NFL 2016: NFL Team Milestones
NFL 2016: NFL Team Milestones

It's a milestone season for the Giants, Jets and Texans

The New York Giants need three victories to become the third team in NFL history with 700 total victories. The Giants (697-591-33) would join the Chicago Bears (758-573-42) and Green Bay Packers (752-568-37) as the only teams to accomplish the feat.

The New York Jets need one victory to reach 400 total victories. The Jets' all-time record is 399-470-8.

The Houston Texans need one victory to reach 100 total victories. Houston's all-time record is 99-129.

Best Opening Month Records, Past 10 Years

Getting off to a strong start is important.

Over the past 10 years, nine teams have a winning percentage of at least .600 through the season's first month. Those nine teams have combined for 58 playoff berths and 12 Super Bowl appearances -- including four Super Bowl championships -- during that span.

The nine NFL teams with a .600+ winning percentage in the opening month over the past 10 seasons (2006-15):

Team Record Pct.
Source: NFL
New England24-9-0.727
Denver23-11-0.676
Dallas22-11-0.667
Baltimore22-12-0.647
Green Bay22-12-0.647
Arizona21-13-0.618
Cincinnati20-13-0.606
Indianapolis20-13-0.606
Seattle20-13-0.606

 

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