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Service

* Most seasons: 26,

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

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

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

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

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

, 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 an American former professional football player who was a punter for 22 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. He was originally signed ...

, 1988–2009 *Most consecutive games played, one team: 270, Jim Marshall (Minnesota Vikings), 1961–1979 *Most consecutive snaps: 10,363, Joe Thomas (Cleveland Browns), 2007–2017

Starts

''Note: These records are not listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book.'' * Most starts, career: ** Regular season: 333,

Tom Brady Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American former professional American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 23 seasons. He spent his first 20 seasons with the New Engla ...

, 2001–2022 ** Playoffs: 48,

, 2001–2022 * 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 professional American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 cons ...

, 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 professional American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff", he spent 14 seasons with the In ...

, 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) was an American professional American football, football guard (gridiron football), guard who played for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) and later the Nati ...

, 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 professional American football, ...

, 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 center who played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1962 to 1978. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall o ...

, 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 an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the John Carroll Blue Streaks and sign ...

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

Ronde Barber Jamael Orondé Barber (born April 7, 1975) is an American former professional American football, football player who spent his entire 16-year career as a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Barber grew ...

, 1999–2012

Scoring

* Most points scored, career: 2,673,

Adam Vinatieri Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for 24 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Vinatieri is the ...

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

LaDainian Tomlinson LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979), nicknamed "LT", is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college football career with the T ...

2006 2006 was designated as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. Events January * January 1– 4 – Russia temporarily cuts shipment of natural gas to Ukraine during a price dispute. * January 12 – A stampede during t ...

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

David Akers David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Wa ...

2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen ...

* Most points scored, season, rookie: 150,

Cody Parkey Cody Parkey (born February 19, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an ...

2014 The year 2014 was marked by the surge of the Western African Ebola epidemic, West African Ebola epidemic, which began in 2013, becoming the List of Ebola outbreaks, most widespread outbreak of the Ebola, Ebola virus in human history, resul ...

* Most seasons leading league: 5,

Don Hutson Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997), nicknamed "the Alabama Antelope", was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). In the era of the one-platoon football, he played a ...

, 1940–1944;

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

, 1961, 1963–1966;

Stephen Gostkowski Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( ; born January 28, 1984) is an American former professional football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. A member of the New England Patriots for most of his career, he is th ...

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

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

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

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

, 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 professional football placekicker who played the majority of his professional career with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for Auburn Universit ...

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

, 1983–2004, 2006–2007

Touchdowns

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

Jerry Rice Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for 20 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He won three Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers before two shorter ...

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

, 2006 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 22,

Gale Sayers Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943 – September 23, 2020) was an American professional football halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). Sayers played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971, though injuries effec ...

, 1965 * Most seasons leading league touchdowns: 8,

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

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

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

, December 12, 1965; Alvin Kamara, December 25, 2020 * Most consecutive games touchdown: 18,

, 2004–2005;

Lenny Moore Leonard Edward Moore (born November 25, 1933) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a Halfback (American football), halfback and wide receiver, flanker for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football Leag ...

, 1963–1965

Points after touchdown

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

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

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

, 1949–1976 * Most kicking attempts, season: 75,

Matt Prater Matthew Phillip Prater (born August 10, 1984) is an American professional football placekicker. Regarded as one of the best long distance kickers in NFL history, he held the NFL record for longest field goal (64 yards) from 2013 until 2021 and ...

, 2013 * Most kicks made, season: 75,

, 2013 * Most kicks made, rookie season: 60, Doug Brien, 1994 * Most kicks attempted, game: 10,

Charlie Gogolak Charles Paul Gogolak (in Hungarian: ''Gogolák Károly Pál'', born December 29, 1944) is a Hungarian former player of American football who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). The sixth overall selection of the 1966 NFL ...

, November 27, 1966,

Jason Sanders Jason Thomas Sanders (born November 16, 1995) is an American professional football kicker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the New Mexico Lobos. Early life Sanders attended and play ...

. September 24, 2023 * Most kicks made, game: 10,

, September 24, 2023 * Most kicks made no misses, season: 75,

, 2013 * Most kicks made no misses, rookie season: 54,

, 2014 * Most kicks made no misses, game: 10,

, September 24, 2023 * Most consecutive kicks made: 478,

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

, December 31, 2006 – January 16, 2016 * Highest percentage kicks made career (minimum 200 attempts): 99.8%,

Rian Lindell Rian David Lindell (born January 20, 1977) is an American former professional football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at ...

, (432/433) 2000–2013 * Most two point conversions, career: 7,

Marshall Faulk Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former professional American football, football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons and is the current running backs coach at the Colorado ...

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

Todd Heap Todd Benjamin Heap (born March 16, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Baltimore Ravens. He was selected to the Pro Bowl twice with ...

2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

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

Duke Johnson Randy "Duke" Johnson Jr. (born September 23, 1993) is an American former professional football running back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (77th overall) ...

, Sep 30, 2018

Field goals

* Most seasons leading league: 5,

Lou Groza Louis Roy Groza (January 25, 1924 – November 29, 2000), nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional American football, football Tackle (gridiron football position), offensive tackle and placekicker while playing his entire career for th ...

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

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

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

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

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

* Most field goals made, season: 44,

* Most field goals attempted, game: 9, Jim Bakken, Sep 24, 1967 * Most field goals made, game: 8,

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

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

, Sep 3, 2000,

, Oct 21, 2007, and

Mike Nugent Michael Nugent (born March 2, 1982) is an American former professional American football, football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio State Buckeye ...

, Sep 7, 2014 * Most field goals made, one quarter: 4, by 11 players, most recently

Austin Seibert Austin Mitchell Seibert (born November 15, 1996) is an American professional football placekicker. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he was named the 2018 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, and was selected by the ...

, Nov 3, 2019 * Most games, 1+ field goals made, career: 300,

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

Matt Stover John Matthew Stover (born January 27, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for 20 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. After five seasons for the Clevelan ...

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

, October 4, 2015 – October 20, 2016 * Most consecutive field goals made (postseason): 23, Mason Crosby, January 15, 2011 – January 22, 2017 * Most consecutive field goals made (regular season and postseason combined): 46, Gary Anderson, December 15, 1997 – January 17, 1999 * Longest field goal: 66 yards,

Justin Tucker Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American professional football kicker. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012, spending 13 seasons with the ...

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

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

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

, 2003 (37/37); Jason Myers, 2020 (24/24) * Lowest field goal percentage, season (most attempts, none made): 0.0, Boris Shlapak (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: 71,

, 2007–2022 * Most field goals made, 60+ yards, career: 4, Brett Maher, 2018–2022 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, season: 11,

Daniel Carlson Daniel Vilhelm Carlson (born January 23, 1995) is an American professional football placekicker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers, becoming the all-time leading sco ...

, 2022 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, game: 4,

Matt Gay Matt Gay (born March 15, 1994) is an American professional American football, football placekicker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes football, Utah Utes and was sel ...

, September 24, 2023 * Most field goals made, 50+ yards, half: 3,

Phil Dawson Philip Drury Dawson (born January 23, 1975) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns football, Texas Lo ...

, September 27, 2012;

, November 27, 2016;

Tyler Bass Tyler Royce Bass (born February 14, 1997) is an American professional football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles and was selected by the Bills in th ...

, November 15, 2020

Safeties

* Most safeties, career: 4,

Ted Hendricks Theodore Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947), nicknamed "the Mad Stork," is a Guatemalan-American former professional football linebacker who played for 15 seasons with the Baltimore Colts, the Green Bay Packers, and the Oakland / Los Angel ...

, 1969–1983; Doug English, 1975–1985; Jared Allen, 2004–2015; Justin Houston, 2011–2022 * Most safeties, season: 2, by 19 players, most recently Justin Houston,

2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...

* 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 – 1977 Moscow bombings, 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 (no ...

* Most safeties, game: 2,

Fred Dryer John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, 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 1969 until ...

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

, October 21, 1973 * Most consecutive games, safety: 2, Doug English, September 4, 1983 – September 11, 1983 * Most consecutive seasons, safety: 3, Charlie Krueger, 1959–1961;

, 1974–1976;

Eric Swann Eric Jerrod Swann (born August 16, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft with ...

, 1992–1994

Rushing

Rushing attempts

* Most seasons leading league, rushing attempts: 6,

Jim Brown James Nathaniel Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023) was an American professional American football, football player, civil rights activist, and actor. He played as a Fullback (gridiron football), fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the ...

; 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 halfback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. Regarded as a powerful and p ...

, 1947–1950 and

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

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

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

Emmitt Smith Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, 13 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys and 2 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals ...

, 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 for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs, earning unanimous ...

, 1983 * Most rushing attempts, game: 45,

Jamie Morris James Walter Morris (born June 6, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and New ...

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

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

, September 9, 2001 * Most rushing attempts, no fumbles, season: 397, Gerald Riggs, 1985 * Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles, to start a career: 559, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, 2008–2012 * Most consecutive rushing attempts, no fumbles: 1,001,

, October 22, 2006 – November 29, 2009 * Most seasons, 200 rushing attempts: 14,

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

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

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

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

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

Eddie George Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American college American football, football coach and former running back who is the head football coach at Bowling Green Falcons football, Bowling Green State University. He previously ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

, 1983–1984;

Ricky Williams Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977), known professionally as Ricky Williams, is an American former professional football running back who played for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the ...

, 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 running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Alaba ...

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

Jamal Anderson Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons in the seventh round of t ...

, 1998;

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

Earl Campbell Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Known f ...

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

, 1980;

, 2000

Rushing yards

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

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

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

, 1957–1965 * Most rushing yards per game average, season: 143.1,

O. J. Simpson Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), also known by his nickname "the Juice", was an American professional American football, football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League (NFL) ...

, 1973 * Most yards gained, career: 18,355,

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

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

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

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

Barry Sanders Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and in rushin ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saquon Barkley Saquon Rasul Quevis Barkley ( ; born February 9, 1997) is an American professional American football, football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany ...

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

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

, 1984 * Most yards gained, back-to-back games: 476,

, November 25, 1976 – December 5, 1976 * Most yards gained, game: 296,

Adrian Peterson Adrian Lewis Peterson (; born March 21, 1985) is an American former professional football running back who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football hist ...

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

, November 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 professional football player who was a fullback for six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League (NFL). ...

, September 25, 1955 * Most yards gained, game, rookie: 296,

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

Jamaal Charles Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college footb ...

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

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

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

, 1989–1998 * Most games, 200+ yards rushing, career: 6,

, 1969–1979;

, 2007–2015;

Derrick Henry Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. (born January 4, 1994) is an American professional football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "King Henry", he is known for his imposing style of play and larger build t ...

, 2018–2022 * Most games, 250+ yards rushing, career: 2,

, 1973–1976 * Most games, 100+ yards rushing, season: 14,

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

, 1980;

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

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

Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973) ''www.databasefootball.com.'' Retrieved February 13, 2016. is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He started h ...

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

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

, 1980 * Most consecutive games, 200+ yards rushing: 2,

, 1973, 1976;

1980;

2002;

Jay Ajayi Jay Ajayi (born 15 June 1993) is an English-born former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at ...

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

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

, 2014 * Most rushing yards by a quarterback, career: 6,100,

Lamar Jackson Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, winning the Heisman T ...

, 2019–present * Most rushing yards by a quarterback, season: 1,206,

2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...

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

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

, January 12, 2013 (playoffs); 178,

Justin Fields Justin Skyler Fields (born March 5, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with the Georgia Bulldogs, he played college football for the Ohio State B ...

, 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 an American college football coach and former player who is the Head coach, head football coach at Norfolk State Spartans football, Norfolk State University. He played quarterback in the National F ...

, 2001–2015 * Most rushing yards per attempt, career (minimum 1,000 attempts): 5.38 yards (7,260 yards/1,332 attempts),

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

* Highest average gain per attempt, rookie season (qualifiers): 8.44 yards (1,004 yards/119 attempts), Beattie Feathers, 1934 * Highest average gain per attempt, game (minimum 10 attempts): 17.3 yards,

December 1, 2002, vs. Minnesota Vikings * Fewest games to reach 1,000 career rushing yards: 8,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

, 1989–1997

Rushing touchdowns

* Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5,

; 1957–1959, 1963, 1965 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 4,

Cookie Gilchrist Carlton Chester "Cookie" Gilchrist (May 25, 1935 – January 10, 2011) was an American football fullback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named the AFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) ...

(

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

), 1962–1965 * Most touchdowns, career: 164,

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

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

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

, 2003;

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

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

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

, 1997 * Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6,

, Nov 28, 1929; Alvin Kamara, Dec 25, 2020 * Most rushing touchdowns, one half: 4,

, November 18, 1962;

Roland Hooks Roland L. Hooks (born January 2, 1953) is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at North Carolina State University. Early life Ho ...

, September 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 ...

, November 29, 1981;

, October 31, 1988;

, September 29, 2002;

, October 24, 2004; Doug Martin, November 4, 2012 * Most seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16,

Marcus Allen Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former professional 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 li ...

, 1982–1997 * Most consecutive seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16,

, 1982–1997 * Most games, 1+ rushing touchdowns, career: 117,

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

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

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

Cam Newton Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers. He is the NFL le ...

, 2011–2021 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 15,

Jalen Hurts Jalen Alexander Hurts (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Hurts began his college football career with the Alabama Crims ...

, 2023;

Josh Allen Joshua Patrick Allen (born May 21, 1996) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys football, Wyoming Cow ...

, 2023 * Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players

Passing

Receiving

Receptions

* Most seasons leading league: 8,

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

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

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

Michael Thomas Michael or Mike Thomas may refer to: Entertainment * Michael M. Thomas (1936–2021), American novelist of financial thrillers * Michael Tilson Thomas (born 1944), American conductor, pianist, and composer * Michael Thomas (actor) (1952–2019), B ...

, 2019 * Most pass receptions, postseason, career: 178,

Travis Kelce Travis Michael Kelce ( ; born October 5, 1989) is an American professional American football, football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NF ...

, 2013-2024 * Most pass receptions, postseason, single season: 33,

Cooper Kupp Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles, winning the Walter Payton ...

, 2021 * Most pass receptions, rookie, season: 112, Brock Bowers, 2024 * Most pass receptions, career, tight end: 1,325,

Tony Gonzalez Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is an American former professional 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 ...

, 1997-2013 * Most pass receptions, season, tight end: 113,

Zach Ertz Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American professional football tight end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, earning unanimous All-American ...

, 2018 * Most pass receptions, career, running back: 767,

, 1994-2005 * Most pass receptions, season, running back: 116,

Christian McCaffrey Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional American football, football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal footbal ...

, 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 selected by ...

, December 13, 2009 * Most pass receptions, game, rookie: 15, Puka Nacua, September 17, 2023 * 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 currently is the head football coach a ...

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

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

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

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

Larry Fitzgerald Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...

2004–2020 * Most consecutive seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6,

Antonio Brown Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American former professional American football, football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. During his first nine seasons with t ...

2013–2018 * Most seasons, 50+ pass receptions: 17,

1986–2003,

2004–2020 * Most seasons, 100+ pass receptions: 6,

2007–2015,

2013–2018 * Most seasons, 120+ pass receptions: 2,

2018–2019,

2014–2015,

Wes Welker Wesley Carter Welker (born May 1, 1981) is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is a personnel analyst for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL for 12 seasons, mo ...

2009–2011,

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

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

2019 * Most games, 15+ pass receptions, season: 2,

2015 * Most games, 1+ reception, career: 296,

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

1985–2004 * Most games, 10+ receptions, career: 23,

2010–2021 * Most games, 15+ receptions, career: 2,

2008–2018,

2009–2014,

2007–2017,

2010–2015

Yards receiving

* Most seasons leading league: 7,

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

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

1985–2004 * Most receiving yards per game average, career: 96.5,

Justin Jefferson Justin Jamal Jefferson (born June 16, 1999) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers football, LSU Tiger ...

, (4,825 yards/50 games), 2020–present * Most receiving yards per game average, season: 129.0,

Wes Chandler Wesley Sandy Chandler (born August 22, 1956) is an American former professional American football, 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 t ...

, (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 professional American football, football wide receiver. He played college football for the LSU Tigers football, LSU Tigers and was selected ...

, (1,305 yards/12 Games), 2014 * Most seasons 500 or more yards receiving: 18,

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

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

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

1998–2013;

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

1986–1996; Mike Evans 2014-Present * Most consecutive seasons 1,500 or more yards receiving: 2,

Marvin Harrison Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played his entire 13 year career for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for ...

2001–2002,

Andre Johnson Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football for the Mi ...

2008–2009,

Calvin Johnson Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Megatron" after the ''Transforme ...

2011–2012,

2014–2015,

Julio Jones Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. ( ; born February 8, 1989) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. He played college foo ...

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

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

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

, 2020–2021 * Most receiving yards, rookie, season: 1,486, Puka Nacua,

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

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

, 1999 * Most receiving yards, game: 336,

Flipper Anderson Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1965) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Los Angeles Rams. He played college f ...

, November 26, 1989 (OT) * Most receiving yards, regulation game: 329,

, October 27, 2013 * Most receiving yards, game, rookie: 266, Ja’Marr Chase, January 2, 2022 * Most receiving yards, game, TE: 214,

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

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

Stephone Paige Stephone Paige (born October 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). An undrafted free agent after playing college football for the F ...

, December 22, 1985 * Most receiving yards, one quarter: 210, Qadry Ismail, December 12, 1999 * Most games, 50+ receiving yards, career: 198,

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

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

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

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

, 1963–1967;

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

, 2014–17 * Most games, 50+ receiving yards, season: 17,

, 2021 * 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 player. He played his entire 12-year career as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). In 2007, h ...

1995,

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

, 1995;

Roy Green Roy Calvin Green (born June 30, 1957), nicknamed "Jet Stream", is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Henderson State Reddies. Green ...

, 1984;

, 2017; * Most games, 200+ receiving yards, season: 3, Charley Hennigan (

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1961 Events January * January 1 – Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961, Monetary reform in the Soviet Union. * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and cons ...

* Most consecutive games, 50+ receiving yards: 35,

2013–2015 * Most consecutive games, 100+ receiving yards: 8,

2012,

Adam Thielen Adam John Thielen (born August 22, 1990) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota State Mavericks football ...

2018 * Most consecutive games, 125+ receiving yards: 6, A. J. Brown 2023 * Most consecutive games, 150+ receiving yards: 3,

CeeDee Lamb Cedarian DeLeon "CeeDee" Lamb (born April 8, 1999) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners football, ...

2023,

Josh Gordon Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991), nicknamed "Flash", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was ...

2013,

Isaac Bruce Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft aft ...

1995,

Andre Rison Andre Previn Rison (born March 18, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Gree ...

1990,

1984,

James Lofton James David Lofton (born July 5, 1956) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers (1978–1986), Los Angeles Raiders (1987&nda ...

1984,

Don Maynard Donald Rogers Maynard (January 25, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver known for playing for the New York Jets in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (N ...

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

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

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

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

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

* Fewest games to reach 12,000 receiving yards, TE: 172,

* Longest pass reception ''(see also

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

Average yards/reception

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

Torry Holt Torry Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and retired with the 10th most receiv ...

, September 24, 2000

Receiving touchdowns

* Most seasons led league: 9,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Billy Cannon William Abb Cannon Sr. (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football halfback and tight end who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He attended Louisiana State University (LSU), wh ...

, 1961; Bill Brown, 1964; Chuck Foreman, 1975; Leroy Hoard, 1991;

, 2001 * Most touchdowns, rookie season: 17,

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

, 1987;

, 2001;

Jordy Nelson Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders. He played ...

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

, 2007 * Most touchdowns, back-to-back games: 7,

Cloyce Box Cloyce Kennedy Box (August 24, 1923 – October 27, 1993) was an American professional football player and businessman. He played five years in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions, was a member of NFL championship team ...

, November 23, 1950 – December 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 Da ...

, October 2, 1950,

, October 14, 1990;

Kellen Winslow Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr. (born November 5, 1957) is an American former professional American football, football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1995), he is widely recogn ...

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

, October 7, 1945;

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

, October 14, 1949;

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

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

December 15, 1973;

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

, September 2, 1979;

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

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

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

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

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

, 1989; Carl Pickens, 1995;

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

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

Terrell Owens Terrell Eldorado Owens (; born December 7, 1973), also known by his initials "T.O.", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the greatest wide rec ...

, 2000–2010;

, 1996–2006;

, 1991–2001; Tim Brown, 1991–2001;

, 1986–1996;

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

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

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

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

;

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

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

* Most touchdown receptions, 20+ yards, game 4,

, March 12, 1950; Art Powell, Dec 22, 1963; Wesley Walker, Sep 21, 1986 * Fewest games to reach 50 career touchdown receptions: 54,

1962–1966

Yards from scrimmage

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

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

Thurman Thomas Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Oklahom ...

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

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

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

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

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

(2,237 yards/14 games), 2002 * Most attempts, season: 492, (407 rushes, 85 receptions),

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

, 1983 * Most attempts, no fumbles, season: 430 (397 rushes, 33 receptions), Gerald Riggs, 1985 * Most combined attempts, game: 48,

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

(37 rushes, 11 receptions), December 1, 2002 (OT) * Most yards from scrimmage, game: 336, (all receiving yards),

, November 26, 1989 (OT) * Most yards from scrimmage, regulation game: 330,

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

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

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

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

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

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

, 1994–2005 * Most games, 100 yards from scrimmage, season: 15,

, 1985;

, 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 Hur ...

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

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

, 2000 * Most consecutive games, 100 yards from scrimmage: 17,

, 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 Professional boxing, professional boxer and former American football, football running back. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans football, Michigan State ...

, November 17, 2014, November 30, 2014, December 7, 2014.

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

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

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

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

1990–2002, 2004,

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

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

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

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

1998–2001,

1983–1984, 1986, 1988,

1977, 1983–1985

All-purpose

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

, 1958–1961, 1964 * Most consecutive seasons leading league, combined net yards: 4,

, 1958–1961

All-purpose attempts

* Most combined attempts, career: 4,939,

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

(407 rushes, 85 receptions, 0 returns), 1984 * Most combined attempts, no fumbles, season: 430, Gerald Riggs (397 rushes, 33 receptions), 1985 * Most combined attempts, rookie, season: 441,

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

Curtis Martin Curtis James Martin Jr. (born May 1, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets. He played college football for the Pit ...

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

Ray Rice Raymell Mourice Rice (born January 22, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers ...

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

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

(755 rushes, 115 receptions), November 3, 2011 – January 3, 2016 (end of career) * Most combined attempts, no fumbles, career: 446, Darnay Scott (408 receptions, 22 rushes, 15 kickoff returns, 1 fumble return), 1994–2002 * Most consecutive combined attempts, no fumbles to start a career: 589, BenJarvus Green-Ellis (559 rushes, 30 receptions), 2008–2012 * Most combined attempts, game: 48,

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

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

All-purpose yards

* Most yards gained, career: 23,546,

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

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

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

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

, 2014 * Most yards gained, total, game: 404, Glyn Milburn; December 10, 1995 * Most games, 50 yards gained, career: 202,

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

1975–1986,

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

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

Jacoby Ford Jacoby Ford (born July 27, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He was also an accomplished tra ...

2010,

Josh Cribbs Joshua Cribbs (born June 9, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and was sig ...

2007–2009,

2007,

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

1985,

1965–1966 * Most games, 1 yard gained, season: 17,

Dexter Carter Dexter Anthony Carter (born September 15, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fl ...

1995 * Most games, 100 yards gained, season: 15, David Johnson 2016,

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

2002,

2000,

MarTay Jenkins MarTay Jenkins (born February 28, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He also was a member of the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Footbal ...

2000,

Derrick Mason Derrick James Mason (born January 17, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1 ...

2000,

1997,

1985 * Most games, 150 yards gained, season: 11,

2002, Terry Metcalf 1975,

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

2009,

2003,

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

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

2010,

2007,

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

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

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

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

1990–2002, 2004,

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

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

1998–2001;

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

2002–2005;

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

1977, 1983–1985;

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

1998–2001;

2002–2005;

Tiki Barber Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber Sr. (; born April 7, 1975) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 10-year career as a running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college fo ...

2000, 2004–2006;

2008–2011

Interceptions

* Most seasons leading league: 3;

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

, 1981–1982, 1985;

Ed Reed Edward Earl Reed Jr. (born September 11, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college footbal ...

, 2004, 2008, 2010 * Most interceptions, career: 81,

Paul Krause Paul James Krause (born February 19, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins. Gifted with a great frame, speed and ra ...

, 1964–1979 * Most interceptions, season: 14, Dick "Night Train" Lane,

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

* Most interceptions, rookie, season: 14, Dick "Night Train" Lane,

* Most interceptions, game: 4, by 19 players, most recently DeAngelo Hall, October 24, 2010 * Most interceptions, one half: 4, DeAngelo Hall, October 24, 2010 * Most consecutive games with an interception: 8, Tom Morrow, 1962–1963 * Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19,

Darrell Green Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. Considered to be one of the greatest cornerbac ...

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

, 1983–2001

Interception return yards

* Most seasons leading league: 3,

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

, 2002, 2005, 2009 * Most interception return yards, career: 1,590,

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

Deion Sanders Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (born August 9, 1967) is an American American football, football coach with the Colorado Buffaloes football, Colorado Buffaloes. Sanders is also a former professional football and baseball player, having played in the N ...

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

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

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

Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. The team plays their home game ...

, 1949 * Most interception return yards, game: 177, Charlie McNeil, September 24, 1961 * Longest interception return: 108,

, November 23, 2008

Interception return touchdowns

* Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, career: 12,

Rod Woodson Roderick Kevin Woodson (born March 10, 1965) is an American former professional football player for 17 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Widely considered one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, Woodson holds the NFL record fo ...

, 1987–2003 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, season: 5,

DaRon Bland DaRon Bland ( ; born July 12, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets before transferring to the Fresno State ...

, 2023 * Most interceptions returned for touchdowns, rookie, season: 3;

Lem Barney Lemuel Jackson Barney (born September 8, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1967 to 1977, playing occasionally as ...

, 1967;

Ronnie Lott Ronald Mandel Lott (born May 8, 1959) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons from 1981 to 1994. Lott played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and ...

, 1981;

Janoris Jenkins Janoris Jenkins (born October 29, 1988), nicknamed "Jackrabbit", is an American former professional American football, football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Alabama ...

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

Charles Woodson Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He spent his first 14 seasons as ...

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

, 2006–2011

Punting

* Most seasons leading league: 4,

Sammy Baugh Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football quarterback who played 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horne ...

, 1940–43;

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

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

, 1940–43

Punts

* Most punts, career: 1,713,

1988–2009 * Most punts, season: 114,

Bob Parsons Robert Ralph Parsons (born November 27, 1950) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1997, he founded the GoDaddy group of companies, including Internet domain name registrar GoDaddy.com, reseller registrar Wild West Domains, and Bl ...

, 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,

, 1988–2009 * Most punting yardage, season: 5,209,

Dave Zastudil David Michael Zastudil (born October 26, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio Bobcats, and was selected in the fourth round o ...

, 2012 * Most punting yardage, rookie, season: 4,779, Ryan Stonehouse, 2022 * 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/68,676 yards),

Shane Lechler Edward Shane Lechler (; born August 7, 1976) is an American former professional football player who played as a punter for 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and was selected by ...

, 2000–2017 * Highest average, punting, season (among qualified players): 53.10 (90 punts/4,779 yards), Ryan Stonehouse,

2022 The year began with another wave in the COVID-19 pandemic, with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, Omicron spreading rapidly and becoming the dominant variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. Tracking a decrease in cases and deaths, 2022 saw ...

* Highest average, punting, rookie, season (among qualified players): 53.10 (90 punts/4,779 yards), Ryan Stonehouse,

* Highest average, punting, game (minimum 4 punts): 61.75 (4 punts/247 yards), Bob Cifers on Nov 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 Patrick Justin McAfee ( ; born May 2, 1987) is an American sports analyst, color commentator, and former professional football punter and kickoff specialist. He is an analyst on '' College GameDay'' and the host of the sports talk show '' Th ...

, 2009–2016 * Highest net average, season (among qualified players): 44.23 (78 punts for 3,450 net yards), John Hekker,

2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...

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

2012 2012 was designated as: *International Year of Cooperatives *International Year of Sustainable Energy for All Events January *January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins. * January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...

* 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 Harry Kent Newsome Jr. (born January 25, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). Newsome was born in Cheraw, South Carolina and played scholastically at Cheraw High Scho ...

, 1985–93 * Most punts had blocked, season: 6,

1988 1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the Morris worm, 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United State ...

Punts inside the 20

Punts inside the 20 have been compiled since 1976. * Most punts inside the 20, career: 554,

, 1988–2009 * Most punts inside the 20, season: 46,

* Most punts inside the 20, game: 8;

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

on November 6, 1994;

Bryan Barker Bryan Christopher Barker (born June 28, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Santa Clara Broncos. Barker last played for the St. L ...

on November 14, 1999

Punt returns

Punt return attempts

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

Rick Upchurch Richard Upchurch (born May 20, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire career with the Denver Broncos from 1975 to 1983. ...

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

1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...

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

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

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

Fair catches

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

Jeremy Kerley Jeremy Dashon Kerley (born November 8, 1988) is an American former professional American football, football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at TCU Horned Frogs football, TCU and was selected by the New York Jets i ...

, 2012 * Most fair catches, game: 7;

Bake Turner Robert Hardy "Bake" Turner (born July 22, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Texas Technologica ...

on November 20, 1966,

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

Punt return yards

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

Desmond Howard Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970) is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, wi ...

1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...

* Most yards gained, rookie, season: 699,

Patrick Peterson Patrick De'mon Peterson Jr. ( Johnson; born July 11, 1990) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he wo ...

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

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

Average punt return yards

* Highest average yardage, career (minimum 75 returns): 12.78 (112 returns for 1,431 yards), George McAfee, 1940–1950 * Highest average yardage, season (among qualified players): 23.00, Herb Rich,

1950 Events January * January 1 – The International Police Association (IPA) – the largest police organization in the world – is formed. * January 5 – 1950 Sverdlovsk plane crash, Sverdlovsk plane crash: ''Aeroflot'' Lisunov Li-2 ...

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

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

Darius Reynaud Darius Reynaud (born December 29, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers and was ...

on December 30, 2012

Punt return touchdowns

* Most punts returned for touchdown, career: 14 Devin Hester;

Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. They are one of two remaining ...

, 2006–2013,

Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South division. The Falcons were founded o ...

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

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

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

;

1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...

; Devin Hester,

2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International Polar Year. Events January * January 1 **Bulgaria and Romania 2007 enlargement of the European Union, join the European Union, while Slovenia joins the Eur ...

;

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

;

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

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

October 14, 1951, and November 22, 1951;

Eric Metcalf Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington ...

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

Kickoff returns

Kickoff return attempts

* Most seasons leading league: 3,

Abe Woodson Abraham Benjamin Woodson (February 15, 1934 – February 8, 2014) was an American professional American football, football cornerback and kick returner who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly with the San Francis ...

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

2000 2000 was designated as the International Year for the Culture of Peace and the World Mathematics, Mathematical Year. Popular culture holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium, because of a tende ...

* Most kickoff returns, rookie, season: 73;

Josh Scobey Joshua Payne Scobey (born December 11, 1979) is an American former professional football running back and kick returner who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was selected ...

; Chris Carr,

2005 2005 was designated as the International Year for Sport and Physical Education and the International Year of Microcredit. The beginning of 2005 also marked the end of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Internationa ...

* Most kickoff returns, game: 10,

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

Kickoff return yards

* Most seasons leading league: 3; Bruce Harper, 1977–1979; Tyrone Hughes, 1994–1996 * Most yards gained, career: 14,014, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003 * Most yards gained, season: 2,186,

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

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

Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson ( ; born March 17, 1991), nicknamed "Flash", is an American professional American football, football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). As a versatile utility player, he is also ...

on October 27, 2013

Average kickoff return yards

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

, 1965–1971 * Highest average, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams,

1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 6 – Vietnam War: United States Marine Corps and Army of ...

* Highest average, rookie, season (among qualified players): 41.06 (18 returns for 739 yards), Travis Williams,

* Highest average, game (minimum 3 returns): 73.50 (4 returns for 294 yards), Wally Triplett on October 29, 1950

Kickoff return touchdowns

* Most touchdowns, career: 9,

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

;

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

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

* Most touchdowns, rookie season: 4, Travis Williams,

* Kickoff returns, most touchdowns, game: 2; by 11 players, most recently Nyheim Hines on January 8, 2023 * Kickoff returns, most touchdowns, quarter: 2; Travis Williams, 1967 Green Bay Packers vs.

Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. The Browns compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC North, North division. The team is named after ...

Combined kick/punt returns

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

2002 The effects of the September 11 attacks of the previous year had a significant impact on the affairs of 2002. The war on terror was a major political focus. Without settled international law, several nations engaged in anti-terror operation ...

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

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...

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

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

Kick/punt return yards

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

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

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

Kick/punt return touchdowns

* Most touchdowns, career: 19 (14 punt, 5 kickoff), Devin Hester, 2006–2014 * Most touchdowns, season: 6 (4 punt, 2 kickoff), Devin Hester,

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

* Most touchdowns, game (any combination of kickoff and punt returns): 2; 39 times by 33 players, most recently Nyheim Hines on January 8, 2023 (2 kickoffs) * Most touchdowns, game (with both a kickoff and a punt for a TD) : 2; by 13 players, most recently Jeremy Ross on December 8, 2013

Fumbles

* Most fumbles, career: 166, Brett Favre, 1991–2010 * Most fumbles, season: 23;

Kerry Collins Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Collins was a member of six NFL teams, most notably the Carolina Panth ...

2001 The year's most prominent event was the September 11 attacks against the United States by al-Qaeda, which Casualties of the September 11 attacks, killed 2,977 people and instigated the global war on terror. The United States led a Participan ...

;

Daunte Culpepper Daunte Rachard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the U ...

* Most fumbles, game: 7,

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

, 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 professional Gridiron football, football player who was a quarterback for 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent most of h ...

, 1984–2000 * Most fumbles recovered, season, own and opponents' : 12 (all own), David Carr,

* Most fumbles recovered, game, own and opponents' : 4, :

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

on October 25, 1953 (all own) :

Sam Etcheverry Samuel Etcheverry (May 20, 1930 – August 29, 2009), nicknamed "the Rifle", was a professional American and Canadian football player and head coach. Etcheverry played the quarterback position, most famously with the Montreal Alouettes of the C ...

on September 17, 1961 (all own) :

Roman Gabriel Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. (August 5, 1940 – April 20, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, twice earning first- ...

on October 12, 1969 (all own) :

Joe Ferguson Joseph Carlton Ferguson Jr. (born April 23, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 17 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football fo ...

on September 18, 1977 (all own) :

Randall Cunningham Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and is ...

on November 30, 1986 (all own) :

Tony Romo Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Eastern Illinois Pan ...

on September 26, 2011 (all own) :

on September 30, 2012 (3 own, 1 opponent's) :

Matthew Stafford John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs football, Georg ...

(all own)

Opponent fumbles recovered

* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, career: 30; Jim Marshall, 1960–1979 * Most opponents' fumbles recovered, season: 9,

Don Hultz William Donald Hultz (born December 16, 1940) is an American former professional American football, football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Biography As a teenager, Don Hultz began playing football at Mobile County High S ...

1963 Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove ...

* Most opponents' fumbles recovered, game: 3, by 15 players, most recently Brian Young, November 9, 2003

Fumble return yards

* Longest fumble return: 104;

Jack Tatum John David Tatum (November 18, 1948 – July 27, 2010) was an American professional American football, football Safety (gridiron football position), safety who played 10 seasons from 1971 through 1980 with the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Oi ...

, September 24, 1972;

Aeneas Williams Aeneas Demetrius Williams ( ; born January 29, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for the Southern Jaguars a ...

, November 5, 2000 * Fumble return yards, career: 328, DeAngelo Hall 2004–2017 * Fumble return yards, season: 157, Dwayne Rudd,

1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for Lunar water, frozen water, in soil i ...

* Fumble return yards, rookie season: 98,

Toby Wright Toby Wright is an American record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Metallica, KISS, Sevendust and Korn. Credits Producer * 3rd Strike - '' Lost Angel'' * 8stops7 - ''In Moderation'' *Alice in Ch ...

, 1994 * Fumble return yards, game: 104;

, September 24, 1972;

, November 5, 2000

Fumble return touchdowns

* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (total): 6, Jason Taylor; 1997–2011 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (total): 2; by 41 players, most recently

Bobby Wagner Bobby Joseph Wagner (born June 27, 1990) is an American professional football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah State Aggies and was selected by the Seattle Sea ...

2015 2015 was designated by the United Nations as: * International Year of Light * International Year of Soil __TOC__ Events January * January 1 – Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes ...

* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (total): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred "Dippy" Evans, November 28, 1948;

Al Nesser Alfred Louis Nesser (June 6, 1893 – March 11, 1967) was a professional American football guard and end. He played for seven teams: Akron Pros, Cleveland Bulldogs, Columbus Panhandles, Akron Indians, New York Giants, and Cleveland Indians in ...

, October 3, 1920 * Most fumble return touchdowns, career (own recovered): 2; by 9 players, most recently

Kevin Curtis Kevin Devon Curtis (born July 17, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah State Aggies and was selected by the St. Louis R ...

2003–2010 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (own recovered): 2;

1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; ...

; Del Rodgers,

1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. ...

* Most fumble return touchdowns, career (Opponents' recovered): 6, Jason Taylor; 1997–2011 * Most fumble return touchdowns, season (Opponents' recovered): 2; by 38 Players, most recently

* Most fumble return touchdowns, game (Opponents' recovered): 2, Jeremy Chinn, November 29, 2020; Fred "Dippy" Evans, November 28, 1948;

, October 3, 1920

Fumbles forced

:''Note: Forced fumbles are not an official NFL statistic and unofficial numbers prior to are not available.'' *Most fumbles forced, career: 54;

Robert Mathis Robert Nathan Mathis (born February 26, 1981) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 14-year career as a defensive end and linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played ...

, 2003–2016 * Most fumbles forced, season: 10;

Osi Umenyiora Ositadimma "Osi" Umenyiora (born November 16, 1981) is a British-Nigerian former professional American football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was select ...

2010 The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake. The 2009 swine flu pandemic, swine flu pandemic which began the previous year ...

; Charles Tillman,

*Most fumbles forced, game: 4; Charles Tillman,

Tackles

*Most solo tackles, career: 2,061,

Ray Lewis Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 17-year career as a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football f ...

, 1996–2012 *Most solo tackles, season: 214, Hardy Nickerson, 1993 *Most solo tackles, game: 19, most recently

Shaquille Leonard Darius Shaquille Leonard (born July 27, 1995) is an American professional American football, football linebacker. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs football, South Carolina State Bulldogs and was selected in the se ...

, 2018

Sacks

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Quarterback sack In gridiron football, a sack occurs when the quarterback (or another offensive player acting as a passer) is tackle (football move), tackled behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a forward pass, when the quarterback is tackled behind the l ...

statistics have been compiled (officially) since '' * Most seasons leading league: 3; : T. J. Watt,

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2021 Like the year 2020, 2021 was also heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the emergence of multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 variants. The major global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which began at the end of 2020, continued ...

* Most consecutive seasons leading league: 2; :

Mark Gastineau Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 10 seasons with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). During his NFL career, he was named Defensiv ...

1983 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the ...

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1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeas ...

Reggie White Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, ear ...

1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...

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: T. J. Watt,

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* Most sacks, career: 200,

Bruce Smith Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 19 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Vir ...

, 1985–2003 * Most sacks, season: 22.5; :

Michael Strahan Michael Anthony Strahan ( ; born November 21, 1971) is an American television host, journalist, and former professional American football, football player. He played his entire 15-year professional career as a defensive end for the New York Gian ...

: T. J. Watt,

* Most sacks, rookie, season: 14.5,

Jevon Kearse Jevon Kearse (born September 3, 1976), nicknamed "the Freak", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the late 1990s and 2000s. Kearse played col ...

1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...

* Most sacks, game: 7.0,

Derrick Thomas Derrick Vincent Thomas (January 1, 1967 – February 8, 2000), nicknamed "D. T.", was an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Considered one of the greatest pass rushers of ...

on November 11, 1990 * Most seasons, 1+ sacks: 19,

, 1985–2003 * Most seasons, 10+ sacks: 13,

, 1986–1990, 1992–1998, 2000 * Most consecutive seasons, 10+ sacks: 9,

, 1985–1993 * Most consecutive games, sack: 11, Chris Jones, 2018 * Most seasons, 20+ sacks: 2, J. J. Watt, 2012, 2014

Overtime records

* Most overtime field goals, career: 11,

1996–2017 * Longest overtime field goal: 59 yards, Chandler Catanzaro vs.

on October 21, 2018 * Most overtime touchdowns, career: 3,

2001–2011 * Most overtime rushing touchdowns, career: 3,

2001–2011 * Most overtime touchdown passes, career: 4,

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

1993–2006 * Longest overtime touchdown pass/reception: 99 yards,

Ron Jaworski Ronald Vincent Jaworski (born March 23, 1951), nicknamed "Jaws", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He played college football for the Youngstown State Pengui ...

to Mike Quick,

Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC East, East division. The team plays its ...

vs.

November 10, 1985 * Longest overtime rushing touchdown: 96 yards, Garrison Hearst,

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member ...

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New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East division. The team p ...

September 6, 1998 * Longest overtime interception returned for a touchdown: 72 yards, Lorenzo Lynch,

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Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC West, West division. The club entered the NFL a ...

October 29, 1995 * Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 yards, Chad Morton,

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Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East div ...

September 8, 2002 * Longest overtime fumble returned for a touchdown: 52 yards, Johnie Cooks,

Baltimore Colts The Baltimore Colts were a professional American football team that played in Baltimore from 1953 to 1983, when owner Robert Irsay moved the franchise to Indianapolis. The team was named for Baltimore's history of horse breeding and racing. It w ...

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New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East division. The Pa ...

September 4, 1983 * Longest overtime punt returned for a touchdown: 99 yards,

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St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams were a professional American football team of the National Football League (NFL). They played in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1995 through the 2015 season, before moving back to Los Angeles, California, where the team had played ...

November 6, 2011 * Most passing yards: 219,

Derek Carr Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American former professional football quarterback who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, receiving first-team All-Mou ...

Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team based in Oakland, California, from its founding in 1960 to 1981, and again from 1995 to 2019 before Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas, relocating to the Las Vegas metropolitan ...

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (colloquially known as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC S ...

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 Antonio Cromartie Sr. (born April 15, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected in the first ...

on November 4, 2007 (return of a missed field goal),

on October 27, 2013 (kickoff return),

Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew (born April 3, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego Toreros. On September 26, 2021, ...

on September 26, 2021 (return of a missed field goal) * Most blocked kicks (field goals/PATs/punts): 25,

, 1969–1983 * Longest return of a missed field goal: 109 yards,

on November 4, 2007,

on September 26, 2021 * Most missed field goal returns for touchdowns: 2, Al Nelson 1965–1973,

Carl Taseff Carl N. "Gaucho" Taseff (September 28, 1928 – February 27, 2005) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). Taseff had an 11-year playing career, primarily w ...

1951–1962 * Longest return of a blocked field goal: 94 yards, Bobby Smith on October 25, 1964 * Most blocked field goal returns for touchdowns: 2, Kyle Arrington 2010–2014,

Nate Clements Nathan D. Clements (born December 12, 1979) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio ...

2008–2009, Kevin Ross 1987–1995 * Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, on

Frank Filchock Frank Joseph Filchock (October 8, 1916 – June 20, 1994) was an American professional football player and coach. As a consequence of a famous scandal regarding the 1946 NFL Championship Game, he was suspended by the National Football Leag ...

September 28, 1941 * Most blocked punt returns for touchdowns: 3,

2002–2013, Tom Flynn 1984–1988 * Oldest player: 48,

, 1975 * Only players to throw and catch a pass for a touchdown in the same play: 3 yards, Brad Johnson on October 12, 1997; 37 yards, Frank Ryan on October 30, 1960; 6 yards,

Marcus Mariota Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks footb ...

on January 6, 2018 (playoff game) * Players to throw 30+ touchdowns and 30+ interceptions in the same season:

Jameis Winston Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January6, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, becoming the youngest pl ...

2019 * Most blocked field goals, season: 10, Bob St. Clair 1956 * Most converted extra points, game: 10,

2023

Oldest firsts

* Oldest player to kick first PAT:

Doug Flutie Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is an American former professional Gridiron football, football quarterback who played for 21 seasons. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), eight seasons in the Canadian Footb ...

, 43 years, 70 days * Oldest player to kick first field goal:

Mose Kelsch Christian "Mose" Kelsch (January 31, 1897 – July 13, 1935) was an American football kicker and running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was a charter member of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933 — a team which would subseque ...

, 36 years, 253 days * Oldest player to score first touchdown:

Whitey Woodin Howard Lee "Whitey" Woodin (January 29, 1894 – February 7, 1974) was an American football player. He played with the Racine Legion and the Green Bay Packers and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame The Green Bay Packers Hall ...

, 36 years, 295 days * Oldest player to record first reception:

Sonny Jurgensen Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is an American former professional American football, football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington ...

, 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 Raymond Lester "Trace" Armstrong III (born October 5, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. He played c ...

, 37 years, 78 days * Oldest player to throw first completion:

, 42 years, 256 days * Oldest player to throw first touchdown pass: Mike Horan, 39 years, 301 days * Oldest player to attempt first pass: Mike Horan, 39 years, 301 days * Oldest player to catch first touchdown reception: Jim Turner, 36 years, 202 days * Oldest player to record first rushing touchdown:

Butch Songin Edward F. "Butch" Songin (May 11, 1924 – May 12, 1976) was a quarterback for the Boston College Eagles, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Rugby Union, and for the American Football League (AFL)'s Boston Patriots and the New York Tita ...

, 36 years, 158 days (AFL); Bobby Hebert, 36 years, 62 days (NFL) * Oldest player to record first rushing attempt:

, 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, 38 years, 26 days * Oldest player to record first punt return for a touchdown: Rod Smith, 33 years, 185 days * Oldest player to record first kick off return for a touchdown:

Johnny Blood Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Varian ...

, 33 Years, 282 days

Age

Oldest

* Oldest player to have a rushing touchdown: 45 years, 151 days,

January 1, 2023 * Oldest player to have multiple rushing touchdowns in a game: 42 years, 68 days,

October 10, 2019 * Oldest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 140 days, Tim Brown December 9, 2001 * Oldest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 33 Years, 282 days,

, September 5, 1937 * Oldest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 38 years, 26 days, Albert Lewis November 1, 1998 * Oldest player to return a fumble for a touchdown: 37 years, 174 days,

Sam Mills Samuel Davis Mills Jr. (June 3, 1959 – April 18, 2005) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers. He also played f ...

November 24, 1996 * Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 35 years, 124 days, Fritz Loven October 13, 1929 * Oldest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown (since 1930): 34 years, 319 days, Dwight Stone December 12, 1998 * Oldest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 33 years, 323 days, Todd Lyght December 29, 2002 * Oldest player to have a 150 yard receiving game: 41 years, 70 days,

December 22, 2003 * Oldest player to have a 100 yard rushing game: 36 years, 199 days, MacArthur Lane October 1, 1978 * Oldest player to have a touchdown reception: 42 years, 67 days,

December 19, 2004 * Oldest player to have a 20 rushing attempts in a game: 37 years, 129 days,

September 20, 2020 * Oldest player to have a 30 rushing attempts in a game: 36 years, 84 days,

October 27, 1985 * Oldest player to have a sack: 40 years, 282 days, Clay Matthews, Jr. December 22, 1996 * Oldest player to have an interception: 41 years, 304 days,

December 16, 2001 * Oldest player to record a safety: 37 years, 221 days, Cameron Wake September 8, 2019 * Oldest player to record a two-point conversion: 38 years, 167 days, Antonio Gates December 2, 2018 * Oldest player to throw a touchdown pass: 47 years, 88 days,

December 14, 1974 * Oldest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 45 years, 151 days,

January 1, 2023 * Oldest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 45 years, 151 days,

January 1, 2023 * Oldest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 40 years, 185 days,

, February 4, 2018 * Oldest player to start in a Super Bowl: 43 years 188 days,

, February 7, 2021 * Oldest player to have a perfect passer rating (158.3): 43 years, 145 days,

, December 26, 2020 * Oldest player to lead the league in passing touchdowns: 44 years, 159 days,

, January 9, 2022

Youngest

* Youngest player to score a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston December 13, 1964 * Youngest player to return a punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 19 days, Dexter McCluster September 13, 2010 * Youngest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown: 20 years, 53 days, Andy Livingston December 13, 1964 * Youngest player to return an interception for a touchdown: 21 years, 44 days, DeAngelo Hall January 2, 2005 * Youngest player to return fumble for a touchdown: 21 years, 117 days, Ahmad Carroll November 29, 2004 * Youngest player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: 21 years, 63 days, Geno Hayes October 12, 2008 * Youngest player to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: 22 years, 43 days, Willie Buchanon December 17, 1972 * Youngest player to have a 200 yard receiving game: 21 years, 87 days, Mike Evans (wide receiver), Mike Evans November 16, 2014 * Youngest player to have a touchdown reception: 20 years, 239 days, Arnie Herber November 27, 1930 * Youngest player to have a touchdown reception since 1930: 20 years, 334 days, JuJu Smith-Schuster October 22, 2017 * Youngest player to have a sack: 20 years, 98 days, Amobi Okoye September 16, 2007 * Youngest player to have an interception: 20 years, 221 days, Tremaine Edmunds December 9, 2018 * Youngest player to record a safety: 21 years, 23 days, Mike Charles October 16, 1983 * Youngest player to record a two point conversion: 21 years, 77 days, Allen Robinson November 9, 2014 * Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass: 20 years, 172 days, Arnie Herber September 21, 1930 * Youngest player to throw a touchdown pass since 1950: 21 years, 89 days, Tommy Maddox November 30, 1992 * Youngest player to have a 300+ yard passing game: 21 years, 103 days, Sam Darnold September 16, 2018 * Youngest player to have a 400+ yard passing game: 21 years, 288 days,

November 22, 2009 * Youngest player to have a 500+ yard passing game: 23 years, 328 days,

January 1, 2012 * Youngest player to start in a Super Bowl: 21 years, 322 days, Bryan Bulaga February 6, 2011

Quarterback wins/losses

Professional football firsts

Rushing

* First 1,000 yard rushing season: Beattie Feathers, 1,004 rushing yards,

, 1934 * First 1,500 yard rushing season:

, 1,527 rushing yards,

, 1958 * First 2,000 yard rushing season:

, 2,003 rushing yards,

, 1973 * First 2,100 yard rushing season:

, 2,105 rushing yards, Los Angeles Rams, 1984 * First 15 rushing touchdown season:

, 15 rushing touchdowns, Philadelphia, 1945 * First 20 rushing touchdown season:

, 24 rushing touchdowns,

, 1983 * First 25 rushing touchdown season:

, 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:

, 305 rush attempts,

, 1961 * First 400 rush attempt season:

, 407 rush attempts,

, 1984 * First 200 yard rushing game: Cliff Battles, 215 rushing yards, Boston Braves (NFL), Boston Braves vs. New York Giants; October 8, 1933 * First 250 yard rushing game: Spec Sanders, 250 rushing yards, New York Yankees vs. Chicago Rockets; October 24, 1947 * First 5 rushing touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 rushing touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; October 15, 1922 * First 6 rushing touchdown game:

, 6 rushing touchdowns, Chicago Cardinals vs.

; November 28, 1929 * First 40 rushing attempt game: Lydell Mitchell, 40 rushing attempts,

vs.

; October 20, 1974

Passing

* First 1,000 yard passing season: Curly Lambeau, 1,094 passing yards,

, 1924 * First 1,500 yard passing season: Cecil Isbell, 2,021 passing yards,

, 1942 * First 2,000 yard passing season: Cecil Isbell, 2,021 passing yards,

, 1942 * First 2,500 yard passing season:

, 2,938 passing yards,

, 1947 * First 3,000 yard passing season: Johnny Unitas, 3,099 passing yards, Baltimore Colts, 1960 * First 3,500 yard passing season:

, 3,723 passing yards,

, 1961 * First 4,000 yard passing season: Joe Namath, 4,007 passing yards,

, 1967 * First 4,500 yard passing season: Dan Fouts, 4,715 passing yards, San Diego Chargers, 1980 * First 5,000 yard passing season: Dan Marino, 5,084 passing yards, Miami Dolphins, 1984 * First 300 completion season: Fran Tarkenton, 345 completions, Minnesota Vikings, 1978 * First 350 completion season: Dan Fouts, 360 completions, San Diego Chargers, 1981 * First 400 completion season:

, 404 completions, Houston Oilers, 1991 * First 450 completion season:

, 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, 32 touchdown passes,

, 1959 * First 40 touchdown pass season: Dan Marino, 48 touchdown passes, Miami Dolphins, 1984 * First 50 touchdown pass season:

, 50 touchdown passes,

, 2007 * First 55 touchdown pass season:

, 55 touchdown passes, Denver Broncos, 2013 * First 400 yard passing game: Sid Luckman, 433 passing yards,

vs. New York Giants; November 14, 1943 * First 500 yard passing game: Norm Van Brocklin, 554 passing yards, Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Yanks; September 28, 1951 * First 40 completion game: Richard Todd (American football), Richard Todd, 42 completions,

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; September 21, 1980 * First 4 touchdown pass game: Benny Friedman * First 5 touchdown pass game: Ray Buivid,

vs. Chicago Cardinals; December 5, 1937 * First 6 touchdown pass game:

vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL), Brooklyn Dodgers; October 31, 1943 * First 7 touchdown pass game: Sid Luckman,

vs. New York Giants; November 14, 1943 * First player with 100 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 200 career touchdown passes: Y. A. Tittle * First player with 300 career touchdown passes: Fran Tarkenton * First player with 400 career touchdown passes: Dan Marino * First player with 500 career touchdown passes:

* First player with 600 career touchdown passes:

. * First player with 10,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 20,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 30,000 career passing yards: Johnny Unitas * First player with 40,000 career passing yards: Johnny Unitas * First player with 50,000 career passing yards: Dan Marino * First player with 60,000 career passing yards: Dan Marino * First player with 70,000 career passing yards:

* First player with 80,000 career passing yards: Drew Brees * First player with 1,000 career pass completions: Bobby Layne * First player with 2,000 career pass completions: Y. A. Tittle * First player with 3,000 career pass completions: Fran Tarkenton * First player with 4,000 career pass completions: Dan Marino * First player with 5,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 6,000 career pass completions:

* First player with 7,000 career pass completions: Drew Brees * First player with 1,000 career pass attempts: Arnie Herber * First player with 2,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 3,000 career pass attempts: Bobby Layne * First player with 4,000 career pass attempts: Johnny Unitas * First player with 5,000 career pass attempts: Johnny Unitas * First player with 6,000 career pass attempts: Fran Tarkenton * First player with 7,000 career pass attempts: Dan Marino * First player with 8,000 career pass attempts: Dan Marino * First player with 9,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 10,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 11,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 12,000 career pass attempts:

* First player with 100 career passing interceptions:

* First player with 200 career passing interceptions:

* First player with 300 career passing interceptions:

Receiving

* First 50 reception season: Don Looney, 58 receptions,

, 1940 * First 100 reception season: Lionel Taylor, 100 receptions, Denver Broncos (

), 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.

; December 3, 1950 * First 20 reception game:

, 20 receptions,

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; December 17, 2000 * First 10 touchdown reception season: Johnny McNally, 11 touchdown receptions,

, 1931 * First 15 touchdown reception season:

, 17 touchdown receptions,

, 1942 * First 20 touchdown reception season:

, 22 touchdown receptions, San Francisco, 1987 * First 1,000 yard receiving season:

, 1,211 receiving yards,

, 1942 * First 1,500 yard receiving season: Charley Hennigan, 1,746 receiving yards, Houston Oilers (

), 1961 * First 200 yard receiving game:

, 209 receiving yards,

; October 18, 1942 * First 250 yard receiving game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards,

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; November 22, 1945 * First 300 yard receiving game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 receiving yards,

vs.

; November 22, 1945 * First 5 touchdown reception game:

, 5 touchdown receptions, Chicago Cardinals vs.

; October 2, 1950

Scrimmage

* First 1,000 yards from Scrimmage season: Beattie Feathers, 1,178 yards from scrimmage,

, 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:

, 2,131 yards from scrimmage yards,

, 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; November 22, 1945

Combined yards

* First 1,000 combined yards season: Beattie Feathers, 1,178 combined yards,

, 1934 * First 1,500 combined yards season: Harry Clarke (American football), Harry Clarke, 1,575 combined yards,

, 1943 * First 2,000 combined yards season: Spec Sanders, 2,202 combined yards, New York Yanks, 1960 * First 2,500 combined yards season:

, 2,535 combined yards, San Diego Chargers, 1985 * First 300 combined yards game: Jim Benton (American football), Jim Benton, 303 combined yards,

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; November 22, 1945 * First 350 combined yards game:

, 373 combined yards, Houston Oilers vs. New York Titans (football), New York Titans (

); December 10, 1961 * First 400 combined yards game: Glyn Milburn, 404 combined yards, Denver Broncos vs.

; December 10, 1995 – only 400 combined yard game

Touchdowns

* First 15 touchdown season:

, 17 touchdowns,

, 1942 * First 20 touchdown season:

, 20 touchdowns,

, 1964 * First 25 touchdown season:

, 25 touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys, 1995 * First 30 touchdown season:

, 31 touchdowns, San Diego Chargers, 2006 * First 5 touchdown game: Jimmy Conzelman, 5 touchdowns, Rock Island vs. Evansville; October 15, 1922

Scoring

* First 100 point season:

, 138 points,

, 1942 * First 150 point season: Paul Hornung, 176 points,

, 1960 * First 50 yard field goal, estimated: Paddy Driscoll, 50 to 55 yards, Chicago Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Badgers; September 28, 1924 (drop kick) * First 50 yard field goal, confirmed: Glenn Presnell, 54 yards,

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; October 7, 1934 * First 55 yard field goal, confirmed: Bert Rechichar, 56 yards,

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; September 27, 1953 * First 60 yard field goal: Tom Dempsey, 63 yards,

vs.

; November 8, 1970 * First 5 field goal game: Bob Waterfield, 5 field goals, Los Angeles Rams vs

; December 9, 1951

Starts

* First quarterback with 100 consecutive starts:

November 27, 1983 * First quarterback with 200 consecutive starts:

November 29, 2004

Wins

* First NFL quarterback to defeat 32 franchises:

vs.

; October 5, 2009''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Edited by Randall Liu, pp. 436–443, Workman Publishing, 2001, * First NFL quarterback to reach 100 career wins (regular season): Johnny Unitas vs.

; November 9, 1969 * First NFL quarterback to reach 150 career wins (regular season):

vs. San Diego Chargers; September 23, 2007 * First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season):

vs. Kansas City Chiefs; October 14, 2018 * First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season and postseason combined):

vs. Carolina Panthers; February 7, 2016 * First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season and postseason combined):

vs. Carolina Panthers; September 20, 2020 * First NFL quarterback to reach 250 career wins (regular season):

vs.

; December 25, 2022

Longest play

* Longest non-scoring play: 104 yards, Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings vs.

; November 27, 2011, and Ameer Abdullah,

vs.

; November 15, 2015 * Longest run by a quarterback: 93 yards, Terrelle Pryor,

vs. Pittsburgh Steelers; October 27, 2013 * Longest field goal return: 109 yards,

, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings; November 4, 2007, and

, Jacksonville Jaguars vs.

; September 26, 2021 * Longest run from scrimmage: 99 yards, Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings; January 3, 1983, and

, Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars; December 6, 2018 * 99-yard pass play, Longest pass: 99 yards, by 13 players, most recently Eli Manning, New York Giants vs.

; December 24, 2011 (Victor Cruz) * Longest kickoff return: 109 yards,

, Minnesota Vikings vs.

; October 27, 2013

References

External links

NFL.com – NFL History – Record and Factbook
{{DEFAULTSORT:National Football League Records (Individual) NFL records and achievements NFL lists

Service

Starts

Scoring

Touchdowns

Points after touchdown

Field goals

Safeties

Rushing

Rushing attempts

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Passing

Receiving

Receptions

Yards receiving

Average yards/reception

Receiving touchdowns

Yards from scrimmage

All-purpose

All-purpose attempts

All-purpose yards

Interceptions

Interception return yards

Interception return touchdowns

Punting

Punts

Punting yards

Average punting yards

Average net punting yards

Punts had blocked

Punts inside the 20

Punt returns

Punt return attempts

Fair catches

Punt return yards

Average punt return yards

Punt return touchdowns

Kickoff returns

Kickoff return attempts

Kickoff return yards

Average kickoff return yards

Kickoff return touchdowns

Combined kick/punt returns

Kick/punt return yards

Kick/punt return touchdowns

Fumbles

Fumbles recovered

Opponent fumbles recovered

Fumble return yards

Fumble return touchdowns

Fumbles forced

Tackles

Sacks

Overtime records

Miscellaneous

Oldest firsts

Age

Oldest

Youngest

Quarterback wins/losses

Professional football firsts

Rushing

Passing

Receiving

Scrimmage

Combined yards

Touchdowns

Scoring

Starts

Wins

Longest play

See also

References

External links