All articles tagged with #nfl records
Justin Jefferson broke Jarvis Landry's record for most catches in the first six NFL seasons, continuing to set records for the Minnesota Vikings and aiming to surpass Randy Moss's receiving yards record in his first six seasons.
Trey McBride had an outstanding game with NFL records for consecutive games with five or more catches and back-to-back 100-catch seasons, despite the Cardinals' loss to the Texans. He emphasized team effort over individual achievements, and the article highlights key performances and injuries from the game, as well as NFL Hall of Fame considerations for Philip Rivers.
Rob Gronkowski announced he will sign a one-day contract with the New England Patriots to retire as a Patriot, reaffirming his lifelong association with the team after a successful 12-year NFL career that included three Super Bowl wins and numerous records.
Derrick Henry scored his 111th career rushing touchdown, breaking a tie with Walter Payton for fifth all-time, during a game against the Chicago Bears, highlighting his impressive NFL career and nearing further milestones.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs is a 'true game-time decision' due to a calf injury and illness, with his participation in Sunday's game against Arizona uncertain. If he plays, he could join an elite group of NFL players with three consecutive 150+ yard games and two rushing touchdowns, a feat achieved by only five players in history.
Rico Dowdle has proven to be a valuable and cost-effective player for the Panthers, delivering back-to-back outstanding games with over 225 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, making him one of the few players in NFL history to achieve such feats.
Patrick Mahomes is close to breaking two NFL records for touchdown passes in his career, needing just a few more to surpass Peyton Manning's record for most in the first nine seasons and Dan Marino's record for most before turning 30, with the potential to set new benchmarks in the upcoming season.
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of breaking the NFL record for most one-score wins in a season, currently held by the 2022 Vikings with 11 such victories. The Chiefs, with a 12-1 record, have won 10 games by eight points or less this season. They can tie the Vikings' record if they defeat the Cleveland Browns by eight or fewer points. Additionally, a win by three or fewer points would tie the record for consecutive wins by such a margin, set by the 1986 Giants, who went on to win the Super Bowl.
Saquon Barkley had a historic performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, setting franchise records with 255 rushing yards and 302 yards from scrimmage in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley became the first player in NFL history to achieve 250-plus rushing yards, 45-plus receiving yards, and two touchdowns in a single game. His performance included two rushing touchdowns of over 70 yards, contributing to his league-leading rushing stats this season. Barkley's remarkable start to the season has positioned him as a strong MVP candidate.
Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos' rookie quarterback, has been nominated for the NFL Rookie of the Week award for the second consecutive week following a stellar performance against the Atlanta Falcons. In the Broncos' 38-6 victory, Nix completed 28-of-33 passes for 307 yards, four touchdowns, and achieved a 145.0 passer rating, making him the first rookie in NFL history to achieve such a feat. Nix is also in contention for the FedEx Air Player of the Week and has been nominated for Rookie of the Week six times this season.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is on the verge of setting NFL records as he leads the league with a 74.9% completion rate and a 115.0 passer rating. Goff aims to maintain his high performance against the Houston Texans' strong defense, which ranks second overall. Meanwhile, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown seeks to extend his touchdown streak in road games. The Lions' defense, led by Aaron Glenn, excels in third-down and red-zone efficiency but needs to improve against the run. The Lions have allowed only six passing touchdowns in their first eight games, their best since 1986.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's NFL record for the most career playoff touchdowns by a QB/receiver duo was broken by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce during the AFC Divisional Round. Despite losing the record, Brady praised Mahomes and Kelce, calling them "beasts." Brady and Gronkowski can take solace in their 2-0 playoff record against the Chiefs duo, having defeated them in the 2018 AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LV.
Jerry Rice, legendary wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, expressed his support for Christian McCaffrey to break his single-season franchise record of 22 touchdowns. Rice praised McCaffrey's dynamic ability and complete skill set, stating that records are meant to be broken. McCaffrey, who has scored 20 touchdowns this season, is just two shy of Rice's record set in 1987. Rice holds numerous career receiving records in NFL history and is rooting for McCaffrey to add his own name to the history books.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill continues his record-breaking season, surpassing the most receiving yards in the first 11 games of a season in the Super Bowl era. With 1,324 yards, he is on pace to break Calvin Johnson's single-season record. In a game against the Washington Commanders, Hill recorded 157 receiving yards and two touchdowns, giving him his fifth game with over 150 receiving yards and a touchdown in 2023, breaking the NFL single-season record. He also tied the Dolphins' single-season record for games with over 100 yards, with eight. If Hill reaches 2,000 receiving yards this season, he could be a future Hall of Famer.
Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles set an NFL record by scoring the most rushing touchdowns for a quarterback in their first 50 games, with 29. The Eagles have had several quarterbacks on the all-time rushing touchdowns list, including Donovan McNabb, Randall Cunningham, and Michael Vick. The top three overall are Jack Kemp, Steve Young, and Cam Newton. Hurts' performance this season includes 29 rushes for 96 yards and three touchdowns.