List of National Football League records (individual)

This is a list of records set by individual players in various categories in the National Football League.

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

Service

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

Scoring

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

Touchdowns

Most seasons leading league touchdowns: 8, Don Hutson, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
Most consecutive seasons leading league touchdowns: 4, Don Hutson, 1935–1938, 1941–1944
Most touchdowns, career: 208, Jerry Rice 1985-2004
Most touchdowns, season: 31, LaDainian Tomlinson, (28 rushing, 3 receiving), 2006
Most touchdowns, rookie season: 22, Gale Sayers, 1965
Most touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929; Dub Jones, November 25, 1951; Gale Sayers, December 12, 1965
Most touchdowns, half: 5, Shaun Alexander, September 29, 2002
Most touchdowns, quarter: 4, Don Hutson, October 7, 1945
Most seasons, touchdowns: 20, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
Most consecutive seasons, 2 or more touchdowns: 16, Irving Fryar, 1985–2000; Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
Most consecutive seasons, 3 or more touchdowns: 15, Terrell Owens, 1996–2010
Most consecutive seasons, 4 or more touchdowns: 15, Terrell Owens, 1996–2010
Most consecutive seasons, 5 or more touchdowns: 11, Terrell Owens, 2000–2010; Marvin Harrison, 1996–2006; Cris Carter, 1991–2001; Tim Brown, 1991–2001; Jerry Rice, 1986–1996; Don Hutson, 1935–1945
Most consecutive seasons, 6 or more touchdowns: 11, Terrell Owens, 2000–2010; Marvin Harrison, 1996–2006; Jerry Rice, 1986–1996; Don Hutson, 1935–1945
Most consecutive seasons, 7 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
Most consecutive seasons, 8 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
Most consecutive seasons, 9 or more touchdowns: 11, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996
Most seasons, 10 or more touchdowns: 10, Jerry Rice, 1986–1995
Most seasons, 11 or more touchdowns: 9, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989–1995
Most consecutive seasons, 11 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009
Most seasons, 12 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009; Jerry Rice 1986–1987 1989–1991 1993–1995
Most consecutive seasons, 12 or more touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2009
Most seasons, 13 or more touchdowns: 8, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989–1991 1993–1995
Most consecutive seasons, 13 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
Most seasons, 14 or more touchdowns: 7, Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989 1991 1993–1995
Most consecutive seasons, 14 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
Most seasons, 15 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2007; Jerry Rice, 1986–1987 1989 1993–1995
Most consecutive seasons, 15 or more touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
Most seasons, 16 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007; Shaun Alexander, 2001–2005; Jerry Rice 1986–1987 1989 1993 1995
Most consecutive seasons, 16 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007; Shaun Alexander 2001–2005
Most seasons, 17 or more touchdowns: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003–2007
Most seasons, 18 or more touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2007
Most seasons, 19 or more touchdowns: 3, Emmitt Smith, 1992 1994–1995
Most seasons, 20 or more touchdowns: 2, Shaun Alexander 2004–2005; Marshall Faulk, 2000–2001; Priest Holmes, 2002–2003; Emmitt Smith, 1994–1995; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2005–2006
Most seasons, 24 or more touchdowns: 2, Priest Holmes, 2002–2003
Most consecutive games touchdown: 18, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2005; Lenny Moore, 1963–1965
Most consecutive games 2+ touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive games 3+ touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive games 4+ touchdowns: 2, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Marshall Faulk, 2000
Most games, touchdowns, career: 145, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004
Most games, touchdowns, season: 15, Emmitt Smith, 1995
Most games, 2 or more touchdowns, career: 46, Jerry Rice, 1986–1996 1998–2002
Most games, 2 or more touchdowns, season: 10, Priest Holmes, 2003; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most games, 3 or more touchdowns, career: 14, Jim Brown, 1957–1965; Jerry Rice, 1986–2001
Most games, 3 or more touchdowns, season: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most games, 4 or more touchdowns, career: 6, Jim Brown, 1957–1959 1961–1962 1965
Most games, 4 or more touchdowns, season: 3, Marshall Faulk, 2000; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most Touchdowns per touch by a QB with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 11.3 touches, Tim Tebow, 2010, 11 total touchdowns on 125 total touches(5 passing 6 rushing)(record for Quarterbacks that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
Most Touchdowns per touch by a QB with at least 20 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 11.8 touches, Tom Brady, 2007, 52 total touchdowns on 615 total touches(50 passing 2 rushing)(record for Quarterbacks that have a minimum 20 total touchdowns)
Most Touchdowns per touch by a running back with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 7.18 touches, Gerald Riggs, 1991, 11 total touchdowns on 79 total touches(11 rushing 0 receiving)(record for running backs that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)
Most Touchdowns per touch by any player with at least 10 total touchdowns, season: 1 per 3.17 touches, Jerry Rice, 1987, 23 total touchdowns on 73 total touches(22 receiving, 1 rushing)(record for all players that have a minimum 10 total touchdowns)

Points after touchdown

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

Field goals

For more information see Field goal (football)#Field-goal records

Most seasons leading league: 5, Lou Groza, 1950 1952–1954 1957
Most consecutive seasons leading league: 3, Lou Groza, 1952–1954
Most field goals attempted, career: 709, Morten Andersen, 1982–2004 2006–2007
Most field goals attempted, season: 49, Bruce Gossett, Los Angeles Rams, 1966; Curt Knight, Washington Redskins, 1971
Most field goals attempted, rookie season: 48, Chester Marcol, Green Bay Packers, 1972
Most field goals missed, season: 26, Paul Hornung, 1964
Most field goals missed, career: 304, George Blanda, 1949–1976
Most field goals attempted, game: 9, Jim Bakken, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Sept. 24, 1967
Most field goals made, career: 565, Morten Andersen, 1982–2004 2006–2007
Most field goals made, season: 40, Neil Rackers, Arizona Cardinals, 2005
Most field goals made, rookie season: 35, Ali Haji-Sheikh, New York Giants, 1983
Most field goals made, game: 8, Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans, Oct. 21, 2007
Most field goals one quarter: 4, Garo Yepremian, 11–13–66; Curt Knight, 11–15–70; Roger Ruzek, 11–2–87; Cary Blanchard, 9–21–97; Sebastian Janikowski, 10–5–03; Jeff Wilkins, 11–9–03; Lawrence Tynes, 11–27–05; Shayne Graham, 11–11–07
Most consecutive games with field goal made: 38, Matt Stover, 1999–2001
Most consecutive games with 5 field goals made: 2, Dan Carpenter 2010; Richie Cunningham, 1997; John Kasay, 1996; John Carney, 1994
Most consecutive field goals made: 42, Mike Vanderjagt, 2002–2004
Longest field goal: 63 yards, Tom Dempsey, Nov. 8, 1970; Jason Elam, Oct. 25, 1998; Sebastian Janikowski, Sept. 12, 2011
Highest field goal percentage career (200+ attempts): 86.5, Nate Kaeding (173/200), 2004–present
Highest field goal percentage career (300+ attempts): 83.7, Matt Stover (471/563), 1991–2009
Highest field goal percentage season (15+ attempts): 100, Mike Vanderjagt (37/37), 2003; Gary Anderson (35/35), 1998; Jeff Wilkins (17/17), 2000; Tony Zendejas (17/17), 1991
Highest field goal percentage season rookie (10+ attempts): 100, Garrett Hartley (13/13), 2008
Highest field goal percentage season rookie (15+ attempts): 86.2, Ryan Succop, Kansas City Chiefs (25/29), 2009
Lowest field goal percentage season (most attempts, none made): 0.0, Boris Shlapak (0/8), 1972
Lowest field goal percentage season (1+ made): 6.67, Bob Timberlake (1/15), 1965
Most field goals attempted 50 or more yards career: 86, Jason Hanson, 1992–present
Most field goals attempted 60 or more yards career: 5, Sebastian Janikowski, 2007–2011
Most field goals 50 yards or more career: 48, Jason Hanson, 1992–present
Most field goals 50 yards or more season: 8, Morten Andersen, 1995; Jason Hanson, 2008
Most field goals 50 yards or more season no misses: 8, Jason Hanson, 2008
Most field goals 50 yards or more game: 3, Josh Scobee, 10-24-11; Sebastian Janikowski, 10-9-11; Connor Barth, 11–15–09; Kris Brown, 10–7–07; Neil Rackers, 10–24–04; Morten Andersen, 12–10–95
Most field goals 54 yards or more game: 3, Kris Brown, 10–7–07
Most field goals 45 yards or more game: 4, John Kasay, 9–24–06; Chip Lohmiller 9–9–91
Most field goals 60 yards or more career: 2, Sebastian Janikowski, 12–27–09 9-12-11
Most field goals of 55 yards or more quarter: 2, Neil Rackers, 10–24–04
Most seasons, 20 or more field goals: 20, Morten Andersen, 1984–1998 2000–2002 2006–2007
Most seasons, 30 or more field goals: 5, John Carney, 1993–1994 1999 2002 2008
Most games, 1 or more field goals, career: 299, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004 2006–2007
Most games, 2 or more field goals, career: 178, Morten Andersen, 1983–2004 2006–2007
Most games, 3 or more field goals, career: 76, Gary Anderson, 1982–2003
Most games, 4 or more field goals, career: 29, John Carney, 1990–2002 2004–2006 2008
Most games, 5 or more field goals, career: 11, John Carney, 1992–1994 1996–1997 2001 2004
Most games, 6 or more field goals, career: 2, John Carney, 1993; Gary Anderson 1988 1998; Jeff Wilkins, 1996 2006; Jim Bakken, 1967 1973
Most games, 2 or more field goals, season: 15, Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis Rams, 2003
Most games, 3 or more field goals, season: 9, Al Del Greco, Tennessee Oilers, 1998
Most games, 4 or more field goals, season: 5, Olindo Mare, Miami Dolphins, 1999
Most games, 5 or more field goals, season: 3, Rich Karlis, Minnesota Vikings, 1989
Most games, 6 or more field goals, season: 2, John Carney, San Diego Chargers, 1993
Most overtime field goals, career: 9, Jason Elam, 1993–2009; Steve Christie, 1990–2004; Jim Breech 1979–1992

Safeties

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

Rushing

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League rushing yards leaders.

Most seasons led league: 8, Jim Brown, 1957–1961 1963–1965
Most consecutive seasons led league: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1961

Rushing attempts

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

Rushing yards

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

Rushing touchdowns

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League rushing touchdowns leaders.

Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1959 1963 1965
Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 3, Steve Van Buren, 1947–1949; Jim Brown, 1957–1959; Abner Haynes (American Football League), 1960–1962 ; Cookie Gilchrist (American Football League), 1962–1964; Leroy Kelly, 1966–1968
Most touchdowns, career: 164, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
Most rushing touchdowns, season: 28, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most rushing touchdowns, rookie, season: 18, Eric Dickerson, 1983
Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929
Most rushing touchdowns, half: 4, Priest Holmes, 10–24–04; Shaun Alexander, 9–29–02; Eric Dickerson, 10–31–88; Chuck Muncie, 11–29–81; Roland Hooks, 9–9–79; Jim Brown, 11–18–62
Most consecutive games, rushing touchdown: 18, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2005
Most consecutive games, 2+ rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive games, 3+ rushing touchdowns: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive seasons, rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
Most seasons, rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen, 1982–1997
Most seasons, 3 rushing touchdowns: 14, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2002 2004
Most seasons, 4 rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen, 1982–1988 1990 1993–1997
Most seasons, 5 rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen, 1982–1988 1990 1993–1997
Most seasons, 6 rushing touchdowns: 11, Walter Payton, 1975–1981 1983–1987; Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
Most seasons, 7 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
Most seasons, 8 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
Most seasons, 9 rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith, 1990–1996 1998–2000 2002 2004
Most seasons, 10 rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–2009
Most seasons, 11 rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2009; Emmitt Smith 1990–1996 1998–1999
Most seasons, 12 rushing touchdowns: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007 2009
Most seasons, 13 rushing touchdowns: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002–2007
Most seasons, 15 rushing touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2007
Most seasons, 18 rushing touchdowns: 3, Emmitt Smith, 1992 1994–1995
Most seasons, 20 rushing touchdowns: 2, Emmitt Smith, 1994–1995; Priest Holmes, 2002–2003
Most games, rushing touchdowns, career: 117, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004
Most games, rushing touchdowns, season: 15, Emmitt Smith, 1995
Most games, 2 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 38, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–present
Most games, 2 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006; Priest Holmes 2003
Most games, 3 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 12, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001–2008
Most games, 3 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most games, 4 or more rushing touchdowns, career: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1962
Most games, 4 or more rushing touchdowns, season: 2, many times, last DeAngelo Williams, 2008
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career: 43, Steve Young
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 12, Steve Grogan 1976
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players

Passing

For passing records that include other professional football leagues, see List of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics.

Passer rating

Most seasons led league 6 Sammy Baugh 1937 1940 1943 1945 1947 1949, Steve Young 1991–1994 1996–1997
Most consecutive seasons led league 4 Steve Young 1991–1994
Highest passer rating, career: 101.9, Aaron Rodgers, 2005–present
Highest passer rating, season: 121.1, Peyton Manning, 2004
Highest passer rating, rookie season: 98.1, Ben Roethlisberger, 2004

Passing attempts

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

Pass completions

Most seasons led league 6, Dan Marino 1984–1986 1988 1992 1997
Most consecutive seasons led league 3, George Blanda 1963–1965, Dan Marino 1984–1986
Most pass completions, career: 6,300, Brett Favre, 1992–2010
Most pass completions, season: 450, Peyton Manning, 2010
Most pass completions, rookie, season: 354, Sam Bradford, 2010
Most seasons 300 completions: 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
Most seasons 350 completions: 7, Peyton Manning 2000, 2002–2003, 2006, 2008–2010
Most consecutive seasons 350 completions: 5, Drew Brees 2006–2010
Most seasons 400 completions: 3, Drew Brees 2007–2008 2010
Most pass completions, game: 45, Drew Bledsoe, November 13, 1994 (OT)
Most consecutive pass completions: 24, Donovan McNabb, 10 vs. New York Giants, Nov. 28, 2004; 14 vs. Green Bay Packers, Dec. 5, 2004
Most consecutive pass completions, game: 22, Mark Brunell, September 24, 2006; David Carr, November 19, 2006
Most games, pass completions: 299, Brett Favre 1992–2010
Most consecutive games, pass completions: 297, Brett Favre 1992–2010
Most consecutive games 20 completions: 29, Drew Brees 2009-current(as of 11-8-11)
Most games 20 completions, season: 16, Drew Brees 2010
Most games 30 completions, season: 6, Peyton Manning 2010, Kurt Warner 2008, Rich Gannon 2002
Most games 20 completions, career: 189, Brett Favre 1992–2010
Most games 30 completions, career: 27, Drew Brees 2003–Present

Pass completion percentage

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

Passing yards

Most seasons leading league 5, Sonny Jurgensen 1961–1962, 1966–1967, 1969, Dan Marino 1984–1986, 1988, 1992
Most consecutive seasons leading league 4, Dan Fouts 1979–1982
Most passing yards, career 71,838 Brett Favre 1992–2010
Most seasons 3000+ yards 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
Most consecutive seasons 3000+ yards 18, Brett Favre 1992–2009
Most seasons 4000+ yards 11, Peyton Manning 1999–2004, 2006–2010
Most consecutive seasons 4000+ yards 6, Peyton Manning 1999–2004
Most seasons 5000+ yards 1, Dan Marino 1984, Drew Brees 2008
Most passing yards, season 5,084, Dan Marino 1984
Most passing yards, rookie, season: 3,739, Peyton Manning 1998
Most passing yards, game 554 Norm Van Brocklin Sept. 28, 1951
Most passing yards, game, No interceptions 527, Warren Moon December 16, 1990
Most passing yards, game, rookie 432 Cam Newton Sept. 25, 2011
Most games 400+ yards passing career 13, Dan Marino 1983–1999
Most games 400+ yards passing season 4, Dan Marino 1984
Most consecutive 400+ yards passing games 2, Dan Fouts 1982, Dan Marino 1984, Phil Simms 1985, Billy Volek 2004, Matt Cassel 2008, Cam Newton 2011, Tom Brady 2011
Most games, 300+ yards passing, career 63, Dan Marino 1983–1999, Peyton Manning 1998–present
Most games, 300+ yards passing, season 10, Rich Gannon 2002, Drew Brees 2008
Most consecutive 300+ yards passing games 6, Steve Young 1998, Kurt Warner 2000, Rich Gannon 2002
Most games, 200+ yards passing, career 209, Brett Favre 1992–2010
Most games, 200+ yards passing, season 16, Dan Fouts 1981, Drew Brees 2008
Longest pass completion 99 by 12 players last by, Tom Brady September 12, 2011 ^[9]

Average passing yards

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

Passing touchdowns

Most seasons led league: 4, Brett Favre, 1995–1997, 2003; Johnny Unitas, 1957–1960
Most consecutive seasons led league: 4, Johnny Unitas, 1957–1960
Most passing touchdowns, career: 508, Brett Favre, 1991-2010
Most passing touchdowns, season: 50, Tom Brady, 2007
Most passing touchdowns, rookie, season: 26, Peyton Manning, 1998
Most passing touchdowns, game: 7, Joe Kapp, September 28, 1969; Y.A. Tittle, October 28, 1962; George Blanda, November 19, 1961; Adrian Burk, October 17, 1954; Sid Luckman, November 14, 1943.
Most passing touchdowns, half: 6, Daryle Lamonica, October 19, 1969
Most passing touchdowns, quarter: 5, Tom Brady, October 18, 2009
Most games 6+ TD passes, career: 2, Tom Brady, 2007–2009; Peyton Manning, 2003–2004; Sammy Baugh, 1943–1947; Y.A. Tittle, 1962; Charley Johnson, 1965–1969; George Blanda, 1961–1962
Most games 6+ TD passes, season: 2, Y.A. Tittle, 1962
Most games 5+ TD passes, career: 6, Dan Marino, 1984–1994; Peyton Manning, 2003–2004
Most games 5+ TD passes, season: 4, Peyton Manning, 2004
Most games 4+ TD passes, career: 23, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
Most games 4+ TD passes, season: 6, Dan Marino, 1984; Peyton Manning, 2004
Most games 3+ TD passes, career: 72, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
Most games 3+ TD passes, season: 12, Tom Brady, 2007
Most games 2+ TD passes, career: 158, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
Most games 2+ TD passes, season: 15, Dan Marino, 1984
Most games 1+ TD passes, career: 245, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
Most games 1+ TD passes, season: 16, Tom Brady, 2010; Drew Brees, 2010; Daunte Culpepper, 2004; Brett Favre, 2003; Kurt Warner, 1999; Dan Marino, 1984, 1986; Dave Krieg, 1984
Most consecutive games, 1+ touchdown passes: 47, Johnny Unitas, 1956–1960
Most consecutive games, 2+ touchdown passes: 14, Tom Brady, 2010-present;
Most consecutive games, 3+ touchdown passes: 10, Tom Brady, 2007
Most consecutive games, 4+ touchdown passes: 5, Peyton Manning, 2004
Most consecutive games, 5+ touchdown passes: 2, Tom Brady, 2007; Daunte Culpepper, 2004; Tom Flores, 1963 (since 1940)
Most consecutive seasons, touchdown passes: 21, Vinny Testaverde, 1987–2007
Most consecutive seasons, 20+ touchdown passes: 13, Peyton Manning, 1998–2010
Most consecutive seasons, 25+ touchdown passes: 13, Peyton Manning, 1998–2010
Most consecutive seasons, 30+ touchdown passes: 5, Brett Favre, 1994–1998
Most consecutive seasons, 35+ touchdown passes: 3, Brett Favre, 1995–1997
Most seasons, 20+ touchdown passes: 15, Brett Favre, 1994–2005, 2007–2009
Most seasons, 30+ touchdown passes: 9, Brett Favre, 1994–1998, 2001, 2003–2004, 2009
Most seasons, 35+ touchdown passes: 3, Brett Favre, 1995–1997
Most seasons, 40+ touchdown passes: 2, Dan Marino, 1984, 1986
Most seasons, 50+ touchdown passes: 1, Tom Brady, 2007

Interceptions thrown

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

Passing interception differential/ratio

Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, game: 7 (7–0) Y.A. Tittle, October 28, 1962
Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, season: 42 (50–8) Tom Brady, 2007
Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, rookie season: 14 (20–6) Dan Marino, 1983
Largest touchdown pass–interception differential, career: 201 (399–198) Peyton Manning, 1998–present
Largest touchdown pass–interception ratio, career: 3.06-1 (107-35) Aaron Rodgers, 2005-present
Largest touchdown pass–interception ratio, season: 9.0-1 (36-4) Tom Brady, 2010 (mininimum 12 TD passes)
Largest passing yards–interception ratio, career: 337.3-1 (34,744-103) Tom Brady, 2000-present (mininimum 20,000 passing yards)
Largest passing yards–interception ratio, season: 975.0-1 (3,900-4) Tom Brady, 2010 (mininimum 2,000 passing yards)
Largest completion–interception ratio, career: 32.43-1 (1,038-32) Aaron Rodgers, 2005-present (mininimum 1,000 completions)
Largest completion–interception ratio, season: 81.0-1 (324-4) Tom Brady 2010, (mininimum 150 completions)

Lowest percentage passes had intercepted

Most seasons led league lowest percentage not intercepted: 5 Sammy Baugh 1940, 1942, 1944–1945, 1947
Lowest percentage passes had intercepted career: 1.99 Aaron Rodgers 2005–2010
Lowest percentage passes had intercepted season: 0.41 Damon Huard 2006
Lowest percentage passes had intercepted rookie season: 1.98 Charlie Batch 1998^[11]

Times sacked

Most times sacked, career: 525 Brett Favre 1991–2011 ^[12]
Most times sacked, season: 76 David Carr 2002 ^[13]
Most times sacked, game: 12 Bert Jones 10-26-1980, Warren Moon 9-29-1985, Donovan McNabb 9-30-2007 ^[14]

Receiving

Receptions

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

Yards receiving

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League receiving yards leaders.

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

Average yards/reception

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

Receiving touchdowns

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League receiving touchdowns leaders.

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

Yards from scrimmage

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League yards from scrimmage leaders.

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

All-purpose

For a more comprehensive list, see List of National Football League all-purpose yards leaders.

Most seasons leading league, combined yardage: 5, Jim Brown, 1958–1961, 1964
Most consecutive seasons leading league: 4, Jim Brown, 1958–1961, Thurman Thomas, 1989–1992

All-purpose attempts

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

All-purpose yards

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

Interceptions

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

Interception return yards

Most seasons leading league 3, Darren Sharper, 2002, 2005, 2009
Most career yards returned after an interception: 1,483, Rod Woodson, 1987–2003
Most interception yards returned in a season: 376, Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints, 2009^[15]
Most interception yards returned in a season by a rookie: 301, Don Doll, Detroit Lions, 1949
Most interceptions yards gained in a game: 177, Charlie McNeil, San Diego Chargers vs. Houston Oilers, Sept 24, 1961
Longest interception return: 108 yards , Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 23, 2008

Interception return touchdowns

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

Punting

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

Punts

Most punts, career: 1,655, Jeff Feagles, 1988–2009
Most punts, season: 114, Bob Parsons, Chicago Bears, 1981;
Most punts, rookie, season: 111, Brad Maynard, New York Giants, 1997
Most punts, game: 16, Leo Araguz, Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers, Oct. 11, 1998
Longest punt: 100 yd, Steve O'Neal, New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos, Sept. 21, 1969

Punting yards

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

Average punting yards

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

Average net punting yards

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

Punts had blocked

Most consecutive punts, none blocked: 1,177, Chris Gardocki, 1992–2006
Most punts had blocked, career: 14, Herman Weaver, 1970–80; Harry Newsome, 1985–93
Most punts had blocked, season: 6, Harry Newsome, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1988

Punts inside the 20

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

Punt returns

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

Punt return attempts

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

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Fair catches

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

Punt return yards

Most seasons leading league 3, Alvin Haymond, 1965–66, 1969
Most yards gained, career: 4,999, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
Most yards gained, season: 875, Desmond Howard, Green Bay Packers, 1996
Most yards gained, rookie, season: 656, Louis Lipps, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984
Most yards gained, game: 207, LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons, Oct. 11, 1981
Longest Punt return: 103, Robert Bailey, Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, Oct 23, 1994

Average punt return yards

Punt returns, highest average, career (75 returns): 12.8, George McAfee, Chicago Bears, 1940-41,1945-50
Punt returns, highest average, season (qualifiers): 23.00, Herb Rich, Baltimore Colts, 1950
Punt returns, highest average, season, rookie (qualifiers): 23.00, Herb Rich, Baltimore Colts, 1950
Punt returns, highest average, game (3 returns): 51.00, Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 8, 2002

Punt return touchdowns

Punt returns, most touchdowns, career: 11, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006–present^[16]
Punt returns, most touchdowns, season: 4, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2007; Rick Upchurch, Denver Broncos, 1976; Jack Christiansen, Detroit Lions, 1951
Punt returns, most touchdowns, rookie, season: 4, Jack Christiansen, Detroit Lions, 1951
Punt returns, most touchdowns, game: 2, 15 times, most recently Reggie Bush, October 6, 2008
Punt returns, most games 2 punt returns for touchdowns: 2, Jack Christiansen 10/14/51 11/22/51, Jermaine Lewis 12/7/97 12/24/00, Eric Metcalf 12/24/93 11/2/97

Kickoff returns

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

Kickoff return attempts

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

Kickoff return yards

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

Average kickoff return yards

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

Kickoff return touchdowns

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

Combined kick/punt returns

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

Kick/punt return yards

Most seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Tyrone Hughes 1993, 1995, 1996; Mel Gray 1990–1992, Vai Sikahema, 1986–1987, 1989
Most consecutive seasons leading the league in combined return yards: 3, Mel Gray 1990–1992
Most yards returned, career: 19,013, Brian Mitchell, 1990–2003
Most yards returned, season: 2,432, Michael Lewis, New Orleans Saints, 2002
Most yards returned, rookie season: 1,938, Chris Carr, Oakland Raiders, 2005
Most yards returned, game: 347, Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams, Oct. 23, 1994

Kick/punt return touchdowns

Most touchdowns, career: 16, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006-Current^[17]
Most touchdowns, season: 6, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2007
Most touchdowns, rookie season: 5, Devin Hester, Chicago Bears, 2006
Most touchdowns, game (any combination of kickoff and punt returns): 2, 34 players, most recently Ted Ginn, Jr., San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, September 11, 2011
Most touchdowns, game (must have returned both a kickoff and a punt for a TD) : 2, 12 players, most recently Ted Ginn, Jr., San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, September 11, 2011

Fumbles

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

Fumbles recovered

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

Own fumbles recovered

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

Opponent fumbles recovered

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

Fumble return yards

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

Fumble return touchdowns

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

Fumbles forced

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

Sacks

Official NFL records started in 1982

Most seasons leading league: 2, Mark Gastineau, 1983–84; Reggie White, 1987–88; Kevin Greene, 1994, 1996; Michael Strahan, 2001, 2003; DeMarcus Ware, 2008, 2010
Most Sacks, career: 200, Bruce Smith
Most Sacks, season: 22.5, Michael Strahan, New York Giants, 2001
Most Sacks, game: 7.0, Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks, Nov. 11, 1990
Most seasons, 10 or more Sacks: 13, Bruce Smith, 1986–90, 1992–98, 2000
Most consecutive seasons, 10 or more Sacks: 9, Reggie White, 1985–93
Most consecutive games, Sack: 10, Simon Fletcher, 1992–93; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys, 2007–08; Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings, 2010-11

Records in a single decade

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

Records in a single month

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

Overtime Records

Most overtime field goals, career: 9, Jason Elam, 1993–2009; Steve Christie, 1990–2004; Jim Breech 1979–1992
Longest overtime field goal: 57 yards, Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets 10-19-08
Most overtime touchdowns, career: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2011
Most overtime touchdown passes, career: 4, Drew Bledsoe 1993-2006
Longest overtime touchdown pass/reception: 99 yards, Ron Jaworski to Mike Quick, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons 11-10-85
Longest overtime rushing touchdown: 96 yards, Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Jets 9-6-98
Longest overtime interception returned for a touchdown: 72 yards, Lorenzo Lynch, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks 10-29-95
Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 yards, Chad Morton, New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills 9-8-02
Longest overtime fumble returned for a touchdown: 52 yards, Johnie Cooks, Baltimore Colts vs. New England Patriots 9-4-83
Longest overtime punt returned for a touchdown: 99 yards, Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals vs. St. Louis Rams 11-6-11^[18]

Miscellaneous

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

Wins

Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book

Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 186, Brett Favre, 1991–2010
Most career wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 16, Joe Montana, 1979–1994
Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 23, Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, 2008–2009
Most consecutive wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
Longest regular season win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 15, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004–2005
Most consecutive wins to start a career, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001, 2003–2005
Most consecutive wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 25, Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears, 1984–1987
Most consecutive home wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 29, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1995–1998
Most consecutive home wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 31, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007–2011

Longest regular season home win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 15, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 1999–2001

Longest regular season and post-season home win streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 17, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 1999–2001
Most consecutive road wins, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1988–1990; Kansas City Chiefs, 1993
Most consecutive road wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 18, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1988–1990, Kansas City Chiefs, 1993
Most road wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 8, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, 1990; Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, 2001; Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
Most consecutive road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning, New York Giants, 2007
Most road wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Eli Manning, New York Giants, 2007
Most road wins in a season, regular season, for a starting rookie NFL quarterback: 6, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004
Most road wins in a season, regular season and postseason, for a starting rookie NFL quarterback: 7, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008
Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 18, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
Most wins in a season, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 16, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2007
Most consecutive wins, regular season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 13, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004
Most wins in a season, regular season and post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 15, Chas Fackler, New York Giants, 2004
Most wins in a season, post-season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 2, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008; Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009
Most career home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers/Kansas City Chiefs, 1981-1993
Most career home wins with no losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams/Arizona Cardinals 1999-2009
Most consecutive home wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 8, Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills 1988-1995, Tom Brady, New England Patriots, 2001-2007
Most consecutive seasons, 1+ postseason win, by a starting quarterback: 6, Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, 1991–1996
Most career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Len Dawson, Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs, 1962-1969; Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys 1971-1978; Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers, 2003-2005; Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008-2010; Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009-2010
Most consecutive career road wins, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Jake Delhomme 2003-2005
Most consecutive seasons, 1+ postseason win on the road, by a starting quarterback: 3, Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, 2008–2010
Most consecutive seasons, 2+ postseason wins on the road, by a starting quarterback: 2, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, 2009–2010
Most wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 28, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1992–2007 Minnesota Vikings, 2009–2010 vs. Detroit Lions
Most home wins against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 19, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 1992–2007 Minnesota Vikings, 2009–2010 vs. Detroit Lions
Longest win streak to start a career against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 10, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004–2009 vs. Cleveland Browns
Longest win streak against a single opponent, regular season and post-season, by a starting quarterback: 13, Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers, vs. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1987, 1991–1998; Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, 2003–2010
Fewest wins in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 0, Doug Williams, Washington Redskins 1987

Losses

Note: These records are not listed in NFL Record and Fact Book

Most career losses, regular season, by a starting quarterback: 123, Vinny Testaverde, 1987–2007
Most career losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 11, Brett Favre, 1993–2010
Most career road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 7, Brett Favre, 1993–2009
Most career home losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Peyton Manning, 1999–2010
Most consecutive losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 4, Y.A. Tittle, 1957, 1961-1963; Warren Moon 1991-1994
Most consecutive road losses, post-season, by a starting quarterback: 6, Dave Krieg, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992-1994
Most consecutive road losses by a starting quarterback: 14, Steve DeBerg, 1978-1979
Most consecutive home losses by a starting quarterback: 10, Archie Manning, 1979-1980; Chris Weinke, 2001-2002, 2006
Most road losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 8, Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 1998
Most losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 15, Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980; Jeff George, Indianapolis Colts, 1991
Most consecutive losses, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
Most losses in a season, by a rookie starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
Most consecutive losses in a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001; Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980
Most consecutive losses to start a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints, 1980
Most consecutive losses to finish a season, by a starting quarterback: 14, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001
Most consecutive losses, by a starting quarterback: 17, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, 2001–07
Longest regular season losing streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 11, Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, 1989
Longest regular season road losing streak to start a career for an NFL quarterback: 13, Joey Harrington, Detroit Lions, 2002-2003
Most Losses in a regular season by a starting quarterback who won the Super Bowl: 6, Eli Manning, New York Giants, 2007

Starts/games played

Note: These records are not listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book.

Most games played, career: 382 (393 including playoffs) Morten Andersen, 1982–2004, 2006–2007
Most games played, one team: 300 (305 including playoffs) Jason Hanson, Detroit Lions, 1992-2011
Most starts, career: 298 (322 including playoffs) Brett Favre, 1992–2010
Most consecutive games played: 352 (363 including playoffs), Jeff Feagles, 9/4/1988–1/3/2010
Most consecutive starts: 297 (321 including playoffs), Brett Favre, 1992–2010
Most consecutive starts to begin a career: 208 (227 including playoffs) Peyton Manning, 1998–11/09/11
Most consecutive starts to begin a career, including playoffs: 231 (207 regular season; 24 playoffs) Gene Upshaw, 1967–1981
Most consecutive starts by a wide receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs), Tim Brown, 1992–2003
Most consecutive starts by a running back : 170 (178 including playoffs), Walter Payton, 1975–1987
Most consecutive starts by a tight end: 120 (121 including playoffs), Tony Gonzalez, 1999–2006
Most consecutive starts by a fullback: 118 (122 including playoffs), Jim Brown, 1957–1965
Most consecutive starts by a center: 240 (259 including playoffs), Mick Tingelhoff, 1962–1979
Most consecutive starts by a right guard: 223 (231 including playoffs), Will Shields, 1993–2006
Most consecutive starts by a left guard: 207 (231 including playoffs), Gene Upshaw, 1967–1981
Most consecutive starts by a left tackle: 194 (198 including playoffs), Doug Dieken, 1971–1984
Most consecutive starts by a right tackle: 192 (213 including playoffs), Jon Runyan, 1997–2008
Most consecutive starts by a defensive end: 270 (289 including playoffs), Jim Marshall, 1961–1978
Most consecutive starts by a defensive tackle: 215 (234 including playoffs), Alan Page, 1967–1981
Most consecutive starts by a nose tackle: 107 (110 including playoffs), Fred Smerlas, 1980–1987
Most consecutive starts by a linebacker: 208 (219 including playoffs), Derrick Brooks, 1996–2008
Most consecutive starts by a cornerback: 183 (192 including playoffs), Ronde Barber, 1999–present
Most consecutive starts by a safety: 154 (163 including playoffs), Willie Wood, 1961–1971
Most consecutive starts by a strong safety: 134 (139 including playoffs), Bill Thompson, 1973–1981
Most consecutive starts by a free safety: 108 (108 including playoffs), Darryl Williams, 1992–1999
Most consecutive games played by a punter: 352 (363 including playoffs), Jeff Feagles, 1988–2010
Most consecutive games played by a kicker: 248 (256 including playoffs), Morten Andersen, 1987–2002
Most consecutive games played by a long snapper: 224 (230 including playoffs), Ethan Albright, 1996–2010
Most consecutive games played by a return specialist: 73 (74 including playoffs), Carl Roaches, 1980–1984

Professional football firsts

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

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Longest play　

Longest play: 109 yards, Antonio Cromartie, missed field goal return, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov. 4, 2007
Longest actual kick return: 108 yards, Ellis Hobbs, September 9, 2007; Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints, September 8, 2011
Longest interception return: 108 yards , Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 23, 2008
Longest fumble return: 104 yards, Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers, Sept. 24, 1972; Aeneas Williams, Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins, Nov. 5, 2000
Longest Punt return: 103 yards, Robert Bailey, Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, Oct 23, 1994
Longest Rushing: 99 yards, Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings, Jan. 3, 1983
Longest pass reception: 99 yards, 99–yard pass play
Longest punt: 98 yards, Steve O'Neal, New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos, Sept. 21, 1969
Longest return of a blocked field goal: 94 yards, Bobby Smith, Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 25, 1964
Longest return of a blocked punt: 67 yards, Frank Filchock, Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants, Sept. 28, 1941
Longest field goal: 63 yards, Tom Dempsey, Nov. 8, 1970; Jason Elam, Oct. 25, 1998; Sebastian Janikowski, Sept. 12, 2011

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