Player Milestones on the Horizon

NFL 2009 Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning QB, Indianapolis Colts

PEYTON MANNING, Indianapolis, needs 4,000 passing yards to become the first quarterback in NFL history with 10 4,000-yard seasons. Manning is the only quarterback to accomplish the feat in nine seasons.

Manning needs 25 touchdown passes to become the first player in NFL history to throw 25 touchdown passes in 12 consecutive seasons. Manning is the only player to have 11 consecutive seasons with 25 touchdown passes.

Manning has passed for 3,000 yards in each of the past 11 seasons and owns the second-longest streak of consecutive 3,000-yard seasons (Brett Favre, 17). Manning is the only player in NFL history to start a career with 11 consecutive 3,000-yard seasons.

Manning has led the league in touchdown passes three times in his career and can tie Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas, Len Dawson and Steve Young (4) for the most seasons leading the league in touchdown passes.

Manning has passed for 400 yards in a game seven times in his career. Manning needs one 400-yard passing game to surpass Joe Montana and Warren Moon (7) for the second-most games with 400 yards passing in NFL history (Dan Marino, 13).

Manning needs 10 touchdown passes to surpass Fran Tarkenton (342) to move into third place all-time. In 11 seasons, Manning has thrown 333 touchdown passes.

Manning needs 285 completions to surpass Drew Bledsoe (3,839), Warren Moon (3,988) and John Elway (4,123) to move into third place all-time. In 11 seasons, Manning has completed 3,839 passes.

Manning needs 3,698 passing yards to surpass Vinny Testaverde (46,233), Fran Tarkenton (47,003) and Warren Moon (49,325) to move into fourth place all-time. In 11 seasons, Manning has passed for 45,628 yards.

KERRY COLLINS, Tennessee, needs 2,607 passing yards to become the 12th quarterback in NFL history with 40,000 career passing yards. In 14 seasons, Collins has 37,393 passing yards.

LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON, San Diego, needs 10 rushing touchdowns to extend his NFL-record streak of consecutive 10-touchdown seasons to begin a career to nine.

Tomlinson needs five touchdowns to surpass Terrell Owens (141) and Marcus Allen (145) to move into third place all-time (see Owens note). In eight seasons, Tomlinson has scored 141 touchdowns.

Tomlinson needs 1,000 rushing yards to become the fourth player in NFL history with nine consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Only Emmitt Smith (11), Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin (10) have accomplished the feat.

Tomlinson has gained 2,000 scrimmage yards three times in his eight-year career. With one more 2,000-scrimmage yard season, Tomlinson will tie Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk and Walter Payton (4) for the most all-time (see James note). Tomlinson has gained 2,000 combined yards three times in his career. Tomlinson needs one more season with 2,000 combined yards to tie Tiki Barber, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall, Brian Mitchell and Walter Payton (4) for the most all-time (see Hall and James notes).

Tomlinson has four 200-yard rushing games in his career. Tomlinson needs two to surpass Tiki Barber (5) and tie O.J. Simpson (6) for the most all-time.

Tomlinson needs 439 scrimmage yards to become the 10th player in NFL history with 16,000 scrimmage yards (see Bruce, Dunn and James notes). In eight seasons, Tomlinson has 15,561 scrimmage yards.

EDGERRIN JAMES has gained 2,000 scrimmage yards three times in his 10-year career. With one more 2,000-scrimmage yard season, James will tie Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk and Walter Payton (4) for the most all-time (see Tomlinson note).

James has gained 2,000 combined yards three times in his career. James needs one more season with 2,000 combined yards to tie Tiki Barber, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall, Brian Mitchell and Walter Payton (4) for the most all-time (see Hall and Tomlinson notes).

James needs 1,139 rushing yards to surpass Marcus Allen (12,243), Marshall Faulk (12,279), Jim Brown (12,312), Tony Dorsett (12,739) and Eric Dickerson (13,259) to move into sixth place all-time. In 10 seasons, James has 12,121 rushing yards.

James needs 554 scrimmage yards to become the 10th player in NFL history with 16,000 scrimmage yards (see Bruce, Dunn and Tomlinson notes). In 10 seasons, James has 15,446 scrimmage yards.

WARRICK DUNN needs 694 scrimmage yards to become the 10th player in NFL history with 16,000 scrimmage yards (see Bruce, James and Tomlinson notes). In 12 seasons, Dunn has 15,306 scrimmage yards.

MARVIN HARRISON needs 100 receptions to pass Jerry Rice (4) to become the first player in NFL history with five 100-catch seasons. In 13 seasons, Harrison has four seasons with 100 receptions.

Harrison needs 365 receiving yards to surpass Tim Brown (14,934) and Isaac Bruce (14,944) to move into second place all-time (see Bruce and Owens notes). In 13 seasons, Harrison has 14,580 receiving yards.

Harrison needs eight receiving touchdowns to surpass Cris Carter (130) and Randy Moss (135) for fourth place all-time (see Moss note). In 13 seasons, Harrison has 128 touchdown receptions.

Harrison needs to catch a pass in each of his first 10 games to join Jerry Rice (274 games) as the only players in NFL history to register a catch in 200 consecutive games (see Owens note). Harrison has caught a pass in 190 consecutive games.

ISAAC BRUCE, San Francisco, needs 56 receiving yards to join Jerry Rice (22,895) as the only players in NFL history with 15,000 receiving yards (see Harrison and Owens notes). In 15 seasons, Bruce has 14,944 receiving yards.

Bruce needs 909 scrimmage yards to become the 10th player in NFL history with 16,000 scrimmage yards (see Dunn, James and Tomlinson notes). In 15 seasons, Bruce has 15,091 scrimmage yards.

TERRELL OWENS, Buffalo, needs 11 receiving touchdowns to become the second player in NFL history with 150 receiving TDs. Owens can join Jerry Rice (197) as the only players in NFL history with 150 receiving touchdowns (see Moss note). In 13 seasons, Owens has 139 receiving touchdowns.

Owens needs five touchdowns to surpass LaDainian Tomlinson (141) and Marcus Allen (145) to move into third place all-time (see Tomlinson note). In 13 seasons, Owens has scored 141 touchdowns.

Owens has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in a season nine times in his 13-year NFL career. Owens can join Jerry Rice (14) as the only players in NFL history with 10 seasons with 1,000 receiving yards (see Moss note).

Owens needs 823 yards to surpass Marvin Harrison (14,580), Tim Brown (14,934) and Isaac Bruce (14,944) to move into second place all-time (see Bruce and Harrison notes). In 13 seasons, Owens has 14,122 receiving yards.

Owens needs 49 receptions to become the sixth player in NFL history with 1,000 receptions. In 13 seasons, Owens has 951 receptions.

Owens needs to catch a pass in each of his first eight games to surpass Art Monk (183) and Marvin Harrison (190) for the secondlongest streak in NFL history (see Harrison note). Owens has caught a pass in 183 consecutive games.

RANDY MOSS (right), New England, needs 15 receiving touchdowns to become the second player in NFL history with 150 receiving TDs. Moss can join Jerry Rice (197) as the only players in NFL history with 150 receiving touchdowns (see Owens note).

In 11 seasons, Moss has 135 touchdown receptions. Moss has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in a season nine times in his 11-year NFL career. Moss can join Jerry Rice (14) as the only players in NFL history with 10 seasons with 1,000 receiving yards (see Owens note).

Moss needs 799 receiving yards to become the seventh player in NFL history with 14,000 receiving yards. In 11 seasons, Moss has 13,201 receiving yards.

WES WELKER, New England, has at least 100 receptions in each of the past two seasons. Welker can join Herman Moore (3) and Marvin Harrison (4) as the only players with 100 receptions in three consecutive seasons (see Marshall note).

BRANDON MARSHALL, Denver, has at least 100 receptions in each of the past two seasons. Marshall can join Herman Moore (3) and Marvin Harrison (4) as the only players with 100 receptions in three consecutive seasons (see Welker note).

DANTE HALL has six kickoff-return touchdowns in his nine-year career, tied for the most alltime. Hall needs one kickoff-return touchdown to pass Mel Gray, Ollie Matson, Gale Sayers and Travis Williams (6) for sole possession of first place in NFL history.

Hall has 12 combined kick-return touchdowns (six kickoff, six punt) in his nine-year career, tied for the second-most all-time. Hall needs two combined kick-return touchdowns to pass Brian Mitchell (13) for first place in NFL history (see Hester note).

Hall has gained 2,000 combined yards four times in his nine-year career, tied for the most in NFL history. Hall needs one more season with 2,000 combined yards to pass Tiki Barber, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Brian Mitchell and Walter Payton (4) for the most all-time.

DEVIN HESTER, Chicago, has 11 combined kick-return touchdowns (seven punt, four kickoff) in his three-year career, the fourth-most all-time. Hester needs three combined kickreturn touchdowns to pass Dante Hall, Eric Metcalf (12) and Brian Mitchell (13) for first place in NFL history (see Hall note).

TONY GONZALEZ, Atlanta, needs 84 receptions to become the first tight end in NFL history with 1,000 receptions. In 12 seasons, Gonzalez has 916 receptions -- the most ever by a tight end.

Gonzalez needs 50 receptions to become the first tight end in NFL history with 12 consecutive 50-reception seasons. Gonzalez is the only tight end in NFL history with 11 consecutive 50-reception seasons.

RAY LEWIS, Baltimore, can become the first player in NFL history with 35.0 sacks and 30 interceptions in a career. In 13 seasons, Lewis has 33.5 sacks and 28 interceptions.

JASON TAYLOR, Miami, needs 12.5 sacks to pass Clyde Simmons (121.5), Simeon Rice (122.0), Derrick Thomas (126.5), Rickey Jackson (128.0), Leslie O'Neal and Lawrence Taylor (132.5) to move into eighth place all-time. In 12 seasons, Taylor has 120.5 sacks.

DARREN SHARPER, New Orleans, needs five interceptions to pass Eric Allen, Willie Brown, Darrell Green (54), Aeneas Williams (55), Lem Barney, Pat Fischer (56), Mel Blount, Bobby Boyd, Eugene Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Everson Walls (57) and Emmitt Thomas (58) to move into ninth place all-time. In 12 seasons, Sharper has 54 interceptions.

JASON ELAM, Atlanta, needs 85 points to become the fourth player with 2,000 career points (see Carney and Stover notes). In 16 seasons, Elam has 1,915 points.

Elam has scored 100 points in each of his first 16 seasons and needs 100 points to extend his NFL record streak for consecutive 100-point seasons to 17. Elam is the only player in NFL history to score 100 points in 16 seasons.

ADAM VINATIERI, Indianapolis, has scored 100 points in each of his first 13 seasons and needs 100 points to become the second player (Jason Elam, 16) in NFL history with 100 points in each of his first 14 seasons.

MATT STOVER needs 56 points to become the fourth player with 2,000 career points (see Carney and Elam notes). In 19 seasons, Stover has 1,944 points.

Stover has successfully kicked 389 consecutive points after touchdowns, the longest streak in NFL history. Stover needs to convert 11 in a row to become the first player in NFL history to make 400 consecutive PATs.

JOHN CARNEY needs 45 points to become the fourth player with 2,000 career points (see Elam and Stover notes). In 20 seasons, Carney has 1,955 points.

 

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