If you are a Unitas fan, you can always root for Brees to have a slow start. It is one of the most famous records in NFL history, equivalent to Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, but it did not even crack my top 10 due to Brees being so close. Including the postseason, Brees has already tied Unitas at 49 consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
The record is still held by Johnny Unitas, who did it in 47 consecutive games for the Baltimore Colts from 1956 to 1960. Some are rate stats with specific requirements in order to qualify.Īs we get closer to the 2012 season, there are a few notable records that could be broken in the first month of the season alone.ĭrew Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in 43 consecutive games (regular season). Some records walk the line on whether or not to include the postseason. Do not even get Captain Comeback started on fourth-quarter comebacks. Some have a sordid history of inconsistency. Some records have an incomplete past, such as sacks only being officially recorded since 1982.
But it is important to understand the context behind them, why certain people own certain records and the degree of difficulty associated with them. Some just take more effort than others.įans love records, and they love to watch the pursuit that takes place.
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