- Most consecutive starts by a quarterback (NFL)
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This is a list of the most consecutive starts by a quarterback in the NFL. Only six quarterbacks in NFL history have been able to achieve regular season streaks of at least 100 games,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] with only two of those with a regular season streak of at least 200 games.[9][10]
Brett Favre has held the record since November 7, 1999 when he made his 117th consecutive start against the Chicago Bears.[11] His consecutive starts streak is also the longest all-time for a non-special teams player.[12] On December 5, 2010 against the Buffalo Bills, Favre was knocked out of the game on the first drive with a sprained SC joint injury to his right shoulder caused by a hit from linebacker Arthur Moats. After a snowstorm delayed the following Sunday's game against the New York Giants to Monday, December 13, Favre was ruled inactive, ending his streak at a record 297 games. That same night, opposing QB Eli Manning became the sixth quarterback to start at least 100 consecutive games.[13]
Of special note, Peyton Manning's consecutive starts streak is the longest of all-time to begin a career.[14] Also worthy of recognition is Dan Marino, who started 145 consecutive non-strike games from 1984-1993 (154 including playoffs), but due to a player strike in October 1987 where replacement players were used and Marino opted not to participate, this streak is not officially recognized.[15]
Following is the list of quarterbacks to achieve the longest consecutive regular season starts at the quarterback position.
All-time consecutive starts streaks
Updated through the 2011 season in progress
Bold denotes an active streak
Rank Quarterback Period Teams Consecutive Starts Playoffs Total 1 Brett Favre[16][17] 9/27/1992 – 12/5/2010 Green Bay; NY Jets; Minnesota 297 24 321 2 Peyton Manning[18][19] 9/6/1998 – 1/2/2011 Indianapolis 208 19 227 3 Ron Jaworski[20][21][22] 9/18/1977 – 11/25/1984 Philadelphia 116 7 123 4 Eli Manning[23] 11/21/2004 – present NY Giants 113 7 120 5 Tom Brady[24][25][26] 9/30/2001 – 9/7/2008 New England 111 17 128 6 Joe Ferguson[27][28] 9/18/1977 – 9/23/1984 Buffalo 107 3 110 7 Dan Marino[29][30] 10/25/1987 – 10/10/1993 Miami 95 4 99 8 Philip Rivers[31] 9/11/2006 – present San Diego 90 7 97 9 Roman Gabriel[32] 11/28/1965 – 9/17/1972 LA Rams 89 2 91 10 Johnny Unitas[33][34] 9/27/1959 – 11/7/1965 Baltimore 88 3 91 11 Jim Everett[35] 9/4/1988 – 10/23/1993 LA Rams 87 4 91 12 Richard Todd[36] 9/9/1979 – 12/2/1984 NY Jets; New Orleans 86 4 90 13 Aaron Brooks[37] 11/26/2000 – 12/12/2005 New Orleans 82 2 84 14 Trent Green[38] 9/9/2001 – 9/10/2006 Kansas City 81 1 82 15 Drew Brees[39] 9/11/2005 – 12/27/2009 San Diego; New Orleans 79 2 81 16 Steve Grogan[40] 11/23/1975 – 11/16/1980 New England 76 2 78 17T Fran Tarkenton[41] 12/11/1966 – 12/12/1971 Minnesota; NY Giants 71 0 71 17T Joe Theismann[42] 12/7/1980 – 11/18/1985 Washington 71 8 79 17T Rich Gannon[43] 9/12/1999 – 10/20/2003 Oakland 71 7 78 20T Brian Sipe[44] 9/3/1978 – 12/12/1982 Cleveland 70 1 71 20T Trent Dilfer[45] 9/3/1995 – 10/24/1999 Tampa Bay 70 2 72 20T Drew Bledsoe[46] 9/8/2002 – 10/23/2006 Buffalo; Dallas 70 0 70 - Other active streaks (minimum 50 consecutive starts)
Rank Quarterback Period Teams Consecutive Starts Playoffs Total ****** Joe Flacco[47] 9/7/2008 – present Baltimore 58 7 65 See also
- Most consecutive starts (NFL)
- Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)
- Most wins by a starting quarterback (NFL)
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