Here is a list of the records in the
National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the ma ...
set by individual players.
Service
* Most seasons: 26,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1949–1958, 1960–1975
* Most seasons, one team: 21,
Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson (born June 17, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker who spent his entire 21-year career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football with the Wa ...
(Detroit Lions), 1992–2012
*
Most games played, career: 382,
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed the "Great Dane", is a Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. ...
, 1982–2007
* Most games played, one team: 327, Jason Hanson (Detroit Lions), 1992–2012
*
Most consecutive games played, career: 352,
Jeff Feagles
Jeffrey Allan Feagles (born March 7, 1966) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-two seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami. He was originally signed by the N ...
, 1988–2009
*Most consecutive games played, one team: 270,
Jim Marshall (Minnesota Vikings), 1961–1979
Starts
''Note: These records are not listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book.''
* Most starts, career:
** Regular season: 330,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
** Playoffs: 46,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2022
* Most starts, career, one team: 293,
Bruce Matthews (
Houston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans), 1983–2001
* Most consecutive starts: 297 (321 including playoffs),
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2010
* Most consecutive starts to begin a career: 208 (227 including playoffs)
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 1998–2011
* Most consecutive starts to begin a career, including playoffs: 231 (207 regular season; 24 playoffs)
Gene Upshaw
Eugene Thurman Upshaw Jr. (August 15, 1945 – August 20, 2008), also known as "Uptown Gene" and "Highway 63", was an American professional football player for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) and later the National Foo ...
, 1967–1981
*
Most consecutive starts by a quarterback: 297 (321 including playoffs), Brett Favre, 1992–2010
* Most consecutive starts by a receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs),
Tim Brown, 1992–2003
* Most consecutive starts by a running back: 170 (178 including playoffs),
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1975–1987
* Most consecutive starts by an offensive lineman: 240 (259 including playoffs),
Mick Tingelhoff
Henry Michael Tingelhoff (May 22, 1940 – September 11, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a center for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1962 to 1978. He was elected to the Pro Football ...
, 1962–1979
* Most consecutive starts by a defensive lineman: 270 (289 including playoffs),
Jim Marshall, 1961–1978
* Most consecutive starts by a linebacker: 215 (221 including playoffs),
London Fletcher
London Levi Fletcher-Baker (born May 19, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins. He played college footbal ...
, 2000–2013
* Most consecutive starts by a defensive back: 215 (224 including playoffs),
Ronde Barber
Jamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber (born April 7, 1975) is an American former football cornerback who spent his entire 16-year professional career playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He is the identical twin ...
, 1999–2012
Scoring
*
Most points scored, career: 2,673,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, 1996–2020
* Most points scored, season: 186,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
,
2006
* Most points scored, season, no touchdowns: 166,
David Akers
David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Washington Red ...
,
2011
* Most points scored, season, rookie: 150,
Cody Parkey
Cody Parkey (born February 19, 1992) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He has also been a member of the Ph ...
,
2014
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* Most seasons leading league: 5,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1940–1944;
Gino Cappelletti
Gino Raymond Michael Cappelletti (March 26, 1934 – May 12, 2022) was an American professional football player. He played college football at University of Minnesota and was an All-Star in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston ...
, 1961, 1963–1966;
Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( ; born January 28, 1984) is an American football former placekicker who played for 15 years in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots.
He was selected in the fourth round of the ...
, 2008, 2012–2015
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1940–1944
* Most seasons, 100+ points: 21,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, 1996–2008, 2010, 2012–2018
* Most points scored, game: 40,
Ernie Nevers
Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...
,
Nov 28, 1929
* Most points scored, game, no touchdowns: 26,
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas Bironas (January 29, 1978 – September 20, 2014) was an American football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn University and Geor ...
,
Oct 21, 2007
* Most consecutive games scoring: 360,
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed the "Great Dane", is a Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. ...
, 1983–2004, 2006–2007
Touchdowns
:''Note: this section applies to touchdowns scored by running, receiving, or returning.
Passing touchdowns are listed separately.''
* Most touchdowns, career: 208,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most touchdowns, season: 31,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2006
* Most touchdowns, rookie season: 22,
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
, 1965
* Most seasons leading league touchdowns: 8,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
* Most consecutive seasons leading league touchdowns: 4,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
* Most touchdowns, game: 6,
Ernie Nevers
Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...
, Nov 28, 1929;
Dub Jones, Nov 25, 1951;
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
, Dec 12, 1965;
Alvin Kamara
Alvin Mentian Kamara (born July 25, 1995) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee after transferring from Hutchinson Community College and w ...
, Dec 25, 2020
* Most consecutive games touchdown: 18,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2004–05;
Lenny Moore
Leonard Edward Moore (born November 25, 1933) is an American former professional football player who played both halfback and flanker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts from 1956 to 1967. He played college football ...
, 1963–65
Points after touchdown
* Most seasons leading league: 8,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1956, 1961–62, 1967–1969, 1972, 1974
* Most kicking attempts, career: 959,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1949–1976
* Most kicks made, career: 943,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1949–1976
* Most kicking attempts, season: 75,
Matt Prater
Matthew Phillip Prater (born August 10, 1984) is an American football placekicker for
the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the best long distance kickers in NFL history, he held the NFL record for lon ...
, 2013
* Most kicks made, season: 75,
Matt Prater
Matthew Phillip Prater (born August 10, 1984) is an American football placekicker for
the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the best long distance kickers in NFL history, he held the NFL record for lon ...
, 2013
* Most kicks made, rookie season: 60,
Doug Brien
Douglas Robert Zachariah Brien (born November 24, 1970) is a former American football placekicker and American businessman. He played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for seven teams: San Francisco, New Orleans, Indianapol ...
, 1994
* Most kicks attempted, game: 10,
Charlie Gogolak
Charles Paul Gogolak (in Hungarian: ''Gogolák Károly Pál'', born December 29, 1944) is a retired American football placekicker.
The sixth overall selection of the 1966 NFL Draft, Gogolak was signed out of Princeton University by the Washingt ...
, Nov 27, 1966
* Most kicks made, game: 9,
Pat Harder
Marlin Martin “Pat” Harder (May 6, 1922 – September 6, 1992) was an American football player, playing fullback and kicker. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
University of Wisconsin
After graduating from Was ...
,
Oct 17, 1948,
Bob Waterfield
Robert Stanton Waterfield (July 26, 1920 – March 25, 1983) was an American professional football player and coach. He played quarterback for the UCLA Bruins and Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fam ...
,
Oct 22, 1950 and
Charlie Gogolak
Charles Paul Gogolak (in Hungarian: ''Gogolák Károly Pál'', born December 29, 1944) is a retired American football placekicker.
The sixth overall selection of the 1966 NFL Draft, Gogolak was signed out of Princeton University by the Washingt ...
, Nov 27, 1966
* Most kicks made no misses, season: 75,
Matt Prater
Matthew Phillip Prater (born August 10, 1984) is an American football placekicker for
the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the best long distance kickers in NFL history, he held the NFL record for lon ...
, 2013
* Most kicks made no misses, rookie season: 54,
Cody Parkey
Cody Parkey (born February 19, 1992) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He has also been a member of the Ph ...
, 2014
* Most kicks made no misses, game: 9,
Pat Harder
Marlin Martin “Pat” Harder (May 6, 1922 – September 6, 1992) was an American football player, playing fullback and kicker. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
University of Wisconsin
After graduating from Was ...
,
Oct 17, 1948 and
Bob Waterfield
Robert Stanton Waterfield (July 26, 1920 – March 25, 1983) was an American professional football player and coach. He played quarterback for the UCLA Bruins and Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fam ...
,
Oct 22, 1950
* Most consecutive kicks made: 478,
Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( ; born January 28, 1984) is an American football former placekicker who played for 15 years in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots.
He was selected in the fourth round of the ...
, 2006–2016
* Most consecutive kicks made (including playoffs): 523,
Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( ; born January 28, 1984) is an American football former placekicker who played for 15 years in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots.
He was selected in the fourth round of the ...
, Dec 31, 2006 – Jan 16, 2016
* Highest percentage kicks made career (minimum 200 attempts): 99.8%,
Rian Lindell
Rian David Lindell (born January 20, 1977) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at Washington State.
Early years ...
, (432/433) 2000–2013
* Most two point conversions, career: 7,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 1994–2005
* Most two point conversions, season: 4,
Todd Heap
Todd Benjamin Heap (born March 16, 1980) is a former American football tight end who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
After playing college football for Arizona State University, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens i ...
,
2003
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* Most two point conversions, game: 2, by 13 players, most recently
Duke Johnson
Randy "Duke" Johnson Jr. (born September 23, 1993) is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. ...
,
Sep 30, 2018
Field goals
* Most leading league: 5,
Lou Groza
Louis Roy Groza (January 25, 1924 – November 29, 2000), nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional American football, football player who was a placekicker and Tackle (American football)#Offensive tackle, offensive tackle while playing ...
, 1950, 1952–1954, 1957
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 3,
Lou Groza
Louis Roy Groza (January 25, 1924 – November 29, 2000), nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional American football, football player who was a placekicker and Tackle (American football)#Offensive tackle, offensive tackle while playing ...
, 1952–1954
* Most field goals attempted, career: 709,
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed the "Great Dane", is a Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. ...
, 1982–2004, 2006–2007
* Most field goals made, career: 599,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, 1996–2019
* Most overtime field goals made, career: 11,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, 1996–2019
* Most field goals attempted, season: 52,
David Akers
David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Washington Red ...
,
2011
* Most field goals made, season: 44,
David Akers
David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Washington Red ...
,
2011
* Most field goals attempted, game: 9,
Jim Bakken
James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a punter and placekicker for the National Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to th ...
,
Sep 24, 1967
* Most field goals made, game: 8,
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas Bironas (January 29, 1978 – September 20, 2014) was an American football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn University and Geor ...
,
Oct 21, 2007
* Most field goals made, game, no misses: 8,
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas Bironas (January 29, 1978 – September 20, 2014) was an American football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn University and Geor ...
,
Oct 21, 2007
* Most field goals made, one half: 5;
Chris Boniol
Christopher Donald Boniol (born December 9, 1971) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. He won Super Bowl XXX with the Cowboy ...
,
Nov 18, 1996,
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed the "Great Dane", is a Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. ...
,
Sep 3, 2000,
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas Bironas (January 29, 1978 – September 20, 2014) was an American football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn University and Geor ...
,
Oct 21, 2007, and
Mike Nugent
Michael Nugent (born March 2, 1982) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football for Ohio State University, and was twice recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round ...
,
Sep 7, 2014
* Most field goals made, one quarter: 4, by 9 players, most recently
Wil Lutz
William “Wil” Lutz (born July 7, 1994) is an American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia State.
Early life
Lutz was born in Newnan, Georgia. Both his ...
,
Sep 30, 2018
* Most games, 1+ field goals made, career: 300,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, 1996–2019
* Most consecutive games with field goal made: 38,
Matt Stover
John Matthew Stover (born January 27, 1968) is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. After five seasons for the Cleveland Browns, he was amon ...
, 1999–2001
* Most consecutive field goals made: 44,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
, Oct 4, 2015 – Oct 20, 2016
* Most consecutive field goals made (postseason): 23,
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby (born September 3, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado, and earned unanimous All-American honors. The Packers cho ...
, Jan 15, 2011 – Jan 22, 2017
* Most consecutive field goals made (regular season and postseason combined): 46,
Gary Anderson, Dec 15, 1997 – Jan 17, 1999
*
Longest field goal: 66 yards,
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
(vs.
Lions
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),
Sept 26, 2021
* Highest field goal percentage, career (minimum 100 FG made): 90.1% (237/263),
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
, 2012–2018
* Highest field goal percentage, season (minimum 20 attempts): 100.0%,
Gary Anderson, 1998 (35/35);
Mike Vanderjagt
Michael John Vanderjagt ( ; born March 24, 1970) is a Canadian former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. He served as the Colts' placekicker from 1998 t ...
, 2003 (37/37);
Jason Myers, 2020 (24/24)
* Lowest field goal percentage, season (most attempts, none made): 0.0,
Boris Shlapak
Boris Shlapak is a former professional American football player who played placekicker one season for the Baltimore Colts. As a free agent, he kicked two field goals for the Buffalo Bills in the 1974 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohi ...
(0/8), 1972
* Lowest field goal percentage, season (minimum 10 attempts): 6.67,
Bob Timberlake (1/15), 1965
* Most field goals made, 50+ yards, career: 58,
Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Paweł Janikowski (; born March 2, 1978) is a Polish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Florida Sta ...
, 2000–2016
* Most field goals made, 60+ yards, career: 3,
Brett Maher, 2018–2019
* Most field goals made, 50+ yards, season: 10,
Blair Walsh, 2012;
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
, 2016
* Most field goals made, 50+ yards, game: 3, by 9 players, most recently
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
,
Nov 27, 2016
* Most field goals made, 50+ yards, half: 3,
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson (born January 23, 1975) is a former American football placekicker. He played for the Cleveland Browns from 1999 to 2012 and holds their franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010. He ...
Sep 27, 2012,
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
, Nov 27, 2016
Safeties
* Most safeties, career: 4,
Ted Hendricks
Theodore Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947), nicknamed "the Mad Stork", is a former professional football player who played as an outside linebacker for 15 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, and the Oakland/Los Angeles ...
, 1969–1983;
Doug English, 1975–1985;
Jared Allen
Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Idaho State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth ...
, 2004–2015;
Justin Houston
Justin Donovan Houston (born January 21, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he earned All-American honors, and was dr ...
, 2011–present
* Most safeties, season: 2, by 19 players, most recently
Justin Houston
Justin Donovan Houston (born January 21, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he earned All-American honors, and was dr ...
,
2020
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* Most safeties, rookie season: 2,
Jameel McClain, 2008;
Jim Young
James Norman Young (born June 6, 1943) is a former professional American football and Canadian football player. Young played running back and wide receiver for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for two seasons (1965–66), and the CFL's BC Lions for ...
,
1977
Events January
* January 8 – Three bombs explode in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings are attributed to an Armenian separatist group.
* January 10 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in eastern Zaire (now the Democrati ...
* Most safeties, game: 2,
Fred Dryer
John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player.
He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL)
for 13 years, participating in 176 games starting in ...
,
Oct 21, 1973
* Most safeties, one quarter: 2,
Fred Dryer
John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player.
He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL)
for 13 years, participating in 176 games starting in ...
, Oct 21, 1973
* Most consecutive games, safety: 2,
Doug English, Sep 4, 1983 – Sep 11, 1983
* Most consecutive seasons, safety: 3,
Charlie Krueger, 1959–1961;
Ted Hendricks
Theodore Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947), nicknamed "the Mad Stork", is a former professional football player who played as an outside linebacker for 15 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, and the Oakland/Los Angeles ...
, 1974–1976;
Eric Swann
Eric Jerrod Swann (born August 16, 1970) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'5", 317 lbs. defensive tackle, Swann neve ...
, 1992–1994
Rushing
Rushing attempts
* Most seasons leading league, rushing attempts: 6,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
; 1958–1959, 1961, 1963–1965
* Most consecutive seasons leading league, rushing attempts: 4;
Steve Van Buren
Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 − August 23, 2012) was a Honduran–American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. Regarded as a power ...
, 1947–1950 and
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1976–1979
* Most rushing attempts per game average, career: 21.2,
Terrell Davis
Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2001. He is the Broncos all-time leading rusher and ...
, 1995–2001
* Most rushing attempts, career: 4,409,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most rushing attempts, season: 416,
Larry Johnson, 2006
* Most rushing attempts, rookie, season: 390,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983
* Most rushing attempts, game: 45,
Jamie Morris
James Walter Morris (born June 6, 1965) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and a record-setting running back in college for the University of Michigan Wolverine ...
, Dec 17, 1988 (OT)
* Most rushing attempts, game, rookie: 45,
Jamie Morris
James Walter Morris (born June 6, 1965) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and a record-setting running back in college for the University of Michigan Wolverine ...
, Dec 17, 1988 (OT)
* Most rushing attempts, first game: 36,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, Sep 9, 2001
* Most rushing attempts, no fumbles, season: 397,
Gerald Riggs
Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons from 1982 to 1988 and the Washington Redskins from 1989 to 1991.
Before his NFL career, he at ...
, 1985
* Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles, to start a career: 559,
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
BenJarvus Jeremy Green-Ellis (born July 2, 1985) is a former American football running back who played for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. Green-Ellis was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played co ...
, 2008–2012
* Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles: 1,001,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, Oct 22, 2006-Nov 29, 2009
* Most seasons, 200 rushing attempts: 14,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most seasons, 250 rushing attempts: 13,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1991–2004
* Most seasons, 300 rushing attempts: 10,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1976–1986
* Most consecutive seasons, 200 rushing attempts: 13,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2002
* Most consecutive seasons, 250 rushing attempts: 12,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1991–2002
* Most consecutive seasons, 300 rushing attempts: 8,
Eddie George
Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily ...
, 1996–2003
* Most games, 20 rushing attempts, career: 121,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most games, 25 rushing attempts, career: 56,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1991–2004
* Most games, 30 rushing attempts, career: 21,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1991
* Most games, 35 rushing attempts, career: 7,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1976–1984
* Most games, 40 rushing attempts, career: 2;
James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
, 1983–1984;
Ricky Williams
Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
After playing baseball ...
, 1999–2003
* Most games, 20 rushing attempts, season: 14, by 8 players, most recently
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...
, 2005
* Most games, 25 rushing attempts, season: 10;
Larry Johnson, 2006;
Jamal Anderson
Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972) is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played high school football at El ...
, 1998;
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1994
* Most games, 30 rushing attempts, season: 7,
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, 1979
* Most games, 35 rushing attempts, season: 3;
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, 1980;
Eddie George
Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily ...
, 2000
Rushing yards
* Most seasons leading league: 8,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
; 1957–1961, 1963–1965
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1957–1961
* Most rushing yards per game average, career: 104.3,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1957–1965
* Most rushing yards per game average, season: 143.1,
O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, 1973
* Most yards gained, career: 18,355,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 16,
Frank Gore
Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career ru ...
, 2005–2020.
* Most seasons, 1,000+ yards rushing: 11,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1991–2001
* Most seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 5,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1991–1997
* Most consecutive seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 16,
Frank Gore
Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career ru ...
, 2005–2020.
* Most consecutive seasons, 1,000+ yards rushing: 11,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1991–2001
* Most consecutive seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 4,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1994–1997
* Most yards gained, season: 2,105,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1984
* Most yards gained, no fumbles, season: 1,883,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1994
* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,808
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983
* Most yards gained, no fumbles, rookie, season: 1,307
Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley ( ; born February 9, 1997) is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to entering the NFL in 2018, Barkley played college football at Penn State for three seasons gai ...
, 2018
* Most yards gained, season, at Home: 1,125,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1977
* Most yards gained, season, Away: 1,087,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1984
* Most yards gained, back-to-back games: 476,
O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, Nov 25, 1976-Dec 5, 1976
* Most yards gained, game: 296,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, Nov 4, 2007
* Most yards gained, one half: 253,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, Nov 4, 2007
* Most yards gained, first game: 194,
Alan Ameche
Alan Ameche (; June 1, 1933 – August 8, 1988), nicknamed "The Iron Horse", or simply "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...
, Sep 25, 1955
* Most yards gained, game, rookie: 296,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, Nov 4, 2007
* Most yards gained, one quarter: 165,
Jamaal Charles
Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third ro ...
, Dec 23, 2012
* Most games, 50+ yards rushing, career: 173,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most games, 100+ yards rushing, career: 78,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most games, 150+ yards rushing, career: 25,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1989–1998
* Most games, 200+ yards rushing, career: 6,
O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, 1969–1979;
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, 2007–2015
* Most games, 250+ yards rushing, career: 2,
O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, 1973–1976
* Most games, 100+ yards rushing, season: 14,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1997
* Most games, 150+ yards rushing, season: 7,
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, 1980;
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, 2012
* Most games, 200+ yards rushing, season: 4,
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, 1980
* Most consecutive games, 50+ yards rushing: 38,
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016 ...
, 2001–2003
* Most consecutive games, 100+ yards rushing: 14,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1997
* Most consecutive games, 150+ yards rushing: 4,
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, 1980
* Most consecutive games, 200+ yards rushing: 2,
O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, 1973, 1976;
Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
1980;
Ricky Williams
Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
After playing baseball ...
2002;
Jay Ajayi
Jay Ajayi (born 15 June 1993) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) and professional ''FIFA'' esports player. He played five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He play ...
, 2016
* Most consecutive games to start a season, 100+ yards rushing: 8,
DeMarco Murray
DeMarco Murray (born February 12, 1988) is an American football coach and former running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time first-team All-Pro, he was the NFL Off ...
, 2014
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, career: 6,109,
Michael Vick
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities, he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing yards and was the league's firs ...
, 2001–2015
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, season: 1,206,
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville, where he won the Heisman Trophy during his s ...
,
2019
File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR gene editing first used to experim ...
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, game: 181,
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Rand Kaepernick ( ; born November 3, 1987) is an American civil rights activist and football quarterback who is a free agent. He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2016, he knelt d ...
, Jan 12, 2013 (playoffs); 178,
Justin Fields
Justin Skyler Fields (born March 5, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Georgia, he played college football at Ohio State, where he twice won Graham– ...
, November 6, 2022 (regular season)
* Most rushing yards per attempt, career (minimum 750 attempts): 7.0 yards (6,109 yards/873 attempts),
Michael Vick
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities, he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing yards and was the league's firs ...
, 2001–2015
* Most rushing yards per attempt, career (minimum 1,000 attempts): 5.38 yards (7,260 yards/1,332 attempts),
Jamaal Charles
Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third ro ...
, 2008–2018
* Most rushing yards per attempt, season (qualifiers): 8.45 yards (1,039 yards/123 attempts),
Michael Vick
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities, he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing yards and was the league's firs ...
,
2006
* Highest average gain per attempt, rookie season (qualifiers): 8.44 yards (1,004 yards/119 attempts),
Beattie Feathers
William Beattie "Big Chief" Feathers (August 20, 1909 – March 11, 1979) was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He played college football and college basketball at the University of Tennessee.
Early life and coll ...
, 1934
* Highest average gain per attempt, game (minimum 10 attempts): 17.3 yards,
Michael Vick
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities, he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing yards and was the league's firs ...
Dec 1, 2002 vs. Minnesota Vikings
* Fewest games to reach 1,000 career rushing yards: 8,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
, 2007
* Fewest games to reach 2,000 career rushing yards: 18,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1984
* Fewest games to reach 3,000 career rushing yards: 27,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1984
* Fewest games to reach 4,000 career rushing yards: 33,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1985
* Fewest games to reach 5,000 career rushing yards: 45,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1985
* Fewest games to reach 6,000 career rushing yards: 53,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1986
* Fewest games to reach 7,000 career rushing yards: 63,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1986
* Fewest games to reach 8,000 career rushing yards: 73,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1987
* Fewest games to reach 9,000 career rushing yards: 82,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1988
* Fewest games to reach 10,000 career rushing yards: 91,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1989
* Fewest games to reach 11,000 career rushing yards: 103,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983–1989
* Fewest games to reach 12,000 career rushing yards: 115,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1957-1965
* Fewest games to reach 13,000 career rushing yards: 133,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1989–1997
Rushing touchdowns
* Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
; 1957–1959, 1963, 1965
* Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 3,
Steve Van Buren
Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 − August 23, 2012) was a Honduran–American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. Regarded as a power ...
, 1947–1949;
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1957–1959;
Abner Haynes
Abner Haynes (born September 19, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the American Football League (AFL).
Early years and integration of major college football in Texas
Born in Denton, Texas, Hayn ...
(
American Football League
The American Football League (AFL) was a major professional American football league that operated for ten seasons from 1960 until 1970, when it merged with the older National Football League (NFL), and became the American Football Conference. ...
), 1960–1962;
Cookie Gilchrist
Carlton Chester "Cookie" Gilchrist (May 25, 1935 – January 10, 2011) was an American football player who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Career
A star player at Har-Brack High S ...
(
American Football League
The American Football League (AFL) was a major professional American football league that operated for ten seasons from 1960 until 1970, when it merged with the older National Football League (NFL), and became the American Football Conference. ...
), 1962–1964;
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1966–1968
* Most touchdowns, career: 164,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most rushing touchdowns, season: 28,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2006
* Most rushing touchdowns, rookie, season: 18,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983
* Most rushing touchdowns, season, at Home: 16,
Terry Allen, 1996;
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016 ...
, 2003;
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...
, 2005
* Most rushing touchdowns, season, Away: 16,
John Riggins
Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played c ...
, 1983
*Most rushing touchdowns in a single postseason: 8,
Terrell Davis
Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2001. He is the Broncos all-time leading rusher and ...
, 1997
* Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6,
Ernie Nevers
Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...
, 11-28-1929;
Alvin Kamara
Alvin Mentian Kamara (born July 25, 1995) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee after transferring from Hutchinson Community College and w ...
, 12-25-2020.
* Most rushing touchdowns, one half: 4,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, Nov 18, 1962;
Roland Hooks, Sep 9, 1979;
Chuck Muncie
Harry Vance "Chuck" Muncie (March 17, 1953 − May 13, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1984. He was s ...
, Nov 29, 1981;
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, Oct 31, 1988;
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...
, Sep 29, 2002;
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016 ...
, Oct 24, 2004;
Doug Martin, Nov 4, 2012
* Most seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16,
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and shor ...
, 1982–1997
* Most consecutive seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16,
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and shor ...
, 1982–1997
* Most games, 1+ rushing touchdowns, career: 117,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2004
* Most games, 1+ rushing touchdowns, season: 15,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1995
* Most consecutive games, 1+ rushing touchdown: 14,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2004–2005
* Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career: 74,
Cam Newton
Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the ...
, 2011–2021.
* Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 14,
Cam Newton
Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the ...
, 2011
* Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players
Passing
Passer rating
* Most seasons led league: 6,
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949;
Steve Young
Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccan ...
, 1991–1994, 1996–1997
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 4,
Steve Young
Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccan ...
, 1991–1994
* Highest passer rating, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 105.8,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, 2017–2021
* Highest passer rating, season (minimum 100 attempts): 122.5,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2011
* Highest passer rating, rookie, season: 104.9,
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2016
* Youngest player, 158.3 perfect passer rating, game:
Marcus Mariota
Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota pla ...
(21 years, 318 days), Sep 13, 2015
* Oldest player, 158.3 perfect passer rating, game:
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
(43 years, 145 days), Dec 26, 2020
* Most games, 100+ passer rating, career: 147,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022
* Most games, 120+ passer rating, career: 64,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2002–2020
* Most games, 130+ passer rating, career: 42,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2002–2020
* Most games, 140+ passer rating, career: 22,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022
* Most games, 150+ passer rating, career: 9,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, 2004–2018
* Most games, 158.3 perfect passer rating, career (including playoffs): 4,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, 2005–2018;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2000–2003
* Most games, 100+ passer rating, season: 14,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2020
* Most games, 120+ passer rating, season: 10,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2020
* Most games, 130+ passer rating, season: 6,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2011 and 2020;
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American sportscaster and former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Illin ...
, 2014
* Most games, 140+ passer rating, season: 4,
Jacky Lee
Jack Ross "Jacky" Lee (July 11, 1938 – May 2, 2016) was an American quarterback who played professional football in the American Football League for all ten of its seasons (1960–1969). After playing football, baseball, and basketball at Ell ...
, 1961;
Roger Staubach
Roger Thomas Staubach (, -; , -; born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America", and "Captain Comeback", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for ...
, 1973;
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2007 and 2010;
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
2011
* Most games, 150+ passer rating, season: 3,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2018
* Most games, 158.3 perfect passer rating, season: 2,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, 2007;
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville, where he won the Heisman Trophy during his s ...
, 2019
* Most seasons, 100+ passer rating (minimum 10 games started): 9,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
; 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015–2019
* Most seasons, 120+ passer rating (minimum 10 games started): 2,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
2011, 2020
Passing attempts
* Most seasons led league: 5,
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1997
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 3,
Johnny Unitas
John Constantine Unitas (; May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Following a career that spanned from 1956 ...
, 1959–1961;
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1963–1965;
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, ...
, 1994–1996
* Most pass attempts, career: 11,940,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2000–2022.
* Most pass attempts, season: 727,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2012
* Most pass attempts, rookie, season: 627,
Andrew Luck
Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during his ...
, 2012
* Most pass attempts, game: 70,
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, ...
, Nov 13, 1994 (OT).
* Most pass attempts, regulation game: 69,
Vinny Testaverde
Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the ...
, Dec 24, 2000.
* Most pass attempts per game, career: 38.26,
Andrew Luck
Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during his ...
, (3,290 attempts/86 games), 2012–2018
* Most pass attempts per game, season: 45.44,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, (727 attempts/16 games), 2012
* Most pass attempts, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 33,
Jared Goff
Jared Thomas Goff (born October 14, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California, where he set the Pac-12 Conference season records for passing ...
, Sep 27, 2018;
Deshaun Watson
Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in ...
, Oct 6, 2019
* Most seasons, 500+ pass attempts: 16,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1993–2009,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2021
* Most seasons, 550+ pass attempts: 13,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
; 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011–2015, 2017–2021
Pass completions
* Most seasons led league: 6,
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
; 1984–1986, 1988, 1992, 1997;
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
; 2007–2008, 2011, 2014, 2016–2017
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 3,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1963–1965,
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 1984–1986
* Most pass completions, career: 7,674,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2000–2022.
* Most pass completions, season: 485,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
,
2021
File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October 2021 coup in Sudan; Crowd shortly after t ...
.
* Most pass completions per game, career: 24.89,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, (7,142 completions/287 games), 2001–2020
* Most pass completions per game, season: 29.44,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
,
2016
* Most pass completions, rookie, season: 396,
Justin Herbert
Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and was named ...
,
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global social and economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, worldwide lockdowns and the largest economic recession since the Great Depression in ...
* Most pass completions, rookie, game: 37,
Joe Burrow
Joseph Lee Burrow (born December 10, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Ohio State, Burrow played college football at LSU, where he won the Heis ...
on
9-17-2020;
Justin Herbert
Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and was named ...
on
11-22-2020
* Most seasons 300+ completions: 18,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2009
* Most seasons 350+ completions: 13,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2006–2018,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2021
* Most seasons 400+ completions: 9,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2007–2008, 2010–2016
* Most consecutive seasons 300+ completions: 18,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2009
* Most consecutive seasons 350+ completions: 13,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2006–2018
* Most consecutive seasons 400+ completions: 7,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2010–2016
* Most pass completions, playoff game: 47,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
,
01-10-2021
* Most pass completions, regulation game, regular season: 45,
Jared Goff
Jared Thomas Goff (born October 14, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California, where he set the Pac-12 Conference season records for passing ...
, 09-29-2019.
* Most pass completions, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 28,
Deshaun Watson
Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in ...
,
Oct 6, 2019
* Most straight pass completions: 25,
Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Timothy Tannehill III (born July 27, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a wide receiver until his junior year, ...
, Oct 18-25, 2015 (last 7 completions on Oct 18, 2015; first 18 completions on Oct 25, 2015);
Nick Foles
Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draf ...
, Dec 30, 2018
Pass completion percentage
* Most seasons led league: 8,
Len Dawson
Leonard Ray Dawson (June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Af ...
; 1962, 1964–1969, 1975
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 6,
Len Dawson
Leonard Ray Dawson (June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Af ...
, 1964–1969
* Highest completion percentage, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 67.85,
Deshaun Watson
Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in ...
(1,186 passing completions/1,748 attempts), 2017–2020.
* Highest completion percentage, season (among qualified players): 74.44,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, (364/489), 2018
* Highest completion percentage, rookie, season: 67.76,
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, (311/459), 2016
* Highest completion percentage, regular season game (minimum 20 attempts): 96.67,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, (29/30), Dec 16, 2019
* Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 28,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 4,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2018
* Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 passes per game): 26,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020.
* Most games with at least 80% pass completion rate and no interceptions, season (minimum 20 passes per game): 4,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2018
* Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 67,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 8,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2007
* Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 51,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most games with at least 75% pass completion rate and no interceptions, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 6,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2007;
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2016
* Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 116,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate, season (minimum 20 attempts per game): 13,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2017
* Most games with at least 70% pass completion rate and no interceptions, career (minimum 20 attempts per game): 75,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most seasons with at least 70% pass completion rate (minimum 100 attempts per season): 5,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
; 2009, 2011, 2016-2018
* Most seasons with at least 60% pass completion rate (minimum 100 attempts per season): 19,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
; 2001–2007, 2009–2020
Passing yards
* Most seasons leading league: 7,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2006, 2008, 2011–2012, 2014–2016
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,
Dan Fouts
Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973-87). After a relatively undistinguished fir ...
, 1979–1982
* Most passing yards, career: 88,417,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2000–2022.
* Highest yards per game, career: 307.65,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, (14,152 yards/46 games), 2017–2020.
* Highest yards per game, season: 342.31,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, (5,477 yards/16 games), 2013
* Most seasons 2,000+ yards: 21,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2007; 2009–2022.
* Most seasons 2,500+ yards: 21,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2007, 2009–2022.
* Most seasons 3,000+ yards: 20,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2007, 2009–2022.
* Most seasons 3,500+ yards: 20,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2007, 2009–2022.
* Most seasons 4,000+ yards: 14,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
; 1999–2004, 2006–2010, 2012–2014
* Most seasons 4,500+ yards: 8,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2008, 2010–2016
* Most seasons 5,000+ yards: 5,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
; 2008, 2011–2013, 2016
* Most consecutive seasons 2,000+ yards: 19,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2002–2020;
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2010
* Most consecutive seasons 2,500+ yards: 19,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2010
* Most consecutive seasons 3,000+ yards: 18,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992–2009
* Most consecutive seasons 3,500+ yards: 14,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2005–2018;
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2009-2022.
* Most consecutive seasons 4,000+ yards: 12,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2006–2017
* Most consecutive seasons 4,500+ yards: 7,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2010–2016
* Most consecutive seasons 5,000+ yards: 3,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011–2013
* Most passing yards, season: 5,477,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2013
* Most passing yards, rookie, season: 4,374,
Andrew Luck
Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during his ...
, 2012
* Most passing yards, season, home: 2,853,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2015
* Most passing yards, season, away: 2,852,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011
* Most passing yards, game: 554,
Norm Van Brocklin
Norman Mack Van Brocklin (March 15, 1926 – May 2, 1983), nicknamed "The Dutchman", was an American football quarterback and coach who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He spent his first nine seasons with the Los Ang ...
, Sep 28, 1951.
* Most passing yards, combined, game: 1,000,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, (520) and
Matt Flynn
Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was a member of the Packers when they won Super Bowl XLV over the Pitts ...
, (480), Jan 1, 2012
* Most passing yards, 1st half: 361,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Jan 9, 2005
* Most passing yards, 2nd half: 373,
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. His career, which saw him ascend ...
, Sep 28, 2008
* Most passing yards, overtime: 219,
Derek Carr
Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State, where he twice received first-team All- MWC honors, and w ...
, Oct 30, 2016
* Most passing yards, game, perfect passer rating (158.3): 465,
Jared Goff
Jared Thomas Goff (born October 14, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California, where he set the Pac-12 Conference season records for passing ...
, Sep 27, 2018
* Most passing yards, game, rookie: 433,
Andrew Luck
Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during his ...
, Nov 4, 2012
* Most games, 200+ yards passing, career: 238, Tom Brady, 2000–2021
* Most games, 250+ yards passing, career: 189,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022
*Most games, 300+ yards passing, career: 122,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2002–2020
* Most games, 350+ yards passing, career: 63,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2002–2019
*Most games, 400+ yards passing, career: 16,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2018
* Most games, 450+ yards passing, career: 6,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, 2009–2018
* Most games, 500+ yards passing, career: 3,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, 2009–2017
* Most games, 250+ yards passing, season: 16,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011
* Most games, 300+ yards passing, season: 13,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011
* Most games, 350+ yards passing, season: 8,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2013
* Most games, 400+ yards passing, season: 4,
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 1984;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2013;
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 24, 1982) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. During his career, Fitzpatrick started at quarterback for nine different teams, the most ...
, 2018
* Most consecutive 200+ yards passing games: 64,
Matt Ryan, 2013–2017
* Most consecutive 250+ yards passing games: 18,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2010–2012
* Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games: 9,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
(twice) 2011–2012, 2012–2013
* Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games as rookie: 3,
Joe Burrow
Joseph Lee Burrow (born December 10, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Ohio State, Burrow played college football at LSU, where he won the Heis ...
, 2020
* Most consecutive 350+ yards passing games: 4,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011;
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2011–2012
* Most consecutive 400+ yards passing games: 3,
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 24, 1982) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. During his career, Fitzpatrick started at quarterback for nine different teams, the most ...
, 2018;
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2020
* Most consecutive 450+ yards passing games: 3,
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2020
* Longest pass completion: 99 yards, by 13 players, most recently
Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, Dec 24, 2011
* Youngest player, 3,000 yards passing:
Jameis Winston
Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the He ...
(21 years, 342 days) Dec 13, 2015
* Youngest player, 4,000 yards passing:
Jameis Winston
Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the He ...
(21 years, 363 days) Jan 3, 2016
* Fewest games to reach 10,000 career passing yards: 34,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, 2017–2020
* Fewest games to reach 15,000 career passing yards: 49,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, 2017–2021
* Fewest games to reach 20,000 career passing yards: 67,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, 2017–2022
* Fewest games to reach 25,000 career passing yards: 90,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2015
* Fewest games to reach 30,000 career passing yards: 109,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2017
* Fewest games to reach 35,000 career passing yards: 126,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2018
* Fewest games to reach 40,000 career passing yards: 147,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2019
* Fewest games to reach 45,000 career passing yards: 165,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2020
* Fewest games to reach 50,000 career passing yards: 183,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2013,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
, 2009–2022
* Fewest games to reach 55,000 career passing yards: 199,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2014
* Fewest games to reach 60,000 career passing yards: 215,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2015
* Fewest games to reach 65,000 career passing yards: 230,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2016
* Fewest games to reach 70,000 career passing yards: 248,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2017
* Fewest games to reach 75,000 career passing yards: 267,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2019
* Fewest games to reach 80,000 career passing yards: 286,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2001–2020
* Fewest games to reach 85,000 career passing yards: 321,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022
Average passing yards
* Most seasons led league: 7,
Sid Luckman
Sidney Luckman (November 21, 1916 – July 5, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 through 1950. During his twelve seasons with the Bears ...
, 1939–1943, 1946–47
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 5,
Sid Luckman
Sidney Luckman (November 21, 1916 – July 5, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 through 1950. During his twelve seasons with the Bears ...
, 1939–1943
* Highest yards per attempt, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 8.63 (13,499 yards on 1,565 attempts),
Otto Graham
Otto Everett Graham Jr. (December 6, 1921 – December 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). Grah ...
, 1950–1955
* Highest yards per attempt, season (among qualified players): 11.17 (1,229 on 110 attempts),
Tommy O'Connell
Thomas B. O'Connell (September 26, 1930 – March 20, 2014) was an American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played in 1953 for the Chicago Bears and in 1956 ...
, 1957
* Highest yards per attempt, rookie, season: 9.41 (1,854 yards on 197 attempts),
Greg Cook
Gregory Lynn Cook (November 20, 1946 – January 27, 2012) was an American football quarterback who played two professional seasons, in the American Football League (AFL) and later the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...
, 1969
* Highest yards per attempt, game: 18.58 (446 yards on 24 attempts)
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
,
Oct 31, 1948
Passing touchdowns
;Career
*
Most passing touchdowns, career: 644,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2000–2022.
* Most games 1+ TD passes, career: 286,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2000–2022.
* Most
red zone touchdown passes: 418,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
;Regular season
* Most seasons led league: 5,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 4,
Johnny Unitas
John Constantine Unitas (; May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Following a career that spanned from 1956 ...
, 1957–1960
* Most touchdown passes per game average, regular season: 2.438,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, (156 TD passes/64 games), 2017–2022.
* Most passing touchdowns, season: 55,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2013
* Most passing touchdowns, rookie, season: 31,
Justin Herbert
Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship and was named ...
, 2020
* Most consecutive seasons, 1+ passing touchdowns: 21,
Vinny Testaverde
Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the ...
, 1987–2007
* Most consecutive seasons, 20+ passing touchdowns: 17,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2020
* Most consecutive seasons, 25+ passing touchdowns: 16,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 1998–2014
* Most consecutive seasons, 30+ passing touchdowns: 9,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2008–2016
* Most consecutive seasons, 35+ passing touchdowns: 3,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1995–1997;
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011–2013;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2012–2014
* Most consecutive seasons, 40+ passing touchdowns: 2,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2011–2012, Tom Brady, 2020–2021
* Most seasons, 20+ passing touchdowns: 19,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002–2007, 2009–2021.
* Most seasons, 25+ passing touchdowns: 17,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2002, 2004–2005, 2007, 2009–2021.
* Most seasons, 30+ passing touchdowns: 10,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2008–2016, 2018
* Most seasons, 35+ passing touchdowns: 6,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2007, 2010–2011, 2015, 2020–2021
* Most seasons, 40+ passing touchdowns: 3,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
2007, 2020, 2021;
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2011, 2016, 2020
*
Most consecutive games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 54,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2009–2012
*
Most consecutive uninterrupted games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 52,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2010–2013
* Most consecutive passing touchdowns, no interceptions, home: 49,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
;Game
*
Most passing touchdowns, game: 7,
Sid Luckman
Sidney Luckman (November 21, 1916 – July 5, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 through 1950. During his twelve seasons with the Bears ...
, Nov 14, 1943;
Adrian Burk
Adrian Matthew Burk (December 14, 1927 – July 28, 2003) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. After his playing career, he served as an official.
Playing c ...
, Oct 17, 1954;
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, Nov 19, 1961;
Y. A. Tittle
Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was a professional American football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Baltimore Colts, after s ...
, Oct 28, 1962;
Joe Kapp
Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938) is an American former football player, coach, and executive. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of California, Berkeley. Kapp played professionally in the Canadian Football L ...
, Sep 28, 1969;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Sep 5, 2013;
Nick Foles
Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draf ...
, Nov 3, 2013;
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, Nov 1, 2015
* Most passing touchdowns, one half: 6,
Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Pasquale Lamonica (July 17, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. He spen ...
, Oct 19, 1969;
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, Nov 9, 2014
* Most passing touchdowns, rookie, one half: 4,
Marcus Mariota
Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota pla ...
, Sep 13, 2015;
Jameis Winston
Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the He ...
, Nov 22, 2015
* Most passing touchdowns, one quarter: 5,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Oct 18, 2009
* Most passing touchdowns, no interceptions, game: 7,
Y. A. Tittle
Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was a professional American football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Baltimore Colts, after s ...
, Oct 28, 1962;
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Sep 5, 2013;
Nick Foles
Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draf ...
, Nov 3, 2013
* Most passing touchdowns, perfect
passer rating
Passer rating (also known as passing efficiency in college football) is a measure of the performance of passers, primarily quarterbacks, in gridiron football. There are two formulas currently in use: one used by both the National Football Leagu ...
(
158.3), game: 7
Nick Foles
Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draf ...
, Nov 3, 2013
* Highest percentage of touchdown passes out of pass attempts, game: 35.29,
Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Pasquale Lamonica (July 17, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. He spen ...
, (6 TD passes/17 attempts), Dec 21, 1969
* Most games, 1+ passing touchdowns: 280,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
* Most games, 2+ passing touchdowns: 192,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2021.
* Most games, 3+ passing touchdowns: 97,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2021.
* Most games, 4+ passing touchdowns: 37,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2021.
* Most games, 5+ passing touchdowns: 11,
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, 2004–2019.
* Most games, 6+ passing touchdowns: 3,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2003–2013.
* Fewest games to reach 100 touchdown passes: 40,
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played ...
, 2017–2020.
* Fewest games to reach 200 touchdown passes: 89,
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 1983–1989
* Fewest games to reach 300 touchdown passes: 144,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2005–2017
* Fewest games to reach 400 touchdown passes: 192,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2005–2020
* Fewest games to reach 500 touchdown passes: 244,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 1998–2014
* Fewest games to reach 600 touchdown passes: 308,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2021.
Interceptions thrown
* Most seasons led league: 4,
Vinny Testaverde
Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the ...
, 1988–1989, 2000, 2004
* Most passes intercepted, career: 336,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1991–2010
* Most passes intercepted, season: 42,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1962
* Most passes intercepted, rookie season: 28,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 1998
* Most passes intercepted, game: 8,
Jim Hardy
James Francis Hardy (April 24, 1923 – August 16, 2019) was an American football quarterback. He was born in Los Angeles.
High school career
Hardy attended and played high school football at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles.
College care ...
on 9-24-1950
* Most passes intercepted, half: 5,
Nathan Peterman
Nathan Michael Peterman (born May 4, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh following a stint with Tennessee and was selected by the Buffa ...
on
November 20, 2017
* Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted: 402,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 9-30-2018 to 12-16-2018
* Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted to start a career: 176,
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2016.
* Most consecutive passes attempted, none intercepted to start a season: 287,
Alex Smith
Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He played college football at Utah, where he received first-team All-American honors and won the 20 ...
, 2017
* Most attempts with no interceptions, game: 70
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, ...
on November 13, 1994
* Most completions with no interceptions, game: 45
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, ...
on November 13, 1994
* Most games with 200+ yards passing and no interceptions, career: 123,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2019
* Most games with 200+ yards passing and no interceptions, season: 11,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2012;
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2014
* Most consecutive touchdowns, and no interceptions, home: 49,
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
* Most games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions, career: 134,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2019
* Most games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 14,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
2010
* Most consecutive games with 1+ touchdown passes and no interceptions: 11,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2010
Lowest interception percentage
* Most seasons led league, interception percentage: 5,
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 1940, 1942, 1944–45, 1947
* Lowest interception percentage, career (minimum 1,500 attempts): 1.317 (095 INTs, 7,212 attempts),
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2005–2022.
* Lowest interception percentage, season (minimum 200 attempts): 0.0 (0 INTs, 200 attempts),
Brian Hoyer
Axel Edward Brian Hoyer (born October 13, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Since joining the NFL in 2009 as an undrafted free agent, he has started for seven different ...
, 2016
* Lowest interception percentage, season (minimum 16 starts): 0.335 (2 INTs, 597 attempts),
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers began his college football career at Butte College in 2002 before transferring to t ...
, 2018
* Lowest interception percentage, rookie season: 0.87 (4 INTs, 459 attempts),
Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, 2016
Sacked
* Most times sacked, career: 562,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
* Most times sacked, season: 76,
David Carr, 2002
* Most times sacked, game: 12,
Bert Jones
Bertram Hays Jones (born September 7, 1951) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams. At Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana, he was given the ...
on October 26, 1980;
Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Edmont ...
on September 29, 1985;
Donovan McNabb
Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Before his NFL career, he played football a ...
on September 30, 2007
* Most sack yards lost, career: 3,794,
Dave Krieg
David Michael Krieg ( ; born October 20, 1958) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He attended Milton College in his home state of Wisconsin and made the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. I ...
* Lowest sacked percentage (times sacked per passing play attempted), season: 1.18% (3 times sacked, 255 passing plays),
Steve Walsh,
1991
File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the ...
* Lowest sacked percentage (times sacked per passing play attempted), career: 3.13%,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
and
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
Receiving
Receptions
* Most seasons leading league: 8,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1936–37, 1939, 1941–1945
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 5,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1941–1945
* Most pass receptions, career: 1,549,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most pass receptions, season: 149,
Michael Thomas, 2019
* Most pass receptions, rookie, season: 104,
Jaylen Waddle
Jaylen Waddle (born November 25, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted sixth overall by the Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Dra ...
, 2021
* Most pass receptions, season, tight end: 113,
Zach Ertz
Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft and later won Super ...
, 2018
* Most pass receptions, season, running back: 116,
Christian McCaffrey
Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers eighth overa ...
, 2019
* Most pass receptions, game: 21,
Brandon Marshall
Brandon Tyrone Marshall (born March 23, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was drafted ...
, December 13, 2009
* Most pass receptions, game, rookie: 14,
Roy Helu
Roy Ziegler Helu Jr. (born December 7, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.
Helu set the Redskins' fran ...
, Nov 6, 2011,
Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley ( ; born February 9, 1997) is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to entering the NFL in 2018, Barkley played college football at Penn State for three seasons gai ...
, Sep 16, 2018
* Most pass receptions, half: 13,
Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for 17 seasons, primarily for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Unive ...
, October 28, 2012
* Highest reception average per game, career: 7.46,
Michael Thomas, (470 receptions/63 games), 2016–2019
* Highest reception average per game, season: 9.31,
Michael Thomas, (149 receptions/16 games), 2019
* Most consecutive games, 1+ pass receptions: 274,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most consecutive seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 17,
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsbu ...
2004–2020
* Most consecutive seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2013–2018
* Most seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 17,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1986–2003
* Most seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6,
Brandon Marshall
Brandon Tyrone Marshall (born March 23, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was drafted ...
2007–2015,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2013–2018
* Most seasons, 120+ pass receptions: 2,
Michael Thomas 2018–2019,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2014–2015,
Wes Welker
Wesley Carter Welker (born May 1, 1981) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the San ...
2009–2011,
Cris Carter
Graduel Christopher Darin Carter (born November 25, 1965) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989), the Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) and the Mi ...
1994–1995
* Most games, 10+ pass receptions, season: 9,
Michael Thomas 2019
* Most games, 15+ pass receptions, season: 2,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2015
* Most games, 1+ reception, career: 296,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most games, 5+ receptions, career: 166,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most games, 10+ receptions, career: 22,
Andre Johnson
Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver who played most of his 14-year career with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami, and was drafted b ...
2004–2014
* Most games, 15+ receptions, career: 2,
Brandon Marshall
Brandon Tyrone Marshall (born March 23, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was drafted ...
2008–2018,
Wes Welker
Wesley Carter Welker (born May 1, 1981) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the San ...
2009–2014,
Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for 17 seasons, primarily for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Unive ...
2007–2017,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2010–2015
Yards receiving
* Most seasons leading league: 7,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1936, 1938–39, 1941–1944
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1941–1944
* Most receiving yards, career: 22,895,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most receiving yards per game average, career: 97.1,
Julio Jones
Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. (; born February 8, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Atlanta Fal ...
, (10,094 yards/104 games), 2011–present
* Most receiving yards per game average, season: 129.0,
Wes Chandler
Wesley Sandy Chandler (born August 22, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four ...
, (1,032 yards/8 games), 1982
* Most receiving yards per game average, rookie season: 108.8,
Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr. (born November 5, 1992), commonly known by his initials OBJ, is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beckham played college football at LSU and was drafted by the N ...
, (1,305 yards/12 Games), 2014
* Most seasons 500 or more yards receiving: 18,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2003
* Most seasons 1,000 or more yards receiving: 14,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1986–2002
* Most seasons 1,500 or more yards receiving: 4,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1986–1995
* Most consecutive seasons 500 or more yards receiving: 16,
Tony Gonzalez
Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he is the NFL's all-time leader ...
1998–2013;
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsbu ...
2004–2019
* Most consecutive seasons 1,000 or more yards receiving: 11,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1986–1996
* Most consecutive seasons 1,500 or more yards receiving: 2,
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...
2001–2002,
Andre Johnson
Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver who played most of his 14-year career with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami, and was drafted b ...
2008–2009,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
2011–2012,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2014–2015,
Julio Jones
Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. (; born February 8, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Atlanta Fal ...
2014–2015
*Most consecutive seasons, 1,000+ receiving yards, TE:
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
(7, 2016–2022)
* Most receiving yards, season: 1,964,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
, 2012
* Most receiving yards, two seasons, to start a career: 3,016,
Justin Jefferson
Justin Jamal Jefferson (born June 16, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 N ...
, 2020–2021
* Most receiving yards, rookie, season: 1,473,
Bill Groman
William Frederick Groman (July 17, 1936 – June 17, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Heidelberg College, and played professionally ...
(
AFL
AFL may refer to:
Sports
* American Football League (AFL), a name shared by several separate and unrelated professional American football leagues:
** American Football League (1926) (a.k.a. "AFL I"), first rival of the National Football Leagu ...
),
1960
It is also known as the " Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism.
Events
January
* J ...
* Most receiving yards, season, TE: 1,416,
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
, 2020
* Most receiving yards, season, RB: 1,048,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 1999
* Most receiving yards, game: 336,
Flipper Anderson
Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1988–1994), the Indianapolis Colts ...
, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT)
* Most receiving yards, regulation game: 329,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
, 10-27-2013
* Most receiving yards, game, rookie: 266,
Ja’Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Anthony Chase (born March 1, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and the 2020 College ...
, January 2, 2022
* Most receiving yards, game, TE: 214,
Shannon Sharpe
Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he ranks t ...
, Oct 20, 2002
* Most receiving yards, one half: 258,
Stephone Paige, Dec 22, 1985
* Most receiving yards, one quarter: 210,
Qadry Ismail
Qadry Rahmadan Ismail (born November 8, 1970), nicknamed "the Missile", is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1993 NFL draft. He played college football at S ...
, Dec 12, 1999
* Most games, 50+ receiving yards, career: 198,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most games, 100+ receiving yards, career: 76,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most games, 150+ receiving yards, career: 30,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2003
* Most games, 200+ receiving yards, career: 5;
Lance Alworth
Lance Dwight Alworth (born August 3, 1940), nicknamed “Bambi”, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) a ...
, 1963–1967;
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
, 2007–2015
* Most games, 250+ receiving yards, career: 3;
Julio Jones
Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. (; born February 8, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Atlanta Fal ...
, 2014–17
* Most games, 50+ receiving yards, season: 16,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2013–14
* Most games, 100+ receiving yards, season: 11,
Michael Irvin
Michael Jerome Irvin (born March 5, 1966) is an American sports commentator and former professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). In 2007, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fam ...
1995,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
2012
* Most games, 150+ receiving yards, season: 5;
Tim Brown, 1997;
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1995;
Roy Green, 1984;
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
, 2017;
* Most games, 200+ receiving yards, season: 3,
Charley Hennigan
Charles Taylor Hennigan, Sr. (March 19, 1935 – December 20, 2017) was an American football player with the former Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL).
Football career
Hennigan attended LSU on a track scholarship but wanted to ...
(
AFL
AFL may refer to:
Sports
* American Football League (AFL), a name shared by several separate and unrelated professional American football leagues:
** American Football League (1926) (a.k.a. "AFL I"), first rival of the National Football Leagu ...
),
1961
Events January
* January 3
** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba (Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015).
** Aero Flight 311 ...
* Most consecutive games, 50+ receiving yards: 35,
Antonio Brown
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent, and an American rapper. Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Brown attended Miami Norland High School. He played college ...
2013–2015
* Most consecutive games, 100+ receiving yards: 8,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
2012,
Adam Thielen
Adam John Thielen (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota State and signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agen ...
2018
* Most consecutive games, 125+ receiving yards: 5,
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
2012,
Pat Studstill
Patrick Lewis Studstill Jr. (June 4, 1938 – October 16, 2021) was an American professional footballer who was a wide receiver, punter and return specialist. He played 12 years in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions ( ...
1966
* Most consecutive games, 150+ receiving yards: 3,
Josh Gordon
Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He previously played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tennessee Titans. Nicknamed ...
2013,
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and a member of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round o ...
1995,
Andre Rison
Andre Previn Rison (born March 18, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers ...
1990,
Roy Green 1984,
James Lofton
James David Lofton (born July 5, 1956) is an American former professional football player and coach. He is a former coach for the San Diego Chargers but is best known for his years in the National Football League as a wide receiver for the Gr ...
1984,
Don Maynard
Donald Rogers Maynard (January 25, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an American professional football wide receiver known for playing for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL). He also played with the New York Giants and St. ...
1968
* Most consecutive games, 200+ receiving yards: 2,
Josh Gordon
Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He previously played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tennessee Titans. Nicknamed ...
2013
* Fewest games to reach 6,000 receiving yards, TE: 91,
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
* Fewest games to reach 8,000 receiving yards, TE: 113,
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
* Fewest games to reach 9,000 receiving yards, TE: 127,
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
* Fewest games to 10,000 career receiving yards, TE: 140,
Travis Kelce
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV ...
* Longest pass reception ''(see also
99–yard pass play
A 99-yard pass play is the longest play involving a forward pass that is possible in an American football game. It gains 99 yards and scores a touchdown for the offensive team. The play has occurred thirteen times in NFL history, most recently by ...
)'': 99, by 12 players, most recently
Victor Cruz, December 24, 2011
Average yards/reception
* Highest yards/reception, career (minimum 200 receptions): 22.26 (4,996 yards / 224 receptions),
Homer Jones, 1964–70
* Highest yards/reception, season (minimum 24 receptions): 32.58 (782 yards / 24 receptions),
Don Currivan
Donald F. Currivan (March 6, 1920 – May 16, 1956) was an American football end. He was born and raised in Mansfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1938. He then attended and graduated from Boston College in 1942. F ...
, 1947
* Highest yards/reception, game (minimum 3 receptions): 63.00 (189 yards / 3 receptions),
Torry Holt
Torry Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976) is a former professional American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and retired with the 10th most rec ...
, September 24, 2000
Receiving touchdowns
* Most seasons led league: 9,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1935–1938, 1940–1944
* Most consecutive seasons led league: 5,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1940–1944
* Most touchdowns, career: 197,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most touchdowns, season: 23,
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
, 2007
* Most touchdowns for a TE, season; 17,
Rob Gronkowski
Robert James Gronkowski (born May 14, 1989) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Nicknamed "Gronk", Gronkowski played nine seasons for the New England Patriots, then played ...
, 2011
* Most touchdowns for a RB, season; 9,
Billy Cannon
William Abb Cannon (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football halfback, fullback and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He attended Louisiana State Uni ...
, 1961;
Bill Brown, 1964;
Chuck Foreman
Walter Eugene "Chuck" Foreman (born October 26, 1950) is a former American football running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots in the National Football League. Considered one of the best passing-catching backs ...
, 1975;
Leroy Hoard
Leroy J. Hoard (born May 15, 1968) is a former American football player.
Hoard played professional football as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons for the Cleveland Browns from 1990 to 1995 and the Minnesota Viking ...
, 1991;
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 2001
* Most touchdowns, rookie season: 17,
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
, 1998
* Most touchdowns, season, home: 13,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1987;
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...
, 2001;
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Kansas State, where h ...
, 2011
* Most touchdowns, season, away: 14,
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
, 2007
* Most touchdowns, back-to-back games: 7,
Cloyce Box, Nov 23, 1950 – Dec 3, 1950
* Most touchdowns, game: 5,
Bob Shaw
Robert Shaw (31 December 1931 – 11 February 1996) was a science fiction writer and fan from Northern Ireland, noted for his originality and wit. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His short story " Light of Other Day ...
, October 2, 1950,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, October 14, 1990;
Kellen Winslow
Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr. (born November 5, 1957) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1995), he is widely recognized as one of the greatest tigh ...
, November 22, 1981
* Most touchdowns, one half: 4,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, Oct 7, 1945;
Dante Lavelli
Dante Bert Joseph "Gluefingers" Lavelli (February 23, 1923 – January 20, 2009) was an American professional football player who was an end for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League ( ...
, Oct 14, 1949;
Bob Shaw
Robert Shaw (31 December 1931 – 11 February 1996) was a science fiction writer and fan from Northern Ireland, noted for his originality and wit. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His short story " Light of Other Day ...
, Oct 2, 1950;
Harold Jackson, Oct 14, 1973;
Paul Warfield
Paul Dryden Warfield (born November 28, 1942) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 to 1977 for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, exce ...
Dec 15, 1973;
Ahmad Rashad
Ahmad Rashad (born Robert Earl Moore; November 19, 1949) is an American sportscaster and former professional football player. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known as Bobby Moor ...
, Sep 2, 1979;
Roy Green, Nov 13, 1983;
Mark Ingram, Nov 27, 1994;
Marcus Robinson, Nov 23, 2003;
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
, Nov 18, 2007
* Most touchdowns, one quarter: 4,
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, Oct 7, 1945
* Most consecutive games, 1+ TD receptions: 13,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1986–1987
* Most games 1+ TD receptions, career: 139,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most games 1+ TD receptions, season: 13,
Mark Clayton, 1984;
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1989;
Carl Pickens
Carl McNally Pickens (born March 23, 1970) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans.
Early life
Pickens attended Murphy High School in Murphy, ...
, 1995;
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
, 2007
* Most consecutive seasons, 1+ TD receptions: 20,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most consecutive seasons, 5+ TD receptions: 11,
Terrell Owens
Terrell Eldorado Owens (; born December 7, 1973), nicknamed T.O., is an American football wide receiver for the Knights of Degen of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. Regar ...
, 2000–2010;
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...
, 1996–2006;
Cris Carter
Graduel Christopher Darin Carter (born November 25, 1965) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989), the Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) and the Mi ...
, 1991–2001;
Tim Brown, 1991–2001;
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1986–1996;
Don Hutson
Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997) was an American professional football player and assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as an end and spent his entire 11-year professional career with t ...
, 1935–1945
* Most consecutive seasons, 10+ TD receptions: 8,
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...
, 1999–2006
* Most seasons with at least 1 touchdown reception: 20,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
* Most seasons with at least 5 touchdown receptions: 16,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
* Most seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions: 9,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
;
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
* Most seasons with at least 15 touchdown receptions: 5,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
* Most seasons with at least 20 touchdown receptions: 1,
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee T ...
,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
* Most touchdown receptions, 20+ yards, game 4,
Cloyce Box, 12-03-1950;
Art Powell, 12-22-1963;
Wesley Walker
Wesley Darcel Walker (born May 26, 1955) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1989.
Walker graduated from Carson High School in Carson, California, where he set many receivin ...
, 9-21-1986
* Fewest games to reach 50 career touchdown receptions: 54,
Lance Alworth
Lance Dwight Alworth (born August 3, 1940), nicknamed “Bambi”, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) a ...
1962–1966
Yards from scrimmage
* Most seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 6
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1958–1959, 1961, 1963–1965
* Most consecutive seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 4
Thurman Thomas
Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected by the Bills in the second round of th ...
, 1989–1992
* Most yards from scrimmage, career: 23,540,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most yards from scrimmage, season: 2,509,
Chris Johnson, 2009
* Most yards from scrimmage, no fumbles, season: 2,189,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 2000
* Most yards from scrimmage, rookie, season: 2,212,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983
* Highest average yards from scrimmage per game, career (100 games): 125.52,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
(14,811 yards/118 games), 1957–1965
* Highest average yards from scrimmage per game, season: 163.36,
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973)
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(2,237 yards/14 games), 2002
* Most attempts, season: 492, (407 rushes, 85 receptions),
James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
, 1984
* Most attempts, rookie, season: 441, (390 rushes, 51 receptions),
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
, 1983
* Most attempts, no fumbles, season: 430 (397 rushes, 33 receptions),
Gerald Riggs
Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons from 1982 to 1988 and the Washington Redskins from 1989 to 1991.
Before his NFL career, he at ...
, 1985
* Most combined attempts, game: 48,
James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
(42 rushes, 6 receptions), October 30, 1983 and
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
(37 rushes, 11 receptions), December 1, 2002 (OT)
* Most yards from scrimmage, game: 336, (all receiving yards),
Flipper Anderson
Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1988–1994), the Indianapolis Colts ...
, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT)
* Most yards from scrimmage, non-overtime game: 330,
Billy Cannon
William Abb Cannon (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football halfback, fullback and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He attended Louisiana State Uni ...
, Dec. 10, 1961
* Most yards from scrimmage, back-to-back games: 525,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, Nov 20, 1977 – Nov 24, 1977
* Most games, 50 yards from scrimmage, career: 202,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, career: 108,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, 1975–1987
* Most games, 150 yards from scrimmage, career: 46,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1989–1998
* Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, career: 14,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 1994–2005
* Most games, 250 yards from scrimmage, career: 5,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 1994–2005
* Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, season: 15,
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and shor ...
, 1985;
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
, 1997;
Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James (; born August 1, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at the University of Miami for the Miami Hu ...
, 2000;
David Johnson 2016
* Most games, 150 yards from scrimmage, season: 10,
Chris Johnson, 2009
* Most games, 200 yards from scrimmage, season: 5,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2003
* Most games, 250 yards from scrimmage, season: 2,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
, 2000
* Most consecutive games, 100 yards from scrimmage: 17,
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and shor ...
, 1985–1986
* Most consecutive games, 200 yards from scrimmage: 3,
Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Andrew Bell Sr. ( ; born February 18, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted 48th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 ...
, Nov 17, 2014, Nov 30, 2014, Dec 7, 2014.
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
, Nov 13, 1977, Nov 20, 1977, Nov 24, 1977
* Most consecutive seasons, 500 or more yards from scrimmage: 16,
Tony Gonzalez
Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is an American former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he is the NFL's all-time leader ...
, 1998–2013
* Most seasons, 500 or more yards from scrimmage: 18,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–1996, 1998–2003
* Most consecutive seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 13,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2002
* Most seasons, 1000 or more yards from scrimmage: 14,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
1990–2002, 2004,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1986–1996, 1998, 2001–2002
* Most consecutive seasons, 1500 or more yards from scrimmage: 8,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
, 2001–2008
* Most seasons, 1500 or more yards from scrimmage: 10,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1976–1981, 1983–1986
* Most consecutive seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
1998–2001
* Most seasons, 2000 or more yards from scrimmage: 4,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
1998–2001,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
1983–84, 1986, 1988,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1977, 1983–85
All-purpose
All-purpose yardage (or combined net yards gained) encompasses rushing, receiving, interception returns, punt returns, kickoff returns and fumble returns.
* Most seasons leading league, combined net yards: 5,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1958–61, 1964
* Most consecutive seasons leading league, combined net yards: 4,
Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1958–1961
All-purpose attempts
* Most combined attempts, career: 4,939,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
(4,409 rushes, 515 receptions, 15 fumble returns), 1990–2004
* Most combined attempts, season: 492,
James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
(407 rushes, 85 receptions, 0 returns), 1984
* Most combined attempts, no fumbles, season: 430,
Gerald Riggs
Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons from 1982 to 1988 and the Washington Redskins from 1989 to 1991.
Before his NFL career, he at ...
(397 rushes, 33 receptions), 1985
* Most combined attempts, rookie, season: 441,
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
(390 rushes, 51 receptions, 0 returns), 1983
* Most combined attempts per fumble, career, minimum 2,000 attempts: 138.0,
Curtis Martin
Curtis James Martin Jr. (born May 1, 1973) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets. He spent his first three seasons with the New England Patri ...
, 1995–2005
* Most combined attempts per fumble, career, minimum 1,000 attempts: 199.88,
Ray Rice
Raymell Mourice Rice (born January 22, 1987) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football at Rutgers, where he received first ...
, 2008–2013
* Most consecutive combined attempts, no fumbles: 870,
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson (born July 22, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Oregon State and was ...
(755 rushes, 115 receptions), Nov 3, 2011-January 3, 2016 (end of career)
* Most combined attempts, no fumbles, career: 446,
Darnay Scott
Darnay Scott (born July 7, 1972) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at San Diego State University.
Early years
Scott attended S ...
(408 receptions, 22 rushes, 15 kickoff returns, 1 fumble return), 1994–2002
* Most consecutive combined attempts, no fumbles to start a career: 589,
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
BenJarvus Jeremy Green-Ellis (born July 2, 1985) is a former American football running back who played for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. Green-Ellis was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played co ...
(559 rushes, 30 receptions), 2008–2012
* Most combined attempts, game: 48,
James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
(42 rushes, 6 receptions), on October 30, 1983 and
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
(37 rushes, 11 receptions), on December 1, 2002 (OT)
All-purpose yards
* Most yards gained, career: 23,546,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
, 1985–2004
* Most yards gained, total, season: 2,696, Darren Sproles, 2011
* Highest average yards per game, season: 175.9, Terry Metcalf (2,462 yards/13 games), 1975
* Highest average yards per game, career: 138.8,
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
(9,435 yards/68 games), 1965–1971
* Most yards gained, total, season, home: 1,508,
Chris Johnson, 2009
* Most yards gained, total, season, away: 1,455, Timothy Brown (actor), Timmy Brown, 1962
* Most yards gained, total, rookie, season: 2,317,
Tim Brown, 1988
* Most yards gained, no fumbles, season: 2,215,
Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Andrew Bell Sr. ( ; born February 18, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted 48th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 ...
, 2014
* Most yards gained, total, game: 404, Glyn Milburn; Dec 10, 1995
* Most games, 50 yards gained, career: 202,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1985–2004
* Most games, 100 yards gained, career: 118, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell 1990–2003
* Most games, 150 yards gained, career: 46,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1975–1986,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
1989–1998
* Most games, 200 yards gained, career: 17, Darren Sproles 2007–2019
* Most games, 250 yards gained, career: 7, Terry Metcalf 1974–1977
* Most games, 300 yards gained, career: 2, Jacoby Ford 2010, Josh Cribbs 2007–2009,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
2007, Lionel James 1985,
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
1965–1966
* Most games, 1 yard gained, season: 17, Dexter Carter 1995
* Most games, 100 yards gained, season: 15,
David Johnson 2016, Michael Lewis (wide receiver), Michael Lewis 2002,
Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James (; born August 1, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at the University of Miami for the Miami Hu ...
2000, MarTay Jenkins 2000, Derrick Mason 2000,
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times a ...
1997,
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and shor ...
1985
* Most games, 150 yards gained, season: 11, Michael Lewis (wide receiver), Michael Lewis 2002, Terry Metcalf 1975, Darren Sproles 2011
* Most games, 200 yards gained, season: 5, Fred Jackson (running back), Fred Jackson 2009, Josh Cribbs 2009,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
2003,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1977, Timothy Brown (actor), Timmy Brown 1962, Terry Metcalf 1975
* Most games, 250 yards gained, season: 3, Timothy Brown (actor), Timmy Brown 1962, Lionel James 1985, Terry Metcalf 1977
* Most games, 300 yards gained, season: 2, Jacoby Ford 2010,
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set t ...
2007, Lionel James 1985
* Most consecutive games, 100 or more yards: 23,
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
, 1965–1967
* Most consecutive games, 200 or more yards: 4, Darren Sproles, 2008–2009
* Most consecutive seasons, 1000 or more yards: 13,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 1990–2002
* Most seasons, 1000 or more yards: 14,
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
1990–2002, 2004,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
1986–1996, 1998, 2001–2002
* Most consecutive seasons, 1500 or more yards: 9, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1994–2002
* Most seasons, 1500 or more yards: 10,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1976–1981, 1983–1986
* Most consecutive seasons, 2000 or more yards: 4,
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
1998–2001; Dante Hall 2002–2005; Darren Sproles 2008–2011
* Most seasons, 2000 or more yards: 4,
Walter Payton
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953Although most sources at the time of his death gave Payton's birth year as 1954, reliable sources subsequently state he was born in 1953. – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played ...
1977, 1983–1985;
Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern ...
1983–1984, 1986, 1988; Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell 1994–1995, 1997–1998;
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
1998–2001; Dante Hall 2002–2005; Tiki Barber 2000, 2004–2006; Darren Sproles 2008–2011
Interceptions
* Most seasons leading league: 3; Everson Walls, 1981–82, 1985; Ed Reed, 2004, 2008, 2010
* Most interceptions, career: 81, Paul Krause, 1964–79
* Most interceptions, season: 14, Dick Lane (American football), Dick "Night Train" Lane, 1952 Los Angeles Rams season, 1952
* Most interceptions, rookie, season: 14, Dick Lane (American football), Dick "Night Train" Lane, 1952 Los Angeles Rams season, 1952
* Most interceptions, game: 4, by 19 players, most recently DeAngelo Hall, 2010 Washington Redskins season#Week 7: at Chicago Bears, October 24, 2010
* Most interceptions, one half: 4, DeAngelo Hall, 2010 Washington Redskins season#Week 7: at Chicago Bears, October 24, 2010
* Most consecutive games with an interception: 8, Tom Morrow (American football), Tom Morrow, 1962–63
* Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19, Darrell Green, Washington Redskins, 1983–2001
Interception return yards
* Most seasons leading league: 3, Darren Sharper, 2002, 2005, 2009
* Most interception return yards, career: 1,590, Ed Reed, 2002–2013
* Most yards per interception return, career (minimum 30 interceptions): 25.1 (1,331 yards/53 INTS), Deion Sanders, 1989–2000, 2004–2005
* Most yards per interception return, career (minimum 20 interceptions): 27.6 (608 yards/22 INTS), Erik McMillan, 1989–1993
* Most interception return yards, season: 376, Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints, 2009
* Most interception return yards, rookie, season: 301, Don Doll, Detroit Lions, 1949
* Most interception return yards, game: 177, Charlie McNeil (American football), Charlie McNeil, 1961 San Diego Chargers season, September 24, 1961
* Longest interception return: 108, Ed Reed, 2008 Baltimore Ravens season, November 23, 2008
Interception return touchdowns
* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, career: 12, Rod Woodson, 1987–2003
* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, season: 4; Ken Houston, 1971; Jim Kearney (American football), Jim Kearney, 1972; Eric Allen 1993
* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, rookie, season: 3; Lem Barney, 1967; Ronnie Lott, 1981; Janoris Jenkins 2012
* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, game: 2, by 30 players, most recently Zach Brown, 2012 St. Louis Rams season#Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, December 30, 2012
* Most consecutive seasons with an interception returned for a touchdown: 6, Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers, 2006–2011
Punting
* Most seasons leading league: 4,
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 1940–43; Jerrel Wilson, 1965, 1968, 1972–73
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4,
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 1940–43
Punts
* Most punts, career: 1,713,
Jeff Feagles
Jeffrey Allan Feagles (born March 7, 1966) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-two seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami. He was originally signed by the N ...
1988–2009
* Most punts, season: 114, Bob Parsons (American football), Bob Parsons, 1981 and Chad Stanley, 2002
* Most punts, rookie, season: 111, Brad Maynard 1997
* Most punts, game: 16, Leo Araguz on October 11, 1998
* Longest punt: 98 yards, Steve O'Neal on September 21, 1969
Punting yards
* Most punting yardage, career: 71,211,
Jeff Feagles
Jeffrey Allan Feagles (born March 7, 1966) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-two seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami. He was originally signed by the N ...
, 1988–2009
* Most punting yardage, season: 5,209, Dave Zastudil, 2012
* Most punting yardage, rookie, season: 4,531, Brad Maynard, 1997
* Most punting yardage, game: 709, Leo Araguz on October 11, 1998
Average punting yards
* Highest average, punting, career (minimum 250 punts): 47.56 (1,444 punts for 68,676 yards), Shane Lechler, 2000–2017
* Highest average, punting, season (among qualified players): 51.40 (35 punts for 1,799 yards),
Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 1940 Washington Redskins season, 1940
* Highest average, punting, rookie, season (among qualified players): 47.84 (91 punts for 4,353 yards), Bryan Anger, 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season, 2012
* Highest average, punting, game (minimum 4 punts): 61.75 (4 punts for 247 yards), Bob Cifers on 1946 Detroit Lions season, November 24, 1946
Average net punting yards
Net average has been compiled since 1976.
* Highest net average, career (minimum 250 punts): 41.1 (488 punts for 22,497 net yards), Pat McAfee, 2009–2016
* Highest net average, season (among qualified players): 44.23 (78 punts for 3,450 net yards), John Hekker, 2013 St. Louis Rams season, 2013
* Highest net average, rookie, season (among qualified players): 40.85 (92 punts for 3,758 net yards), Bryan Anger, 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season, 2012
* Highest net average game (minimum 4 punts): 59.50 (4 punts for 238 net yards), Rohn Stark on September 13, 1992
Punts had blocked
* Most consecutive punts, none blocked: 1,177, Chris Gardocki, 1992–2006
* Most punts had blocked, career: 14; Herman Weaver, 1970–80; Harry Newsome, 1985–93
* Most punts had blocked, season: 6, Harry Newsome,
Punts inside the 20
Punts inside the 20 have been compiled since 1976.
* Most punts inside the 20, career: 554,
Jeff Feagles
Jeffrey Allan Feagles (born March 7, 1966) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for twenty-two seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami. He was originally signed by the N ...
, 1988–2009
* Most punts inside the 20, season: 46, Dave Zastudil, 2012 Arizona Cardinals season, 2012
* Most punts inside the 20, game: 8; Mark Royals on 1994 Pittsburgh Steelers season, November 6, 1994; Bryan Barker on 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars season, November 14, 1999
Punt returns
Punt return attempts
* Most seasons leading league in number of punt returns: 3, Speedy Duncan, Les "Speedy" Duncan, 1965–66, 1971; Rick Upchurch, 1976, 1978, 1982
* Most punt returns, career: 463, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most punt returns, season: 70, Danny Reece, 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season, 1979
* Most punt returns, rookie, season: 57, Lew Barnes, 1986 Chicago Bears season, 1986
* Most punt returns, game: 11, Eddie Brown (safety), Eddie Brown on 1977 Washington Redskins season, October 9, 1977
Fair catches
* Most fair catches, career: 231, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most fair catches, season: 36, Jeremy Kerley, 2012
* Most fair catches, game: 7; Bake Turner on November 20, 1966, Lem Barney on November 21, 1976, Bobby Morse on December 27, 1967 and Chris Carr (American football), Chris Carr on November 16, 2008
Punt return yards
* Most seasons leading league: 3, Alvin Haymond, 1965–66, 1969
* Most yards gained, career: 4,999, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most yards gained, season: 875, Desmond Howard, 1996 Green Bay Packers season, 1996
* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 699, Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals, 2011
* Most yards gained, game: 207, LeRoy Irvin on 1981 Los Angeles Rams season, October 11, 1981
* Longest punt return: 103, Robert Bailey (American football), Robert Bailey on 1994 Los Angeles Rams season, October 23, 1994
Average punt return yards
* Highest average yardage, career (minimum 75 returns): 12.78 (112 returns for 1,431 yards), George McAfee, 1940–1950
* Highest average yardage, season (among qualified players): 23.00, Herb Rich, 1950 Baltimore Colts season, 1950
* Highest average yardage, highest average, season, rookie (among qualified players): 23.00, Herb Rich, 1950 Baltimore Colts season, 1950
* Highest average yardage, game (minimum 3 returns): 53.33, Darius Reynaud on 2012 Tennessee Titans season, December 30, 2012
Punt return touchdowns
* Most punts returned for touchdown, career: 14 Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006–2013, Atlanta Falcons, 2014–2015
* Most punts returned for touchdown, season: 4; Jack Christiansen, 1951 Detroit Lions season, 1951; Rick Upchurch, 1976 Denver Broncos season, 1976; Devin Hester, 2007 Chicago Bears season, 2007; Patrick Peterson, 2011 Arizona Cardinals season, 2011
* Most punts returned for touchdown, rookie, season: 4, Jack Christiansen, 1951 Detroit Lions season, 1951; Patrick Peterson, 2011 Arizona Cardinals season, 2011
* Most punts returned for touchdown, game: 2, 16 times by 13 players, most recently Darius Reynaud on 2012 Tennessee Titans season, December 30, 2012
* Most games with two or more punts returned for touchdowns: 2; Jack Christiansen October 14, 1951 and November 22, 1951; Eric Metcalf October 24, 1993 and November 2, 1997; Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974), Jermaine Lewis December 7, 1997 and December 24, 2000
Kickoff returns
Kickoff return attempts
* Most seasons leading league: 3, Abe Woodson, 1959, 1962–63
* Most kickoff returns, career: 607, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most kickoff returns, season: 82, MarTay Jenkins, 2000 Arizona Cardinals season, 2000
* Most kickoff returns, rookie, season: 73; Josh Scobey 2003 Arizona Cardinals season, 2003; Chris Carr (American football), Chris Carr, 2005 Oakland Raiders season, 2005
* Most kickoff returns, game: 10, Desmond Howard on 1997 Oakland Raiders season, October 26, 1997 and Richard Alston (American football), Richard Alston on 2004 Cleveland Browns season, November 28, 2004
Kickoff return yards
* Most seasons leading league: 3; Bruce Harper, 1977–1979; Tyrone Hughes, 1994–1996
* Most yards gained, career: 14,014, Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most yards gained, season: 2,186, MarTay Jenkins, 2000 Arizona Cardinals season, 2000
* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,752, Chris Carr (American football), Chris Carr, 2005 Oakland Raiders season, 2005
* Most yards gained, game: 304, Tyrone Hughes on 1994 New Orleans Saints season, October 23, 1994
* Longest kickoff return: 109 yards, Cordarrelle Patterson on 2013 Minnesota Vikings season, October 27, 2013
Average kickoff return yards
* Highest average, career (minimum 75 returns): 30.56 (91 returns for 2,781 yards),
Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sa ...
, 1965–1971
* Highest average, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams (running back), Travis Williams, 1967 Green Bay Packers season, 1967
* Highest average, rookie, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams (running back), Travis Williams, 1967 Green Bay Packers season, 1967
* Highest average, game (minimum 3 returns): 73.50 (4 returns for 294 yards), Wally Triplett on 1950 Detroit Lions season, October 29, 1950
Kickoff return touchdowns
* Most touchdowns, career: 9, Cordarrelle Patterson, 2013–2022
* Most touchdowns, season: 4; Travis Williams (running back), Travis Williams, 1967 Green Bay Packers season, 1967; Cecil Turner, 1970 Chicago Bears season, 1970
* Most touchdowns, rookie season: 4, Travis Williams (running back), Travis Williams, 1967 Green Bay Packers season, 1967
* Kickoff returns, most touchdowns, game: 2; by 10 players, most recently Leon Washington on 2010 Seattle Seahawks season, September 26, 2010.
Combined kick/punt returns
* Most seasons leading the league in combined returns: 3, Vai Sikahema, 1987, 1989, 1992
* Most combined kick returns, career: 1,070 (463 punt, 607 kickoff), Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most combined kick returns, season: 114; Michael Lewis (wide receiver), Michael Lewis, 2002 New Orleans Saints season, 2002 (44 punt, 70 kickoff); B. J. Sams (American football), B. J. Sams, 2004 Baltimore Ravens season, 2004 (55 punt, 59 kickoff)
* Most combined kick returns, rookie, season: 114 (55 punt, 59 kickoff), B. J. Sams (American football), B. J. Sams, 2004 Baltimore Ravens season, 2004
* Most combined kick returns, game: 13; Stump Mitchell on 1981 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season, October 18, 1981 (6 punt, 7 kickoff) and Ronnie Harris (American football), Ronnie Harris on 1993 New England Patriots season, December 5, 1993 (10 punt, 3 kickoff)
Kick/punt return yards
* Most seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Tyrone Hughes 1993, 1995, 1996; Mel Gray (return specialist), Mel Gray 1990–1992, Vai Sikahema, 1986–1987, 1989
* Most consecutive seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Mel Gray (return specialist), Mel Gray 1990–1992
* Most yards returned, career: 19,013 (4,999 punt, 14,014 kickoff), Brian Mitchell (running back), Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
* Most yards returned, season: 2,432 (625 punt, 1,807 kickoff), Michael Lewis (wide receiver), Michael Lewis, 2002 New Orleans Saints season, 2002
* Most yards returned, rookie, season: 1,938, Chris Carr (American football), Chris Carr, 2005 Oakland Raiders season, 2005
* Most yards returned, game: 347 (43 punt, 304 kickoff), Tyrone Hughes on 1994 New Orleans Saints season, October 23, 1994
Kick/punt return touchdowns
* Most touchdowns, career: 19 (14 punt, 5 kickoff), Devin Hester, 2006–2014
* Most touchdowns, season: 6 (4 punt, 2 kickoff), Devin Hester, 2007 Chicago Bears season, 2007
* Most touchdowns, rookie, season: 5 (3 punt, 2 kickoff), Devin Hester, 2006 Chicago Bears season, 2006
* Most touchdowns, game (any combination of kickoff and punt returns): 2; 39 times by 33 players, most recently Jeremy Ross on 2013 Detroit Lions season, December 8, 2013 (1 punt, 1 kickoff)
* Most touchdowns, game (with both a kickoff and a punt for a TD) : 2; by 13 players, most recently Jeremy Ross on 2013 Detroit Lions season, December 8, 2013
Fumbles
* Most fumbles, career: 166, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
* Most fumbles, season: 23; Kerry Collins, 2001 New York Giants season, 2001; Daunte Culpepper, 2002 Minnesota Vikings season, 2002
* Most fumbles, game: 7,
Len Dawson
Leonard Ray Dawson (June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Af ...
, 1964 Kansas City Chiefs season, November 15, 1964
Fumbles recovered
* Most fumbles recovered, career, own and opponents' : 56 (all own),
Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Edmont ...
, 1984–2000
* Most fumbles recovered, season, own and opponents' : 12 (all own),
David Carr, 2002 Houston Texans season, 2002
* Most fumbles recovered, game, own and opponents' : 4,
:
Otto Graham
Otto Everett Graham Jr. (December 6, 1921 – December 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). Grah ...
on 1953 Cleveland Browns season, October 25, 1953 (all own)
:Sam Etcheverry on 1961 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season, September 17, 1961 (all own)
:Roman Gabriel on 1969 Los Angeles Rams season, October 12, 1969 (all own)
:Joe Ferguson on 1977 Buffalo Bills season, September 18, 1977 (all own)
:Randall Cunningham on 1986 Philadelphia Eagles season, November 30, 1986 (all own)
:
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American sportscaster and former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Illin ...
on 2011 Dallas Cowboys season, September 26, 2011 (all own)
:Patrick Peterson on 2012 Arizona Cardinals season, September 30, 2012 (3 own, 1 opponent's)
:
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
on 2013 Detroit Lions season, 2013 (all own)
Opponent fumbles recovered
* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, career: 30;
Jim Marshall, 1960–1979
* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, season: 9, Don Hultz, 1963 Minnesota Vikings season, 1963
* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, game: 3, by 15 players, most recently Brian Young (American football, born 1977), Brian Young, 2003 St. Louis Rams season, November 9, 2003
Fumble return yards
* Longest fumble return: 104; Jack Tatum, 1972 Oakland Raiders season, September 24, 1972; Aeneas Williams, 2000 Arizona Cardinals season, November 5, 2000
* Fumble return yards, career: 328, DeAngelo Hall 2004–2017
* Fumble return yards, season: 157, Dwayne Rudd, 1998 Minnesota Vikings season, 1998
* Fumble return yards, rookie season: 98, Toby Wright, 1994
* Fumble return yards, game: 104; Jack Tatum, 1972 Oakland Raiders season, September 24, 1972; Aeneas Williams, 2000 Arizona Cardinals season, November 5, 2000
Fumble return touchdowns
* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (total): 6, Jason Taylor (American football), Jason Taylor; 1997–2011
* Most fumble return touchdowns, season (total): 2; by 41 players, most recently Bobby Wagner 2015 Seattle Seahawks season, 2015
* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (total): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred Evans (running back), Fred "Dippy" Evans, 1948 Chicago Bears season, November 28, 1948; Al Nesser, 1920 Akron Pros season, Oct 3, 1920
* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (own recovered): 2; by 9 players, most recently Kevin Curtis 2003–2010
* Most fumble return touchdowns, season (own recovered): 2;
Ahmad Rashad
Ahmad Rashad (born Robert Earl Moore; November 19, 1949) is an American sportscaster and former professional football player. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known as Bobby Moor ...
, 1974 Buffalo Bills season, 1974; Del Rodgers, 1982 Green Bay Packers season, 1982, Kevin Curtis 2007 Philadelphia Eagles season, 2007
* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (Opponents' recovered): 6, Jason Taylor (American football), Jason Taylor; 1997–2011
* Most fumble return touchdowns, season (Opponents' recovered): 2; by 38 Players, most recently Bobby Wagner 2015 Seattle Seahawks season, 2015
* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (Opponents' recovered): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred Evans (running back), Fred "Dippy" Evans, 1948 Chicago Bears season, November 28, 1948; Al Nesser, 1920 Akron Pros season, Oct 3, 1920
Fumbles forced
:''Note: Forced fumbles are not an official NFL statistic and unofficial numbers prior to are not available.''
*Most fumbles forced, career: 54; Robert Mathis, 2003–2016
* Most fumbles forced, season: 10; Osi Umenyiora, 2010 New York Giants season, 2010; Charles Tillman, 2012 Chicago Bears season, 2012
*Most fumbles forced, game: 4; Charles Tillman,
Tackles
*Most solo tackles, career: 2,061 Ray Lewis, 1996–2012
*Most solo tackles, season: 214, Hardy Nickerson, 1993
*Most solo tackles, game: 19, most recently Shaquille Leonard, 2018
Sacks
:''Quarterback sack statistics have been compiled (officially) since ''
* Most seasons leading league: 2;
:Mark Gastineau, 1983 New York Jets season, 1983–1984 New York Jets season, 84
:Reggie White, 1987 Philadelphia Eagles season, 1987–1988 Philadelphia Eagles season, 88
:Kevin Greene (American football), Kevin Greene, 1994 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 1994, 1996 Carolina Panthers season, 1996
:Michael Strahan, 2001 New York Giants season, 2001, 2003 New York Giants season, 2003
:DeMarcus Ware, 2008 Dallas Cowboys season, 2008, 2010 Dallas Cowboys season, 2010
:
Jared Allen
Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Idaho State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth ...
, 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season, 2007, 2011 Minnesota Vikings season, 2011
:J. J. Watt, 2012 Houston Texans season, 2012, 2015 Houston Texans season, 2015
:T. J. Watt, 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 2020, 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 2021
* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 2;
:Mark Gastineau, 1983 New York Jets season, 1983–1984 New York Jets season, 84
:Reggie White, 1987 Philadelphia Eagles season, 1987–1988 Philadelphia Eagles season, 88
:T. J. Watt, 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 2020–2021 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 2021
* Most sacks, career: 200, Bruce Smith (defensive end), Bruce Smith, 1985–2003
* Most sacks, season: 22.5;
:Michael Strahan, 2001 New York Giants season, 2001
:T. J. Watt, 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 2021
* Most sacks, rookie, season: 14.5, Jevon Kearse, 1999 Tennessee Titans season, 1999
* Most sacks, game: 7.0, Derrick Thomas on 1990 Kansas City Chiefs season, November 11, 1990
* Most seasons, 1+ sacks: 19, Bruce Smith (defensive end), Bruce Smith, 1985–2003
* Most seasons, 10+ sacks: 13, Bruce Smith (defensive end), Bruce Smith, 1986–1990, 1992–1998, 2000
* Most consecutive seasons, 10+ sacks: 9, Reggie White, 1985–1993
* Most consecutive games, sack: 11, Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994), Chris Jones, 2018
* Most seasons, 20+ sacks: 2, J. J. Watt, 2012, 2014
Overtime records
* Most overtime field goals, career: 11,
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest kic ...
1996–2017
* Longest overtime field goal: 59 yards, Chandler Catanzaro vs. Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2018
* Most overtime touchdowns, career: 3,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
2001–2011
* Most overtime rushing touchdowns, career: 3,
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers sel ...
2001–2011
* Most overtime touchdown passes, career: 4,
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Washington State, ...
1993–2006
* Longest overtime touchdown pass/reception: 99 yards, Ron Jaworski to Mike Quick, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons Nov 10, 1985
* Longest overtime rushing touchdown: 96 yards, Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Jets Sep 6, 1998
* Longest overtime interception returned for a touchdown: 72 yards, Lorenzo Lynch, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Oct 29, 1995
* Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 yards, Chad Morton, New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills Sep 8, 2002
* Longest overtime fumble returned for a touchdown: 52 yards, Johnie Cooks, History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts vs. New England Patriots Sep 4, 1983
* Longest overtime punt returned for a touchdown: 99 yards, Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals vs. St. Louis Rams Nov 6, 2011
* Most passing yards: 219,
Derek Carr
Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State, where he twice received first-team All- MWC honors, and w ...
, Oakland Raiders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 30, 2016
Miscellaneous
* Most return (of a punt, kickoff, interception, fumble, missed field goal, blocked punt/field goal) touchdowns: 20, Devin Hester 2006–2016
* Most return (of a punt, kick, interception or fumble) touchdowns, including postseason: 21, Devin Hester 2006–2016
* Longest play for a TD: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie on 2007 San Diego Chargers season, November 4, 2007 (return of a missed field goal),
Cordarrelle Patterson on October 27, 2013 (kickoff return)
, Jamal Agnew on September 26, 2021 (return of a missed field goal)
* Most blocked kicks (field goals/PATs/punts): 25,
Ted Hendricks
Theodore Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947), nicknamed "the Mad Stork", is a former professional football player who played as an outside linebacker for 15 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, and the Oakland/Los Angeles ...
, 1969–1983
* Longest return of a missed field goal: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie on 2007 San Diego Chargers season, November 4, 2007,
Jamal Agnew on September 26, 2021
* 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 (safety), Bobby Smith on Oct 25, 1964
* Most blocked field goal returns for touchdowns: 2, Kyle Arrington 2010–2014, Nate Clements 2008–2009, Kevin Ross (American football), Kevin Ross 1987–1995
* Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, on Frank Filchock Sep 28, 1941
* Most blocked punt returns for touchdowns: 3, Ed Reed 2002–2013, Tom Flynn (American football), Tom Flynn 1984–1988
* Oldest player: 48,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
, 1975
* Only players to throw and catch a pass for a touchdown in the same play: 3 yards, Brad Johnson (American football), Brad Johnson on October 12th, 1997; 37 yards, Frank Ryan (American football), Frank Ryan on October 30th, 1960; 6 yards,
Marcus Mariota
Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota pla ...
on January 6, 2018 (playoff game)
* Players to throw 30+ touchdowns and 30+ interceptions in the same season:
Jameis Winston
Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the He ...
2019
* Most blocked field goals, season: 10, Bob St. Clair 1956
Oldest firsts
* Oldest player to kick first PAT: Doug Flutie, 43 years, 70 days
* Oldest player to kick first field goal: Mose Kelsch, 36 years, 253 days
* Oldest player to score first touchdown: Whitey Woodin, 36 years, 295 days
* Oldest player to record first reception: Sonny Jurgensen, 39 years, 66 days
* Oldest player to record first receiving yard: Charlie Cowan, 37 years, 143 days
* Oldest player to record first interception: Trace Armstrong, 37 years, 78 days
* Oldest player to throw first completion:
Lou Groza
Louis Roy Groza (January 25, 1924 – November 29, 2000), nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional American football, football player who was a placekicker and Tackle (American football)#Offensive tackle, offensive tackle while playing ...
, 42 years, 256 days
* Oldest player to throw first touchdown pass: Mike Horan (American football), Mike Horan, 39 years, 301 days
* Oldest player to attempt first pass: Mike Horan (American football), Mike Horan, 39 years, 301 days
* Oldest player to catch first touchdown reception: Jim Turner (placekicker), Jim Turner, 36 years, 202 days
* Oldest player to record first rushing touchdown: Butch Songin, 36 years, 158 days (AFL); Bobby Hebert, 36 years, 62 days (NFL)
* Oldest player to record first rushing attempt: Charles Woodson, 39 years, 78 days
* Oldest player to record first rushing yard: Jeff Gossett, 39 years, 304 days
* Oldest player to score first point: Bill Irgens, 39
* Oldest player to record first interception return for a touchdown: Albert Lewis (American football), Albert Lewis, 38 years, 26 days
* Oldest player to record first punt return for a touchdown: Rod Smith (wide receiver), Rod Smith, 33 years, 185 days
* Oldest player to record first kick off return for a touchdown: Johnny Blood, 33 Years, 282 days
Age
Oldest
* Oldest player to have a rushing touchdown: 44 years, 54 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
Sep. 26, 2021
* Oldest player to have multiple rushing touchdowns in a game: 42 years, 68 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
Oct 10, 2019
* Oldest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 140 days,
Tim Brown Dec. 9, 2001
* Oldest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 33 Years, 282 days, Johnny Blood, Sep 5, 1937
* Oldest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 38 years, 26 days, Albert Lewis (American football), Albert Lewis Nov. 1, 1998
* Oldest player to return a fumble for a touchdown: 37 years, 174 days, Sam Mills Nov 24, 1996
* Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 124 days, Fritz Loven Oct. 13, 1929
* Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown (since 1930): 34 years, 319 days, Dwight Stone (American football), Dwight Stone Dec. 12, 1998
* Oldest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 33 years, 323 days, Todd Lyght Dec 29, 2002
* Oldest player to have a 150 yard receiving game: 41 years, 70 days,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
Dec 22, 2003
* Oldest player to have a 100 yard rushing game: 36 years, 199 days, MacArthur Lane Oct 1, 1978
* Oldest player to have a touchdown reception: 42 years, 67 days,
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championsh ...
Dec 19, 2004
* Oldest player to have a 20 rushing attempts in a game: 37 years, 129 days,
Frank Gore
Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career ru ...
Sep 20, 2020
* Oldest player to have a 30 rushing attempts in a game: 36 years, 84 days,
John Riggins
Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played c ...
Oct 27, 1985
* Oldest player to have a sack: 40 years, 282 days, Clay Matthews, Jr. Dec 22, 1996
* Oldest player to have an interception: 41 years, 304 days, Darrell Green Dec 16, 2001
* Oldest player to record a safety: 37 years, 221 days, Cameron Wake Sep 8, 2019
* Oldest player to record a two-point conversion: 38 years, 167 days, Antonio Gates Dec 2, 2018
* Oldest player to throw a touchdown pass: 47 years, 88 days,
George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football placekicker and quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Blanda played 26 season ...
Dec 14, 1974
* Oldest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 44 years, 173 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
Jan 23, 2022
* Oldest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 44 years, 152 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
Jan 2, 2022
* Oldest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 40 years, 185 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Feb 4, 2018
* Oldest player to start in a Super Bowl: 43 years 188 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Feb 7, 2021.
* Oldest player to have a perfect passer rating (158.3): 43 years, 145 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Dec 26, 2020.
* Oldest player to lead the league in passing touchdowns: 44 years, 159 days,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Jan 9, 2022.
Youngest
* Youngest player to score a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston Dec 13, 1964
* Youngest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 19 days, Dexter McCluster Sep 13, 2010
* Youngest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston Dec 13, 1964
* Youngest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 21 years, 44 days, DeAngelo Hall Jan 2, 2005
* Youngest player to return fumble for a touchdown: 21 years, 117 days, Ahmad Carroll Nov 29, 2004
* Youngest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 63 days, Geno Hayes Oct 12, 2008
* Youngest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 22 years, 43 days, Willie Buchanon Dec 17, 1972
* Youngest player to have a 200 yard receiving game: 21 years, 87 days, Mike Evans (wide receiver), Mike Evans Nov 16, 2014
* Youngest player to have a rushing touchdown: 20 years, 167 days, Juwan Thompson Oct 5, 2014
* Youngest player to have a touchdown reception: 20 years, 239 days, Arnie Herber Nov 27, 1930
* Youngest player to have a touchdown reception since 1930: 20 years, 334 days, JuJu Smith-Schuster Oct 22, 2017
* Youngest player to have a sack: 20 years, 98 days, Amobi Okoye Sep 16, 2007
* Youngest player to have an interception: 20 years, 221 days, Tremaine Edmunds Dec 9, 2018
* Youngest player to record a safety: 21 years, 23 days, Mike Charles Oct 16, 1983
* Youngest player to record a two point conversion: 21 years, 77 days, Allen Robinson Nov 9, 2014
* Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass: 20 years, 172 days, Arnie Herber Sep 21, 1930
* Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass since 1950: 21 years, 89 days, Tommy Maddox Nov 30, 1992
* Youngest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 21 years, 103 days, Sam Darnold Sep 16, 2018
* Youngest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 21 years, 288 days,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
Nov 22, 2009
* Youngest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 23 years, 328 days,
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...
Jan 1, 2012
* Youngest player to start in a Super Bowl: 21 years, 322 days, Bryan Bulaga Feb 6, 2011
Quarterback wins
''Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book''
* Most career wins, regular season plus post season, by a starting quarterback: 283,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
*Most wins by a starting quarterback (NFL), Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 248,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
* Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback, single team: 219,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2000–2019.
* Most career wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 35,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2022.
* Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 23,
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Indianapolis Colts, 2008–2009
* Most consecutive wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
* Most consecutive wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 21,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2003–2004.
* Most consecutive wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2007–2008.
* Most consecutive wins, regular season, to start a career for a starting quarterback: 15,
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004–2005
* Most consecutive wins to start a career, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10,
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
* Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 29,
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, Green Bay Packers, 1995–1998
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* Most consecutive home wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 31, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2006–2011[Brady, Patriots Rout Jets 45-3](_blank)
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* Most consecutive home wins, regular season, to start a career for a quarterback: 15, Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. His career, which saw him ascend ...
, St. Louis Rams, 1999–2001
* Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season to start a career for a quarterback: 17, Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. His career, which saw him ascend ...
, 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
Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. His career, which saw him ascend ...
, St. Louis Rams, 2001; Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2007; Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American sportscaster and former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Illin ...
, Dallas Cowboys, 2014
* Most consecutive road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, New York Giants, 2007
* Most road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, New York Giants, 2007
* Most road wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie quarterback: 6, Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004; Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, Dallas Cowboys, 2016; Mac Jones, New England Patriots, 2021
* Most home wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie quarterback: 8, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, 2012
* Most road wins in a season, regular season and postseason, for a starting rookie quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008
* Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2007
* Most wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 16, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2007
* Most wins, regular season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 13, Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004; Dak Prescott
Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, where he twice received first-team All- SEC honors, a ...
, Dallas Cowboys, 2016
* Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14, Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college footbal ...
, Pittsburgh Steelers, 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: 22, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots/Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2002–2021.
* Most consecutive home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 9, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2014–2019
* Most career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008–2010, 2012, 2014, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001–2019, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2020
* Most consecutive career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 5, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, New York Giants 2007, 2011
* Most regular season and postseason overall victories by a starting quarterback in one stadium: 134, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, Gillette Stadium, 2002–2019.
* Most regular season and post season home overall victories with one team by a starting quarterback: 141, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001–2019.
* Most regular season home wins with one team by a starting quarterback: 121, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001–2018
* Most road wins by a starting quarterback: 104, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2020.
* Most road wins by a starting quarterback, regular season and post-season: 111, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 2001–2021.
* Most NFL teams defeated at least once, career: 32, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees i ...
, and Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
.
* Most wins against a single opponent, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 33, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001–2019, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2021 vs. Buffalo Bills.
* Most wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 33, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots, 2001–2019, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2021 vs. Buffalo Bills.
* 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
* Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13, Steve Young
Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccan ...
, San Francisco 49ers, vs. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1987, 1991–1998; Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, 2003–2010
* Most consecutive wins to start a career against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 11, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008–2013 vs. Cleveland Browns; Andrew Luck
Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during his ...
, Indianapolis Colts, vs. Tennessee Titans, 2012–2018
* Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season and post season, at home, by a starting quarterback: 19, Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, Green Bay Packers/Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, 1992–2010
* Most wins against a single opponent, regular season (and post season), on the road, by a starting quarterback: 16, Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, vs. Buffalo Bills, 2001–2019
* Most consecutive wins against a single opponent, regular season (and post season), on the road, by a starting quarterback: 11, Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears, 1994–Jan. 2, 2005
* Fewest wins in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 0, Doug Williams (quarterback), Doug Williams, Washington Redskins 1987
* Oldest starting quarterback to win a playoff game: Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
(Philadelphia Eagles in Wild Card Round; 44 years 166 days).
Quarterback losses
''Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book''
* Most career losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 123, Vinny Testaverde
Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the ...
, 1987–2007
* Most career home losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 56, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, 2004-2019
* Most career home losses, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 58, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, 2004-2019
* Most career road losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 76, Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992-2010
* Most career road losses, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 83, Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre ( ; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 201 ...
, 1992-2010
* Most career losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13, Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2000–2015
* Most career road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Brett Favre, 1993–2010
* Most career home losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6, Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 2000–2015
* Most consecutive losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Y. A. Tittle
Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was a professional American football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Baltimore Colts, after s ...
, 1957–1963; Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Edmont ...
1991–1994; Andy Dalton 2011–2014
* Most consecutive road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6, Dave Krieg
David Michael Krieg ( ; born October 20, 1958) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He attended Milton College in his home state of Wisconsin and made the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. I ...
, 1983-1994
* 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
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, Indianapolis Colts 1998; Derek Carr (American football), Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders, 2014
* Most losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15, Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980; Jeff George, Indianapolis Colts, 1991; DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most consecutive losses, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15, DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15, DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most consecutive losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15, DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most consecutive losses to start a season, by a starting quarterback: 15, DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most consecutive losses by a starting quarterback: 21, Dan Pastorini, Houston Oilers, 1972–1974
* Most consecutive losses by a starting quarterback, regular season, to start a career: 15, DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns, 2017
* Most consecutive road losses by a starting quarterback, regular season, to start a career: 13, Joey Harrington, Detroit Lions, 2002–2003; David Klingler, Cincinnati Bengals, 1992–1994
* Most losses during the regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 7, Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the New York Giants. A member of the Manning football dynasty, he is the youngest son o ...
, New York Giants, 2011
Professional football firsts
Rushing
* First 1,000 yard rushing season: Beattie Feathers
William Beattie "Big Chief" Feathers (August 20, 1909 – March 11, 1979) was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He played college football and college basketball at the University of Tennessee.
Early life and coll ...
, 1,004 rushing yards, Chicago Bears, 1934
* First 1,500 yard rushing season: Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 1,527 rushing yards, Cleveland Browns, 1958
* First 2,000 yard rushing season: O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figur ...
, 2,003 rushing yards, Buffalo Bills, 1973
* First 15 rushing touchdown season: Steve Van Buren
Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 − August 23, 2012) was a Honduran–American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. Regarded as a power ...
, 15 rushing touchdowns, Philadelphia, 1945
* First 20 rushing touchdown season: John Riggins
Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played c ...
, 24 rushing touchdowns, Washington Redskins, 1983
* First 25 rushing touchdown season: Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the le ...
, 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
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be o ...
, 305 rush attempts, Cleveland Browns, 1961
* First 400 rush attempt season: James Wilder Sr.
James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.
High school c ...
, 407 rush attempts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1984
* First 200 yard rushing game: Cliff Battles, 215 rushing yards, Boston Braves (NFL), Boston Braves vs. New York Giants; Oct 8, 1933
* First 250 yard rushing game: Spec Sanders, 250 rushing yards, New York Yankees vs. Chicago Rockets; Oct 24, 1947
* First 5 rushing touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 rushing touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; Oct 15, 1922
* First 6 rushing touchdown game: Ernie Nevers
Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...
, 6 rushing touchdowns, Chicago Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears; Nov 28, 1929
* First 40 rushing attempt game: Lydell Mitchell, 40 rushing attempts, History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts vs. New York Jets; October 20, 1974
Passing
* First 1,000 yard passing season: Curly Lambeau, 1,094 passing yards, Green Bay Packers, 1924
* First 1,500 yard passing season: Cecil Isbell, 2,021 passing yards, Green Bay Packers, 1942
* First 2,000 yard passing season: Cecil Isbell, 2,021 passing yards, Green Bay Packers, 1942
* First 2,500 yard passing season: Sammy Baugh
Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. H ...
, 2,938 passing yards, Washington Redskins, 1947
* First 3,000 yard passing season: Johnny Unitas
John Constantine Unitas (; May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Following a career that spanned from 1956 ...
, 3,099 passing yards, Baltimore Colts, 1960
* 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
Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973-87). After a relatively undistinguished fir ...
, 4,715 passing yards, San Diego Chargers, 1980
* First 5,000 yard passing season: Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 5,084 passing yards, Miami Dolphins, 1984
* First 300 completion season: Fran Tarkenton, 345 completions, Minnesota Vikings, 1978
* First 350 completion season: Dan Fouts
Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973-87). After a relatively undistinguished fir ...
, 360 completions, San Diego Chargers, 1981
* First 400 completion season: Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Edmont ...
, 404 completions, Houston Oilers, 1991
* First 450 completion season: Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 450 completions, Indianapolis Colts, 2010
* First 20 touchdown pass season: Benny Friedman, 20 touchdown passes, New York Giants, 1929
* First 30 touchdown pass season: Johnny Unitas
John Constantine Unitas (; May 7, 1933 – September 11, 2002) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Following a career that spanned from 1956 ...
, 32 touchdown passes, History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts, 1959
* First 40 touchdown pass season: Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. After a successful college career at Pittsburgh and b ...
, 48 touchdown passes, Miami Dolphins, 1984
* First 50 touchdown pass season: Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots organization, with whic ...
, 50 touchdown passes, New England Patriots, 2007
* First 55 touchdown pass season: Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American former American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Col ...
, 55 touchdown passes, Denver Broncos, 2013
* First 400 yard passing game: Sid Luckman
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, 433 passing yards, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants; Nov 14, 1943
* First 500 yard passing game: Norm Van Brocklin
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, 554 passing yards, Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Yanks; Sep 28, 1951
* First 40 completion game: Richard Todd (American football), Richard Todd, 42 completions, New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers; Sep 21, 1980
* First 4 touchdown pass game: Benny Friedman
* First 5 touchdown pass game: Ray Buivid, Chicago Bears vs. Chicago Cardinals; December 5, 1937
* First 6 touchdown pass game: Sammy Baugh
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, Washington Redskins vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL), Brooklyn Dodgers; Oct 31, 1943
* First 7 touchdown pass game: Sid Luckman
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, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants; Nov 14, 1943
* First player with 100 career touchdown passes: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 200 career touchdown passes: Y. A. Tittle
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* First player with 300 career touchdown passes: Fran Tarkenton
* First player with 400 career touchdown passes: Dan Marino
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* First player with 500 career touchdown passes: Brett Favre
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* First player with 600 career touchdown passes: Tom Brady
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.
* First player with 10,000 career passing yards: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 20,000 career passing yards: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 30,000 career passing yards: Johnny Unitas
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* First player with 40,000 career passing yards: Johnny Unitas
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* First player with 50,000 career passing yards: Dan Marino
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* First player with 60,000 career passing yards: Dan Marino
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* First player with 70,000 career passing yards: Brett Favre
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* First player with 80,000 career passing yards: Drew Brees
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* First player with 1,000 career pass completions: Bobby Layne
* First player with 2,000 career pass completions: Y. A. Tittle
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* First player with 3,000 career pass completions: Fran Tarkenton
* First player with 4,000 career pass completions: Dan Marino
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* First player with 5,000 career pass completions: Brett Favre
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* First player with 6,000 career pass completions: Brett Favre
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* First player with 7,000 career pass completions: Drew Brees
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* First player with 1,000 career pass attempts: Arnie Herber
* First player with 2,000 career pass attempts: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 3,000 career pass attempts: Bobby Layne
* First player with 4,000 career pass attempts: Johnny Unitas
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* First player with 5,000 career pass attempts: Johnny Unitas
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* First player with 6,000 career pass attempts: Fran Tarkenton
* First player with 7,000 career pass attempts: Dan Marino
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* First player with 8,000 career pass attempts: Dan Marino
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* First player with 9,000 career pass attempts: Brett Favre
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* First player with 10,000 career pass attempts: Brett Favre
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* First player with 11,000 career pass attempts: Tom Brady
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.
* First player with 100 career passing interceptions: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 200 career passing interceptions: Sammy Baugh
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* First player with 300 career passing interceptions: Brett Favre
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Receiving
* First 50 reception season: Don Looney, 58 receptions, Philadelphia Eagles, 1940
* First 100 reception season: Lionel Taylor, 100 receptions, Denver Broncos (American Football League
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), 1961
* First 100 reception, season by an NFL Player: 106, Art Monk, 1984
* First 15 reception game: Tom Fears, 18 receptions, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers; Dec 3, 1950
* First 20 reception game: Terrell Owens
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, 20 receptions, San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears; Dec 17, 2000
* First 10 touchdown reception season: Johnny McNally, 11 touchdown receptions, Green Bay Packers, 1931
* First 15 touchdown reception season: Don Hutson
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, 17 touchdown receptions, Green Bay Packers, 1942
* First 20 touchdown reception season: Jerry Rice
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, 22 touchdown receptions, San Francisco, 1987
* First 1,000 yard receiving season: Don Hutson
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, 1,211 receiving yards, Green Bay Packers, 1942
* First 1,500 yard receiving season: Charley Hennigan
Charles Taylor Hennigan, Sr. (March 19, 1935 – December 20, 2017) was an American football player with the former Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL).
Football career
Hennigan attended LSU on a track scholarship but wanted to ...
, 1,746 receiving yards, Houston Oilers (American Football League
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), 1961
* First 200 yard receiving game: Don Hutson
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, 209 receiving yards, Green Bay Packers; Oct 18, 1942
* First 250 yard receiving game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 22, 1945
* First 300 yard receiving game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 22, 1945
* First 5 touchdown reception game: Bob Shaw
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, 5 touchdown receptions, Chicago Cardinals vs. History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts; Oct 2, 1950
Scrimmage
* First 1,000 yards from Scrimmage season: Beattie Feathers
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Early life and coll ...
, 1,178 yards from scrimmage, Chicago Bears, 1934
* First 1,500 yards from Scrimmage season: Chet Mutryn, 1,617 yards from scrimmage, Buffalo Bills (AAFC), 1948 (not recognized as an NFL record)
* First 2,000 yards from Scrimmage season: Jim Brown
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, 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 Scrimmage game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 yards from scrimmage (all receiving), Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 22, 1945
Combined yards
* First 1,000 combined yards season: Beattie Feathers
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Early life and coll ...
, 1,178 combined yards, Chicago Bears, 1934
* First 1,500 combined yards season: Harry Clarke (American football), 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 (American football), Jim Benton, 303 combined yards, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 22, 1945
* First 350 combined yards game: Billy Cannon
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, 373 combined yards, Houston Oilers vs. New York Titans (football), New York Titans (American Football League
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); Dec 10, 1961
* First 400 combined yards game: Glyn Milburn, 404 combined yards, Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks; Dec 10, 1995 – only 400 combined yard game
Touchdowns
* First 15 touchdown season: Don Hutson
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, 17 touchdowns, Green Bay Packers, 1942
* First 20 touchdown season: Lenny Moore
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, 20 touchdowns, History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts, 1964
* First 25 touchdown season: Emmitt Smith
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, 25 touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys, 1995
* First 30 touchdown season: LaDainian Tomlinson
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, 31 touchdowns, San Diego Chargers, 2006
* First 5 touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; Oct 15, 1922
Scoring
* First 100 point season: Don Hutson
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, 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; Sep 28, 1924 (drop kick)
* First 50 yard field goal, confirmed: Glenn Presnell, 54 yards, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers; Oct 7, 1934
* First 55 yard field goal, confirmed: Bert Rechichar, 56 yards, History of the Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Colts vs. Chicago Bears; Sep 27, 1953
* First 60 yard field goal: Tom Dempsey, 63 yards, New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions; Nov 8, 1970
* First 5 field goal game: Bob Waterfield
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, 5 field goals, Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions; Dec 9, 1951
Starts
* First quarterback with 100 consecutive starts: Ron Jaworski Nov 27, 1983
* First quarterback with 200 consecutive starts: Brett Favre
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Nov 29, 2004
Wins
* First NFL quarterback to defeat 32 franchises: Brett Favre
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vs. Green Bay Packers; Oct 5, 2009
* First NFL quarterback to reach 100 career wins (regular season): Johnny Unitas
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vs. Green Bay Packers; November 9, 1969
* First NFL quarterback to reach 150 career wins (regular season): Brett Favre
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vs. San Diego Chargers; September 23, 2007
* First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season): Tom Brady
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vs. Kansas City Chiefs; October 14, 2018
* First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season and postseason combined): Peyton Manning
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vs. Carolina Panthers; February 7, 2016
* First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season and postseason combined): Tom Brady
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vs. Carolina Panthers; September 20, 2020
* First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season): Tom Brady
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vs. Arizona Cardinals; December 25, 2022[https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-arizona-cardinals-week-16-overtime-win-chris-godwin-data-crunch]
Longest play
* Longest non-scoring play: 104 yards, Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons; Nov 27, 2011 and Ameer Abdullah, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers; Nov 15, 2015
* Longest run by a quarterback: 93 yards, Terrelle Pryor, Oakland Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers; October 27, 2013
* Longest field goal return: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings; November 4, 2007 and Jamal Agnew, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals; September 26, 2021
* Longest run from scrimmage: 99 yards, Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings; January 3, 1983 and Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars; December 6, 2018
* 99-yard pass play, Longest pass: 99 yards, by 13 players, most recently Eli Manning
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, New York Giants vs. New York Jets; December 24, 2011 (Victor Cruz)
* Longest kickoff return: 109 yards, Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers; October 27, 2013
See also
*List of National Football League records (team)
*List of Super Bowl records
*List of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics
References
External links
NFL.com – NFL History – Record and Factbook
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National Football League records and achievements
National Football League lists