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Most Passing Yards in a NFL Single Season
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Player | Team | Year | Passing Yards |
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Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | 1984 | 5,084 |
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Kurt Warner | St. Louis Rams | 2001 | 4,830 |
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Tom Brady | New England Patriots | 2007 | 4,806 |
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Dan Fouts | San Diego Chargers | 1981 | 4,802 |
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Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | 1986 | 4,746 |
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Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 2008 | 5,201* |
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Kurt Warner | Arizona Cardinals | 2008 | 5,048* |
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* Projected Total Passing Yards for NFL 2008 Season for Drew Brees & Kurt Warner are projections
Heading into NFL 2008 Week 12, Drew Brees leads the NFL with 3,251 passing yards and has the most yards through the
first 10 games of an NFL season in history. Kurt Warner, who is second with 3,155 yards, has the third highest yardage
total through an NFL season's first 10 games. During his record-breaking year, Marino passed for 3,094 yards in his first 10 games.
Most passing yards through a season's first 10 games:
Most Passing Yards After 10 Games in a NFL Single Season
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Player | Team | Year | Passing Yards
10 Games | Passing Yards
Season |
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Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 2008 | 3,251 | 5,201* |
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Drew Brees | Oakland Raiders | 2002 | 3,159 | 4,689 |
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Kurt Warner | Arizona Cardinals | 2008 | 3,155 | 5,048* |
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Warren Moon | Houston Oilers | 1990 | 3,152 | 4,689 |
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Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 2006 | 3,114 | 4,418 |
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Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | 1984 | 3,094 | 5,084 |
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* Projected Total Passing Yards for NFL 2008 Season for Drew Brees & Kurt Warner are projections
The NFL 2008 season marks the third time in history that two players have passed for at least 3,000 yards in the
first 10 games of an NFL season:
1990: Warren Moon Houston Oilers (3,152) and Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers (3,065) 2002: Rich Gannon Oakland Raiders (3,195) and Drew Bledsoe Buffalo Bills (3,027) 2008: Drew Brees New Orleans Saints (3,251) and Kurt Warner Arizona Cardinals (3,155)
NFL Network analyst and former NFL head coach STEVE MARIUCCI has been impressed with the performance and leadership
of Drew Brees:
"Drew is having a great year," says Mariucci. "He's a veteran player who gives the Saints confidence. He makes his
receivers better and they play hard because of his leadership. He's also been good for the city of New Orleans and has
brought excitement to the fans."
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback TROY AIKMAN, who now serves as an analyst for FOX and the Sporting News, is not
surprised with Kurt Warner's success this NFL 2008 season.
"It doesn't surprise me because I've seen enough of Kurt to know what kind of player and person he is," says Aikman.
"It's amazing when you look at his career to see how accurate he has been throwing the football. He's playing in an
offense that he feels really good about and he's got good players around him. He's a terrific leader for that team."
A game-by-game breakdown of the first 10 games for Drew Brees and Kurt Warner this NFL 2008 Season
Opponent (Passing Yards)
DREW BREES, NFL 2008
Buccaneers (343)
Redskins (216)
Broncos (421)
49ers (363)
Vikings (330)
Raiders (320)
Panthers (231)
Chargers (339)
Falcons (422)
Chiefs (266)
KURT WARNER, 2008
49ers (197)
Dolphins (361)
Redskins (192)
New York Jets (472)
Bills (250)
Cowboys (236)
Panthers (381)
Rams (343)
49ers (328)
Seahawks (395)
Drew Brees leads the NFL this season with seven 300-yard passing games, tied for the most in history through the
first 10 games of an NFL season. Kurt Warner has six 300-yard or better passing games so far this season. Oakland's
RICH GANNON, who holds the single-season mark with 10 300-yard games, had seven such performances through the first 10
games of the NFL 2002 season.
300 Yard Passing Games in a NFL Single Season
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Player | Team | Year | 300s 10 Games | 300s Season |
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Warren Moon | Houston Oilers | 1990 | 7 | 9 | |
Steve Young | San Francisco | 1998 | 7 | 7 | |
Rich Gannon | Oakland | 2002 | 7 | 10 | |
Drew Brees | New Orleans | 2008 | 7 | ??? | |
Kurt Warner | Arizona | 2008 | 7 | ??? | |
Kurt Warner is the only player in NFL history to have two different seasons with at least nine 300-yard games. He was
named the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player both those years in 1999 and 2001. Brees had a career-high eight
300-yard performances in 2006.
Most 300-yard passing games in a single NFL season:
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Player | Team | Year | 300-Yard Games | |
Rich Gannon | Oakland Raiders | 2002 | 10 | |
Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | 1984 | 9 | |
Warren Moon | Houston Oilers | 1990 | 9 | |
Kurt Warner | St. Louis Rams | 1999 | 9 | |
Kurt Warner | St. Louis Rams | 2001 | 9 | |
Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 2008* | 7 | |
Kurt Warner | Arizona Cardinals | 2008* | 7 | |
*Through 10 NFL 2008 Season Games
New York Giants (9-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-3)
Starting quarterbacks Eli Manning and Kurt Warner know each other well. As a matter of fact, Arizona's KURT WARNER played
the Giants first nine games of ELI MANNING's rookie year (2004) before Eli finished the NFL 2004 season's final seven games.
Both are also Super Bowl winning quarterbacks and MVPs. Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning led his Giants to a
17-14 victory over the New England Patriots. Kurt Warner was named MVP for
Super Bowl XXXIV as the Saint Louis
Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-16. Kurt Warner was 24 of 45 for a Super Bowl-record 414 yards and 2 touchdown passes.
Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals
Both have excelled this NFL 2008 season. Kurt Warner leads the NFL in passer rating (105.5), has posted a club-record
four consecutive 300-yard games and has taken the Cards to a four-game division lead.
Eli Manning has led the Giants to their best start since their
Super Bowl XXV season of 1990 (10-0). The Giants have scored 30 or more points in their last
three games and lead the NFL with 292 points scored so far this NFL 2008 season. The Arizona Cardinals along with the New York Jets
are second in the points scored category with 289.
Even with those strong arms, the real battle could come on the ground. The Giants, with their three-pronged
"Earth, Wind and Fire" rushing attack of BRANDON JACOBS, DERRICK WARD and AHMAD BRADSHAW, lead the NFL going into NFL 2008 Week 12
in rushing and come off their third 200-yard rush game in a row, giving them a team-record five such games in a season.
This week the Giants face a strong Cardinals defense, the NFLs number 7 rush defense.
The Giants have won six consecutive games in domes, including at the site of this Sunday's game in University of
Phoenix Stadium when its roof was closed for Super Bowl XLII.
Green Bay Packers (5-5) at New Orleans Saints (5-5)
It could be special this Monday night in New Orleans when the air-show-express of QB DREW BREES and the Saints confronts
the blanket pass coverage of the interception-crazed Green Bay Packers.
Drew Brees, first in the NFL in pass attempts (398) and passing yards (3,251) this NFL 2008 season, is on pace to break
DAN MARINO's NFL single season record of 5,084 passing yards. Brees has the most 300-yard passing games (7) in the NFL
this year heading into NFL 2008 Week 12 and distributes his passes amongst his fleet of receivers MARQUES COLSTON, DEVERY
HENDERSON and LANCE MOORE. In addition running back RB REGGIE BUSH (42 catches) may be back this week.
That all said, the Green Bay Packers secondary led by CHARLES WOODSON and AL HARRIS can be daunting. Last Sunday, for
instance, Green Bay played five DBs to limit Chicago's air game in a 37-3 NFL 2008 Week 11 win. The Packers lead the
NFL with 16 interceptions (six returned for TDs) and has limited opposition QBs to league lows in passer rating (59.5)
and completion percentage (51.5).
Meanwhile, let's not forget that other QB Monday night, Green Bay Packers QB AARON RODGERS. In his first year as a
starter, Rodgers has taken the Packers to the same record as the Saints, is second in the NFL behind Brees in passer
rating (No. 5, 94.5, to Brees' No. 4, 95.4) and has thrown at least two touchdowns in a game five times this NFL 2008 season.
NEW YORK GIANTS (9-1) AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-3)
The New York Giants lead the series against their once division rivals with a 78-41-2 record. The Cardinals, however, have won
2 of the past 3 meetings. The Cardinals and Giants last faced each other on 9/11/2005 at Giants Stadium. The Giants won
convincingly by 42 to 19 margin as the New York Giants special teams scored 2 TDs (RB Willie Ponder, 95-yard kick return;
RB Chad Morton, 52-yard put return) in the win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Last week both teams won and maintained their leads in their recpective NFC divisions.
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seahawks 26-20 on the road in NFL 2008 Week 11. It was the first time since the NFL 2002 season
that the Cardinals had won in Seattle. The Cardinals have now won 3 games in a row and hold a commanding 4 game lead in the
NFC West.
The New York Giants won their 5th consecutive game as they defeated the Baltimore Ravens at home easily by 30 to 10 final score.
The Giants offense rushed for 207 yards averaging 6.3 yards per carry as the NFLs best rushing offense was
they were never really challenged by the NFLs best-rated rushing defense. For the NFL 2008 season, the Ravens defense had
allowed an average of only 65.4 rushing yards per game.
This NFL 2008 Week 12 game pits two of the NFLs most effective offenses. The Giants and Cardinals rank 1 and 2 this
NFL 2008 season in points scored (Giants: 292 total points, 29.2 PPG & Cardinals: 289 total points, 28.9 PPG). The Arizona Cardinals are second in the NFL in passing and
2nd overall. The Giants have the best running game and the 4th best overall offense. Defensively, the Cardinals are 7th
against the run while the New York Giants are seond against the pass.
The Arizona Cardinals are 4-0 at home this NFL 2008 season and have a 7-game home win streak going back to their last 3 home games
of the NFL 2007 season.
A win in NFL 2008 Week 12 for the Arizona Cardinals against the Giants combined with BOTH a San Francisco loss (at Dallas) AND a Seattle loss or
tie (vs. Washington) gives the Arizona Cardinals its first division title since 1975 when the team was in Saint Louis and a member of the NFC East.
This is the Giants first regular season game at University of Phoenix Stadium. The key phrase is regular season
as University of Phoenix Stadium was the site of the
Giants 17-14 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
NEW YORK GIANTS (9-1)
The Giants have won 13 of their past 14 road games (including playoffs) Including playoffs, QB ELI MANNING is 23-5 (.821) in past 28 starts. Manning is 1-0 vs. the Arizona Cardinals &
passed for 2 TDs in only start Club rushed for 207 yards last week, including 96 by RB AHMAD BRADSHAW. RB
BRANDON JACOBS has 316 yards (105.3 per game) & 5 TDs in past 3. When he has 100+ yards, Giants are 8-1 (.889). When
he has 10+ attempts (including playoffs), team is 23-4 (.852). Jacobs (5.4) & RB DERRICK WARD (5.3) are top 2 in NFL
in yards per carry among players with 500+ yards WR PLAXICO BURRESS had 5 catches for 76 yards & 1 TD in
last meeting DE JUSTIN TUCK has 10.5 sacks in past 11 (including SB XLII). When Tuck has sack (including
playoffs), Giants are 11-3 (.786). DE MATHIAS KIWANUKA has 5.0 sacks in past 4. CB AARON ROSS had career-long 50-yard
INT-TD last week
ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-3)
Cardinals QB KURT WARNER spent the NFL 2004 Season with the New York Giants. Warner aims for his 5th game in a row
with 325+ yards. Leads NFL with 105.5 passer rating. In his starts with 15+ attempts & 100.0+ rating (including playoffs),
his teams are 35-3 (.921). Averages 301.4 yards per game vs. the New York Giants (1,507 yards, 5 games) RB TIM
HIGHTOWER leads NFL rookies with 7 rush TDs. Needs 2 to tie RONALD MOORE's club rookie record (9). RB J.J. ARRINGTON had
rush & receptions TD last week WRs ANQUAN BOLDIN (13 catches, 186 yards) & LARRY FITZGERALD (10, 151) became 3rd
set of teammates with 10+ catches & 150+ yards in same game last week. Fitzgerald had career-high 13 catches for 155 yards
& 1 TD in last meeting Rookie CB DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIE had career-high 2 interceptions last week. S ADRIAN
WILSON is 1 of 4 active Ss with 15+ interceptions (18) & 15+ sacks (18.0). LB KARLOS DANSBY has 3.0 sacks & 2 interceptions, including INT-TD (18 yards) in 2 meetings. Had career-best 2 interceptions (1 INT-TD) & 1.0 sack in last game vs. the New York Giants. DE BERTRAND BERRY had career-high 4.0 sacks vs. the New York Giants (11/14/04).
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-5) AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-5)
The Green Bay Packer lead the series versus the Saints with a 14-6 record. The Packers and Saints last met during the
regular season on 9/17/2006 in Green Bay. The Saints defeated the Packers 34-27 as New Orleans QB Drew Brees threw
for 353 yards & 2 TDs (26, 35) as the Saints posted their 1st 2-0 start since 2002.
Last week both teams were victorious. The Packers routed the Bears 37-2 in their NFL 2008 Week 11 Historic 175th game
(
NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Bears Packers Historic 175th Meeting Most Series Games in NFL History).
With the Packers beating the Bears (37-3) and the Vikings losing to the Buccaneers (19-13) there is now a three-way tie
in the NFC North between the Packers, Bears and Vikings.
The Saints defeated the Chiefs 30-20 in Kansas City. It was the Saints first road victory in 5 tries this NFL 2008 Season.
Although the Saints and Packers share the same record, the Saints are in last place in the NFC South.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-5)
QB AARON RODGERS completed 18 of 22 (81.8 pct.) for 178 yards with 1 TD vs. 0 interceptions for 115.5 passer rating
& added rush TD in only MNF start (9/8/08) RB RYAN GRANT had 145 yards & 1 TD last week. In 2 MNF games, Grant
has 196 yards (98.0 per game). When Grant has 19+ attempts (including playoffs), Packers are 9-1 (.900) WR
DONALD DRIVER has reception in 105 games in row, longest streak in team history. In last game vs. NO, Driver had 8
catches for 153 yards (19.1 avg.). WR GREG JENNINGS has 20 career receptions TDs & 10 have been 40+ yards. Had
22-yard TD in last meeting CB AL HARRIS has 3 interceptions, including INT-TD (22 yards) & 1.0 sack in
past 2 vs. NO. Aims for 3rd meeting in row with INT. DE AARON KAMPMAN has 35.0 sacks since 2006, 2nd most in NFL.
Had 3.0 sacks, 2 FFs & 1 FR in last game vs. NO. In past 9, S NICK COLLINS (3 INT-TDs) & CB CHARLES WOODSON (2) each
have 5 interceptions
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-5)
The Saints lead NFL in total offense (411.5 yards per game) QB DREW BREES has passed for 350+ yards & 2+ TDs in both meetings vs. GB. Since joining Saints in 2006, has passed for 12,092 yards, most in NFL. Leads NFL with 3,251 yards & has 320+ passing yards in 7 of 10 games. In starts with 10+ attempts, when Brees has 100.0+ passer rating, his teams are 27-5 (.844) RB DEUCE MC ALLISTER has rushed for 2+ TDs in 2 of 3 career meetings. Saints are 11-3 (.786) when McAllister rushes for 2+ TDs. RB-PR REGGIE BUSH has 4 TDs (2 rush, 2 put return) in past 2 MNF games WR LANCE MOORE aims for 4th contest in row with TD catch. WR MARQUES COLSTON had 35-yard TD in last meeting. WR DEVERY HENDERSON had 26-yard TD in last game vs. GB DE WILL SMITH had sack & FR in last meeting. DE JEFF CHARLESTON had career-high 2.0 sacks last week. CB USAMA YOUNG had 1st career INT last week.
NFL 2008 WEEK 12 SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 20, 23-24
(All times local)
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:00 PM (NFLN - Thursday, November 20)
Chicago at St. Louis, 12:00 PM
N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 12:00 PM
Oakland at Denver, 2:05 PM
Philadelphia at Baltimore, 1:00 PM
N.Y. Giants at Arizona, 2:15 PM
Houston at Cleveland, 1:00 PM
Carolina at Atlanta, 4:15 PM
San Francisco at Dallas, 12:00 PM
Washington at Seattle, 1:15 PM
Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1:00 PM
Indianapolis at San Diego, 5:15 PM (NBC Sunday Night Game of the week)
Minnesota at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM
Buffalo at Kansas City, 12:00 PM
New England at Miami, 1:00 PM
Green Bay at New Orleans, 7:30 PM (ESPN MNF Monday, November 24)
NFL 2008 WEEK 11 RESULTS NOVEMBER 13, 16-17
(Home team in CAPS)
N.Y. Jets 34, NEW ENGLAND 31 (OT) Thursday, November 13
N.Y. GIANTS 30, Baltimore 10
TAMPA BAY 19, Minnesota 13
SAN FRANCISCO 35, St. Louis 16
Denver 24, ATLANTA 20
Arizona 26, SEATTLE 20
CAROLINA 31, Detroit 22
Tennessee 24, JACKSONVILLE 14
Philadelphia 13, CINCINNATI 13 (tie, OT)
PITTSBURGH 11, San Diego 10
GREEN BAY 37, Chicago 3
Dallas 14, WASHINGTON 10
INDIANAPOLIS 33, Houston 27
MIAMI 17, Oakland 15
New Orleans 30, KANSAS CITY 20
Cleveland 29, BUFFALO 27 Monday, November 17
NFL 2008 WEEK 10 RESULTS NOVEMBER 6, 9-10
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins
Denver 34, CLEVELAND 30 (Thursday Night 11/3)
NEW ENGLAND 20, Buffalo 10
N.Y. JETS 47, St. Louis 3
Carolina 17, OAKLAND 6
ATLANTA 34, New Orleans 20
Indianapolis 24, PITTSBURGH 20
Tennessee 21, CHICAGO 14
SAN DIEGO 20, Kansas City 19
Jacksonville 38, DETROIT 14
Baltimore 41, HOUSTON 13
MIAMI 21, Seattle 19
MINNESOTA 28, Green Bay 27
N.Y. Giants 36, PHILADELPHIA 31 (Sunday Night)
ARIZONA 29, San Francisco 24 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 9 RESULTS NOVEMBER 2-3
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers
N.Y. Jets 26, BUFFALO 17
Miami 26, DENVER 17
CHICAGO 27, Detroit 23
N.Y. GIANTS 35, Dallas 14
CINCINNATI 21, Jacksonville 19
Atlanta 24, OAKLAND 0
Baltimore 37, CLEVELAND 27
Philadelphia 26, SEATTLE 7
Tampa Bay 30, KANSAS CITY 27 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 18, New England 15
MINNESOTA 28, Houston 21
Arizona 34, ST. LOUIS 13
TENNESSEE 19, Green Bay 16 (OT)
Pittsburgh 23, WASHINGTON 6 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 8 RESULTS OCTOBER 26-27
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
BALTIMORE 29, Oakland 10
PHILADELPHIA 27, Atlanta 14
CAROLINA 27, Arizona 23
HOUSTON 35, Cincinnati 6
DALLAS 13, Tampa Bay 9
Cleveland 23, JACKSONVILLE 17
Washington 25, DETROIT 17
N.Y. Giants 21, PITTSBURGH 14
MIAMI 25, Buffalo 16
Seattle 34, SAN FRANCISCO 13
NEW ENGLAND 23, St. Louis 16
NEW ORLEANS 37, San Diego 32 (London)
N.Y. JETS 28, Kansas City 24
TENNESSEE 31, Indianapolis 21 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 7 RESULTS (OCTOBER 19-20)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles
BUFFALO 23, San Diego 14
HOUSTON 28, Detroit 21
CAROLINA 30, New Orleans 7
GREEN BAY 34, Indianapolis 14
CHICAGO 48, Minnesota 41
OAKLAND 16, N.Y. Jets 13 (OT)
Pittsburgh 38, CINCINNATI 10
WASHINGTON 14, Cleveland 11
Tennessee 34, KANSAS CITY 10
TAMPA BAY 20, Seattle 10
Baltimore 27, MIAMI 13
N.Y. GIANTS 29, San Francisco 17
ST. LOUIS 34, Dallas 14
NEW ENGLAND 41, Denver 7 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 6 RESULTS (OCTOBER 12 - 13)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA 22, Chicago 20
Jacksonville 24, DENVER 17
HOUSTON 29, Miami 28
ARIZONA 30, Dallas 24 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 31, Baltimore 3
Philadelphia 40, SAN FRANCISCO 26
MINNESOTA 12, Detroit 10
Green Bay 27, SEATTLE 17
NEW ORLEANS 34, Oakland 3
SAN DIEGO 30, New England 10
N.Y. JETS 26, Cincinnati 14
TAMPA BAY 27, Carolina 3
St. Louis 19, WASHINGTON 17
CLEVELAND 35, N.Y. Giants 14
NFL 2008 WEEK 5 RESULTS (OCTOBER 5 - 6)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cleveland Browns, N.Y. Jets, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams
Tennessee 13, BALTIMORE 10
DENVER 16, Tampa Bay 13
CAROLINA 34, Kansas City 0
ARIZONA 41, Buffalo 17
Chicago 34, DETROIT 7
DALLAS 31, Cincinnati 22
Atlanta 27, GREEN BAY 24
New England 30, SAN FRANCISCO 21
Indianapolis 31, HOUSTON 27
Pittsburgh 26, JACKSONVILLE 21
MIAMI 17, San Diego 10
N.Y. GIANTS 44, Seattle 6
Washington 23, PHILADELPHIA 17
Minnesota 30, NEW ORLEANS 27 (MNF)
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yards per game.
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the single-game rushing record. Peterson also made 19 receptions for 268 yards including a 60 yard touchdown,
and amassed 2,021 combined net yards.
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Patriots & Colts Active Win Streaks; Peyton Manning & La Dainian Tomlinson Headline Individual Accomplishments
The National Football League's 2008 Season should be a year full of major individual and team record-breaking
performances. The New England Patriots look to continue building upon their regular season all-time winning streak
while the Indianapolis Colts are on track to extend their consecutive 12 or victories per season to six. Peyton Manning and La Dainian Tomlinson continue to expand on their Hall of Fame in the making individual
performances. Plus other NFL Players are likely to set or build upon great individual accomplishments.
NFL 2008 Running Backs: Tandem Backfields - Good Things Come in Pairs
Last season, 12 clubs boasted 2 running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including 5 playoff teams
"Tandem" backfields continue to grow! Last season, 12 clubs boasted two running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including five
playoff teams the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks.
Additionally, the Super Bowl XLII champion Giants became the fifth Super Bowl winning team since 2000 to feature
two running backs with more than 500 rushing yards each (2006 Colts, 2003 Patriots, 2002 Buccaneers, 2000 Ravens).
In the eight prior seasons, only one such team won the coveted Lombardi Trophy (1996 Packers)
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