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SCORING

 

Most Seasons Leading League

5

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1940-44

 

Gino Cappelletti, Boston, 1961, 1963-66

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

5

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1940-44

POINTS

 

Most Points, Career

2,059

Gary Anderson, Pittsburgh, 1982-1994; Philadelphia, 1995-96; San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998-2000 (676-pat, 461-fg)

Most Points, Season

176

Paul Hornung, Green Bay, 1960 (15-td, 41-pat, 15-fg)

Most Points, No Touchdowns, Season

164

Gary Anderson, Minnesota, 1998 (59-pat, 35-fg)

Most Seasons, 100 or More Points

13

Gary Anderson, Pittsburgh, 1983-85, 1988, 1991-94; Philadelphia, 1996; San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998-2000

Most Points, Rookie, Season

144

Kevin Butler, Chicago, 1985 (51-pat, 31-fg)

Most Points, Game

40

Ernie Nevers, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 28, 1929 (6-td, 4-pat)

Most Consecutive Games Scoring

270

Morten Andersen, New Orleans, 1982-1994; Atlanta, 1995-2000 (current)

Individual Records: Touchdowns

Most Seasons Leading League

8

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38, 1941-44

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38, 1941-44

Most Touchdowns, Career

187

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000 (10-r, 176-p, 1-ret)

Most Touchdowns, Season

26

Marshall Faulk, St. Louis, 2000 (18-r, 8-p)

Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season

22

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965 (14-r, 6-p, 2-ret)

Most Touchdowns, Game

6

Ernie Nevers, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 28, 1929 (6-r)

 

Dub Jones, Cleveland vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 25, 1951 (4-r, 2-p)

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago vs. San Francisco, Dec. 12, 1965 (4-r, 1-p, 1-ret)

Most Consecutive Games Scoring Touchdowns

18

Lenny Moore, Baltimore, 1963-65

Individual Records: Points After Touchdown

Most Seasons Leading League

8

George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1956; Houston, 1961-62; Oakland, 1967-69, 1972, 1974

Most (Kicking) Points After Touchdown Attempted, Career

959

George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1949, 1950-58; Baltimore, 1950; Houston, 1960-66; Oakland, 1967-1975

Most (Kicking) Points After Touchdown Attempted, Season

70

Uwe von Schamann, Miami, 1984

Most (Kicking) Points After Touchdown Attempted, Game

10

Charlie Gogolak, Washington vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 27, 1966

Most (One-Point) Points After Touchdown, Career

943

George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1949, 1950-58; Baltimore, 1950; Houston, 1960-66; Oakland, 1967-1975

Most (One-Point) Points After Touchdown, Season

66

Uwe von Schamann, Miami, 1984

Most (One-Point) Points After Touchdown, Game

9

Pat Harder, Chi. Cardinals vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 17, 1948

 

Bob Waterfield, Los Angeles vs. Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1950

 

Charlie Gogolak, Washington vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 27, 1966

Most Consecutive (Kicking) Points After Touchdown

313

Jason Elam, Denver, 1993-2000 (current)

Highest (Kicking) Points After Touchdown Percentage, Career (200 points after touchdown)

100.00

Todd Peterson, Arizona, 1994; Seattle, 1995-99; Kansas City, 2000 (206-206)

Most (Kicking) Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Season

64

Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis, 1999

Most (Kicking) Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Game

9

Pat Harder, Chi. Cardinals vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 17, 1948

 

Bob Waterfield, Los Angeles vs. Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1950

Most Two-Point Conversions, Career
Two-point conversion records include AFL (1960-69) and NFL (since 1994).

6

Terance Mathis, Atlanta, 1994-2000

Most Two-Point Conversions, Season

3

Gino Cappelletti, Boston, 1960

 

Richie Lucas, Buffalo, 1961

 

Ronnie Harmon, San Diego, 1994

 

Haywood Jeffires, Houston, 1994

 

Tom Tupa, Cleveland, 1994

 

Terance Mathis, Atlanta, 1995

 

Lamar Smith, Seattle, 1996

 

Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1997

 

Terrell Davis, Denver, 1997

 

James Stewart, Detroit, 2000

Most Two-Point Conversions, Game

2

Brett Perriman, Detroit vs. Green Bay, Nov. 6, 1994

 

Michael Jackson, Baltimore vs. New England, Oct. 6, 1996

 

Terrell Davis, Denver vs. Atlanta, Sept. 28, 1997

 

Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee, Nov. 1, 1998

 

Marshall Faulk, St. Louis vs. Atlanta, Oct. 15, 2000

Individual Records: Field Goals

Most Seasons Leading League

5

Lou Groza, Cleveland, 1950, 1952-54, 1957

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

3

Lou Groza, Cleveland, 1952-54

 

Jack Manders, Chi. Bears, 1936-37

 

Ward Cuff, N.Y. Giants, 1938-39

 

Clark Hinkle, Green Bay, 1940-41

 

Cliff Patton, Philadelphia, 1948-49

 

Gino Cappelletti, Boston, 1963-64

 

Jim Turner, N.Y. Jets, 1968-69

 

Fred Cox, Minnesota, 1969-1970

 

Mark Moseley, Washington, 1976-77

 

Chip Lohmiller, Washington, 1991-92

 

Pete Stoyanovich, Miami, 1991-92

Most Field Goals Attempted, Career

637

George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1949, 1950-58; Baltimore, 1950; Houston, 1960-66; Oakland, 1967-1975

Most Field Goals Attempted, Season

49

Bruce Gossett, Los Angeles, 1966

 

Curt Knight, Washington, 1971

Most Field Goals Attempted, Game

9

Jim Bakken, St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh, Sept. 24, 1967

Most Field Goals, Career

461

Gary Anderson, Pittsburgh, 1982-1994; Philadelphia, 1995-96; San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998-2000

Most Field Goals, Season

39

Olindo Mare, Miami, 1999

Most Field Goals, Rookie, Season

35

Ali Haji-Sheikh, N.Y. Giants, 1983

Most Field Goals, Game

7

Jim Bakken, St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh, Sept. 24, 1967

 

Rich Karlis, Minnesota vs. L.A. Rams, Nov. 5, 1989 (OT)

 

Chris Boniol, Dallas vs. Green Bay, Nov. 18, 1996

 

Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco vs. Atlanta, Sept. 29, 1996

 

Steve Christie, Buffalo vs. N.Y. Jets, Oct. 20, 1996

 

Greg Davis, San Diego vs. Oakland, Oct. 5, 1997

 

Gary Anderson, Minnesota vs. Baltimore, Dec. 13, 1998

 

Olindo Mare, Miami vs. New England, Oct. 17, 1999

 

Jason Hanson, Detroit vs. Minnesota, Oct. 17, 1999

Most Field Goals, One Quarter

4

Garo Yepremian, Detroit vs. Minnesota, Nov. 13, 1966 (second quarter)

 

Curt Knight, Washington vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 15, 1970 (second quarter)

 

Roger Ruzek, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 2, 1987 (fourth quarter)

 

Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis vs. Buffalo, Sept. 21 1997 (second quarter)

Most Consecutive Games Scoring Field Goals

31

Fred Cox, Minnesota, 1968-1970

Most Consecutive Field Goals

40

Gary Anderson, San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998

Longest Field Goal

63

Tom Dempsey, New Orleans vs. Detroit, Nov. 8, 1970

 

Jason Elam, Denver vs. Jacksonville, Oct. 25, 1998

Highest Field Goal Percentage, Career (100 field goals)

84.73

Ryan Longwell, Green Bay, 1997-2000 (131-111)

Highest Field Goal Percentage, Season (Qualifiers)

100.00

Tony Zendejas, L.A. Rams, 1991 (17-17)

 

Gary Anderson, Minnesota, 1998 (35-35)

 

Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis, 2000 (17-17)

Most Field Goals, No Misses, Game

7

Rich Karlis, Minnesota vs. L.A. Rams, Nov. 5, 1989 (OT)

 

Chris Boniol, Dallas vs. Green Bay, Nov. 18, 1996

Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Career

37

Morten Andersen, New Orleans, 1982-1994; Atlanta, 1995-2000

Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Season

8

Morten Andersen, Atlanta, 1995

Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Game

3

Morten Andersen, Atlanta vs. New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1995

Individual Records: Rushing

RUSHING

Most Seasons Leading League

8

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1957-1961, 1963-65

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

5

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1957-1961

ATTEMPTS

 

MOST Seasons Leading League

6

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1958-59, 1961, 1963-65

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Steve Van Buren, Philadelphia, 1947-1950

 

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1976-79

Most Attempts, Career

3,838

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1975-1987

Most Attempts, Season

410

Jamal Anderson, Atlanta, 1998

Most Attempts, Rookie, Season

390

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983

Most Attempts, Game

45

Jamie Morris, Washington vs. Cincinnati, Dec. 17, 1988 (OT)

YARDS GAINED

MOST Yards Gained, Career

16,726

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1975-1987

Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Rushing

10

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1976-1981, 1983-86

 

Barry Sanders, Detroit, 1989-1998

 

Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1991-2000

Most Consecutive Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Rushing

10

Barry Sanders, Detroit, 1989-1998

 

Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1991-2000 (current)

Most Yards Gained, Season

2,105

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1984

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

1,808

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983

Most Yards Gained, Game

278

Corey Dillon, Cincinnati vs. Denver, Oct. 22, 2000

Most Games, 200 or More Yards Rushing, Career

6

O.J. Simpson, Buffalo, 1969-1977; San Francisco, 1978-79

Most Games, 200 or More Yards Rushing, Season

4

Earl Campbell, Houston, 1980

Most Consecutive Games, 200 or More Yards Rushing

2

O.J. Simpson, Buffalo, 1973, 1976

 

Earl Campbell, Houston, 1980

Most Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing, Career

77

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1975-1987

Most Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing, Season

14

Barry Sanders, Detroit, 1997

Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing

14

Barry Sanders, Detroit, 1997

Longest Run From Scrimmage

99

Tony Dorsett, Dallas vs. Minnesota, Jan. 3, 1983 (TD)

AVERAGE GAIN

HIGHEST Average Gain, Career (750 attempts)

6.42

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia, 1985-1995; Minnesota, 1997-99; Dallas, 2000 (761-4,888)

Highest Average Gain, Season (Qualifiers)

8.44

Beattie Feathers, Chi. Bears, 1934 (119-1,004)

Highest Average Gain, Game (10 attempts)

17.09

Marion Motley, Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 1950 (11-188)

TOUCHDOWNS

 

MOST Seasons Leading League

5

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1957-59, 1963, 1965

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

3

Steve Van Buren, Philadelphia, 1947-49

 

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1957-59

 

Abner Haynes, Dall. Texans, 1960-62

 

Cookie Gilchrist, Buffalo, 1962-64

 

Leroy Kelly, Cleveland, 1966-68

Most Touchdowns, Career

145

Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1990-2000

Most Touchdowns, Season

25

Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1995

Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season

18

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983

Most Touchdowns, Game

6

Ernie Nevers, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 28, 1929

Most Consecutive Games Rushing for Touchdowns

13

John Riggins, Washington, 1982-83

 

George Rogers, Washington, 1985-86

Individual Records: Passing

PASSING

Most Seasons Leading League

6

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1949

 

Steve Young San Francisco, 1991-94, 1996-97

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Steve Young, San Francisco, 1991-94

PASSER RATING

Highest Passer Rating, Career (1,500 attempts)

96.8

Steve Young, Tampa Bay, 1985-86; San Francisco, 1987-1999

Highest Passer Rating, Season (Qualifiers)

112.8

Steve Young, San Francisco, 1994

Highest Passer Rating, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

96.0

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983

ATTEMPTS

Most Seasons Leading League

5

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1997

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

3

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore, 1959-1961

 

George Blanda, Houston, 1963-65

 

Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1994-96

Most Passes Attempted, Career

8,358

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Passes Attempted, Season

691

Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1994

Most Passes Attempted, Rookie, Season

575

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 1998

Most Passes Attempted, Game

70

Drew Bledsoe, New England vs. Minnesota, Nov. 13, 1994 (OT)

COMPLETIONS

Most Seasons Leading League

6

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984-86, 1988, 1992, 1997

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

3

George Blanda, Houston, 1963-65

 

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984-86

Most Passes Completed, Career

4,967

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Passes Completed, Season

404

Warren Moon, Houston, 1991

Most Passes Completed, Rookie, Season

326

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 1998

Most Passes Completed, Game

45

Drew Bledsoe, New England vs. Minnesota, Nov. 13, 1994 (OT)

Most Consecutive Passes Completed

22

Joe Montana, San Francisco vs. Cleveland (5), Nov. 29, 1987; vs. Green Bay (17), Dec. 6, 1987

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

 

Most Seasons Leading League

8

Len Dawson, Dall. Texans, 1962; Kansas City, 1964-69, 1975

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

6

Len Dawson, Kansas City, 1964-69

 

Milt Plum, Cleveland, 1959-1961

Highest Completion Percentage, Career (1,500 attempts)

64.28

Steve Young, Tampa Bay, 1985-86; San Francisco, 1987-1999 (4,149-2,667)

Highest Completion Percentage, Season (Qualifiers)

70.55

Ken Anderson, Cincinnati, 1982 (309-218)

Highest Completion Percentage, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

58.45

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983 (296-173)

Highest Completion Percentage, Game (20 attempts)

91.30

Vinny Testaverde, Cleveland vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 26, 1993 (23-21)

YARDS GAINED

Most Seasons Leading League

5

Sonny Jurgensen, Philadelphia, 1961-62; Washington, 1966-67, 1969

 

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984-86, 1988, 1992

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Dan Fouts, San Diego, 1979-1982

Most Yards Gained, Career

61,361

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Yards Passing

13

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984-1992, 1994-95, 1997-98

Most Yards Gained, Season

5,084

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

3,739

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 1998

Most Yards Gained, Game

554

Norm Van Brocklin, Los Angeles vs. N.Y. Yanks, Sept. 28, 1951

Most Games, 400 or More Yards Passing, Career

13

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Games, 400 or More Yards Passing, Season

4

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

Most Consecutive Games, 400 or More Yards Passing

2

Dan Fouts, San Diego, 1982

 

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

 

Phil Simms, N.Y. Giants, 1985

Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career

63

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Season

9

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

 

Warren Moon, Houston, 1990

 

Kurt Warner, St. Louis, 1999

Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing

6

Steve Young, San Francisco, 1998

 

Kurt Warner, St. Louis, 2000

Longest Pass Completion (All TDs except as noted)

99

Frank Filchock (to Farkas), Washington vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 15, 1939

 

George Izo (to Mitchell), Washington vs. Cleveland, Sept. 15, 1963

 

Karl Sweetan (to Studstill), Detroit vs. Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1966

 

Sonny Jurgensen (to Allen), Washington vs. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1968

 

Jim Plunkett (to Branch), L.A. Raiders vs. Washington, Oct. 2, 1983

 

Ron Jaworski (to Quick), Philadelphia vs. Atlanta, Nov. 10, 1985

 

Stan Humphries (to Martin), San Diego vs. Seattle, Sept. 18, 1994

 

Brett Favre (to Brooks), Green Bay vs. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1995

AVERAGE GAIN

Most Seasons Leading League

7

Sid Luckman, Chi. Bears, 1939-1943, 1946-47

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

5

Sid Luckman, Chi. Bears, 1939-1943

Highest Average Gain, Career (1,500 attempts)

8.63

Otto Graham, Cleveland, 1950-55 (1,565-13,499)

(2,895-23,611)

 

Highest Average Gain, Season (Qualifiers)

11.17

Tommy O'Connell, Cleveland, 1957 (110-1,229)

Highest Average Gain, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

9.411

Greg Cook, Cincinnati, 1969 (197-1,854)

Highest Average Gain, Game (20 attempts)

18.58

Sammy Baugh, Washington vs. Boston, Oct. 31, 1948 (24-446)

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Seasons Leading League

4

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore, 1957-1960

 

Len Dawson, Dall. Texans, 1962; Kansas City, 1963, 1965-66

 

Steve Young, San Francisco, 1992-94, 1998

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore, 1957-1960

Most Touchdown Passes, Career

420

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Touchdown Passes, Season

48

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

Most Touchdown Passes, Rookie, Season

26

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 1998

Most Touchdown Passes, Game

7

Sid Luckman, Chi. Bears vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 14, 1943

 

Adrian Burk, Philadelphia vs. Washington, Oct. 17, 1954

 

George Blanda, Houston vs. N.Y. Titans, Nov. 19, 1961

 

Y.A. Tittle, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington, Oct. 28, 1962

 

Joe Kapp, Minnesota vs. Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1969

Most Games, Four or More Touchdown Passes, Career

21

Dan Marino, Miami, 1983-1999

Most Games, Four or More Touchdown Passes, Season

6

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdown Passes

4

Dan Marino, Miami, 1984

Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Passes

47

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore, 1956-1960

HAD INTERCEPTED

Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted

308

Bernie Kosar, Cleveland, 1990-91

Most Passes Had Intercepted, Career

277

George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1949, 1950-58; Baltimore, 1950; Houston, 1960-66; Oakland, 1967-1975

Most Passes Had Intercepted, Season

42

George Blanda, Houston, 1962

Most Passes Had Intercepted, Game

8

Jim Hardy, Chi. Cardinals vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 1950

Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game

70

Drew Bledsoe, New England vs. Minnesota, Nov. 13, 1994 (OT)

Lowest PERCENTAGE, PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED

Most Seasons Leading League, Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted

5

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1940, 1942, 1944-45, 1947

Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted, Career (1,500 attempts)

2.08

Neil O'Donnell, Pittsburgh, 1991-95; N.Y. Jets, 1996-97; Cincinnati, 1998; Tennessee, 1999-2000 (3,121-65)

Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted, Season (Qualifiers)

0.66

Joe Ferguson, Buffalo, 1976 (151-1)

Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

1.98

Charlie Batch, Detroit, 1998 (303-6)

TIMES SACKED

Times Sacked has been compiled since 1963.

Most Times Sacked, Career

516

John Elway, Denver, 1983-1998

Most Times Sacked, Season

72

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia, 1986

Most Times Sacked, Game

12

Bert Jones, Baltimore vs. St. Louis, Oct. 26, 1980

 

Warren Moon, Houston vs. Dallas, Sept. 29, 1985


Individual Records: Receiving

PASS RECEIVING

Most Seasons Leading League

8

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1936-37, 1939, 1941-45

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

5

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1941-45

Most Pass Receptions, Career

1,281

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000

Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions

14

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998-2000

Most Pass Receptions, Season

123

Herman Moore, Detroit, 1995

Most Pass Receptions, Rookie, Season

90

Terry Glenn, New England, 1996

Most Pass Receptions, Game

20

Terrell Owens, San Francisco vs. Chicago, Dec. 17, 2000

Most Consecutive Games, Pass Receptions

225

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000 (current)

YARDS GAINED

Most Seasons Leading League

7

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1936, 1938-39, 1941-44

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1941-44

Most Yards Gained, Career

19,247

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000

Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards, Pass Receiving

12

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998

Most Yards Gained, Season

1,848

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1995

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

1,473

Bill Groman, Houston, 1960

Most Yards Gained, Game

336

Willie Anderson, L.A. Rams vs. New Orleans, Nov. 26, 1989 (OT)

Most Games, 200 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Career

5

Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1962-1970; Dallas, 1971-72

Most Games, 200 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Season

3

Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961

Most Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Career

66

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000

Most Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving, Season

11

Michael Irvin, Dallas, 1995

 

Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville, 1999

Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Pass Receiving

7

Charley Hennigan, Houston, 1961

 

Michael Irvin, Dallas, 1995

Longest Pass Reception (All TDs except as noted)

99

Andy Farkas (from Filchock), Washington vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 15, 1939

 

Bobby Mitchell (from Izo), Washington vs. Cleveland, Sept. 15, 1963

 

Pat Studstill (from Sweetan), Detroit vs. Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1966

 

Gerry Allen (from Jurgensen), Washington vs. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1968

 

Cliff Branch (from Plunkett), L.A. Raiders vs. Washington, Oct. 2, 1983

 

Mike Quick (from Jaworski), Philadelphia vs. Atlanta, Nov. 10, 1985

 

Tony Martin (from Humphries), San Diego vs. Seattle, Sept. 18, 1994

 

Robert Brooks (from Favre), Green Bay vs. Chicago, Sept. 11, 1995

AVERAGE GAIN

HIGHEST Average Gain, Career (200 receptions)

22.26

Homer Jones, N.Y. Giants, 1964-69; Cleveland, 1970 (224-4,986)

Highest Average Gain, Season (24 receptions)

32.58

Don Currivan, Boston, 1947 (24-782)

Highest Average Gain, Game (3 receptions)

63.00

Torry Holt, St. Louis vs. Atlanta, Sept. 24, 2000 (3-189)

60.67

Bill Groman, Houston vs. Denver, Nov. 20, 1960 (3-182) Homer Jones, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington, Dec. 12, 1965 (3-182)

60.33

Don Currivan, Boston vs. Washington, Nov. 30, 1947 (3-181)

TOUCHDOWN

 

Most Seasons Leading League

9

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38, 1940-44

6

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-87, 1989-1991, 1993

3

Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1964-66

 

Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995, 1997, 1999

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

5

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1940-44

4

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38

3

Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1964-66

 

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1989-1991

Most Touchdowns, Career

176

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000

123

Cris Carter, Philadelphia, 1987-89; Minnesota, 1990-2000

100

Steve Largent, Seattle, 1976-1989

Most Touchdowns, Season

22

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1987

18

Mark Clayton, Miami, 1984

 

Sterling Sharpe, Green Bay, 1994

17

Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1942

 

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1951

 

Bill Groman, Houston, 1961

 

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1989

 

Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995

 

Carl Pickens, Cincinnati, 1995

 

Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998

Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season

17

Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998

13

Bill Howton, Green Bay, 1952

 

John Jefferson, San Diego, 1978

12

Harlon Hill, Chi. Bears, 1954

 

Bill Groman, Houston, 1960

 

Mike Ditka, Chicago, 1961

 

Bob Hayes, Dallas, 1965

Most Touchdowns, Game

5

Bob Shaw, Chi. Cardinals vs. Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1950

 

Kellen Winslow, San Diego vs. Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981

 

Jerry Rice, San Francisco vs. Atlanta, Oct. 14, 1990

4

By many players. Last time:

 

Isaac Bruce, St. Louis vs. San Francisco, Oct. 10, 1999

Most Consecutive Games, Touchdowns

13

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-87

11

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1950-51

 

Buddy Dial, Pittsburgh, 1959-1960

10

Carl Pickens, Cincinnati, 1994-95

Individual Records: Combined Yardage

COMBINED NET YARDS GAINED

Rushing, receiving, interception returns, punt returns, kickoff returns, and fumble returns

Most Seasons Leading League

5

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1958-1961, 1964

4

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1994-96, 1998

3

Cliff Battles, Boston, 1932-33; Washington, 1937

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965-67

 

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983-84, 1986

 

Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1989, 1991-92

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1958-1961

3

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965-67

 

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1994-96

2

Cliff Battles, Boston, 1932-33

 

Charley Trippi, Chi. Cardinals, 1948-49

 

Timmy Brown, Philadelphia, 1962-63

 

Floyd Little, Denver, 1967-68

 

James Brooks, San Diego, 1981-82

 

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983-84

 

Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1991-92

ATTEMPTS

Most Attempts, Career

4,368

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1975-1987

4,000

Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1990-2000

3,624

Marcus Allen, L.A. Raiders, 1982-1992; Kansas City, 1993-97

Most Attempts, Season

496

James Wilder, Tampa Bay, 1984

455

Eddie George, Tennessee, 2000

450

Edgerrin James, Indianapolis, 2000

Most Attempts, Rookie, Season

442

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983

433

Edgerrin James, Indianapolis, 1999

401

Curtis Martin, New England, 1995

Most Attempts, Game

48

James Wilder, Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 30, 1983

47

James Wilder, Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay, Sept. 30, 1984 (OT)

 

Terrell Davis, Denver vs. Buffalo, Oct. 26, 1997 (OT)

46

Gerald Riggs, Atlanta vs. L.A. Rams, Nov. 17, 1985

YARDS GAINED

Most Yards Gained, Career

21,803

Walter Payton, Chicago, 1975-1987

19,878

Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000

18,640

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000

Most Yards Gained, Season

2,690

Derrick Mason, Tennessee, 2000

2,535

Lionel James, San Diego, 1985

2,477

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1994

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

2,317

Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1988

2,272

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965

2,212

Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams, 1983

Most Yards Gained, Game

404

Glyn Milburn, Denver vs. Seattle, Dec. 10, 1995

373

Billy Cannon, Houston vs. N.Y. Titans, Dec. 10, 1961

347

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans vs. L.A. Rams, Oct. 23, 1994

 

 

Individual Records: Kickoff returns

KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Seasons Leading League

3

Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1959, 1962-63

2

Lynn Chandnois, Pittsburgh, 1951-52

 

Bobby Jancik, Houston 1962-63

 

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967; Los Angeles, 1971

 

Mel Gray, Detroit, 1991, 1994

 

Michael Bates, Carolina, 1996-97

KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Kickoff Returns, Career

468

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia 2000

421

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997

401

Glyn Milburn, Denver, 1993-95; Detroit, 1996-97; Chicago, 1998-2000

Most Kickoff Returns, Season

82

MarTay Jenkins, Arizona, 2000

70

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1996

67

Ronney Jenkins, San Diego, 2000

Most Kickoff Returns, Rookie, Season

67

Ronney Jenkins, San Diego, 2000

56

Tony Horne, St. Louis, 1998

55

Stump Mitchell, St. Louis, 1981

Most Kickoff Returns, Game

10

Desmond Howard, Oakland vs. Seattle, Oct. 26, 1997

9

Noland Smith, Kansas City vs. Oakland, Nov. 23, 1967

 

Dino Hall, Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 7, 1979

 

Paul Palmer, Kansas City vs. Seattle, Sept. 20, 1987

 

Eric Metcalf, Atlanta vs. San Francisco, Sept. 29, 1996; vs. St. Louis, Nov. 10, 1996

 

Michael Bates, Carolina vs. Atlanta, Oct. 4, 1998

8

By many players

YARDS GAINED

Most Seasons Leading League

3

Bruce Harper, N.Y. Jets, 1977-79

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1994-96

2

Marshall Goldberg, Chi. Cardinals, 1941-42

 

Woodley Lewis, Los Angeles, 1953-54

 

Al Carmichael, Green Bay, 1956-57

 

Timmy Brown, Philadelphia, 1961, 1963

 

Bobby Jancik, Houston, 1963, 1966

 

Ron Smith, Atlanta, 1966-67

Most Yards Gained, Career

10,710

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000

10,250

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997

9,636

Glyn Milburn, Denver, 1993-95; Detroit, 1996-97; Chicago, 1998-2000

Most Yards Gained, Season

2,186

MarTay Jenkins, Arizona, 2000

1,791

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1996

1,629

Charlie Rogers, Seattle, 2000

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

1,531

Ronney Jenkins, San Diego, 2000

1,428

Terry Fair, Detroit, 1998

1,345

Buster Rhymes, Minnesota, 1985

Most Yards Gained, Game

304

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans vs. L.A. Rams, Oct. 23, 1994

294

Wally Triplett, Detroit vs. Los Angeles, Oct. 29, 1950

267

Tony Horne, St. Louis vs. Kansas City, Oct. 22, 2000

Longest Kickoff Return (All TDs)

106

Al Carmichael, Green Bay vs. Chi. Bears, Oct. 7, 1956

 

Noland Smith, Kansas City vs. Denver, Dec. 17, 1967

 

Roy Green, St. Louis vs. Dallas, Oct. 21, 1979

105

Frank Seno, Chi. Cardinals vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 20, 1946

 

Ollie Matson, Chi. Cardinals vs. Washington, Oct. 14, 1956

 

Abe Woodson, San Francisco vs. Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 1959

 

Timmy Brown, Philadelphia vs. Cleveland, Sept. 17, 1961

 

Jon Arnett, Los Angeles vs. Detroit, Oct. 29, 1961

 

Eugene (Mercury) Morris, Miami vs. Cincinnati, Sept. 14, 1969

 

Travis Williams, Los Angeles vs. New Orleans, Dec. 5, 1971

 

Terry Fair, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 28, 1998

104

By many players

AVERAGE YARDAGE

Highest Average, Career (75 returns)

30.56

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965-1971 (91-2,781)

29.57

Lynn Chandnois, Pittsburgh, 1950-56 (92-2,720)

28.69

Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1958-1964; St. Louis, 1965-66 (193-5,538)

Highest Average, Season (Qualifiers)

41.06

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967 (18-739)

37.69

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1967 (16-603)

35.50

Ollie Matson, Chi. Cardinals, 1958 (14-497)

Highest Average, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

41.06

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967 (18-739)

33.08

Tom Moore, Green Bay, 1960 (12-397)

32.88

Duriel Harris, Miami, 1976 (17-559)

Highest Average, Game (3 returns)

73.50

Wally Triplett, Detroit vs. Los Angeles, Oct. 29, 1950 (4-294)

67.33

Lenny Lyles, San Francisco vs. Baltimore, Dec. 18, 1960 (3-202)

65.33

Ken Hall, Houston vs. N.Y. Titans, Oct. 23, 1960 (3-196)

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Touchdowns, Career

6

Ollie Matson, Chi. Cardinals, 1952, 1954-58; L.A. Rams, 1959-1962; Detroit, 1963; Philadelphia, 1964

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965-1971

 

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967-1970; Los Angeles, 1971

 

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997

5

Bobby Mitchell, Cleveland, 1958-1961; Washington, 1962-68

 

Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1958-1964; St. Louis, 1965-66

 

Timmy Brown, Green Bay, 1959; Philadelphia, 1960-67; Baltimore, 1968

 

Michael Bates, Seattle, 1993-94; Cleveland, 1995; Carolina, 1996-2000

4

Cecil Turner, Chicago, 1968-1973

 

Ron Brown, L.A. Rams, 1984-89, 1991; L.A. Raiders, 1990

 

Jon Vaughn, New England, 1991-92; Seattle, 1993-94; Kansas City, 1994

 

Andre Coleman, San Diego, 1994-96; Seattle, 1997; Pittsburgh, 1997-98

 

Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, 1995-99

 

Tony Horne, St. Louis, 1998-2000

Most Touchdowns, Season

4

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967

 

Cecil Turner, Chicago, 1970

3

Verda (Vitamin T) Smith, Los Angeles, 1950

 

Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1963

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1967

 

Raymond Clayborn, New England, 1977

 

Ron Brown, L.A. Rams, 1985

 

Mel Gray, Detroit, 1994

 

Darrick Vaughn, Atlanta, 2000

2

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season

4

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967

3

Raymond Clayborn, New England, 1977

 

Darrick Vaughn, Atlanta, 2000

2

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Game

2

Timmy Brown, Philadelphia vs. Dallas, Nov. 6, 1966

 

Travis Williams, Green Bay vs. Cleveland, Nov. 12, 1967

 

Ron Brown, L.A. Rams vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24, 1985

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans vs. L.A. Rams, Oct. 23, 1994

COMBINED KICK RETURNS

Most Combined Kick Returns, Career

817

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000 (p-349, k-468)

684

Glyn Milburn, Denver, 1993-95; Detroit, 1996-97; Chicago, 1998-2000 (p-283, k-401)

673

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997 (p-252, k-421)

Most Combined Kick Returns, Season

103

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1998 (p-44; k-59)

102

Glyn Milburn, Detroit, 1997 (p-47, k-55)

101

Roell Preston, Green Bay, 1998 (p-44; k-57)

Most Combined Kick Returns, Game

13

Stump Mitchell, St. Louis vs. Atlanta, Oct. 18, 1981 (p-6, k-7)

 

Ronnie Harris, New England vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 5, 1993 (p-10, k-3)

12

Mel Renfro, Dallas vs. Green Bay, Nov. 29, 1964 (p-4, k-8)

 

Larry Jones, Washington vs. Dallas, Dec. 13, 1975 (p-6, k-6)

 

Eddie Brown, Washington vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 9, 1977 (p-11, k-1)

 

Nesby Glasgow, Baltimore vs. Denver, Sept. 2, 1979 (p-9, k-3)

 

Tim Dwight, Atlanta vs. Detroit, Nov. 12, 2000 (p-8, k-4)

11

By many players

YARDS GAINED

Most Yards Returned, Career

14,521

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000 (p-3,811; k-10,710)

13,003

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997 (p-2,753; k-10,250)

12,448

Glyn Milburn, Denver, 1993-95; Detroit, 1996-97; Chicago, 1998-2000 (p-2,812; k-9,636)

Most Yards Returned, Season

2,187

MarTay Jenkins, Arizona, 2000 (p-1, k-2,186)

1,992

Charlie Rogers, Seattle, 2000 (p-363, k-1,629)

1,943

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1996 (p-152, k-1,791)

Most Yards Returned, Game

347

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans vs. L.A. Rams, Oct. 23, 1994 (p-43, k-304)

294

Wally Triplett, Detroit vs. Los Angeles, Oct. 29, 1950 (k-294)

 

Woodley Lewis, Los Angeles vs. Detroit, Oct. 18, 1953 (p-120, k-174)

289

Eddie Payton, Detroit vs. Minnesota, Dec. 17, 1977 (p-105, k-184)

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Touchdowns, Career

11

Eric Metcalf, Cleveland, 1989-1994; Atlanta, 1995-96; San Diego, 1997; Arizona, 1998; Carolina, 1999 (p-9, k-2)

 

Brian Mitchell, Washington, 1990-99; Philadelphia, 2000 (p-8, k-3)

9

Ollie Matson, Chi. Cardinals, 1952, 1954-58; Los Angeles, 1959-1962; Detroit, 1963; Philadelphia, 1964-66 (p-3, k-6)

 

Mel Gray, New Orleans, 1986-88; Detroit, 1989-1994; Houston, 1995-96; Tennessee, 1997; Philadelphia, 1997 (p-3, k-6)

 

Deion Sanders, Atlanta, 1989-1993; San Francisco, 1994; Dallas, 1995-99; Washington, 2000 (p-6, k-3)

8

Jack Christiansen, Detroit, 1951-58 (p-8)

 

Bobby Mitchell, Cleveland, 1958-1961; Washington, 1962-68 (p-3, k-5)

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965-1971 (p-2, k-6)

 

Rick Upchurch, Denver, 1975-1983 (p-8)

 

Billy (White Shoes) Johnson, Houston, 1974-1980; Atlanta, 1982-87; Washington, 1988 (p-6, k-2)

 

David Meggett, N.Y. Giants, 1989-1994; New England, 1995-97; N.Y. Jets, 1998 (p-7, k-1)

 

Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, 1995-99 (p-4, k-4)

 

Desmond Howard, Washington, 1992-94; Jacksonville, 1995; Green Bay, 1996, 1999; Oakland, 1997-98; Detroit, 1999-2000 (p-8)

Most Touchdowns, Season

4

Jack Christiansen, Detroit, 1951 (p-4)

 

Emlen Tunnell, N.Y. Giants, 1951 (p-3, k-1)

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1967 (p-1, k-3)

 

Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1967 (k-4)

 

Cecil Turner, Chicago, 1970 (k-4)

 

Billy Johnson, Houston, 1975 (p-3, k-1)

 

Rick Upchurch, Denver, 1976 (p-4)

3

Verda (Vitamin T) Smith, Los Angeles, 1950 (k-3)

 

Abe Woodson, San Francisco, 1963 (k-3)

 

Raymond Clayborn, New England, 1977 (k-3)

 

Billy Johnson, Houston, 1977 (p-2, k-1)

 

LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles, 1981 (p-3)

 

Ron Brown, L.A. Rams, 1985 (k-3)

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1993 (p-2, k-1)

 

Mel Gray, Detroit, 1994 (k-3)

 

Andre Coleman, San Diego, 1995 (p-2; k-1)

 

Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, 1995 (p-1, k-2)

 

Desmond Howard, Green Bay, 1996 (p-3)

 

Darrien Gordon, Denver, 1997 (p-3)

 

Eric Metcalf, San Diego, 1997 (p-3)

 

Glyn Milburn, Chicago, 1998 (p-2; k-1)

 

Roell Preston, Green Bay, 1998 (p-2; k-1)

 

Darrick Vaughn, Atlanta, 2000 (k-3)

Most Touchdowns, Game

2

Jack Christiansen, Detroit vs. Los Angeles, Oct. 14, 1951 (p-2); vs. Green Bay, Nov. 22, 1951 (p-2)

 

Jim Patton, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington, Oct. 30, 1955 (p-1, k-1)

 

Bobby Mitchell, Cleveland vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1958 (p-1, k-1)

 

Dick Christy, N.Y. Titans vs. Denver, Sept. 24, 1961 (p-2)

 

Al Frazier, Denver vs. Boston, Dec. 3, 1961 (p-1, k-1)

 

Timmy Brown, Philadelphia vs. Dallas, Nov. 6, 1966 (k-2)

 

Travis Williams, Green Bay vs. Cleveland, Nov. 12, 1967 (k-2); vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 1969 (p-1, k-1)

 

Gale Sayers, Chicago vs. San Francisco, Dec. 3, 1967 (p-1, k-1)

 

Rick Upchurch, Denver vs. Cleveland, Sept. 26, 1976 (p-2)

 

Eddie Payton, Detroit vs. Minnesota, Dec. 17, 1977 (p-1, k-1)

 

LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles vs. Atlanta, Oct. 11, 1981 (p-2)

 

Ron Brown, L.A. Rams vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24, 1985 (k-2)

 

Vai Sikahema, St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 21, 1986 (p-2)

 

Todd Kinchen, L.A. Rams vs. Atlanta, Dec. 27, 1992 (p-2)

 

Eric Metcalf, Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 24, 1993 (p-2); San Diego vs. Cincinatt,i Nov. 2, 1997 (p-2)

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans vs. L.A. Rams, Oct. 23, 1994 (k-2)

 

Darrien Gordon, Denver vs. Carolina, Nov. 9, 1997 (p-2)

 

Jermaine Lewis, Baltimore vs. Seattle, Dec. 7, 1997 (p-2); Baltimore vs. N.Y. Jets, Dec. 24, 2000 (p-2)

 

Individual Records: Punting

PUNTING

MOST Seasons Leading League

4

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1940-43

 

Jerrel Wilson, Kansas City, 1965, 1968, 1972-73

3

Yale Lary, Detroit, 1959, 1961, 1963

 

Jim Fraser, Denver, 1962-64

 

Ray Guy, Oakland, 1974-75, 1977

 

Rohn Stark, Baltimore, 1983; Indianapolis, 1985-86

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League

4

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1940-43

3

Jim Fraser, Denver, 1962-64

PUNTS

Most Punts, Career

1,163

Lee Johnson, Houston, 1985-87; Cleveland, 1987-88; Cincinnati, 1988-1998; New England, 1999-2000

1,154

Dave Jennings, N.Y. Giants, 1974-1984; N.Y. Jets, 1985-87

1,141

Rohn Stark, Baltimore, 1982-83; Indianapolis, 1984-1994; Pittsburgh, 1995; Carolina, 1996; Seattle, 1997

Most Punts, Season

114

Bob Parsons, Chicago, 1981

111

Brad Maynard, N.Y. Giants, 1997

109

John James, Atlanta, 1978

Most Punts, Rookie, Season

111

Brad Maynard, N.Y. Giants, 1997

108

John Teltschik, Philadelphia, 1986

101

Daniel Pope, Kansas City, 1999

Most Punts, Game

16

Leo Araguz, Oakland vs. San Diego, Oct. 11, 1998

15

John Teltschik, Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Giants, Dec. 6, 1987 (OT)

14

Dick Nesbitt, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 30, 1933

 

Keith Molesworth, Chi. Bears vs. Green Bay, Dec. 10, 1933

 

Sammy Baugh, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1939

 

Carl Kinscherf, N.Y. Giants vs. Detroit, Nov. 7, 1943

 

George Taliaferro, N.Y. Yanks vs. Los Angeles, Sept. 28, 1951

Longest Punt

98

Steve O'Neal, N.Y. Jets vs. Denver, Sept. 21, 1969

94

Joe Lintzenich, Chi. Bears vs. N.Y. Giants, Nov. 16, 1931

93

Shawn McCarthy, New England vs. Buffalo, Nov. 3, 1991

AVERAGE YARDAGE

Highest Average, Punting, Career (250 punts)

45.10

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1937-1952 (338-15,245)

44.83

Darren Bennett, San Diego, 1995-2000 (524-23,492)

44.68

Tommy Davis, San Francisco, 1959-1969 (511-22,833)

Highest Average, Punting, Season (Qualifiers)

51.40

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1940 (35-1,799)

48.94

Yale Lary, Detroit, 1963 (35-1,713)

48.73

Sammy Baugh, Washington, 1941 (30-1,462)

Highest Average, Punting, Rookie, Season (Qualifiers)

45.92

Frank Sinkwich, Detroit, 1943 (12-551)

45.91

Shane Lechler, Oakland, 2000 (65-2,984)

45.66

Tommy Davis, San Francisco, 1959 (59-2,694)

Highest Average, Punting, Game (4 punts)

61.75

Bob Cifers, Detroit vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 24, 1946 (4-247)

61.60

Roy McKay, Green Bay vs. Chi. Cardinals, Oct. 28, 1945 (5-308)

59.50

Darren Bennett, San Diego vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 1, 1995 (4-238)

PUNTS HAD BLOCKED

Most Consecutive Punts, None Blocked

726

Chris Gardocki, Chicago, 1992-94; Indianapolis, 1995-98; Cleveland, 1999-2000 (current)

623

Dave Jennings, N.Y. Giants, 1976-1983

619

Ray Guy, Oakland, 1979-1981; L.A. Raiders, 1982-86

Most Punts Had Blocked, Career

14

Herman Weaver, Detroit, 1970-76; Seattle, 1977-1980

 

Harry Newsome, Pittsburgh, 1985-89; Minnesota, 1990-93

12

Jerrel Wilson, Kansas City, 1963-1977; New England, 1978

 

Tom Blanchard, N.Y. Giants, 1971-73; New Orleans, 1974-78; Tampa Bay, 1979-1981

11

David Lee, Baltimore, 1966-1978

Most Punts Had Blocked, Season

6

Harry Newsome, Pittsburgh, 1988

4

Bryan Wagner, Cleveland, 1990

3

By many players

Individual Records: Interceptions

INTERCEPTIONS BY

Most Seasons Leading League

3

Everson Walls, Dallas, 1981-82, 1985

2

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952; Chi. Cardinals, 1954

 

Jack Christiansen, Detroit, 1953, 1957

 

Milt Davis, Baltimore, 1957, 1959

 

Dick Lynch, N.Y. Giants, 1961, 1963

 

Johnny Robinson, Kansas City, 1966, 1970

 

Bill Bradley, Philadelphia, 1971-72

 

Emmitt Thomas, Kansas City, 1969, 1974

 

Ronnie Lott, San Francisco, 1986; L.A. Raiders, 1991

Most Interceptions By, Career

81

Paul Krause, Washington, 1964-67; Minnesota, 1968-1979

79

Emlen Tunnell, N.Y. Giants, 1948-1958; Green Bay, 1959-1961

68

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952-53; Chi. Cardinals, 1954-59; Detroit, 1960-65

Most Interceptions By, Season

14

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952

13

Dan Sandifer, Washington, 1948

 

Orban (Spec) Sanders, N.Y. Yanks, 1950

 

Lester Hayes, Oakland, 1980

12

By nine players

Most Interceptions By, Rookie, Season

14

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952

13

Dan Sandifer, Washington, 1948

12

Woodley Lewis, Los Angeles, 1950

 

Paul Krause, Washington, 1964

Most Interceptions By, Game

4

Sammy Baugh, Washington vs. Detroit, Nov. 14, 1943

 

Dan Sandifer, Washington vs. Boston, Oct. 31, 1948

 

Don Doll, Detroit vs. Chi. Cardinals, Oct. 23, 1949

 

Bob Nussbaumer, Chi. Cardinals vs. N.Y. Bulldogs, Nov. 13, 1949

 

Russ Craft, Philadelphia vs. Chi. Cardinals, Sept. 24, 1950

 

Bobby Dillon, Green Bay vs. Detroit, Nov. 26, 1953

 

Jack Butler, Pittsburgh vs. Washington, Dec. 13, 1953

 

Austin (Goose) Gonsoulin, Denver vs. Buffalo, Sept. 18, 1960

 

Jerry Norton, St. Louis vs. Washington, Nov. 20, 1960; vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 26, 1961

 

Dave Baker, San Francisco vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 4, 1960

 

Bobby Ply, Dall. Texans vs. San Diego, Dec. 16, 1962

 

Bobby Hunt, Kansas City vs. Houston, Oct. 4, 1964

 

Willie Brown, Denver vs. N.Y. Jets, Nov. 15, 1964

 

Dick Anderson, Miami vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 3, 1973

 

Willie Buchanon, Green Bay vs. San Diego, Sept. 24, 1978

 

Deron Cherry, Kansas City vs. Seattle, Sept. 29, 1985

 

Kwamie Lassiter, Arizona vs. San Diego, Dec. 27, 1998

Most Consecutive Games, Passes Intercepted By

8

Tom Morrow, Oakland, 1962-63

7

Tom Landry, N.Y. Giants, 1950-51

 

Paul Krause, Washington, 1964

 

Larry Wilson, St. Louis, 1966

 

Ben Davis, Cleveland, 1968

6

By many players. Last time:

 

Barry Wilburn, Washington, 1987

YARDS GAINED

Most Seasons Leading League

2

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952; Chi. Cardinals, 1954

 

Herb Adderley, Green Bay, 1965, 1969

 

Dick Anderson, Miami, 1968, 1970

Most Yards Gained, Career

1,282

Emlen Tunnell, N.Y. Giants, 1948-1958; Green Bay, 1959-1961

1,207

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952-53; Chi. Cardinals, 1954-59; Detroit, 1960-65

1,187

Deion Sanders, Atlanta, 1989-1993; San Francisco, 1994; Dallas, 1995-99; Washington, 2000

Most Yards Gained, Season

349

Charlie McNeil, San Diego, 1961

303

Deion Sanders, San Francisco, 1994

301

Don Doll, Detroit, 1949

Most Yards Gained, Rookie, Season

301

Don Doll, Detroit, 1949

298

Dick (Night Train) Lane, Los Angeles, 1952

275

Woodley Lewis, Los Angeles, 1950

Most Yards Gained, Game

177

Charlie McNeil, San Diego vs. Houston, Sept. 24, 1961

170

Louis Oliver, Miami vs. Buffalo, Oct. 4, 1992

167

Dick Jauron, Detroit vs. Chicago, Nov. 18, 1973

Longest Return (All TDs)

103

Vencie Glenn, San Diego vs. Denver, Nov. 29, 1987

 

Louis Oliver, Miami vs. Buffalo, Oct. 4, 1992

102

Bob Smith, Detroit vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 24, 1949

 

Erich Barnes, N.Y. Giants vs. Dall. Cowboys, Oct. 15, 1961

 

Gary Barbaro, Kansas City vs. Seattle, Dec. 11, 1977

 

Louis Breeden, Cincinnati vs. San Diego, Nov. 8, 1981

 

Eddie Anderson, L.A. Raiders vs. Miami, Dec. 14, 1992

 

Donald Frank, San Diego vs. L.A. Raiders, Oct. 31, 1993

101

Richie Petitbon, Chicago vs Los Angeles, Dec. 9, 1962

 

Henry Carr, N.Y. Giants vs. Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 1966

 

Tony Greene, Buffalo vs. Kansas City, Oct. 3, 1976

 

Tom Pridemore, Atlanta vs. San Francisco, Sept. 20, 1981

 

Bryant Westbrook, Detroit vs. New England, Nov. 23, 2000

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Touchdowns, Career

9

Ken Houston, Houston, 1967-1972; Washington, 1973-1980

 

Rod Woodson, Pittsburgh, 1987-1996; San Francisco, 1997; Baltimore, 1998-2000

8

Deion Sanders, Atlanta, 1989-1993; San Francisco, 1994; Dallas, 1995-99; Washington, 2000

 

Eric Allen, Philadelphia, 1988-1994; New Orleans, 1995-97; Oakland, 1998-2000

7

Herb Adderley, Green Bay, 1961-69; Dallas, 1970-72

 

Erich Barnes, Chi. Bears, 1958-1960; N.Y. Giants, 1961-64; Cleveland, 1965-1970

 

Lem Barney, Detroit, 1967-77

Most Touchdowns, Season

4

Ken Houston, Houston, 1971

 

Jim Kearney, Kansas City, 1972

 

Eric Allen, Philadelphia, 1993

3

Dick Harris, San Diego, 1961

 

Dick Lynch, N.Y. Giants, 1963

 

Herb Adderley, Green Bay, 1965

 

Lem Barney, Detroit, 1967

 

Miller Farr, Houston, 1967

 

Monte Jackson, Los Angeles, 1976

 

Rod Perry, Los Angeles, 1978

 

Ronnie Lott, San Francisco, 1981

 

Lloyd Burruss, Kansas City, 1986

 

Wayne Haddix, Tampa Bay, 1990

 

Robert Massey, Phoenix, 1992

 

Ray Buchanan, Indianapolis, 1994

 

Deion Sanders, San Francisco, 1994

 

Mark McMillian, Kansas City, 1997

 

Otis Smith, N.Y. Jets, 1997

 

Jimmy Hitchcock, Minnesota, 1998

 

Eric Allen, Oakland, 2000

2

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Rookie, Season

3

Lem Barney, Detroit, 1967

 

Ronnie Lott, San Francisco, 1981

2

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Game

2

Bill Blackburn, Chi. Cardinals vs. Boston, Oct. 24, 1948

 

Dan Sandifer, Washington vs. Boston, Oct. 31, 1948

 

Bob Franklin, Cleveland vs. Chicago, Dec. 11, 1960

 

Bill Stacy, St. Louis vs. Dall. Cowboys, Nov. 5, 1961

 

Jerry Norton, St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 26, 1961

 

Miller Farr, Houston vs. Buffalo, Dec. 7, 1968

 

Ken Houston, Houston vs. San Diego, Dec. 19, 1971

 

Jim Kearney, Kansas City vs. Denver, Oct. 1, 1972

 

Lemar Parrish, Cincinnati vs. Houston, Dec. 17, 1972

 

Dick Anderson, Miami vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 3, 1973

 

Prentice McCray, New England vs. N.Y. Jets, Nov. 21, 1976

 

Kenny Johnson, Atlanta vs. Green Bay, Nov. 27, 1983 (OT)

 

Mike Kozlowski, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets, Dec. 16, 1983

 

Dave Brown, Seattle vs. Kansas City, Nov. 4, 1984

 

Lloyd Burruss, Kansas City vs. San Diego, Oct. 19, 1986

 

Henry Jones, Buffalo vs. Indianapolis, Sept. 20, 1992

 

Robert Massey, Phoenix vs. Washington, Oct. 4, 1992

 

Eric Allen, Philadelphia vs. New Orleans, Dec. 26, 1993

 

Ken Norton, San Francisco vs. St. Louis, Oct. 22, 1995

 

Otis Smith, N.Y. Jets vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 14, 1997

 

Dewayne Washington, Pittsburgh vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 22, 1998

Individual Records: Sacks

SACKS

Sacks have been compiled since 1982.

Most Seasons Leading League

2

Mark Gastineau, N.Y. Jets, 1983-84

 

Reggie White, Philadelphia, 1987-88

 

Kevin Greene, Pittsburgh, 1994; Carolina, 1996

Most Sacks, Career

198.0

Reggie White, Philadelphia, 1985-1992; Green Bay, 1993-98; Carolina, 2000

181.0

Bruce Smith, Buffalo, 1985-1999; Washington, 2000

160.0

Kevin Greene, L.A. Rams, 1985-1992; Pittsburgh, 1993-95; Carolina, 1996, 1998-99; San Francisco, 1997

Most Sacks, Season

22.0

Mark Gastineau, N.Y. Jets, 1984

21.0

Reggie White, Philadelphia, 1987

 

Chris Doleman, Minnesota, 1989

20.5

Lawrence Taylor, N.Y. Giants, 1986

Most Sacks, Rookie, Season

14.5

Jevon Kearse, Tennessee, 1999

12.5

Leslie O'Neal, San Diego, 1986

 

Simeon Rice, Arizona, 1996

12.0

Charles Haley, San Francisco, 1986

Most Sacks, Game

7.0

Derrick Thomas, Kansas City vs. Seattle, Nov. 11, 1990

6.0

Fred Dean, San Francisco vs. New Orleans, Nov. 13, 1983

 

Derrick Thomas, Kansas City vs. Oakland, Sept. 6, 1998

5.5

William Gay, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 4, 1983

Most Seasons, 10 or More Sacks

13

Bruce Smith, Buffalo, 1986-1990, 1992-98; Washington, 2000

12

Reggie White, Philadelphia, 1985-1992; Green Bay, 1993, 1995, 1997-98

10

Kevin Greene, L.A. Rams, 1988-1990, 1992; Pittsburgh, 1993-94; Carolina, 1996, 1998-99; San Francisco, 1997

Most Consecutive Seasons, 10 or More Sacks

9

Reggie White, Philadelphia, 1985-1992; Green Bay, 1993

8

John Randle, Minnesota, 1992-99

7

Lawrence Taylor, N.Y. Giants, 1984-1990

 

Bruce Smith, Buffalo, 1992-98

Most Consecutive Games, Sack

10

Simon Fletcher, Denver, Nov. 15, 1992-Sept. 20, 1993

9

Bruce Smith, Buffalo, Nov. 16, 1986-Oct. 25, 1987

 

Kevin Greene, San Francisco-Carolina, Dec. 7, 1997-Oct. 18, 1998

Individual Records: Safeties

Most Safeties, Career

4

Ted Hendricks, Baltimore, 1969-1973; Green Bay, 1974; Oakland, 1975-1981; L.A. Raiders, 1982-83

 

Doug English, Detroit, 1975-79, 1981-85

3

Bill McPeak, Pittsburgh, 1949-1957

 

Charlie Krueger, San Francisco, 1959-1973

 

Ernie Stautner, Pittsburgh, 1950-1963

 

Jim Katcavage, N.Y. Giants, 1956-1968

 

Roger Brown, Detroit, 1960-66; Los Angeles, 1967-69

 

Bruce Maher, Detroit, 1960-67; N.Y. Giants, 1968-69

 

Ron McDole, St. Louis, 1961; Houston, 1962; Buffalo, 1963-1970; Washington, 1971-78

 

Alan Page, Minnesota, 1967-1978; Chicago, 1979-1981

 

Lyle Alzado, Denver, 1971-78; Cleveland, 1979-1981; L.A. Raiders, 1982-85

 

Rulon Jones, Denver, 1980-88

 

Steve McMichael, New England, 1980; Chicago, 1981-1993; Green Bay, 1994

 

Kevin Greene, L.A. Rams, 1985-1992; Pittsburgh, 1993-95; Carolina, 1996, 1998-99; San Francisco, 1997

 

Burt Grossman, San Diego, 1989-1993; Philadelphia, 1994

 

Eric Swann, Phoenix, 1991-93; Arizona, 1994-99; Carolina, 2000

 

Dan Saleaumua, Detroit, 1987-88; Kansas City, 1989-1996; Seattle, 1997-98

 

Derrick Thomas, Kansas City, 1989-1999

 

Bryant Young, San Francisco, 1994-2000

2

By many players

Most Safeties, Season

2

Tom Nash, Green Bay, 1932

 

Roger Brown, Detroit, 1962

 

Ron McDole, Buffalo, 1964

 

Alan Page, Minnesota, 1971

 

Fred Dryer, Los Angeles, 1973

 

Benny Barnes, Dallas, 1973

 

James Young, Houston, 1977

 

Doug English, Detroit, 1983

 

Don Blackmon, New England, 1985

 

Tim Harris, Green Bay, 1988

 

Brian Jordan, Atlanta, 1991

 

Burt Grossman, San Diego, 1992

 

Rod Stephens, Seattle, 1993

 

Bryant Young, San Francisco, 1996

Most Safeties, Game

2

Fred Dryer, Los Angeles vs. Green Bay, Oct. 21, 1973

Individual Records: Fumbles

FUMBLES

Most Fumbles, Career

161

Warren Moon, Houston, 1984-1993; Minnesota, 1994-96; Seattle, 1997-98; Kansas City, 1999-2000

153

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1980-1991; Kansas City, 1992-93; Detroit, 1994; Arizona, 1995; Chicago, 1996; Tennessee, 1997-98

137

John Elway, Denver, 1983-1998

Most Fumbles, Season

21

Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996

18

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1989

 

Warren Moon, Houston, 1990

17

Dan Pastorini, Houston, 1973

 

Warren Moon, Houston, 1984

 

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia, 1989

 

Jon Kitna, Seattle, 2000

Most Fumbles, Game

7

Len Dawson, Kansas City vs. San Diego, Nov. 15, 1964

6

Sam Etcheverry, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants, Sept, 17, 1961

 

Dave Krieg, Seattle vs. Kansas City, Nov. 5, 1989

 

Brett Favre, Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 7, 1998

5

Paul Christman, Chi. Cardinals vs. Green Bay, Nov. 10, 1946

 

Charlie Conerly, N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco, Dec. 1, 1957

 

Jack Kemp, Buffalo vs. Houston, Oct. 29, 1967

 

Roman Gabriel, Philadelphia vs. Oakland, Nov. 21, 1976

 

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia vs. L.A. Raiders, Nov. 30, 1986 (OT)

 

Willie Totten, Buffalo vs. Indianapolis, Oct. 4, 1987

 

Dave Walter, Cincinnati vs. Seattle, Oct. 11, 1987

 

Dave Krieg, Seattle vs. San Diego, Nov. 25, 1990 (OT)

 

Andre Ware, Detroit vs. Green Bay, Dec. 6, 1992

 

Steve Beuerlein, Carolina vs. San Francisco, Nov. 8, 1998

FUMBLES RECOVERED

Most Fumbles Recovered, Career, Own and Opponents'

56

Warren Moon, Houston, 1984-1993; Minnesota, 1994-96; Seattle, 1997-98; Kansas City, 1999-2000 (56 own)

47

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1980-1991; Kansas City, 1992-93; Detroit, 1994; Arizona, 1995; Chicago, 1996; Tennessee, 1997-98 (47 own)

45

Boomer Esiason, Cincinnati, 1984-1992, 1997; N.Y. Jets, 1993-95; Arizona, 1996 (45 own)

Most Fumbles Recovered, Season, Own and Opponents'

9

Don Hultz, Minnesota, 1963 (9 opp)

 

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1989 (9 own)

 

Brian Griese, Denver, 1999 (9 own)

 

Jon Kitna, Seattle, 2000 (9 own)

8

Paul Christman, Chi. Cardinals, 1945 (8 own)

 

Joe Schmidt, Detroit, 1955 (8 opp)

 

Bill Butler, Minnesota, 1963 (8 own)

 

Kermit Alexander, San Francisco, 1965 (4 own, 4 opp)

 

Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh, 1976 (1 own, 7 opp)

 

Danny White, Dallas, 1981 (8 own)

 

Dan Marino, Miami, 1988 (7 own, 1 opp)

 

Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1998 (8 own)

7

By many players

Most Fumbles Recovered, Game, Own and Opponents'

4

Otto Graham, Cleveland vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 25, 1953 (4 own)

 

Sam Etcheverry, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants, Sept. 17, 1961 (4 own)

 

Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles vs. San Francisco, Oct. 12, 1969 (4 own)

 

Joe Ferguson, Buffalo vs. Miami, Sept. 18, 1977 (4 own)

 

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia vs. L.A. Raiders, Nov. 30, 1986 (OT) (4 own)

3

By many players

OWN FUMBLES RECOVERED

Most Own Fumbles Recovered, Career

56

Warren Moon, Houston, 1984-1993; Minnesota, 1994-96; Seattle, 1997-98; Kansas City, 1999-2000

47

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1980-1991; Kansas City, 1992-93; Detroit, 1994; Arizona, 1995; Chicago, 1996; Tennessee, 1997-98

45

Boomer Esiason, Cincinnati, 1984-1992, 1997; N.Y. Jets, 1993-95; Arizona, 1996

Most Own Fumbles Recovered, Season

9

Dave Krieg, Seattle, 1989

 

Brian Griese, Denver, 1999

 

Jon Kitna, Seattle, 2000

8

Paul Christman, Chi. Cardinals, 1945

 

Bill Butler, Minnesota, 1963

 

Danny White, Dallas, 1981

 

Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1998

7

By many players

Most Own Fumbles Recovered, Game

4

Otto Graham, Cleveland vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 25, 1953

 

Sam Etcheverry, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants, Sept. 17, 1961

 

Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles vs. San Francisco, Oct. 12, 1969

 

Joe Ferguson, Buffalo vs. Miami, Sept. 18, 1977

 

Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia vs. L.A. Raiders, Nov. 30, 1986 (OT)

3

By many players

OPPONENTS' FUMBLES RECOVERED

MOST Opponents' Fumbles Recovered, Career

29

Jim Marshall, Cleveland, 1960; Minnesota, 1961-1979

28

Rickey Jackson, New Orleans, 1981-1993; San Francisco, 1994-95

26

Kevin Greene, L.A. Rams, 1985-1992; Pittsburgh, 1993-95; Carolina, 1996, 1998-99; San Francisco, 1997

 

Cornelius Bennett, Buffalo, 1987-1995; Atlanta, 1996-98; Indianapolis, 1999-2000

Most Opponents' Fumbles Recovered, Season

9

Don Hultz, Minnesota, 1963

8

Joe Schmidt, Detroit, 1955

7

Alan Page, Minnesota, 1970

 

Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh, 1976

 

Ray Childress, Houston, 1988

 

Rickey Jackson, New Orleans, 1990

Most Opponents' Fumbles Recovered, Game

3

Corwin Clatt, Chi. Cardinals vs. Detroit, Nov. 6, 1949

 

Vic Sears, Philadelphia vs. Green Bay, Nov. 2, 1952

 

Ed Beatty, San Francisco vs. Los Angeles, Oct. 7, 1956

 

Ron Carroll, Houston vs. Cincinnati, Oct. 27, 1974

 

Maurice Spencer, New Orleans vs. Atlanta, Oct. 10, 1976

 

Steve Nelson, New England vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1978

 

Charles Jackson, Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh, Sept. 6, 1981

 

Willie Buchanon, San Diego vs. Denver, Sept. 27, 1981

 

Joey Browner, Minnesota vs. San Francisco, Sept. 8, 1985

 

Ray Childress, Houston vs. Washington, Oct. 30, 1988

 

John Thierry, Chicago vs. Houston, Oct. 22, 1995

 

Stephen Boyd, Detroit vs. Chicago, Oct. 4, 1998

 

Darryl Williams, Seattle vs. Kansas City, Oct. 4, 1998

2

By many players

YARDS RETURNING FUMBLES

LONGEST Fumble Run (All TDs)

104

Jack Tatum, Oakland vs. Green Bay, Sept. 24, 1972

 

Aeneas Williams, Arizona vs. Washington, Nov. 5, 2000

102

Travis Davis, Pittsburgh vs. Carolina, Dec. 26, 1999

100

Chris Martin, Kansas City vs. Miami, Oct. 13, 1991

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Touchdowns, Career (Total)

5

Jessie Tuggle, Atlanta, 1987-2000

4

Bill Thompson, Denver, 1969-1981

 

Derrick Thomas, Kansas City, 1989-1999

3

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Season (Total)

2

Harold McPhail, Boston, 1934

 

Harry Ebding, Detroit, 1937

 

John Morelli, Boston, 1944

 

Frank Maznicki, Boston, 1947

 

Fred (Dippy) Evans, Chi. Bears, 1948

 

Ralph Heywood, Boston, 1948

 

Art Tait, N.Y. Yanks, 1951

 

John Dwyer, Los Angeles, 1952

 

Leo Sugar, Chi. Cardinals, 1957

 

Doug Cline, Houston, 1961

 

Jim Bradshaw, Pittsburgh, 1964

 

Royce Berry, Cincinnati, 1970

 

Ahmad Rashad, Buffalo, 1974

 

Tim Gray, Kansas City, 1977

 

Charles Phillips, Oakland, 1978

 

Kenny Johnson, Atlanta, 1981

 

George Martin, N.Y. Giants, 1981

 

Del Rodgers, Green Bay, 1982

 

Mike Douglass, Green Bay, 1983

 

Shelton Robinson, Seattle, 1983

 

Erik McMillan, N.Y. Jets, 1989

 

Les Miller, San Diego, 1990

 

Seth Joyner, Philadelphia, 1991

 

Robert Goff, New Orleans, 1992

 

Willie Clay, Detroit, 1993

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1994

 

Chad Brown, Seattle, 1997

 

Marcus Robertson, Tennessee, 1997

 

Dwayne Rudd, Minnesota, 1998

 

Keith McKenzie, Green Bay, 1999

Most Touchdowns, Career (Own recovered)

2

Ken Kavanaugh, Chi. Bears, 1940-41, 1945-1950

 

Mike Ditka, Chicago, 1961-66; Philadelphia, 1967-68; Dallas, 1969-1972

 

Gail Cogdill, Detroit, 1960-68; Baltimore, 1968; Atlanta, 1969-1970

 

Ahmad Rashad, St. Louis, 1972-73; Buffalo, 1974; Minnesota, 1976-1982

 

Jim Mitchell, Atlanta, 1969-1979

 

Drew Pearson, Dallas, 1973-1983

 

Del Rodgers, Green Bay, 1982, 1984; San Francisco, 1987-88

Most Touchdowns, Season (Own recovered)

2

Ahmad Rashad, Buffalo, 1974

 

Del Rodgers, Green Bay, 1982

1

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Career (Opponents' recovered)

5

Jessie Tuggle, Atlanta, 1987-2000

4

Derrick Thomas, Kansas City, 1989-1999

3

By many players

Most Touchdowns, Season (Opponents' recovered)

2

Harold McPhail, Boston, 1934

 

Harry Ebding, Detroit, 1937

 

John Morelli, Boston, 1944

 

Frank Maznicki, Boston, 1947

 

Fred (Dippy) Evans, Chi. Bears, 1948

 

Ralph Heywood, Boston, 1948

 

Art Tait, N.Y. Yanks, 1951

 

John Dwyer, Los Angeles, 1952

 

Leo Sugar, Chi. Cardinals, 1957

 

Doug Cline, Houston, 1961

 

Jim Bradshaw, Pittsburgh, 1964

 

Royce Berry, Cincinnati, 1970

 

Tim Gray, Kansas City, 1977

 

Charles Phillips, Oakland, 1978

 

Kenny Johnson, Atlanta, 1981

 

George Martin, N.Y. Giants, 1981

 

Mike Douglass, Green Bay, 1983

 

Shelton Robinson, Seattle, 1983

 

Erik McMillan, N.Y. Jets, 1989

 

Les Miller, San Diego, 1990

 

Seth Joyner, Philadelphia, 1991

 

Robert Goff, New Orleans, 1992

 

Willie Clay, Detroit, 1993

 

Tyrone Hughes, New Orleans, 1994

 

Chad Brown, Seattle, 1997

 

Marcus Robertson, Tennessee, 1997

 

Dwayne Rudd, Minnesota, 1998

 

Keith McKenzie, Green Bay, 1999

Most Touchdowns, Game (Opponents' recovered)

2

Fred (Dippy) Evans, Chi. Bears vs. Washington, Nov. 28, 1948

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