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Following are the five seasons with the highest average scoring per game since 1970:
Season | Average Points / Game
Full NFL Season |
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1983 | 43.7 |
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2007 | 43.4 |
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2002 | 43.3 |
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1987 | 43.2 |
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1985 | 43.1 |
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Season | Average Points / Game
After 5 Games |
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2002 | 45.7 |
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2008 | 45.0 |
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1985 | 44.7 |
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1989 | 44.4 |
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1984 | 43.3 |
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Not Giving It Up
With only one turnover through their first five games, the Washington Redskins can become the first team in
NFL history to commit zero or one turnovers in the first six games of a season. They have not committed an
offensive turnover. The Washington Redskins lone turnover this NFL 2008 season came on special teams.
The 2008 Washington Redskins are is only the third team since 1933 with one or fewer turnovers in their
first five games of an NFL season. The other two clubs to accomplish the feat were the 1960 Cleveland
Browns (one) and 1998 Cincinnati Bengals (one).
NFL Teams to commit the fewest turnovers through an NFL season's first five games since 1933:
Team | Turnovers
After 5 Games | Turnover
Game Six |
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1960 Cleveland Browns | 1 | 3 |
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1998 Cincinnati Bengals | 1 | 1 |
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2008 Washington Redskins | 1 | ? |
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Simply Favre-ulous
Through his first four games with the New York Jets, 18-year NFL quarterback BRETT FAVRE has developed a
comfort level with his new offense.
Favre, who threw a career-high six touchdown passes in Week 4, has thrown 12 TDs through four games, putting
him one away from the record for touchdown passes by a veteran quarterback in his first five starts with a new
team.
Following are veteran quarterbacks with the most touchdown passes through five starts with a new team:
Quarterback | Year & Team | TD Passes |
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Len Dawson | 1962 Dallas Texans | 13 |
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Jeff George | 1997 Oakland Raiders | 13 |
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Earl Morrall | 1968 Baltimore Colts | 12 |
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John Hadl | 1973 Los Angeles Rams | 12 |
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Trent Green | 2000 St. Louis Rams | 12 |
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Drew Bledsoe | 2002 Buffalo Bills | 12 |
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Brett Favre* | 2008 New York Jets | 12 |
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* Through four games
Turning It On
Five-year veteran running back MICHAEL TURNER has proven to be a wise acquisition for the Atlanta Falcons.
Through his first five games with the club, Turner has rushed for a league-leading 543 yards and six touchdowns.
With 139 yards this Sunday against Chicago, Turner will top the mark of Pro Football Hall of Famer (and
former Falcon) ERIC DICKERSON (681) for the most rushing yards by a player in his first six games with a
new team.
Following are the veteran running backs with the most rushing yards in the first six games with a new team:
Player | Year & Team | Rushing Yards |
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Eric Dickerson | 1988 Indianapolis Colts | 681 |
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Stephen Davis | 2003 Carolina Panthers | 661 |
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Corey Dillon | 2004 New England Patriots | 637 |
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Jerome Bettis | 1996 Pittsburgh Steelers | 633 |
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Ricky Williams | 2002 Miami Dolphins | 614 |
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Michael Turner* | 2008 Atlanta Falcons | 543 |
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* Through five games
Dash to 200
Through the first 33 games of his career, New Orleans Saints running back REGGIE BUSH has 199 receptions.
With one catch this Sunday against Oakland, Bush will tie Arizona Cardinals wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN for the
fewest games needed to reach 200 career receptions.
In reaching that milestone, Bush also will top the mark of games needed by a running back to reach 200 career
receptions (LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON/JAMES WILDER, 44). In 2006, Bush set the season receptions record by a rookie
running back with 88 catches.
The players/running backs who reached 200 receptions in the fewest games to start a career:
Player | Team | Games |
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Anquan Boldin | Arizona Cardinals | 34 |
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Lionel Taylor | Denver Broncos | 36 |
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Tom Fears | L.A. Rams | 36 |
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Terry Glenn | New England Patriots | 39 |
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Kellen Winslow | San Diego Chargers | 39 |
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Reggie Bush* | New Orleans Saints | 33 |
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* 199 receptions
Running Back | Team | Games |
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LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers | 44 |
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James Wilder Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 44 |
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Roger Craig San Francisco 49ers | 47 |
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Chuck Foreman Minnesota Vikings | 47 |
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Herschel Walker Dallas Cowboys | 48 |
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Reggie Bush* | New Orleans Saints | 33 |
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* 199 receptions
Catching Legend
Several players can continue to climb the all-time touchdown list this week.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver TERRELL OWENS can move past MARSHALL FAULK into sole possession of fourth place
on the list with a touchdown Sunday. With one touchdown, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver MARVIN HARRISON can
tie WALTER PAYTON for 10th all-time with 125 touchdowns.
San Diego Chargers running back LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON can become only the third player to rush for 120
touchdowns in a career, and New England Patriots wide receiver RANDY MOSS will seek to continue to climb
the charts after passing JIM BROWN with his 127th touchdown last week.
The NFL’s all-time touchdown list:
All-time Rank | Player | Total TDs |
Rushing | Receiving | Return |
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1 | Jerry Rice | 208 | 10 | 197 | 1 |
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2 | Emmitt Smith | 175 | 164 | 11 | 0
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3 | Marcus Allen | 145 | 123 | 21 | 1
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4t | Marshall Faulk | 136 | 100 | 36 | 0
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4t | Terrell Owens* | 136 | 2 | 134 | 0
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6 | LaDainian Tomlinson* | 133 | 119 | 14 | 0
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7 | Cris Carter | 131 | 0 | 130 | 1
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8 | Randy Moss* | 127 | 0 | 126 | 1
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9 | Jim Brown | 126 | 106 | 20 | 0
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10 | Walter Payton | 125 | 110 | 15 | 0
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11 | Marvin Harrison* | 124 | 0 | 124 | 0
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RELATED: NFL 2008 Week 6
"We still have a chance to go 4-12," says Titans linebacker KEITH BULLUCK.
Another team – that other club in New York, the Super Bowl champion Giants who were quiet in their bye week while BRETT FAVRE was throwing six touchdown passes -- will look to up their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1990.
NFL 2008 Week 4: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
AFC & NFC Players of the Week - Jets QB Brett Favre AFC Player of the Week For 6 TD Passes Against Cardinals
Quarterback BRETT FAVRE of the New York Jets, linebacker DERRICK JOHNSON of the Kansas City Chiefs and kicker
JEFF REED of the Pittsburgh Steelers are the Week 4 AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for
games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)
Quarterback JAKE DELHOMME of the Carolina Panthers and linebacker DERRICK BROOKS and kicker MATT BRYANT of the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the Week 4 NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)
NFL 2008 Week 4:
The Pressure is Already On with Big Division Matchups & Old Rivalries
In the National Football League, whether it is Week 4, like this week, or
Week 14 of the NFL 2008 season, the pressure is always on.
Sure, you’d rather be undefeated – as six NFL teams are – or at least have a winning record as the last
weekend of September looms.
But all those teams on the downside of the won-loss ledger should remind themselves of the
2007 San Diego Chargers.
The Chargers began last season at 1-3, won their final six games then took an 11-5 record into the
playoffs, advancing all the way to the AFC Championship Game.
"It doesn’t matter whether you’re the favorite now or the least favorite," says quarterback TONY ROMO of the 3-0 Dallas Cowboys. "The reality of it is you’ve got to keep playing games. You’re not trying to be the favorite now, you’re trying to be the favorite at the end of the year."
NFL 2008 Week 3: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
RB Michael Turner of the Falcons Earns 2nd Player of Week Honor in Young Season
Running back MICHAEL TURNER of the Atlanta Falcons, safety BRIAN DAWKINS of the Philadelphia Eagles and kicker
JOHN CARNEY of the New York Giants are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for
games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).
Running back RONNIE BROWN of the Miami Dolphins, cornerback ANTONIO CROMARTIE of the San Diego Chargers and kicker JOSH SCOBEE of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).
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Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals
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NFL 2008 Week 3: Fall's Coming Up & the NFL is Heating Up!
NFL 2008 WEEK 3 TOPS OFF WITH ROMO VS. RODGERS, FAVRE VS. RIVERS
Great way to start. Great way to come back.
That easily summarizes developments in the NFL so far this NFL 2008 Season that have already packed a season's worth of
surprise and suspense into the league’s first two weeks. As autumn looms on Monday, who can imagine what's in store?
Look at things so far.
Three of the 2-0 teams (Buffalo, Carolina and Denver) won only seven games apiece last year. So things are looking up for them.
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But, hold on. Just look at last year. The Giants started 0-2
and won the Super Bowl. The Chargers began 1-3 and reached the AFC Championship Game. It’s two weeks down –
and a long way to go!
NFL 2008 Week 2: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
Saint Louis Rams QB Kurt Warner named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his perfect performance
In the NFC, Quarterback KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals, safety CHRIS HORTON of the Washington Redskins
and kick returner-running back FELIX JONES of the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special
Teams Players of the Week for games played the second week of the NFL 2008 season.
Wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL of the Denver Broncos, safety TROY POLAMALU of the Pittsburgh Steelers and
linebacker KEITH BULLUCK of the Tennessee Titans are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of
the Week for games played the second week of the 2008 NFL season (September 14-15).
NFL 2008 Week 2: Big Division Games Highlight Week 2
It's only Week 2 of the 2008 NFL season & already "big games" is a term that will be heard repeatedly.
On top of them being key division games, the matchups have intriguing storylines as well. It is only Week 2
of the 2008 NFL season and already "big games" are on tap.
"It's a rival game every time we play in our division," says linebacker BRADIE JAMES of the Dallas Cowboys,
who play NFC East foe Philadelphia on Monday night. "Everybody approaches it like it's a playoff game."
So after a Kickoff week that saw such thrills as a TD on a first pass (Atlanta rookie MATT RYAN on his first
NFL attempt) and one on a last pass (by Carolina quarterback JAKE DELHOMME to win a game with no time left),
here comes Week 2 of what promises to be another memorable NFL season.
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Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Offensive Player of the Week
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NFL 2008 Week 1: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
Willie Parker, Cortland Finnegan, Roscoe Parrish, Michael Turner, Adewale Ogunleye & Will Blackmon
Running back Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback Cortland Finnegan of the Tennessee Titans
and wide receiver - punt returner Roscoe Parrish of the Buffalo Bills are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on NFL Kickoff 2008 Weekend.
In the NFC, Running back Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye of the Chicago Bears and punt returner - kick returner Will Blackmon
of the Green Bay Packers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games
played on NFL 2008 Opening Weekend.
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Adrian Peterson, NFL Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP
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NFL 2008
Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP Adrian Peterson Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off
2008 NFL Football Player Profile: Adrian Peterson Running Back Minnesota Vikings
During the NFL 2007 Regular season, Minnesota Vikings rookie sensation ADRIAN PETERSON ranked second in the NFL (and first in the NFC) with
1,341 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball 238 times and led the league rushing for 95.8
yards per game.
Adrian Peterson also rushed for 296 yards rushing against the San Diego Chargers (November 4, 2007), setting
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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NFL 2008: Chargers' Running Back La Dainian Tomlinson Closes in On Records
2008 NFL Football Player Profile: La Dainian Tomlinson Running Back San Diego Chargers
In 2008, San Diego Chargers running back La Dainian Tomlinson can pass Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC
DICKERSON and become the only player in history to begin a career with eight consecutive 1,200-yard rushing
seasons. Tomlinson can also extend his streak of consecutive seasons to start a career with at least 10 rushing
touchdowns to eight. With nine rushing touchdowns, Tomlinson (currently 115) will pass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARCUS ALLEN
(123) to move into second place all-time.
Atlanta Falcons running back MICHAEL TURNER, who served as Tomlinson's understudy for four seasons in San Diego, observed Tomlinson's attributes firsthand.
NFL 2008 Quarterbacks Review & Preview
Last Season 7 QBs threw for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season
The NFL has a long history of excellence at the quarterback position, but the recent influx of poised
and accurate passers has been steady and remarkable. Coaches' schemes continue to grow more
and more complex, taking advantage of the unique talents of today's QBs. Last season Seven quarterbacks threw
for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season; PEYTON MANNING continued to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books; Tom Brady was named the 2007 AP NFL MVP after a record-shattering regular season
who set or tied nine NFL records; and Eli Manning took charge and marched the Giants to Super Bowl Victory and
was named Super Bowl XLII MVP.
NFL 2008: Peyton Manning Colts QB Continues Rising to Top of NFL Record Books
Peyton Manning can become 1st to throw 25 TDs 11 years in a row & pass for 4,000 yards in 9 different seasons.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING continues to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books. In 2008, Manning can become the first QB in NFL annals to
throw 25 touchdowns in 11 years in a row as well as become the first to pass for 4,000
yards in nine different seasons. Manning's success has been attributed to his superior
work ethic, preparation, focus, dedication and competitive spirit.
NFL 2008 Kickoff & Punt Returners: Thank Devin For Many Happy Returns
Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears is Widely Considered the King of Return Specialists
With six combined kick-return touchdowns in 2007 (four punt and two kickoff), Chicago's DEVIN HESTER -- a Pro Bowl All-Star in each of his two NFL seasons -- is widely considered the
king of the return specialists. But there are several worthy adversaries to his throne. Though Hester's kick-return touchdown total set an NFL record, he led in neither kickoff nor
punt return average.
NFL 2008: Double Trouble Running Backs & Big Play Excitement Wide Receivers
Momentum comes in the form of a big play in the running or passing game.
Double-Trouble Running Backs seem to be all over the NFL. Guys like La Dainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook,
Joseph Addai and others. These are the running backs that can hurt you two ways: rushing or catching the ball.
Wide Receivers such as Torry Holt and Braylon Edwards produce momentum-changing exhilaration from their
teammates and the crowd.
NFL 2008: Active Streaks & Individual Accomplishments on the Horizon
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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