 2, Doug English, Sept. 4, 1983-Sept. 11, 1983

[edit] Rushing
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League rushing yards leaders.*Most seasons led league: 8, Jim Brown, 1957–1961 1963–1965
 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1961

[edit] Rushing attempts

 * Most seasons leading league, attempts: 6, Jim Brown, 1958–59 1961 1963–65
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, attempts: 4, Steve Van Buren, 1947–1950; Walter Payton, 1976–1979
 * Most attempts, career: 4,409, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004 [1]
 * Most attempts, season: 416, Larry Johnson, 2006 [2]
 * Most attempts, rookie, season: 390, Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Most attempts, game: 45, Jamie Morris, 12-17-1988 (OT) [3]
 * Most seasons, 200 attempts: 14, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2002 2004
 * Most consecutive seasons, 200 attempts: 13, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2002
 * Most seasons, 300 attempts: 10, Walter Payton, 1976–1981 1983–1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 300 attempts: 8, Eddie George, 1996–2003
 * Most games, 20 attempts, career: 121, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
 * Most games, 30 attempts, career: 21, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1991
 * Most games, 40 attempts, career: 2, James Wilder, 1983–1984; Ricky Williams, 1999–2003
 * Most games, 18 attempts, season: 16, Emmitt Smith, 1995
 * Most games, 20 attempts, season: 14, 8 times, last Shaun Alexander, 2005
 * Most games, 25 attempts, season: 10, Larry Johnson, 2006; Jamal Anderson, 1998; Emmitt Smith, 1994
 * Most games, 30 attempts, season: 7, Earl Campbell, 1979
 * Most games, 35 attempts, season: 3, Earl Campbell, 1980; Eddie George, 2000

[edit] Rushing yards

 * Most yards gained, career: 18,355, Emmit Smith
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,000 or more yards rushing: 11, Emmit Smith, 1991–2001
 * Most seasons, 1,100 or more yards rushing: 10, Barry Sanders, 1989–1998; Walter Payton 1976–1981 1983–1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,100 or more yards rushing: 10, Barry Sanders, 1989–1998
 * Most seasons, 1,200 or more yards rushing: 10, Walter Payton, 1976–1981 1983–1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,200 or more yards rushing: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–2007
 * Most seasons, 1,300 or more yards rushing: 9, Barry Sanders, 1989–1992 1994–1998; Walter Payton 1976–1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,300 or more yards rushing: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
 * Most seasons, 1,400 or more yards rushing: 7, Barry Sanders, 1989 1991 1994–1998
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,400 or more yards rushing: 5, Barry Sanders, 1994–1998; Emmitt Smith, 1991–1995
 * Most seasons, 1,500 or more yards rushing: 5, Barry Sanders, 1991 1994–1997
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,500 or more yards rushing: 4, Barry Sanders, 1994–1997
 * Most seasons, 1,600 or more yards rushing: 4, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984 1986 1988
 * Most seasons, 1,700 or more yards rushing: 3, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984 1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,700 or more yards rushing: 2, Larry Johnson, 2005–2006; Terrell Davis, 1997–1998; Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984
 * Most seasons, 1,800 or more yards rushing: 3, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984 1986
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1,800 or more yards rushing: 2, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984
 * Most yards gained, season: 2,105, Eric Dickerson, 1984 [4]
 * Most yards gained, two seasons: 3,913, Eric Dickerson, 1983–1984
 * Most yards gained, three seasons: 5,296, Terrell Davis, 1996–1998
 * Most yards gained, four seasons: 6,989, Barry Sanders, 1994–1996
 * Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,808 Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Most yards gained, game: 296, Adrian Peterson, November 4, 2007 [5]
 * Most yards gained, half: 253, Adrian Peterson, November 4, 2007
 * Most games, 200 or more yards rushing, career: 6, O.J. Simpson, 1969–1979 (American Football League and NFL)
 * Most games, 200 or more yards rushing, season: 4, Earl Campbell, 1980
 * Most consecutive games, 200 or more yards rushing: 2, O.J. Simpson, 1973 1976; Earl Campbell, 1980; Ricky Williams, 2002
 * Most games, 100 or more yards rushing, career: 78, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
 * Most games, 100 or more yards rushing, season: 14, Barry Sanders, 1997
 * Most games, 65 or more yards rushing, season: 16, Jamal Lewis, 2003
 * Most consecutive games, 100 or more yards rushing: 14, Barry Sanders, 1997

[edit] Average Rushing yards

 * Most yards rushing per attempt, game(min. 5 attempts) 23.0 Steve Broussard (138 yards on 6 attempts), 10-5-1997
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, game(min. 10 attempts) 17.3 Michael Vick (173 yards on 10 attempts), 12-1-2002
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, game(min. 15 attempts) 14.3 Derrick Ward (215 yards on 15 attempts), 12-21-2008
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, game(min. 20 attempts) 12.64 Corey Dillon (278 yards on 22 attempts), 10-22-2000
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, season(min. 50 attempts) 8.45 Michael Vick (1,049 yards on 123 attempts), 2006
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, season(min. 150 attempts) 6.4 Jim Brown (1,863 yards on 291 attempts), 1963
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, season(min. 325 attempts) 6.13 Barry Sanders (2,053 yards on 335 attempts), 1997
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, career(min. 100 attempts) 7.27 Brad Smith (851 yards on 117 attempts), 2006-2011
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, career(min. 200 attempts) 7.16 Michael Vick (5,086 yards on 710 attempts), 2001-2011
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, career(min. 1,000 attempts) 5.22 Jim Brown (12,312 yards on 2,359 attempts), 1957-1965
 * Most yards rushing per attempt, career(min. 2,500 attempts) 4.99 Barry Sanders (15,269 yards on 3,062 attempts), 1989-1998

[edit] Rushing touchdowns
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League rushing touchdowns leaders.*Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1959 1963 1965
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 3, Steve Van Buren, 1947–1949; Jim Brown, 1957–1959; Abner Haynes (American Football League), 1960–1962 ; Cookie Gilchrist (American Football League), 1962–1964; Leroy Kelly, 1966–1968
 * Most touchdowns, career: 164, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
 * Most rushing touchdowns, season: 28, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most rushing touchdowns, rookie, season: 18, Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929
 * Most rushing touchdowns, half: 4, Priest Holmes, 10–24–04; Shaun Alexander, 9–29–02; Eric Dickerson, 10–31–88; Chuck Muncie, 11–29–81; Roland Hooks, 9–9–79; Jim Brown, 11–18–62
 * Most consecutive games, rushing touchdown: 18, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2005
 * Most consecutive games, 2+ rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most consecutive games, 3+ rushing touchdowns: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most consecutive seasons, rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
 * Most seasons, rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
 * Most seasons, 3 rushing touchdowns: 14, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2002 2004
 * Most seasons, 4 rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen, 1982–1988 1990 1993–1997
 * Most seasons, 5 rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen, 1982–1988 1990 1993–1997
 * Most seasons, 6 rushing touchdowns: 11, Walter Payton, 1975–1981 1983–1987; Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
 * Most seasons, 7 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
 * Most seasons, 8 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
 * Most seasons, 9 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
 * Most seasons, 10 rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–2009
 * Most seasons, 11 rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009; Emmitt Smith 1990–1996 1998–1999
 * Most seasons, 12 rushing touchdowns: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007 2009
 * Most seasons, 13 rushing touchdowns: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
 * Most seasons, 15 rushing touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2007
 * Most seasons, 18 rushing touchdowns: 3, Emmitt Smith, 1992 1994–1995
 * Most seasons, 20 rushing touchdowns: 2, Emmitt Smith, 1994–1995; Priest Holmes, 2002–2003
 * Most games, rushing touchdowns, career: 117, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
 * Most games, rushing touchdowns, season: 15, Emmitt Smith, 1995
 * Most games, 2 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 38, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–present
 * Most games, 2 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Priest Holmes 2003
 * Most games, 3 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 12, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–2008
 * Most games, 3 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
 * Most games, 4 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1962
 * Most games, 4 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 2, many times, last DeAngelo Williams, 2008
 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career: 43, Steve Young
 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 13, Cam Newton, 2011
 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players

[edit] Passing
For passing records that include other professional football leagues, see List of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics.===[edit] Passer rating===
 * Most seasons led league 6 Sammy Baugh 1937 1940 1943 1945 1947 1949, Steve Young 1991–1994 1996–1997
 * Most consecutive seasons led league 4 Steve Young 1991–1994
 * Highest passer rating, career: 103.8, Aaron Rodgers, 2005–present
 * Highest passer rating, season: 121.1, Peyton Manning, 2004
 * Highest passer rating, rookie season: 98.1, Ben Roethlisberger, 2004

[edit] Passing attempts

 * Most seasons led league: 5 Dan Marino 1984 1986 1988 1992 1997
 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 3 Johnny Unitas 1959–1961, George Blanda 1963–1965, Drew Bledsoe 1994–1996
 * Most pass attempts, career: 10,169 Brett Favre, 1991–2010
 * Most pass attempts, season: 691, Drew Bledsoe, 1994
 * Most pass attempts, rookie, season: 590, Sam Bradford, 2010
 * Most pass attempts, game: 70, Drew Bledsoe, November 13, 1994 (OT)
 * Most seasons, 500 or more pass attempts, 16 Brett Favre, 1993–2002, 2004–2009
 * Most consecutive seasons, 500 or more pass attempts, 10 Brett Favre, 1993–2002
 * Most seasons, 600 or more pass attempts, 4 Drew Bledsoe, 1994–1996, 2002
 * Most consecutive seasons, 600 or more pass attempts, 3 Drew Bledsoe, 1994–1996
 * Most games, pass attempts, career: 301 Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive games, pass attempts, career: 300 Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most games, 30 or more pass attempts, career: 211 Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most games, 40 or more pass attempts, career: 78 Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most games, 50 or more pass attempts, career: 14 Dan Marino, 1984, 1986–1990, 1994–1995, 1997–1998, 1999
 * Most games, 30 or more pass attempts, season: 16 Drew Bledsoe 1994, Warren Moon 1991
 * Most games, 40 or more pass attempts, season: 10 Peyton Manning 2010
 * Most games, 50 or more pass attempts, season: 5 Drew Bledsoe

[edit] Pass completions

 * Most seasons led league 6, Dan Marino 1984–1986 1988 1992 1997
 * Most consecutive seasons led league 3, George Blanda 1963–1965, Dan Marino 1984–1986
 * Most pass completions, career: 6,300, Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most pass completions, season: 450, Peyton Manning, 2010
 * Most pass completions, rookie, season: 354, Sam Bradford, 2010
 * Most seasons 300 completions: 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
 * Most seasons 350 completions: 7, Peyton Manning 2000, 2002–2003, 2006, 2008–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons 350 completions: 6, Drew Brees 2006–2011
 * Most seasons 400 completions: 4, Drew Brees 2007–2008 2010-2011
 * Most pass completions, game: 45, Drew Bledsoe, November 13, 1994 (OT)
 * Most consecutive pass completions: 24, Donovan McNabb, 10 vs. New York Giants, Nov. 28, 2004; 14 vs. Green Bay Packers, Dec. 5, 2004
 * Most consecutive pass completions, game: 22, Mark Brunell, September 24, 2006; David Carr, November 19, 2006
 * Most games, pass completions: 299, Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive games, pass completions: 297, Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive games 20 completions: 33, Drew Brees 2009-current
 * Most games 20 completions, career: 189, Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most games 20 completions, season: 16, Drew Brees 2010
 * Most games 20 completions and no interceptions, career: 65, Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most games with 20 completions and no interceptions, season: 10, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games 30 completions, career: 27, Drew Brees 2003–Present
 * Most games 30 completions, season: 8, Drew Brees 2011
 * Most games 30 completions and no interceptions, career: 12, Drew Brees 2006–Present
 * Most games with 30 completions and no interceptions, season: 5, Tom Brady 2007

[edit] Pass completion percentage

 * Most seasons led league: 8 Len Dawson 1962 1964–1969 1975
 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 6 Len Dawson 1964–1969
 * Highest completion percentage, career: 66.1, Chad Pennington, 2000–present[6]
 * Highest completion percentage, season: 70.623, Drew Brees, 2009 (363/514)[7]
 * Highest completion percentage, rookie, season: 66.44, Ben Roethlisberger, 2004 (196/295)
 * Highest completion percentage, regular-season game: (minimum 20 passes), 92.31, Kurt Warner, September 20, 2009 (24/26)
 * Highest completion percentage, post-season game (minimum 20 passes), 92.9, Tom Brady, January 12, 2008 (26/28)

[edit] Passing yards

 * Most seasons leading league 5, Sonny Jurgensen 1961–1962, 1966–1967, 1969, Dan Marino 1984–1986, 1988, 1992
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league 4, Dan Fouts 1979–1982
 * Most passing yards, career 71,838 Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most seasons 3000+ yards 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
 * Most consecutive seasons 3000+ yards 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
 * Most seasons 4000+ yards 11, Peyton Manning 1999–2004, 2006–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons 4000+ yards 6, Peyton Manning 1999–2004, Drew Brees 2006-2011
 * Most seasons 5000+ yards 1, Dan Marino 1984, Drew Brees 2008
 * Most passing yards, season 5,084, Dan Marino 1984
 * Most passing yards, rookie, season: 3,739, Peyton Manning 1998
 * Most passing yards, game 554 Norm Van Brocklin Sept. 28, 1951
 * Most passing yards, game, No interceptions 527, Warren Moon December 16, 1990
 * Most passing yards, game, rookie 432 Cam Newton Sept. 25, 2011
 * Most games 400+ yards passing career 13, Dan Marino 1983–1999
 * Most games 400+ yards passing season 4, Dan Marino 1984, 3, Eli Manning 2011
 * Most consecutive 400+ yards passing games 2, Dan Fouts 1982, Dan Marino 1984, Phil Simms 1985, Billy Volek 2004, Matt Cassel 2008, Cam Newton 2011, Tom Brady 2011
 * Most games, 300+ yards passing, career 63, Dan Marino 1983–1999, Peyton Manning 1998–present
 * Most games, 300+ yards passing, season 10, Rich Gannon 2002, Drew Brees 2008,2011
 * Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games 6, Steve Young 1998, Kurt Warner 2000, Rich Gannon 2002
 * Most games, 200+ yards passing, career 209, Brett Favre 1992–2010
 * Most games, 200+ yards passing, season 16, Dan Fouts 1981, Drew Brees 2008
 * Longest pass completion 99 by 12 players last by, Tom Brady September 12, 2011 [8]

[edit] Average passing yards

 * Most seasons led league 7 Justin Barnes 1939–1943 1946–1947
 * Most consecutive seasons led league 5 Sid Luckman 1939–1943
 * Highest average gain career 8.63 Otto Graham 1950–1955
 * Highest average gain season 11.17 Tommy O'Connell 1957
 * Highest average gain rookie season 9.411 Greg Cook 1969
 * Highest average gain game 18.58 Sammy Baugh 10-30-1948

[edit] Passing touchdowns

 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Career 508, Brett Favre, 1991–2010[9]
 * Most seasons led league 4, Brett Favre, 1995–1997, 2003; Johnny Unitas, 1957–1960
 * Most consecutive seasons led league 4, Johnny Unitas, 1957–1960
 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Season 50, Tom Brady, 2007
 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Rookie, Season 26, Peyton Manning, 1998
 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Game 7, Joe Kapp, September 28, 1969; Y.A. Tittle, October 28, 1962; George Blanda, November 19, 1961; Adrian Burk, October 17, 1954; Sid Luckman, November 14, 1943.
 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Half 6, Daryle Lamonica, October 19, 1969
 * Most Passing Touchdowns, Quarter 5, Tom Brady, October 18, 2009
 * Most Games 6+ TD Passes, Career 2, Tom Brady, 2007–2009; Peyton Manning, 2003–2004; Sammy Baugh, 1943–1947; Y.A. Tittle, 1962; Charley Johnson, 1965–1969; George Blanda, 1961–1962
 * Most Games 6+ TD Passes, Season 2, Y.A. Tittle, 1962
 * Most Games 5+ TD Passes, Career 6, Dan Marino, 1984–1994; Peyton Manning, 2003–2004
 * Most Games 5+ TD Passes, Season 4, Peyton Manning, 2004
 * Most Games 4+ TD Passes, Career 24, Brett Favre, 1991–2010[9]
 * Most Games 4+ TD Passes, Season 6, Dan Marino, 1984; Peyton Manning, 2004
 * Most Games 3+ TD Passes, Career 73, Brett Favre, 1991–2010[9]
 * Most Games 3+ TD Passes, Season 12, Tom Brady, 2007
 * Most Games 2+ TD Passes, Career 158, Brett Favre, 1991–2010[9]
 * Most Games 2+ TD Passes, Season 15, Dan Marino, 1984
 * Most Games 1+ TD Passes, Career 247, Brett Favre, 1991–2010[9]
 * Most Games 1+ TD Passes, Season 16, Dan Marino, 1984, 1986; Dave Krieg, 1984; Kurt Warner, 1999; Brett Favre, 2003; Daunte Culpepper, 2004
 * Most Consecutive Games, 1+ Touchdown Passes 47, Johnny Unitas, 1956–1960
 * Most Consecutive Uninterrupted Games, 1+ Touchdown Passes 36, Brett Favre, 2002–2004
 * Most Consecutive Games, 2+ Touchdown Passes 13, Peyton Manning, 2004; 13, Tom Brady, 2010-2011, Aaron Rodgers 2011
 * Most Consecutive Games, 3+ Touchdown Passes 10, Tom Brady, 2007
 * Most Consecutive Games, 4+ Touchdown Passes 5, Peyton Manning, 2004
 * Most Consecutive Games, 5+ Touchdown Passes 2, Tom Brady, 2007; Daunte Culpepper, 2004; Tom Flores (AFL), 1963[10] [11] (since 1940)
 * Most Consecutive Playoff Games, 1+ Touchdown Passes 20, Brett Favre, 1996–2010
 * Most Consecutive Seasons, Touchdown Passes 21, Vinny Testaverde, 1987–2007
 * Most Consecutive Seasons, 20+ Touchdown Passes, 13, Peyton Manning, 1998–2010
 * Most Consecutive Seasons, 25+ Touchdown Passes, 13, Peyton Manning, 1998–2010
 * Most Consecutive Seasons, 30+ Touchdown Passes, 5, Brett Favre, 1994–1998[9]
 * Most Consecutive Seasons, 35+ Touchdown Passes, 3, Brett Favre, 1995–1997<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_Touchdown_List_8-6">[9]
 * Most Seasons, 20+ Touchdown Passes, 15, Brett Favre, 1994–2005, 2007–2009<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_Touchdown_List_8-7">[9]
 * Most Seasons, 30+ Touchdown Passes, 9, Brett Favre, 1994–1998, 2001, 2003–2004, 2009<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_Touchdown_List_8-8">[9]
 * Most Seasons, 35+ Touchdown Passes, 3, Brett Favre, 1995–1997<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_Touchdown_List_8-9">[9]
 * Most Seasons, 40+ Touchdown Passes, 2, Dan Marino, 1984, 1986
 * Most Seasons, 50+ Touchdown Passes, 1, Tom Brady, 2007
 * Most touchdown passes of 80+ yards 9, Brett Favre<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_61.2B_Yard_Touchdowns_11-0">[12]
 * Most touchdown passes of 70+ yards 15, Brett Favre<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_61.2B_Yard_Touchdowns_11-1">[12]
 * Most touchdown passes of 20+ yards 172, Brett Favre<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_11-20_Yard_Touchdowns_12-0">[13] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_21-30_Yard_Touchdowns_13-0">[14] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_31-40_Yard_Touchdowns_14-0">[15] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_41-50_Yard_Touchdowns_15-0">[16] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_51-60_Yard_Touchdowns_16-0">[17] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_61.2B_Yard_Touchdowns_11-2">[12]
 * Most 1 yard touchdown passes 37, Brett Favre<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_0-10_Yard_Touchdowns_17-0">[18]
 * Most 1 yard touchdown passes, passer/receiver combination 8, Brett Favre/Bubba Franks<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brett_Favre_0-10_Yard_Touchdowns_17-1">[18]

[edit] Interceptions thrown

 * Most passes intercepted, career: 336, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
 * Most passes intercepted, season: 42, George Blanda, 1962
 * Most passes intercepted, season, rookie: 28, Peyton Manning, 1998
 * Most passes intercepted, game: 8, Jim Hardy, September 24, 1950
 * Most consecutive passes, None intercepted, season: 358, Tom Brady, October 24, 2010-September 12, 2011<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-18">[19]
 * Most consecutive passes, None intercepted, rookie season: 169, Sam Bradford, 2010
 * Most consecutive passes, None intercepted to start a career: 162, Tom Brady, 2000–2001
 * Most attempts with no interceptions, game: 70 Drew Bledsoe November 13, 1994
 * Most completions with no interceptions, game: 45 Drew Bledsoe November 13, 1994
 * Most passing yards with no interceptions, game: 527, Warren Moon December 16, 1990
 * Most touchdown passes with no interceptions, game: 7, Y.A. Tittle, October 28, 1962
 * Most consecutive games, 2+ touchdown passes, no interceptions: 9, Tom Brady, 2010
 * Most attempts with no interceptions, season: 127, Paul Justin 1996
 * Most completions with no interceptions, season: 74, Paul Justin 1996
 * Most passing yards with no interceptions, season: 888, Todd Collins 2007
 * Most touchdown passes with no interceptions, season: 10, Steve Young 1987
 * Most touchdown passes with no interceptions, career: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001–present
 * Most games with an interception, season: 15, Richard Todd, 1980
 * Most games with 300 yards passing and no interceptions, career 27, Brett Favre 1991–2010
 * Most games with 300 yards passing and no interceptions, season 8, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 400 yards passing and no interceptions, career 4, Peyton Manning 1998–2010
 * Most games with 1+ touchdown pass and no interceptions, season 14, Tom Brady 2010
 * Most games with 2 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season 11, Tom Brady 2010
 * Most games with 3 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season 8, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 3 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career 36, Brett Favre 1991–2010
 * Most games with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season 5, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career 12, Tom Brady 2000–2010, Brett Favre 1991–2010
 * Most games with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season 3, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career 4, Tom Brady 2000–2010, Peyton Manning 1998–2010
 * Most games with 6 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career 2, Tom Brady 2000–2010, Peyton Manning 1998–2010
 * Most games with 20 completions and no interceptions, career 65, Brett Favre 1991–2010
 * Most games with 20 completions and no interceptions, season 10, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 30 completions and no interceptions, career 10, Tom Brady 2000–2011
 * Most games with 30 completions and no interceptions, season 5, Tom Brady 2007
 * Most games with 30 pass attempts and no interceptions, career 61, Brett Favre 1991–2010
 * Most games with 30 pass attempts and no interceptions, season 8, Peyton Manning 2006 2010, Marc Bulger 2006, Tom Brady 2003, Drew Bledsoe 2002
 * Most games with 40 pass attempts and no interceptions, career 15, Brett Favre 1991–2010, Drew Bledsoe 1993–2006
 * Most games with 40 pass attempts and no interceptions, season 6, by 6 players, most recently; Peyton Manning 2010
 * Most games with 50 pass attempts and no interceptions, career 3, Tom Brady 2000–2010
 * Most games with 50 pass attempts and no interceptions, season 2, Jeff Garcia 2002

[edit] Passing interception differential/ratio

 * Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, game: 7 (7–0) Y.A. Tittle, October 28, 1962
 * Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, season: 42 (50–8) Tom Brady, 2007
 * Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, rookie season: 14 (20–6) Dan Marino, 1983
 * Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, career: 201 (399–198) Peyton Manning, 1998–present
 * Largest touchdown pass–interception ratio, career: 3.35-1 (124-37) Aaron Rodgers, 2005-present
 * Largest touchdown pass–interception ratio, season: 9.0-1 (36-4) Tom Brady, 2010 (mininimum 12 TD passes)
 * Largest passing yards–interception ratio, career: 337.3-1 (34,744-103) Tom Brady, 2000-present (mininimum 20,000 passing yards)
 * Largest passing yards–interception ratio, season: 975.0-1 (3,900-4) Tom Brady, 2010 (mininimum 2,000 passing yards)
 * Largest completion–interception ratio, career: 32.43-1 (1,038-32) Aaron Rodgers, 2005-present (mininimum 1,000 completions)
 * Largest completion–interception ratio, season: 81.0-1 (324-4) Tom Brady 2010, (mininimum 150 completions)

[edit] Lowest percentage passes had intercepted

 * Most seasons led league lowest percentage not intercepted: 5 Sammy Baugh 1940, 1942, 1944–1945, 1947
 * Lowest percentage passes had intercepted career: 1.99 Aaron Rodgers 2005–2010
 * Lowest percentage passes had intercepted season: 0.41 Damon Huard 2006
 * Lowest percentage passes had intercepted rookie season: 1.98 Charlie Batch 1998<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-nflpassing_19-0">[20]

[edit] Times sacked

 * Most times sacked, career: 525 Brett Favre 1991–2011 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-20">[21]
 * Most times sacked, season: 76 David Carr 2002 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-21">[22]
 * Most times sacked, game: 12 Bert Jones 10-26-1980, Warren Moon 9-29-1985, Donovan McNabb 9-30-2007 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-22">[23]

[edit] Receptions

 * Most seasons leading league: 8, Don Hutson, 1936–1937, 1939, 1941–1945
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5, Don Hutson, 1941–1945
 * Most pass receptions, career: 1,549, Jerry Rice 1985–2004
 * Highest reception average per game: 6.1, Anquan Boldin, 2003–present
 * Most seasons, 50 or more pass receptions: 17, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996 1998–2003
 * First with 100 receptions, season: Lionel Taylor (American Football league), 1961
 * First with more Than 100 receptions, season: 101, Charley Hennigan (American Football League), 1964
 * First NFL Player with 100 receptions, season: 106, Art Monk, 1984
 * Most pass receptions, season: 143, Marvin Harrison, 2002
 * Most pass receptions, rookie, season: 101, Anquan Boldin, 2003
 * Most pass receptions, game: 21, Brandon Marshall, December 13, 2009
 * Most consecutive games, 1+ pass receptions: 274, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most consecutive games, 2+ pass receptions: 147, Tim Brown, 1993–2002
 * Most consecutive games, 3+ pass receptions: 58, Cris Carter, 1993–1997
 * Most consecutive games, 4+ pass receptions: 34, Sterling Sharpe, 1992–1994
 * Most consecutive games, 5+ pass receptions: 21, Jimmy Smith, 2000–2002
 * Most consecutive games, 6+ pass receptions: 16, Marvin Harrison, 2002–2003
 * Most consecutive games, 7+ pass receptions: 8, Anquan Boldin, 2005
 * Most consecutive games, 8+ pass receptions: 8, Anquan Boldin, 2005
 * Most consecutive games, 9+ pass receptions: 6, Marvin Harrison, 2002
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ pass receptions: 20, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most consecutive seasons, 10+ pass receptions: 17, Irving Fryar, 1984–2000
 * Most consecutive seasons, 35+ pass receptions: 15, Art Monk 1980–1994; Terrell Owens, 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 40+ pass receptions: 14, Terrell Owens, 1997–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 14, Tony Gonzalez, 1998–2011
 * Most consecutive seasons, 60+ pass receptions: 13, Tony Gonzalez, 1999–2011
 * Most consecutive seasons, 75+ pass receptions: 10, Tim Brown, 1993–2002
 * Most consecutive seasons, 80+ pass receptions: 8, Torry Holt, 2000–2007; Marvin Harrison. 1999–2006; Jerry Rice, 1989–1996
 * Most consecutive seasons, 90+ pass receptions: 6, Torry Holt, 2002–2007
 * Most consecutive seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 4, Marvin Harrison, 1999–2002, Wes Welker 2007-2011
 * Most consecutive seasons, 110+ pass receptions: 3, Wes Welker, 2007–2009
 * Most consecutive seasons, 120+ pass receptions: 2, Cris Carter, 1994–1995
 * Most games, 5+ pass receptions, season: 16, Jimmy Smith, 2001
 * Most games, 6+ pass receptions, season: 15, Marvin Harrison 2002
 * Most games, 7+ pass receptions, season: 12, Marvin Harrison 2002
 * Most games, 8+ pass receptions, season: 12, Marvin Harrison 2002
 * Most games, 9+ pass receptions, season: 10, Marvin Harrison 2002
 * Most games, 10+ pass receptions, season: 7, Wes Welker 2009, Andre Johnson 2008
 * Most games, 11+ pass receptions, season: 5, Marvin Harrison 2002
 * Most games, 12+ pass receptions, season: 4, Cris Carter 1995
 * Most games, 13+ pass receptions, season: 2, Reggie Wayne 2010, Dwayne Bowe 2010, Wes Welker 2009, Anquan Boldin 2007, Marvin Harrison 1999, Al Toon 1988, William Andrews 1981,
 * Most games, 14+ pass receptions, season: 2, Reggie Wayne 2010
 * Most games, 1 reception, career: 296, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 2 receptions, career: 284, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 3 receptions, career: 256, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 4 receptions, career: 213, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 5 receptions, career: 166, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 6 receptions, career: 128, Face Heinzmann
 * Most games, 7 receptions, career: 86, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 8 receptions, career: 51, Marvin Harrison
 * Most games, 9 receptions, career: 32, Marvin Harrison
 * Most games, 10 receptions, career: 17, Jerry Rice
 * Most games, 11 receptions, career: 12, Marvin Harrison
 * Most games, 12 receptions, career: 8, Marvin Harrison
 * Most games, 13 receptions, career: 4, Marvin Harrison
 * Most games, 14 receptions, career: 2, Reggie Wayne, Wes Welker, Jerry Rice, Jason Witten, Brandon Marshall, Jimmy Smith, Marvin Harrison, & Kellen Winslow
 * Most games, 15 receptions, career: 2, Brandon Marshall & Wes Welker
 * Most games, 16 receptions, career: 2, Brandon Marshall
 * Most games, 17 receptions, career: 2, Brandon Marshall
 * Most games, 18 receptions, career: 2, Brandon Marshall

[edit] Yards receiving
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League receiving yards leaders.*Most seasons leading league: 7, Don Hutson, 1936, 1938–1939, 1941–1944
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4, Don Hutson, 1941–44
 * Most yards gained, career: 22,895, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Highest yards gained per game average, career: 79.7, Andre Johnson, 2003–present
 * Most seasons 1,000 or more yards receiving: 14, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996, 1998, 2001–02
 * Most seasons 1,600 or more yards receiving: 2, Marvin Harrison 1999 2002, Torry Holt 2000 2003
 * Most yards gained, season: 1,848, Jerry Rice, 1995
 * Most yards gained, rookie season: 1,473 Bill Groman (American Football league), 1960
 * Most yards half: 224, Steve Largent, October 18, 1987
 * Most yards game: 336, Willie "Flipper" Anderson, November 26, 1989
 * Most games, 200 or more yards pass receiving, career: 5, Lance Alworth, 1962–1972
 * Most games, 200 or more yards pass receiving, season: 3, Charley Hennigan (American Football league), 1961
 * Most games, 100 or more yards pass receiving, career: 76, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most games, 100 or more yards pass receiving, season: 11, Charley Hennigan (American Football league), 1961; Michael Irvin, 1995
 * Most games, 49 or more yards pass receiving, season: 16, Jimmy Smith, 2001
 * Most consecutive games, 100 or more yards pass receiving: 7, Charley Hennigan (American Football league), 1961; Michael Irvin, 1995
 * Longest pass reception: 99, 12 Times, most recent Wes Welker (from Tom Brady), September 12, 2011

[edit] Average yards/reception

 * Highest average gain, career (200+ receptions): 22.26, Homer Jones, 1964–1970
 * Highest average gain, season (24+ receptions): 32.58 Don Currivan, 1947
 * Highest average gain, game (3+ receptions): 63.00, Torry Holt, September 24, 2000

[edit] Receiving touchdowns
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League receiving touchdowns leaders.*Most seasons led league: 9 Don Hutson 1935–1938 1940–1944
 * Most consecutive seasons led league: 5 Don Hutson 1940–1944
 * Most touchdowns, career: 197, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most touchdowns, season: 23, Randy Moss, 2007
 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 17, Randy Moss, 1998
 * Most touchdowns, game: 5, Jerry Rice, October 14, 1990; Kellen Winslow, November 22, 1981; Bob Shaw, October 2, 1950
 * Most touchdowns, quarter: 4, Don Hutson, October 7, 1945
 * Most consecutive games, TD receptions: 13, Jerry Rice 1986–1987
 * Most consecutive games, 2+ TD receptions: 4, Cris Carter 1995, Calvin Johnson 2011
 * Most consecutive games, 3+ TD receptions: 3, Cloyce Box 1952
 * Most games 1+ TD receptions, season: 13, Mark Clayton 1984, Jerry Rice 1989, Carl Pickens 1995, Randy Moss 2007
 * Most games 2+ TD receptions, season: 8, Randy Moss 2007
 * Most games 3+ TD receptions, season: 4, Sonny Randle 1960
 * Most games 1+ TD receptions, career: 139, Jerry Rice 1985–2004
 * Most games 2+ TD receptions, career: 44, Jerry Rice 1986–2002
 * Most games 3+ TD receptions, career: 11, Jerry Rice 1986–2001
 * Most games 4+ TD receptions, career: 2, Bob Shaw 1949–1950, Jerry Rice 1990–1993, Sterling Sharpe 1993–1994
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ TD receptions: 20, Jerry Rice 1985–2004
 * Most consecutive seasons, 2+ TD receptions: 16, Irving Fryar 1985–2000
 * Most consecutive seasons, 3+ TD receptions: 15, Terrell Owens 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 4+ TD receptions: 15, Terrell Owens 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 5+ TD receptions: 11, Terrell Owens 2000–2010, Marvin Harrison 1996–2006, Jerry Rice 1986–1996, Cris Carter 1991–2001, Tim Brown 1991–2001, Don Hutson 1935–1945
 * Most consecutive seasons, 6+ TD receptions: 11, Jerry Rice 1986–1996, Marvin Harrison 1996–2006, Don Hutson 1935–1945
 * Most consecutive seasons, 7+ TD receptions: 11, Jerry Rice 1986–1996
 * Most consecutive seasons, 8+ TD receptions: 11, Jerry Rice 1986–1996
 * Most consecutive seasons, 9+ TD receptions: 10, Jerry Rice 1986–1995
 * Most consecutive seasons, 10+ TD receptions: 8, Marvin Harrison 1999–2006
 * Most consecutive seasons, 11+ TD receptions: 4, Marvin Harrison 1999–2003; Lance Alworth 1963–1966; Art Powell 1963–1966
 * Most consecutive seasons, 12+ TD receptions: 3, Jerry Rice 1989–1991 1993–1995; Marvin Harrison 1999–2001 2004–2006; Terrell Owens 2000–2002; Lance Allworth 1964–1966; Cris Carter 1997–1999
 * Most consecutive seasons, 13+ TD receptions: 3, Jerry Rice 1989–1991 1993–1995; Terrell Owens 2000–2002; Lance Allworth 1964–1966
 * Most consecutive seasons, 14+ TD receptions: 2, Jerry Rice 1986–1987; Marvin Harrison 2000–2001
 * Most consecutive seasons, 15+ TD receptions: 2, Jerry Rice 1986–1987
 * Most seasons with at least 1 touchdown reception: 20, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 2 touchdown receptions: 19, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 3 touchdown receptions: 18, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 4 touchdown receptions: 16, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 5 touchdown receptions: 16, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 6 touchdown receptions: 15, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 7 touchdown receptions: 15, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 8 touchdown receptions: 13, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 9 touchdown receptions: 12, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions: 9, Jerry Rice, Randy Moss
 * Most seasons with at least 11 touchdown receptions: 8, Jerry Rice, Randy Moss
 * Most seasons with at least 12 touchdown receptions: 8, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 13 touchdown receptions: 8, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 14 touchdown receptions: 6, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 15 touchdown receptions: 5, Jerry Rice
 * Most seasons with at least 16 touchdown receptions: 3, Randy Moss
 * Most seasons with at least 17 touchdown receptions: 3, Randy Moss

[edit] Yards from scrimmage
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League yards from scrimmage leaders.*Most seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 6 Jim Brown, 1958–1959, 1961, 1963–1965
 * Most consecutive seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 4 Thurman Thomas, 1989–1992
 * Most yards from scrimmage, career: 23,540, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most yards from scrimmage, season: 2,509, Chris Johnson, 2009
 * Most yards from scrimmage, rookie, season: 2,212, Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Most attempts, season: 492, (407 rushes, 85 receptions), James Wilder, 1984
 * Most attempts, rookie, season: 441, (390 rushes, 51 receptions), Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Most yards from scrimmage, game: 336 (all receiving yards), Flipper Anderson, November 26, 1989
 * Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, career: 108, Walter Payton
 * Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, career: 14, Marshall Faulk
 * Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, season: 15, Edgerrin James, 2000; Barry Sanders, 1997; Marcus Allen, 1985
 * Most games, 90 yards from scrimmage, season: 16, William Andrews, 1981
 * Most consecutive games, 100 yards from scrimmage, season: 15, Barry Sanders, 1997
 * Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, season: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 13, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2002
 * Most seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 14, Emmitt Smith 1990–2002, 2004, Jerry Rice 1986–1996, 1998, 2001–2002
 * Most consecutive seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4, Marshall Faulk 1998–2001
 * Most seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4, Marshall Faulk 1998–2001, Eric Dickerson 1983–84, 1986, 1988, Walter Payton 1977, 1983–85

[edit] All-purpose
For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League all-purpose yards leaders.*Most seasons leading league, combined yardage: 5, Jim Brown, 1958–1961, 1964
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4, Jim Brown, 1958–1961, Thurman Thomas, 1989–1992

[edit] All-purpose attempts

 * Combined yardage, most attempts, career: 4,939, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
 * Combined yardage, most attempts, season: 496 (407 rush, 85 catch, 4 return), James Wilder, 1984
 * Combined yardage, most attempts, rookie, season: 442, Eric Dickerson, 1983
 * Combined yardage, most attempts, game: 48, James Wilder, October 30, 1983; LaDainian Tomlinson, December 1, 2002

[edit] All-purpose yards

 * Most yards gained, career: 23,546, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
 * Most yards gained, total, season: 2,690, Derrick Mason, Tennessee Titans, 2000
 * Most yards gained, total, rookie, season: 2,317, Tim Brown, 1988
 * Most yards gained, total, game: 404, Glyn Milburn, December 10, 1995
 * Most games, 100 yards gained, season: 15, Michael Lewis 2002, Edgerrin James 2000, MarTay Jenkins 2000, Derrick Mason 2000, Barry Sanders 1997, Marcus Allen 1985
 * Most games, 100 yards gained, career: 118, Brian Mitchell 1990–2003
 * Most games, 200 yards gained, season: 5, Fred Jackson 2009, Josh Cribbs 2009, LaDainian Tomlinson 2003, Walter Payton 1977, Timmy Brown 1962, Terry Metcalf 1975
 * Most games, 200 yards gained, career: 15, Brian Mitchell 1994–2003
 * Most games, 300 yards gained, season: 2, Jacoby Ford 2010, Adrian Peterson 2007, Lionel James 1985
 * Most games, 300 yards gained, career: 2, Jacoby Ford 2010, Josh Cribbs 2007–2009, Adrian Peterson 2007, Lionel James 1985, Gale Sayers 1965–1966
 * Most games, 1 yard gained, season: 17, Dexter Carter 1995

[edit] Interceptions

 * Most seasons leading league: 3, Everson Walls, 1981–82, 1985; Ed Reed, 2004, 2008, 2010
 * Most interceptions in a career: 81, Paul Krause, Washington, 1964–67; Minnesota, 1968–1979
 * Most interceptions in a season: 14, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Los Angeles Rams, 1952
 * Most interceptions in a season by a rookie: 14, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Los Angeles Rams, 1952
 * Most interceptions in a game: 4, 20 Players (most recent, DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins, October 24, 2010
 * Most interceptions in a half: 4, DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins, October 24, 2010
 * Most consecutive games with an interception: 8, Tom Morrow, Oakland Raiders, 1962–63
 * Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19, Darrell Green, Washington Redskins, 1983–2001

[edit] Interception return yards

 * Most seasons leading league 3, Darren Sharper, 2002, 2005, 2009
 * Most career yards returned after an interception: 1,483, Rod Woodson, 1987–2003
 * Most interception yards returned in a season: 376, Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints, 2009<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-23">[24]
 * Most interception yards returned in a season by a rookie: 301, Don Doll, Detroit Lions, 1949
 * Most interceptions yards gained in a game: 177, Charlie McNeil, San Diego Chargers vs. Houston Oilers, Sept 24, 1961
 * Longest interception return: 108 yards, Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 23, 2008

[edit] Interception return touchdowns

 * Most career interceptions returned for touchdowns: 12, Rod Woodson, 1987–2003
 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns in a season: 4, Ken Houston, Houston Oilers, 1971; Jim Kearney, Kansas City Chiefs, 1972; Eric Allen, Philadelphia Eagles, 1993
 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns in a rookie season 3 Lem Barney 1967, Ronnie Lott 1981
 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns in a game: 2, 26 Players (most recent, David Bowens, Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints, October 24, 2010)
 * Most consecutive seasons with an interception returned for a touchdown: 6, Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers, 2006-2011

[edit] Punting

 * Most seasons leading league: 4, Sammy Baugh, 1940–43; Jerrel Wilson, 1965, 1968, 1972–73
 * Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4, Sammy Baugh, 1940–43

[edit] Punts

 * Most punts, career: 1,655, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009
 * Most punts, season: 114, Bob Parsons, Chicago Bears, 1981;
 * Most punts, rookie, season: 111, Brad Maynard, New York Giants, 1997
 * Most punts, game: 16, Leo Araguz, Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers, Oct. 11, 1998
 * Longest punt: 98 yd, Steve O'Neal, New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos, Sept. 21, 1969

[edit] Punting yards

 * Most punting yardage, career: 71,211, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009
 * Most punting yardage, season: 4,968, Andy Lee, 2007
 * Most punting yardage, rookie, season: 4,531, Brad Maynard, 1997
 * Most punting yardage, game: 709, Leo Araguz, Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers, Oct. 11, 1998

[edit] Average punting yards

 * Highest average, punting, career (250 punts): 46.78, Shane Lechler, 2002–present
 * Highest average, punting, season (qualifiers): 51.40, Sammy Baugh, Washington Redskins, 1940
 * Highest average, punting, rookie, season (qualifiers): 46.74 Brett Kern 2008
 * Highest average, punting, game (4 punts): 61.75, Bob Cifers, Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears, Nov. 24, 1946

[edit] Average net punting yards

 * Highest net average career 39.32 Donnie Jones 2004–present
 * Highest net average season 43.85 Shane Lechler 2009
 * Highest net average rookie season 38.38 Zoltan Mesko 2010
 * Highest net average game 59.50 Rohn Stark Sept. 13, 1992

[edit] 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, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1988

[edit] Punts inside the 20

 * Most punts inside the 20: 531, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009
 * Most punts inside the 20, season: 42, Andy Lee (49ers) 2007, 42, Ben Graham (Cardinals) 2009, 42, Steve Weatherford (Jets) 2010
 * Most punts inside the 20, game: 8, Mark Royals, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Oilers, Nov 6, 1994; Bryan Barker, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens, Nov 14, 1999

[edit] Punt returns

 * Most seasons leading league: 3, Les "Speedy" Duncan, 1965–66, 1971; Rick Upchurch, 1976, 1978, 1982

[edit] Punt return attempts

 * Most punt returns, career: 463, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most punt returns, season: 70, Danny Reece, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1979
 * Most punt returns, rookie, season: 57, Lew Barnes, Chicago Bears, 1986
 * Most punt returns, game: 11, Eddie Brown, Washington Redskins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oct 9, 1977

[edit] Fair catches

 * Most fair catches, career: 231, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most fair catches, season: 33, Brian Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles, 2000
 * Most fair catches, game: 7, by 4 players last by Chris Carr Nov. 16, 2008

[edit] 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, Green Bay Packers, 1996
 * Most yards gained, rookie, season: 656, Louis Lipps, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984
 * Most yards gained, game: 207, LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons, Oct. 11, 1981
 * Longest Punt return: 103, Robert Bailey, Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, Oct 23, 1994

[edit] Average punt return yards

 * Punt returns, highest average, career (75 returns): 12.96, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006 - Present
 * Punt returns, highest average, season (qualifiers): 23.00, Herb Rich, Baltimore Colts, 1950
 * Punt returns, highest average, season, rookie (qualifiers): 23.00, Herb Rich, Baltimore Colts, 1950
 * Punt returns, highest average, game (3 returns): 51.00, Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 8, 2002

[edit] Punt return touchdowns

 * Punt returns, most touchdowns, career: 12, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006–present<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-DevinHester_24-0">[25]
 * Punt returns, most touchdowns, season: 4, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2007; Rick Upchurch, Denver Broncos, 1976; Jack Christiansen, Detroit Lions, 1951; Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals, 2011
 * Punt returns, most touchdowns, rookie, season: 4, Jack Christiansen, Detroit Lions, 1951; Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals, 2011
 * Punt returns, most touchdowns, game: 2, 15 times, most recently Reggie Bush, October 6, 2008
 * Punt returns, most games 2 punt returns for touchdowns: 2, Jack Christiansen 10/14/51 11/22/51, Jermaine Lewis 12/7/97 12/24/00, Eric Metcalf 12/24/93 11/2/97

[edit] Kickoff returns

 * Most seasons leading league: 3, Abe Woodson, 1959, 1962–63

[edit] Kickoff return attempts

 * Most kickoff returns, career: 607, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most kickoff returns, season: 82, MarTay Jenkins, Arizona Cardinals, 2000
 * Most kickoff returns, rookie, season: 73, Chris Carr, Oakland Raiders, 2005
 * Most kickoff returns, game: 10, Richard Alston, Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Nov. 28, 2004

[edit] Kickoff return yards

 * Most seasons leading league: 3, Bruce Harper, 1977–79; Tyrone Hughes, 1994–96
 * Most yards gained, career: 14,014, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most yards gained, season: 2,186, MarTay Jenkins, Arizona Cardinals, 2000
 * Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,752, Chris Carr, Oakland Raiders, 2005
 * Most yards gained, game: 304, Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams, Oct. 23, 1994
 * Longest return: 109, Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings, November 4, 2007 [Missed field goal. Not officially a kickoff return.]
 * Longest actual kick return: 108, Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints, September 8, 2011; 108, Ellis Hobbs, September 9, 2007

[edit] Average kickoff return yards

 * Highest average, career (755 returns): 30.56, Gale Sayers, 1965–71
 * Highest average, season (qualifiers): 41.06, Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers, 1967
 * Highest average, rookie, season (qualifiers): 41.06, Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers, 1967
 * Highest average, game (3 returns): 73.50, Wally Triplett, Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams, Oct. 29, 1950

[edit] Kickoff return touchdowns

 * Most touchdowns, career: 8, Joshua Cribbs, 2005–present
 * Most touchdowns, season: 4, Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers, 1967; Cecil Turner, Chicago Bears, 1970
 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 4, Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers, 1967;
 * Kickoff returns, most touchdowns, game: 2, Timmy Brown, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, Nov 6, 1966; Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns, Nov. 12, 1967; Ron Brown, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Nov 24, 1985; Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams, Oct. 23, 1994; Chad Morton, New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills, Sept. 8, 2002; Devin Hester, Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams, Dec. 11, 2006; Andre Davis, Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 30, 2007; Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, Nov. 1, 2009; Josh Cribbs, Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Dec. 20, 2009, Leon Washington, Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers, Sep. 26, 2010.

[edit] Combined kick/punt returns

 * Most seasons leading the league in combined returns: 3, Vai Sikahema, 1987, 1989, 1992
 * Most returns, career: 1,070, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most returns, season: 114, Michael Lewis, New Orleans Saints, 2002; B. J. Sams, Baltimore Ravens, 2004
 * Most returns, rookie season: 114, B. J. Sams, Baltimore Ravens, 2004
 * Most returns, game: 13, Stump Mitchell, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons, Oct. 18, 1981; Ronnie Harris, New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec 5, 1993

[edit] 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, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
 * Most yards returned, season: 2,432, Michael Lewis, New Orleans Saints, 2002
 * Most yards returned, rookie season: 1,938, Chris Carr, Oakland Raiders, 2005
 * Most yards returned, game: 347, Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams, Oct. 23, 1994

[edit] Kick/punt return touchdowns

 * Most touchdowns, career: 20, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006-Current<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-DevinHester_24-1">[25]
 * Most touchdowns, season: 6, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2007
 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 5, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006
 * Most touchdowns, game (any combination of kickoff and punt returns): 2, 34 players, most recently Ted Ginn, Jr., San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, September 11, 2011
 * Most touchdowns, game (must have returned both a kickoff and a punt for a TD) : 2, 12 players, most recently Ted Ginn, Jr., San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, September 11, 2011

[edit] Fumbles

 * Most fumbles, career: 166, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
 * Most fumbles, season: 23, Kerry Collins, New York Giants, 2001; Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings, 2002
 * Most fumbles, game: 7, Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers, Nov. 15, 1964

[edit] Fumbles recovered

 * Most fumbles recovered, career, own and Opponents' : 56, Warren Moon, 1984–2000
 * Most fumbles recovered, season, own and Opponents' : 12, David Carr, 2002
 * Most fumbles recovered, game, own and Opponents' : 4, Otto Graham, Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants, Oct 25. 1953; Sam Etcheverry, St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Giants, Sept. 17, 1961; Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, Oct 12, 1969; Joe Ferguson; Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, Sept 18, 1977; Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Raiders, Nov. 30, 1986

[edit] Own fumbles recovered

 * Most own fumbles recovered, career: 56, Warren Moon, 1984–2000
 * Most own fumbles recovered, season: 12, David Carr, 2002
 * Most own fumbles recovered, game: 4, Otto Graham, Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants, Oct 25. 1953; Sam Etcheverry, St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Giants, Sept. 17, 1961; Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, Oct 12, 1969; Joe Ferguson; Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, Sept 18, 1977; Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Raiders, Nov. 30, 1986

[edit] Opponent fumbles recovered

 * Most opponents' fumbles recovered, career: 29, Jim Marshall, 1960–79
 * Most opponents' fumbles recovered, season: 9, Don Hultz, Minnesota Vikings, 1963
 * Most opponents' fumbles recovered, game: 3, 15 players (most recent, Brian Young, St. Louis Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens, Nov 9. 2003)

[edit] Fumble return yards

 * Longest fumble return (all TDs): 104, Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers, Sept. 24, 1972; Aeneas Williams, Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins, Nov. 5, 2000
 * Fumble return yards, career: 268, Aeneas Williams
 * Fumble return yards, season: 157, Dwayne Rudd, 1998
 * Fumble return yards, rookie season: 98, Toby Wright, 1994

[edit] Fumble return touchdowns

 * Most fumble return touchdowns, career (total): 6, Jason Taylor; 1997–present
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (total): 2 by 35 players last by Kevin Curtis 2007
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, career (own recovered): 2, Ken Kavanaugh, 1940–41, 1945–50; Mike Ditka, 1961–72; Gail Cogdill, 1960–70; Ahmad Rashad, 1972–1974 1976–82; Jim Mitchell, 1969–79; Drew Pearson, 1973–83; Del Rodgers, 1982 84, 1987–88; Alan Ricard, 2001–2005, Kevin Curtis 2003–2008
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (own recovered): 2, Ahmad Rashad, Buffalo Bills, 1974; Del Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, 1982, Kevin Curtis 2007
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, career (Opponents' recovered): 5, Jessie Tuggle, 1987–2000; Jason Taylor; 1997–present
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (Opponents' recovered): 2, 32 Players, (most recent, Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens, 2005)
 * Most fumble return touchdowns, game (Opponents' recovered): 2, Fred Evans, Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins, Nov. 28, 1948

[edit] Fumbles forced

 * Most fumbles forced, season (total): 10, Osi Umenyiora 2010

[edit] Sacks

 * Official NFL records started in 1982


 * Most seasons leading league: 2, Mark Gastineau, 1983–84; Reggie White, 1987–88; Kevin Greene, 1994, 1996; Michael Strahan, 2001, 2003; DeMarcus Ware, 2008, 2010
 * Most Sacks, career: 200, Bruce Smith
 * Most Sacks, season: 22.5, Michael Strahan, New York Giants, 2001
 * Most Sacks, game: 7.0, Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks, Nov. 11, 1990
 * Most seasons, 10 or more Sacks: 13, Bruce Smith, 1986–90, 1992–98, 2000
 * Most consecutive seasons, 10 or more Sacks: 9, Reggie White, 1985–93
 * Most consecutive games, Sack: 11, Jared Allen, 2010-2011

[edit] Records in a single decade

 * Touchdowns: 153, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2000–2009
 * All-purpose yards: 16,900, Brian Mitchell, 1990–1999
 * Yards from scrimmage: 16,691, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1999
 * Rushing yards: 13,963, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1999
 * Rushing touchdowns: 138, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2000–2009
 * Rushing attempts: 3,243, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1999
 * Receptions: 868, Torry Holt, 2000–2009
 * Receiving yards: 12,594, Torry Holt, 2000–2009
 * Touchdown receptions: 120, Randy Moss, 2000–2009
 * Passing yards: 42,254, Peyton Manning, 2000–2009
 * Completions: 3,575, Peyton Manning, 2000–2009
 * Touchdown passes: 314, Peyton Manning, 2000–2009
 * Pass attempts: 5,460, Brett Favre, 2000–2009
 * Pass interceptions: 176, Brett Favre, 2000–2009
 * Points: 1,169, David Akers, 2000–2009
 * Interceptions: 59, Emlen Tunnell, 1950-1959
 * Interception yards: 1,330, Darren Sharper, 2000-2009
 * Interception returns for touchdowns: 9, Darren Sharper, 2000-2009

[edit] Records in a single month

 * Rushing yards: 800, Chris Johnson November 2009
 * Receiving yards: 822, Charley Hennigan October 1961
 * Passing Yards 1,562, Philip Rivers October 2010
 * Passing Touchdowns: 20, Tom Brady October 2007
 * Receiving Touchdowns: 10, Jerry Rice November 1987, Don Hutson November 1942
 * Touchdowns: 13, LaDainian Tomlinson November 2006
 * Points: 78, LaDainian Tomlinson November 2006

[edit] Overtime Records

 * Most overtime field goals, career: 9, Jason Elam, 1993–2009; Steve Christie, 1990–2004; Jim Breech 1979–1992
 * Longest overtime field goal: 57 yards, Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets 10-19-08
 * Most overtime touchdowns, career: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2011
 * Most overtime touchdown passes, career: 4, Drew Bledsoe 1993-2006
 * Longest overtime touchdown pass/reception: 99 yards, Ron Jaworski to Mike Quick, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons 11-10-85
 * Longest overtime rushing touchdown: 96 yards, Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Jets 9-6-98
 * Longest overtime interception returned for a touchdown: 72 yards, Lorenzo Lynch, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks 10-29-95
 * Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 yards, Chad Morton, New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills 9-8-02
 * Longest overtime fumble returned for a touchdown: 52 yards, Johnie Cooks, Baltimore Colts vs. New England Patriots 9-4-83
 * Longest overtime punt returned for a touchdown: 99 yards, Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals vs. St. Louis Rams 11-6-11<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-25">[26]

[edit] Miscellaneous

 * Most non-offensive touchdowns: 19, Deion Sanders 1989-2000, 2004-2005
 * Longest play: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie, missed field goal return, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov. 4, 2007
 * Longest return of a missed field goal: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov. 4, 2007
 * Most missed field goal returns for touchdowns: 2, Al Nelson, 1965–1973; Carl Taseff, 1951–1962
 * Longest return of a blocked field goal: 94 yards, Bobby Smith, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 25, 1964
 * Most blocked field goal returns for touchdowns: 2, Nate Clements, 2001–present; Kevin Ross, 1984–1997
 * Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, Frank Filchock, Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants, Sept. 28, 1941 (since 1940)
 * Most blocked punt returns for touchdowns: 3, Ed Reed, 2002–present; Tom Flynn, 1984–1988
 * Oldest rookie: 33, Saverio Rocca, Philadelphia Eagles, 2007
 * Oldest player: 48, George Blanda, Oakland Raiders, 1975

[edit] Wins
Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book Longest regular season home win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 15, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 1999–2001
 * Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 186, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
 * Most career wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 16, Joe Montana, 1979–1994
 * Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 23, Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, 2008–2009
 * Most consecutive wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
 * Longest regular season win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 15, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004–2005
 * Most consecutive wins to start a career, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
 * Most consecutive wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 25, Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears, 1984–1987
 * Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 29, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1995–1998
 * Most consecutive home wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 31, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007–2011
 * Longest regular season and post-season home win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 17, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 1999–2001
 * Most consecutive road wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1988–1990; Kansas City Chiefs, 1993
 * Most consecutive road wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 18, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1988–1990, Kansas City Chiefs, 1993
 * Most road wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 8, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1990; Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 2001; Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
 * Most consecutive road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning, New York Giants, 2007
 * Most road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning, New York Giants, 2007
 * Most road wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie NFL quarterback: 6, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004
 * Most road wins in a season, regular season and postseason, for a starting rookie NFL quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008
 * Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
 * Most wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 16, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
 * Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 13, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004
 * Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15, Chas Fackler, New York Giants, 2004
 * Most wins in a season, post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 2, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008; Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009
 * Most career home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers/Kansas City Chiefs, 1981-1993
 * Most career home wins with no losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams/Arizona Cardinals 1999-2009
 * Most consecutive home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 8, Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills 1988-1995, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001-2007
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ postseason win, by a starting quarterback: 6, Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, 1991–1996
 * Most career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Len Dawson, Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs, 1962-1969; Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys 1971-1978; Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers, 2003-2005; Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008-2010; Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009-2010
 * Most consecutive career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Jake Delhomme 2003-2005
 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ postseason win on the road, by a starting quarterback: 3, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008–2010
 * Most consecutive seasons, 2+ postseason wins on the road, by a starting quarterback: 2, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009–2010
 * Most wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 28, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1992–2007 Minnesota Vikings, 2009–2010 vs. Detroit Lions
 * Most home wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1992–2007 Minnesota Vikings, 2009–2010 vs. Detroit Lions
 * Longest win streak to start a career against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004–2009 vs. Cleveland Browns
 * Longest win streak against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13, Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers, vs. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1987, 1991–1998; Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, 2003–2010
 * Fewest wins in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 0, Doug Williams, Washington Redskins 1987

[edit] Losses
Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book
 * Most career losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 123, Vinny Testaverde, 1987–2007
 * Most career losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 11, Brett Favre, 1993–2010
 * Most career road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Brett Favre, 1993–2009
 * Most career home losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Peyton Manning, 1999–2010
 * Most consecutive losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Y.A. Tittle, 1957, 1961-1963; Warren Moon 1991-1994
 * Most consecutive road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6, Dave Krieg, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992-1994
 * Most consecutive road losses by a starting quarterback: 14, Steve DeBerg, 1978-1979
 * Most consecutive home losses by a starting quarterback: 10, Archie Manning, 1979-1980; Chris Weinke, 2001-2002, 2006
 * Most road losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 8, Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 1998
 * Most losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15, Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980; Jeff George, Indianapolis Colts, 1991
 * Most consecutive losses, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
 * Most losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
 * Most consecutive losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001; Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980
 * Most consecutive losses to start a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980
 * Most consecutive losses to finish a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
 * Most consecutive losses, by a starting quarterback: 17, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001–07
 * Longest regular season losing streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 11, Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, 1989
 * Longest regular season road losing streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 13, Joey Harrington, Detroit Lions, 2002-2003
 * Most Losses in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 6, Eli Manning, New York Giants

[edit] Starts/games played
Note: These records are not listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book. For a more detailed list of consecutive starts and games played, see Most consecutive starts (NFL).*Most games played, career: 382 (393 including playoffs) Morten Andersen, 1982–2004, 2006–2007
 * Most games played, one team: 300 (305 including playoffs) Jason Hanson, Detroit Lions, 1992-present
 * Most starts, career: 298 (322 including playoffs) Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive games played: 352 (363 including playoffs), Jeff Feagles, 9/4/1988–1/3/2010
 * Most consecutive starts: 297 (321 including playoffs), Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive starts to begin a career: 208 (227 including playoffs) Peyton Manning, 1998–11/09/11
 * Most consecutive starts to begin a career, including playoffs: 231 (207 regular season; 24 playoffs) Gene Upshaw, 1967–1981
 * Most consecutive starts by a quarterback: 297 (321 including playoffs), Brett Favre, 1992–2010
 * Most consecutive starts by a wide receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs), Tim Brown, 1992–2003
 * Most consecutive starts by a running back : 170 (178 including playoffs), Walter Payton, 1975–1987
 * Most consecutive starts by a tight end: 120 (121 including playoffs), Tony Gonzalez, 1999–2006
 * Most consecutive starts by a fullback: 118 (122 including playoffs), Jim Brown, 1957–1965
 * Most consecutive starts by a center: 240 (259 including playoffs), Mick Tingelhoff, 1962–1979
 * Most consecutive starts by a right guard: 223 (231 including playoffs), Will Shields, 1993–2006
 * Most consecutive starts by a left guard: 207 (231 including playoffs), Gene Upshaw, 1967–1981
 * Most consecutive starts by a left tackle: 194 (198 including playoffs), Doug Dieken, 1971–1984
 * Most consecutive starts by a right tackle: 192 (213 including playoffs), Jon Runyan, 1997–2008
 * Most consecutive starts by a defensive end: 270 (289 including playoffs), Jim Marshall, 1961–1978
 * Most consecutive starts by a defensive tackle: 215 (234 including playoffs), Alan Page, 1967–1981
 * Most consecutive starts by a nose tackle: 107 (110 including playoffs), Fred Smerlas, 1980–1987
 * Most consecutive starts by a right linebacker: 208 (219 including playoffs), Derrick Brooks, 1996–2008
 * Most consecutive starts by a middle linebacker: 154 (173 including playoffs), Lee Roy Jordan, 1966–1976
 * Most consecutive starts by a right outside linebacker: 147 (154 including playoffs), Robert Brazile, 1975–1984
 * Most consecutive starts by a left linebacker: 140 (154 including playoffs), Bill Romanowski, 1994–2003
 * Most consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker: 120 (128 including playoffs), Jason Gildon, 1996–2003
 * Most consecutive starts by a left inside linebacker: 107 (116 including playoffs), Levon Kirkland, 1994–2000
 * Most consecutive starts by a right inside linebacker: 87 (94 including playoffs), Frank LeMaster, 1977–1983
 * Most consecutive starts by a cornerback: 183 (192 including playoffs), Ronde Barber, 1999–present
 * Most consecutive starts by a safety: 154 (163 including playoffs), Willie Wood, 1961–1971
 * Most consecutive starts by a strong safety: 134 (139 including playoffs), Bill Thompson, 1973–1981
 * Most consecutive starts by a free safety: 108 (108 including playoffs), Darryl Williams, 1992–1999
 * Most consecutive games played by a punter: 352 (363 including playoffs), Jeff Feagles, 1988–2010
 * Most consecutive games played by a kicker: 248 (256 including playoffs), Morten Andersen, 1987–2002
 * Most consecutive games played by a long snapper: 224 (230 including playoffs), Ethan Albright, 1996–2010
 * Most consecutive games played by a return specialist: 73 (74 including playoffs), Carl Roaches, 1980–1984

[edit] Professional football firsts
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 * First 1,000 yard rushing season: Beattie Feathers, 1,004 rushing yards, Chicago Bears, 1934
 * First 1,500 yard rushing season: Jim Brown, 1,527 rushing yards, Cleveland Browns, 1958
 * First 2,000 yard rushing season: O.J. Simpson, 2,003 rushing yards, Buffalo Bills, 1973
 * First 15 rushing touchdown season: Steve Van Buren, 15 rushing touchdowns, Philadelphia, 1945
 * First 20 rushing touchdown season: John Riggins, 24 rushing touchdowns, Washington Redskins, 1983
 * First 25 rushing touchdown season: Emmitt Smith, 25 rushing touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys, 1995
 * First 200 rush attempt season: Tuffy Leemans, 206 rush attempts, New York Giants, 1936
 * First 300 rush attempt season: Jim Brown, 305 rush attempts, Cleveland Browns, 1961
 * First 400 rush attempt season: James Wilder, 407 rush attempts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1984
 * First 200 yard rushing game: Cliff Battles, 215 rushing yards, Boston Braves vs. New York Giants, October 8, 1933
 * First 250 yard rushing game: O.J. Simpson, 250 rushing yards, Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, September 16, 1973
 * First 5 rushing touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 rushing touchdowns, Rhode Island vs. Evansville, Oct. 15, 1922
 * First 6 rushing touchdown game: Ernie Nevers, 6 rushing touchdowns, Chicago Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears, November 28, 1929 – remains an NFL record
 * First 3,000 yard passing season: Frank Tripucka, 3,038 passing yards, Denver Broncos, 1960 (Jack Kemp & Johnny Unitas became the next two QBs to pass for 3,000 yards the following day)
 * First 3,500 yard passing season: Sonny Jurgensen, 3,723 passing yards, Washington Redskins, 1961
 * First 4,000 yard passing season: Joe Namath, 4,007 passing yards, New York Jets, 1967
 * First 4,500 yard passing season: Dan Fouts, 4,715 passing yards, San Diego Chargers, 1981
 * First 5,000 yard passing season: Dan Marino, 5,084 passing yards, Miami Dolphins, 1984 – remains an NFL record
 * First 300 completion season: Fran Tarkenton, 345 completions, Minnesota Vikings, 1978
 * First 350 completion season: Dan Fouts, 360 completions, San Diego Chargers, 1981
 * First 400 completion season: Warren Moon, 404 completions, Houston Oilers, 1991
 * First 450 completion season: Peyton Manning, 450 completions, Indianapolis Colts, 2010 – remains an NFL record
 * First 20 touchdown pass season: Benny Friedman, 20 touchdown passes, New York Giants, 1929
 * First 30 touchdown pass season: Johnny Unitas, 32 touchdown passes, Baltimore Colts, 1959
 * First 40 touchdown pass season: Dan Marino, 48 touchdown passes, Miami Dolphins, 1984
 * First 50 touchdown pass season: Tom Brady, 50 touchdown passes, New England Patriots, 2007 – only 50 touchdown pass season
 * First 400 yard passing game: Sid Luckman, 433 passing yards, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants, November 14, 1943
 * First 500 yard passing game: Norm Van Brocklin, 554 passing yards, Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Yanks, Sept. 28, 1951 – remains an NFL record
 * First 7 touchdown pass game: Sid Luckman, 7 touchdown passes, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants, November 14, 1943
 * First 50 reception season: Don Looney, 58 receptions, Philadelphia Eagles, 1940
 * First 100 reception season: Lionel Taylor, 100 receptions, Denver Broncos (American Football League), 1961
 * First 15 reception game: Tom Fears, 18 receptions, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, December 3, 1950
 * First 20 reception game: Terrell Owens, 20 receptions, San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears, December 17, 2000
 * First 10 touchdown reception season: Johnny McNally, 11 touchdown receptions, Green Bay Packers, 1931
 * First 15 touchdown reception season: Don Hutson, 17 touchdown receptions, Green Bay Packers, 1942
 * First 20 touchdown reception season: Jerry Rice, 22 touchdown receptions, San Francisco, 1987
 * First 1,000 yard receiving season: Don Hutson, 1,211 receiving yards, Green Bay Packers, 1942
 * First 1,500 yard receiving season: Charley Hennigan, 1,746 receiving yards, Houston Oilers (American Football League), 1961
 * First 200 yard receiving game: Don Hutson, 209 receiving yards, Green Bay Packers, October 8, 1942
 * First 250 yard receiving game: Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions, November 22, 1945
 * First 5 touchdown reception game: Bob Shaw, 5 touchdown receptions, Chicago Cardinals vs. Baltimore Colts, October 2, 1950
 * First 1,000 yards from Scrimmage season: Beattie Feathers, 1,178 yards from scrimmage, Chicago Bears, 1934
 * First 1,500 yards from Scrimmage season: Chet Mutryn, 1,617 yards from scrimmage, Buffalo Bills, 1948 (not recognized as an NFL record)
 * First 2,000 yards from Scrimmage season: Jim Brown, 2,131 yards from scrimmage yards, Cleveland Browns, 1963
 * First 2,500 yards from Scrimmage season: Chris Johnson, 2,509 from scrimmage yards, Tennessee Titans, 2009 – only 2,500 yard season
 * First 300 yards from Scrimmge game: Jim Benton, 303 yards from scrimmage (all receiving), Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions, November 22, 1945
 * First 1,000 combined yards season: Beattie Feathers, 1,178 combined yards, Chicago Bears, 1934
 * First 1,500 combined yards season: Harry Clarke, 1,575 combined yards, Chicago Bears, 1943
 * First 2,000 combined yards season: Spec Sanders, 2,202 combined yards, New York Yanks, 1960
 * First 2,500 combined yards season: Lionel James, 2,535 combined yards, San Diego Chargers, 1985
 * First 300 combined yards game: Jim Benton, 303 combined yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions, November 22, 1945
 * First 350 combined yards game: Billy Cannon, 373 combined yards, Houston Oilers vs. New York Titans (American Football League), December 10, 1961
 * First 400 combined yards game: Glyn Milburn, 404 combined yards, Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, December 10, 1995 – only 400 combined yard game
 * First 15 touchdown season: Don Hutson, 17 touchdowns, Green Bay Packers, 1942
 * First 20 touchdown season: Lenny Moore, 20 touchdowns, Baltimore Colts, 1964
 * First 25 touchdown season: Emmitt Smith, 25 touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys, 1995
 * First 30 touchdown season: LaDainian Tomlinson, 31 touchdowns, San Diego Chargers, 2006 – only 30 touchdown season
 * First 5 touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 touchdowns, Rhode Island vs. Evansville, Oct. 15, 1922
 * First 6 touchdown game: Ernie Nevers, 6 touchdowns Chicago Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears, November 28, 1929
 * First 100 point season: Don Hutson, 138 points, Green Bay Packers, 1942
 * First 150 point season: Paul Hornung, 176 points, Green Bay Packers, 1960
 * First 50 yard field goal, estimated: Paddy Driscoll, 50 to 55 yards, Chicago Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Badgers, September 28, 1924 (drop kick)
 * First 50 yard field goal, confirmed: Glenn Presnell, 54 yards, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, October 7, 1934
 * First 60 yard field goal: Tom Dempsey, 63 yards, New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions, November 8, 1970
 * First NFL quarterback to defeat all 32 franchises: Brett Favre vs. Green Bay Packers, October 5, 2009

[edit] Longest play

 * Longest play: 111 yards, missed field goal return,Mike Wallace Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov. 4, 2007
 * Longest actual kick return: 108 yards, Ellis Hobbs, September 9, 2007; Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints, September 8, 2011
 * Longest interception return: 108 yards, Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 23, 2008
 * Longest fumble return: 104 yards, Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers, Sept. 24, 1972; Aeneas Williams, Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins, Nov. 5, 2000
 * Longest Punt return: 103 yards, Robert Bailey, Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, Oct 23, 1994
 * Longest Rushing: 99 yards, Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings, Jan. 3, 1983
 * Longest pass reception: 99 yards, 99–yard pass play
 * Longest punt: 98 yards, Steve O'Neal, New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos, Sept. 21, 1969
 * Longest return of a blocked field goal: 94 yards, Bobby Smith, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 25, 1964
 * Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, Frank Filchock, Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants, Sept. 28, 1941
 * Longest field goal: 63 yards, Tom Dempsey, Nov. 8, 1970; Jason Elam, Oct. 25, 1998; Sebastian Janikowski, Sept. 12, 2011