Thursday, November 22, 2007

Brett Favre sets Packers record for most consecutive completions

Week 12: On Thanksgiving day Brett Favre had 20 straight completions breaking the Packers record of 18 consecutive completions. Brett Favre also added to his records for most Consecutive Starts by an NFL Quarterback including playoffs with 249, and most career touchdown passes with 435. Brett Favre was given the first ever new version of the thanksgiving day Galloping Gobbler football trophy as the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 37-26. But I miss John Madden giving out the turkey legs from the 6-legged turkey!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Two undefeated teams Patriots VS Colts

Two undefeated teams Patriots VS Colts
WEEK 9: For the first time in NFL history has there been a game this late in the season against two unbeaten teams - The New England Patriots (8-0) against the Indianapolis Colts (7-0). The Patriots and Colts will face off this week in the first game in NFL history between unbeaten teams with seven or more wins. The 7-0 Colts have won 12 consecutive regular-season and playoff games, while the Patriots have won 11 consecutive regular-season games and 13 of their last 14 overall games.

Antonio Cromartie sets NFL record with 109-yard FG return


WEEK 9: San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended Sunday at Minnesota - the longest play in NFL history. Play Video! But San Diego looses to the Minnesota Vikings 35-17. The previous record for longest play was 108 yards, missed field goal returns, shared by Chicago teammates Devin Hester and Nathan Vasher and a 108 yard kickoff return by New England's Ellis Hobbs.

There have been three 100-yard TDs in Week 9
Glenn Holt, 100-yard kickoff return
Antonio Cromartie, 109-yard missed FG
Maurice Jones-Drew, 100-yard kickoff return


The last time there were three-plus 100-yard TDs in the same week/day was on Oct. 26, 1958 ...
Lenny Lyles Colts Kick return 101
Terry Barr Lions Kick return 104
Leroy Bolden Browns Kick return 102

Adrian Peterson set the NFL record with 296 rushing yards


WEEK 9: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson set the NFL most rushing yards in a game record with 296 and scored three touchdowns. Video highlights! Baltimore Ravens Jamal Lewis held the previous single-game rushing record, as he rushed for 295 against Cleveland on Sept. 14, 2003. The Vikings also set a club single-game record with 378 rushing yards. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushed 46-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter beating the San Diego Chargers 35-17.