by NFL Reporter Dean Michaels
The NFL regular season is behind us and it's time for the 'Super Season' to kick off.
This season's NFL playoffs begin on Saturday and Sunday, January 4-5, with Wild Card Weekend. On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs play at the Indianapolis Colts (NBC, 4:35 PM ET) and the New Orleans Saints visit the Philadelphia Eagles (NBC, 8:10 PM ET). Wild Card Weekend continues Sunday with the San Diego Chargers at the Cincinnati Bengals (CBS, 1:05 PM ET) and the San Francisco 49ers traveling to face the Green Bay Packers (FOX, 4:40 PM ET).
The following week (January 11-12), the Denver Broncos (Sunday, CBS, 4:40 PM ET) and New England Patriots (Saturday, CBS, 8:15 PM ET) in the AFC and the Seattle Seahawks (Saturday, FOX, 4:35 PM ET) and Carolina Panthers (Sunday, FOX, 1:05 PM ET) in the NFC host the Divisional Playoffs.
The Broncos and Seahawks own home-field advantage for the Conference Championship Games (January 19) if they win their Divisional contests.
The 2014 Pro Bowl will be played Sunday, January 26 in Honolulu, Hawaii followed by Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2 at MetLife Stadium.
Here's a look at the NFL playoff records, best postseason statistics and great single game performances in NFL playoff history
Fresh Faces & Consistent Winners Highlight Playoff Field
There are five new playoff teams in 2013: Carolina, Kansas City, New Orleans, Philadelphia and San Diego.
Since the 12-team playoff format was adopted in 1990, at least five teams have qualified for the playoffs in every season that were not in the postseason the year before.
The teams since 1990 to make the playoffs a season after failing to qualify:
Season | Teams |
---|---|
Source: NFL | |
1990 | 7 (Bengals, Bears, Chiefs, Raiders, Dolphins, Saints, Washington) |
1991 | 5 (Falcons, Cowboys, Broncos, Lions, Jets) |
1992 | 6 (Dolphins, Vikings, Eagles, Steelers, Chargers, 49ers) |
1993 | 5 (Broncos, Lions, Packers, Raiders, Giants) |
1994 | 5 (Bears, Browns, Dolphins, Patriots, Chargers) |
1995 | 4 (Falcons, Bills, Colts, Eagles) |
1996 | 5 (Panthers, Broncos, Jaguars, Vikings, Patriots) |
1997 | 5 (Lions, Chiefs, Dolphins, Giants, Bucs) |
1998 | 5 (Cardinals, Falcons, Bills, Cowboys, Jets) |
1999 | 7 (Lions, Colts, Rams, Seahawks, Bucs, Titans, Washington) |
2000 | 6 (Ravens, Broncos, Saints, Giants, Raiders, Eagles) |
2001 | 6 (Bears, Packers, Patriots, Jets, Steelers, 49ers) |
2002 | 5 (Falcons, Browns, Colts, Giants, Titans) |
2003 | 8 (Ravens, Panthers, Cowboys, Broncos, Chiefs, Patriots, Rams, Seahawks) |
2004 | 5 (Falcons, Vikings, Jets, Steelers, Chargers) |
2005 | 7 (Panthers, Bears, Bengals, Jaguars, Giants, Bucs, Washington) |
2006 | 7 (Ravens, Cowboys, Chiefs, Saints, Jets, Eagles, Chargers) |
2007 | 6 (Packers, Jaguars, Steelers, Bucs, Titans, Washington) |
2008 | 7 (Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens, Panthers, Dolphins, Vikings, Eagles) |
2009 | 6 (Bengals, Cowboys, Packers, Patriots, Saints, Jets) |
2010 | 5 (Falcons, Bears, Chiefs, Steelers, Seahawks) |
2011 | 6 (Bengals, Broncos, Lions, Houston, Giants, 49ers) |
2012 | 4 (Colts, Vikings, Seahawks, Washington) |
2013 | 5 (Panthers, Chiefs, Saints, Eagles, Chargers) |
In the 12 seasons since realignment in 2002, 28 of the 32 NFL teams have won a division title at least once.
How the 2013 playoff teams have fared in the 12 seasons since realignment in 2002:
Team | Division Titles | Playoff Berths |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
New England | 10 | 10 |
Indianapolis | 8 | 11 |
Green Bay | 7 | 9 |
Philadelphia | 6 | 8 |
Seattle | 6 | 8 |
San Diego | 5 | 6 |
Denver | 4 | 6 |
Cincinnati | 3 | 5 |
New Orleans | 3 | 5 |
Carolina | 3 | 4 |
49ers | 3 | 4 |
Kansas City | 2 | 4 |
The Carolina Panthers (NFC South) and Philadelphia Eagles (NFC East) rebounded to win their respective divisions after finishing in last place or tied for last in 2012.
This marked the NFL-record 11th consecutive season that at least one team went from "worst-to-first" in its division.
The NFL teams to go from "worst-to-first" in their divisions since 2003:
Season | Team | Record | Prior Season Record |
Advanced To/th> |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Tied for last place | ||||
2003 | Carolina | 11-5 | 7-9 | Super Bowl XXXVIII |
2003 | Kansas City | 13-3 | 8-8* | Divisional Playoffs |
2004 | Atlanta | 11-5 | 5-11 | NFC Championship |
2004 | San Diego | 12-4 | 4-12* | Wild Card Playoffs |
2005 | Chicago | 11-5 | 5-11 | Divisional Playoffs |
2005 | Tampa Bay | 11-5 | 5-11 | Wild Card Playoffs |
2006 | Baltimore | 13-3 | 6-10* | Divisional Playoffs |
2006 | New Orleans | 10-6 | 3-13 | NFC Championship |
2006 | Philadelphia | 10-6 | 6-10 | Divisional Playoffs |
2007 | Tampa Bay | 9-7 | 4-12 | Wild Card Playoffs |
2008 | Miami | 11-5 | 1-15 | Wild Card Playoffs |
2009 | New Orleans | 13-3 | 8-8 | Won Super Bowl XLIV |
2010 | Kansas City | 10-6 | 4-12 | Wild Card Playoffs |
2011 | Denver | 8-8 | 4-12 | Divisional Playoffs |
2011 | Houston | 10-6 | 6-10* | Divisional Playoffs |
2012 | Washington | 10-6 | 5-11 | Wild Card Playoffs |
2013 | Carolina | 12-4 | 7-9* | ??? |
2013 | Philadelphia | 10-6 | 4-12 | ??? |
The NFL 2013 field also showcases teams that have enjoyed recent postseason success.
Since realignment in 2002, the Indianapolis Colts have been to the playoffs 11 times, the most in the NFL. The New England Patriots are second with 10 postseason berths and the Green Bay Packers rank third with nine playoff appearances.
The NFL teams with the most playoff appearances since 2002 (includes 2013):
Team | Appearances |
---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 postseason | |
Indianapolis Colts | 11* |
New England Patriots | 10* |
Green Bay Packers | 9* |
Philadelphia Eagles | 8* |
Seattle Seahawks | 8* |
Four of this season's 12 playoff teams have won at least one Super Bowl since 2000, capturing six of the past 13 Vince Lombardi Trophies. Those teams are Green Bay (XLV), Indianapolis (XLI), New England (XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX) and New Orleans (XLIV).
Super Bowl | Season | Winner |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 postseason | ||
XXXV | 2000 | Baltimore |
XXXVI | 2001 | New England* |
XXXVII | 2002 | Tampa Bay |
XXXVIII | 2003 | New England* |
XXXIX | 2004 | New England* |
XL | 2005 | Pittsburgh |
XLI | 2006 | Indianapolis* |
XLII | 2007 | New York Giants |
XLIII | 2008 | Pittsburgh |
XLIV | 2009 | New Orleans* |
XLV | 2010 | Green Bay* |
XLVI | 2011 | New York Giants |
XLVII | 2012 | Baltimore |
All-Time Playoffs
The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs for the 29th time, the third-most postseason appearances in NFL history.
The NFL teams with the most seasons participating in the playoffs (includes 2013):
Team | Playoff Berths |
---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 playoffs | |
New York Giants | 31 |
Dallas Cowboys | 30 |
Green Bay Packers* | 29 |
Minnesota Vikings | 27 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 |
St. Louis Rams | 27 |
The 12 playoff teams and their postseason records:
Team | Wins | Losses | Pct |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Green Bay Packers | 30 | 18 | .625 |
Carolina Panthers | 6 | 4 | .600 |
San Francisco 49ers | 28 | 19 | .596 |
New England Patriots | 24 | 17 | .585 |
Denver Broncos | 18 | 17 | .514 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 19 | 20 | .487 |
Indianapolis Colts | 19 | 21 | .475 |
New Orleans Saints | 6 | 8 | .429 |
Seattle Seahawks | 9 | 12 | .429 |
San Diego Chargers | 10 | 16 | .385 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 8 | 14 | .364 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 5 | 11 | .313 |
WILD CARD RECORDS
Team | Wins | Losses | Pct |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Green Bay Packers | 8 | 4 | .667 |
San Diego Chargers | 4 | 2 | .667 |
San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 2 | .600 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 7 | .500 |
Indianapolis Colts | 4 | 6 | .400 |
New Orleans Saints | 2 | 5 | .286 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 6 | .250 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 1 | 5 | .167 |
DIVISIONAL RECORDS
Team | Wins | Losses | Pct |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Carolina Panthers | 3 | 1 | .750 |
New England Patriots | 10 | 6 | .625 |
Denver Broncos | 8 | 5 | .615 |
Seattle Seahawks | 2 | 6 | .250 |
The Teams
Winning Feeling
The Green Bay Packers have won 13 NFL championships, the most in NFL history.
Of the 12 playoff teams this season, eight have won at least one championship.
NFL championships won by the 2013 playoff teams:
Team | NFL Championship(s) | Season(s) |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Green Bay Packers | 13 | 1929-31, 1936, 1939, 1944, 1961-62, 1965-67, 1996, 2010 |
San Francisco 49ers | 5 | 1981, 1984, 1988-89, 1994 |
Indianapolis Colts | 4 | 1958-59, 1970, 2006 |
New England Patriots | 3 | 2001, 2003-04 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 1948-49, 1960 |
Denver Broncos | 2 | 1997-98 |
New Orleans Saints | 1 | 2009 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 1969 |
Carolina Panthers | 0 | -- |
Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | -- |
San Diego Chargers | 0 | -- |
Seattle Seahawks | 0 | -- |
Playoff Success
The Green Bay Packers have won 30 postseason games, the most among 2013 playoff teams and the third-most most in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers have 28 postseason victories, the second-most among 2013 playoff clubs and the fourth-most all-time.
The teams with the most playoff victories in NFL history:
Team | Playoff Wins |
---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 playoffs | |
Dallas Cowboys | 33 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | 33 |
Green Bay Packers* | 30 |
San Francisco 49ers* | 28 |
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders | 25 |
Postseason victories for the NFL 2013 playoff teams:
Team | Playoff Wins |
---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 playoffs | |
Green Bay Packers | 30 |
San Francisco 49ers | 28 |
New England Patriots | 24 |
Indianapolis Colts | 19 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 19 |
Denver Broncos | 18 |
San Diego Chargers | 10 |
Seattle Seahawks | 9 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 8 |
Carolina Panthers | 6 |
New Orleans Saints | 6 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 5 |
Home Sweet Home … Maybe
While home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is a coveted prize, it has been no guarantee of a trip to the Super Bowl. And like so much about the NFL, an unpredictable result is seemingly the only predictable outcome.
Since the NFL adopted the 12-team playoff format in 1990, only 21 of the 46 (45.7 percent) No. 1 seeds have advanced to the Super Bowl, with nine No. 1 seeds being crowned champions (19.6 percent).
How the No. 1 seeds have fared since 1990:
Season | AFC No. 1 Seed | Result | NFC No. 1 Seed | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
1990 | Bills | Lost Super Bowl XXV | 49ers | Lost NFC Championship |
1991 | Bills | Lost Super Bowl XXVI | Washington | Won Super Bowl XXVI |
1992 | Steelers | Lost Divisional | 49ers | Lost NFC Championship |
1993 | Bills | Lost Super Bowl XXVIII | Cowboys | Won Super Bowl XXVIII |
1994 | Steelers | Lost AFC Championship | 49ers | Won Super Bowl XXIX |
1995 | Chiefs | Lost Divisional | Cowboys | Won Super Bowl XXX |
1996 | Broncos | Lost Divisional | Packers | Won Super Bowl XXXI |
1997 | Chiefs | Lost Divisional | 49ers | Lost NFC Championship |
1998 | Broncos | Won Super Bowl XXXIII | Vikings | Lost NFC Championship |
1999 | Jaguars | Lost AFC Championship | Rams | Won Super Bowl XXXIV |
2000 | Titans | Lost Divisional | Giants | Lost Super Bowl XXXV |
2001 | Steelers | Lost AFC Championship | Rams | Lost Super Bowl XXXVI |
2002 | Raiders | Lost Super Bowl XXXVII | Eagles | Lost NFC Championship |
2003 | Patriots | Won Super Bowl XXXVIII | Eagles | Lost NFC Championship |
2004 | Steelers | Lost AFC Championship | Eagles | Lost Super Bowl XXXIX |
2005 | Colts | Lost Divisional | Seahawks | Lost Super Bowl XL |
2006 | Chargers | Lost Divisional | Bears | Lost Super Bowl XLI |
2007 | Patriots | Lost Super Bowl XLII | Cowboys | Lost Divisional |
2008 | Titans | Lost Divisional | Giants | Lost Divisional |
2009 | Colts | Lost Super Bowl XLIV | Saints | Won Super Bowl XLIV |
2010 | Patriots | Lost Divisional | Falcons | Lost Divisional |
2011 | Patriots | Lost Super Bowl XLVI | Packers | Lost Divisional |
2012 | Broncos | Lost Divisional | Falcons | Lost NFC Championship |
2013 | Broncos | ??? | Seahawks | ??? |
Division Dominance
Since 2000, the New England Patriots have won 11 division titles, the most in the NFL during that span. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles are tied for first in the NFC with seven division titles each since 2000.
The NFL teams with the most division titles since 2000:
Team | Division Titles |
---|---|
Source: NFL *2013 division winner | |
New England Patriots* | 11 |
Indianapolis Colts* | 8 |
Green Bay Packers* | 7 |
Philadelphia Eagles* | 7 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 |
Seattle Seahawks* | 6 |
San Diego Chargers | 5 |
Super Encores
The San Francisco 49ers posted a 12-4 record this season and became the 14th Super Bowl runner-up since 1990 to qualify for the playoffs the following year.
Since 1990, the Super Bowl runner-ups to advance to the postseason:
Season | Team | Record | Result |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
1991 | Bills | 13-3 | Won division; Advanced to Super Bowl XXVI |
1992 | Bills | 11-5 | Wild Card; Advanced to Super Bowl XXVII |
1993 | Bills | 12-4 | Won division; Advanced to Super Bowl XXVIII |
1995 | Chargers | 9-7 | Wild Card; Advanced to Wild Card |
1996 | Steelers | 10-6 | Won division; Advanced to Divisional |
1997 | Patriots | 10-6 | Won division; Advanced to Divisional |
1998 | Packers | 11-5 | Wild Card; Advanced to Wild Card |
2000 | Titans | 13-3 | Won division; Advanced to Divisional |
2006 | Seahawks | 9-7 | Won division; Advanced to Divisional |
2009 | Cardinals | 10-6 | Won division; Advanced to Divisional |
2010 | Colts | 10-6 | Won division; Advanced to Wild Card |
2011 | Steelers | 12-4 | Wild Card; Advanced to Wild Card |
2012 | Patriots | 12-4 | Won division; Advanced to AFC Championship |
2013 | 49ers | 12-4 | Wild Card; ??? |
Point Production
The Denver Broncos scored an NFL-high 606 points this year, the most in a single season in NFL history.
The highest-scoring teams in NFL history and how they fared in the postseason:
Season | Team | Points | Record | Advanced To |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
2013 | Broncos | 606 | 13-3 | ??? |
2007 | Patriots | 589 | 16-0 | Super Bowl XLII |
2011 | Packers | 560 | 15-1 | Divisional |
2012 | Patriots | 557 | 12-4 | AFC Championship |
1998 | Vikings | 556 | 15-1 | NFC Championship |
The Show-Me Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs, who finished 2-14 in 2012, are the third team to win 11 games following a season with two or fewer victories all-time.
The teams to win 10+ games following a season in which they won two games or fewer:
Team | Season | Record | Advanced To | Previous Season |
Record |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||||
Chiefs | 2013 | 11-5 | ??? | 2012 | 2-14 |
Colts | 2012 | 11-5 | Wild Card | 2011 | 2-14 |
Dolphins | 2008 | 11-5 | Wild Card | 2007 | 1-15 |
Fast Turnaround
The Philadelphia Eagles, who finished the 2012 season with a 4-12 record, rebounded in 2013 to win the NFC East division with a 10-6 record.
From 1978-2012, there were 142 teams to post a 4-12 or worse record:
35 of those teams posted a winning record the following year
26 of those teams made the playoffs the following year
12 of those teams won the division the following year
The 12 teams to win the division one season after finishing with a 4-12 or worse record, including the 1999 St. Louis Rams, who won Super Bowl XXXIV:
Season | Team | Record | Playoff Result | Previous Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
1987 | Colts | 9-6 | Advanced to Divisional | 3-13 |
1992 | Chargers | 11-5 | Advanced to Divisional | 4-12 |
1999 | Colts | 13-3 | Advanced to Divisional | 3-13 |
1999 | Rams | 13-3 | Won Super Bowl XXXIV | 4-12 |
2000 | Saints | 10-6 | Advanced to Divisional | 3-13 |
2004 | Chargers | 12-4 | Advanced to Wild Card | 4-12 |
2006 | Saints | 10-6 | Advanced to NFC Championship | 3-13 |
2007 | Tampa Bay | 9-7 | Advanced to Wild Card | 4-12 |
2008 | Dolphins | 11-5 | Advanced to Wild Card | 1-15 |
2010 | Chiefs | 10-6 | Advanced to Wild Card | 4-12 |
2011 | Broncos | 8-8 | Advanced to Divisional | 4-12 |
2013 | Egales | 10-6 | ??? | 4-12 |
Undefeated at Home
The Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints finished the 2013 regular season undefeated at home.
Since 2000, only 23 teams -- including three this year -- have posted a perfect regular-season record at home. Of the previous 20 teams before the 2013 season, five have gone to the Super Bowl (25 percent).
The NFL teams (since 2000) to finish with 8-0 records at home and their final season result:
Season | Team | Record | Result | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
2002 | Packers | 12-4 | Advanced to Wild Card | |
2003 | Chiefs | 13-3 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2003 | Patriots | 14-2 | Won Super Bowl XXXVIII | |
2003 | Rams | 12-4 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2003 | Seahawks | 10-6 | Advanced to Wild Card | |
2004 | Patriots | 14-2 | Won Super Bowl XXXIX | |
2004 | Steelers | 15-1 | Advanced to AFC Championship | |
2005 | Broncos | 13-3 | Advanced to AFC Championship | |
2005 | Seahawks | 13-3 | Advanced to Super Bowl XL | |
2006 | Colts | 12-4 | Won Super Bowl XLI | |
2006 | Chargers | 14-2 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2007 | Patriots | 16-0 | Advanced to Super Bowl XLII | |
2008 | Panthers | 12-4 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2009 | Patriots | 10-6 | Advanced to Wild Card | |
2009 | Vikings | 12-4 | Advanced to NFC Championship | |
2010 | Patriots | 14-2 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2011 | Ravens | 12-4 | Advanced to AFC Championship | |
2011 | Packers | 15-1 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2011 | Saints | 13-3 | Advanced to Divisional | |
2012 | Seahawks | 11-5 | Advanced to NFC Championship | |
2013 | Bengals | 11-5 | ??? | |
2013 | Patriots | 12-4 | ??? | |
2013 | Saints | 11-5 | ??? |
OT & Playoffs: Winning Combination
The playoffs have featured at least one overtime game in 11 of the past 13 postseasons.
In 2010, the NFL adopted a modified sudden-death system for the playoffs, which was expanded to cover all NFL games in 2012. The system guarantees each team a possession or the opportunity to possess, unless the team that receives the opening kickoff scores a touchdown on its initial possession. Play continues in sudden death until a winner is determined, and the game automatically ends upon any score.
A look at NFL overtime playoff games since 2000:
Season | Round | Teams | Game-Winning Score |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
2000 | WC | Miami 23, Colts 17 | RB Lamar Smith 17-yard TD run |
2001 | Div. | New England 16, Oakland 13 | K Adam Vinatieri 23-yard FG |
2002 | Div. | Tennessee 34, Pittsburgh 31 | K Joe Nedney 26-yard FG |
2003 | WC | Green Bay 33, Seattle 27 | CB Al Harris returns INT 52 yards for TD |
2003 | Div. | Panthers 29, Rams 23 (2 OT) | QB Jake Delhomme to WR Steve Smith 69-yd TD |
2003 | Div. | Philadelphia 20, Green Bay 17 | K David Akers 31-yard FG |
2004 | WC | NY Jets 20, San Diego 17 | K Doug Brien 28-yard FG |
2004 | Div. | Pittsburgh 20, NY Jets 17 | K Jeff Reed 33-yard FG |
2006 | Div. | Chicago 27, Seattle 24 | K Robbie Gould FG from 49 yards out |
2007 | Champ. | NY Giants 23, Green Bay 20 | K Lawrence Tynes 47-yard FG |
2008 | WC | San Diego 23, Indianapolis 17 | RB Darren Sproles 22-yard TD run |
2009 | WC | Arizona 51, Green Bay 45 | LB Karlos Dansby scores on 17-yard FR-TD |
2009 | Champ. | New Orleans 31, Minnesota 28 | K Garrett Hartley 40-yard FG |
2011 | WC | Denver 29,Steelers 23 | WR Demaryius Thomas 80-yard TD from QB Tim Tebow |
2011 | Champ. | NY Giants 20, San Francisco 17 | K Lawrence Tynes 31-yard FG |
2013 | Div. | Baltimore 38, Denver 35 (2 OT) | K Justin Tucker 47-yard FG |
The Players
Brees & Rodgers Among Postseason Leaders
Quarterbacks DREW BREES of New Orleans and AARON RODGERS of Green Bay have both enjoyed postseason success. The two quarterbacks, who have each won Super Bowl MVP honors, rank among the top in many postseason passing categories.
Brees (104.2) and Rodgers (103.6) are two of only four quarterbacks in NFL history with a 100+ passer rating in the postseason.
The NFL quarterbacks with the highest postseason passer rating (min. 150 attempts):
Quarterback | Att | Comp | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||||||
Bart Starr | 213 | 130 | 1,753 | 15 | 3 | 104.8 |
Drew Brees* | 391 | 262 | 2,980 | 22 | 4 | 104.2 |
Aaron Rodgers* | 292 | 193 | 2,312 | 18 | 5 | 103.6 |
Kurt Warner | 462 | 307 | 3,952 | 31 | 14 | 102.8 |
Joe Montana | 734 | 460 | 5,772 | 45 | 21 | 95.6 |
Brees has completed 262 of 391 attempts in his postseason career for a 67.0 completion percentage, the highest in NFL history. Rodgers has completed 193 of 292 passes for a 66.1 completion percentage, the fifth-best mark in NFL Playoff History.
The NFL quarterbacks with the highest postseason completion percentage (min. 150 attempts):
Quarterback | Att | Comp | Pct |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | |||
Drew Brees* | 391 | 262 | 67.0 |
Kurt Warner | 462 | 307 | 66.5 |
Matt Ryan* | 187 | 124 | 66.3 |
Ken Anderson | 166 | 110 | 66.3 |
Aaron Rodgers* | 292 | 193 | 66.1 |
Brees has thrown only four interceptions in 391 career attempts in the postseason and his 1.02 interception percentage is the lowest in NFL history. Rodgers ranks third with a 1.7 interception percentage (five interceptions in 292 attempts).
The quarterbacks with the lowest interception percentage in the postseason (min. 150 attempts):
Quarterback | Att | INT | Pct |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | |||
Drew Brees* | 391 | 4 | 1.02 |
Bart Starr | 213 | 3 | 1.41 |
Aaron Rodgers* | 292 | 5 | 1.71 |
Brees has five career 300-yard passing games in the postseason, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN FOUTS for fifth in NFL history.
Quarterback | Playoff Games | 300-Yard Games |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||
Peyton Manning* | 20 | 8 |
Joe Montana | 23 | 6 |
Kurt Warner | 13 | 6 |
Tom Brady* | 24 | 6 |
Dan Fouts | 7 | 5 |
Drew Brees* | 9 | 5 |
Brees has passed for at least 300 yards in each of his past three postseason games, tied for the second-longest streak in NFL history with Pro Football Hall of Famers JIM KELLY and WARREN MOON. With a 300-yard game at Philadelphia on Wild Card Weekend, he will tie Fouts for the longest postseason streak all-time.
Brees has 400+ passing yards in those three and is the only player in NFL postseason history with three such games.
Passing By
Quarterbacks DREW BREES of New Orleans, PEYTON MANNING of Denver and AARON RODGERS of Green Bay have each had a 400-yard passing game in the postseason.
Brees (three), Manning (two) and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (two) are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 400 yards in multiple playoff games.
Brees has thrown for 400 yards in three consecutive playoff games and can extend his NFL-record streak on Wild Card Weekend at Philadelphia.
The 17 400-yard passing performances in NFL postseason history:
Quarterback | Team | Opponent | Date | Yards |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Bernie Kosar | Browns | Jets | 1/3/87 | 489 |
Drew Brees | Saints | Lions | 1/7/12 | 466 |
Drew Brees | Saints | 49ers | 1/14/12 | 462 |
Peyton Manning | Colts | Broncos | 1/9/05 | 458 |
Dan Fouts | Chargers | Dolphins | 1/2/82 | 433 |
Kelly Holcomb | Browns | Steelers | 1/5/03 | 429 |
Jeff George | Vikings | Rams | 1/16/00 | 423 |
Aaron Rodgers | Packers | Cardinals | 1/10/10 | 423 |
Dan Marino | Dolphins | Bills | 12/30/95 | 422 |
Dan Marino | Dolphins | Steelers | 1/6/85 | 421 |
Kurt Warner | Rams | Titans | 1/30/00 | 414 |
Randall Cunningham | Eagles | Bears | 12/31/88 | 407 |
Jim Kelly | Bills | Browns | 1/6/90 | 405 |
Drew Brees | Saints | Seahawks | 1/8/11 | 404 |
Don Strock | Dolphins | Chargers | 1/2/82 | 403 |
Peyton Manning | Colts | Chargers | 1/13/08 | 402 |
Daryle Lamonica | Raiders | Jets | 12/29/68 | 401 |
Super Bowl MVPs
There are four players in the 2013 postseason who have been named Super Bowl MVP: quarterback TOM BRADY of New England (XXXVI, XXXVIII), quarterback DREW BREES of New Orleans (XLIV), quarterback PEYTON MANNING of Denver (XLI with Indianapolis) and quarterback AARON RODGERS of Green Bay (XLV).
Brady is one of only five players in NFL history to be named Super Bowl MVP multiple times and aims to join Pro Football Hall of Famer JOE MONTANA as the only players to win the award three times.
The five players in NFL history to be named Super Bowl MVP multiple times:
Player | Team | Super Bowl MVPs |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||
Joe Montana | 49ers | 3 (XVI, XIX, XXIV) |
Terry Bradshaw | Pittsburgh | 2 (XIII, XIV) |
Tom Brady* | New England | 2 (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
Eli Manning* | New York Giants | 2 (XLII, XLVI) |
Bart Starr | Green Bay | 2 (I, II) |
When It Counts
New England quarterback TOM BRADY has a 17-7 (.708) career postseason record, the most playoff wins all-time by a starting quarterback.
The starting quarterbacks with the most playoff wins in NFL history:
Quarterback | Team(s) | Playoff Wins |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||
Tom Brady* | Patriots | 17 |
Joe Montana | 49ers, Chiefs | 16 |
Terry Bradshaw | Steelers | 14 |
John Elway | Broncos | 14 |
Brett Favre | Packers, Vikings | 13 |
Brady has a 17-7 (.708) postseason record, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers TERRY BRADSHAW and TROY AIKMAN for the best postseason record as a starting quarterback in NFL history (minimum 15 starts).
The NFL quarterbacks with the best records in postseason starts (minimum 15 starts):
Quarterback | Record | Win Pct |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||
Terry Bradshaw | 14-5 | .737 |
Troy Aikman | 11-4 | .733 |
Tom Brady* | 17-7 | .708 |
Joe Montana | 16-7 | .696 |
John Elway | 14-7 | .667 |
A Proven Winner
New England's TOM BRADY is one of four quarterbacks in NFL history to win at least three Super Bowls.
Only 11 QBs in NFL history have won multiple Super Bowls. Of the 11, three are active and seven have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The starting quarterbacks to win multiple Super Bowls:
Quarterback | Super Bowl Wins |
---|---|
Source: NFL *Pro Football Hall of Fame **Active | |
Terry Bradshaw* | 4 |
Joe Montana* | 4 |
Troy Aikman* | 3 |
Tom Brady** | 3 |
John Elway* | 2 |
Bob Griese* | 2 |
Eli Manning** | 2 |
Jim Plunkett | 2 |
Ben Roethlisberger** | 2 |
Bart Starr* | 2 |
Roger Staubach* | 2 |
Climbing The Charts
Quarterbacks TOM BRADY of New England and PEYTON MANNING of Denver can move up the charts in attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdown passes this postseason.
The playoff leaders in completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns:
Quarterback | Comp | Quarterback | Attempts |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | |||
Tom Brady | 553* | Tom Brady | 887* |
Brett Favre | 481 | Brett Favre | 791 |
Peyton Manning | 481* | Peyton Manning | 761* |
Joe Montana | 460 | Joe Montana | 734 |
Dan Marino | 385 | Dan Marino | 687 |
Quarterback | Pass Yards | Quarterback | TD Passes |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | |||
Tom Brady | 5,949* | Joe Montana | 45 |
Brett Favre | 5,855 | Brett Favre | 44 |
Joe Montana | 5,772 | Tom Brady | 42* |
Peyton Manning | 5,679* | Peyton Manning | 32* |
John Elway | 4,964 | Dan Marino | 32 |
Young Quarterbacks
Indianapolis' ANDREW LUCK and Seattle's RUSSELL WILSON have led their teams to the postseason for the second consecutive season. Both can join a list of seven quarterbacks during the Super Bowl era who have started a playoff game in each of their first two seasons starting with their rookie season.
The quarterbacks to start a playoff game in their rookie and second seasons in the Super Bowl era (since 1966):
Quarterback | Seasons | Team |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *In 2013 postseason | ||
Dan Marino | 1983-84 | Miami Dolphins |
Bernie Kosar | 1985-86 | Cleveland Browns |
Shaun King | 1999-2000 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Ben Roethlisberger | 2004-05 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Joe Flacco | 2008-09 | Baltimore Ravens |
Mark Sanchez | 2009-10 | New York Jets |
Andy Dalton | 2011-12 | Cincinnati Bengals |
Andrew Luck* | 2012-13 | Indianapolis Colts |
Russell Wilson* | 2012-13 | Seattle Seahawks |
Wilson has won 24 games in his first two seasons, the most by a quarterback in the Super Bowl era. Luck is tied for second with BEN ROETHLISBERGER with 22 wins.
Quarterback | Team | Seasons | Wins |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Russell Wilson | Seattle | 2012-13 | 24 |
Andrew Luck | Indianapolis | 2012-13 | 22 |
Ben Roethlisberger | Pittsburgh | 2004-05 | 22 |
Dan Marino | Miami | 1983-84 | 21 |
Joe Flacco | Baltimore | 2008-09 | 20 |
Matt Ryan | Atlanta | 2008-09 | 20 |
First-Timers
Two starting quarterbacks -- Philadelphia's NICK FOLES and Carolina's CAM NEWTON -- will make their playoff debuts this postseason. The quarterbacks with the most passing yards in their first career postseason start:
Quarterback | Team | Passing Yards |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Kelly Holcomb | Cleveland Browns | 429 |
Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | 423 |
Randall Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles | 407 |
Kurt Warner | St. Louis Rams | 391 |
Neil Lomax | St. Louis Cardinals | 385 |
Saint Nick
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback NICK FOLES led the NFL with a 119.2 passer rating, the third-best mark in a season in NFL history.
The quarterbacks with the highest passer rating in a single postseason (min. 50 attempts):
Quarterback | Team | Season | Att | Comp | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||||||
Joe Montana | 49ers | 1989 | 83 | 65 | 800 | 11 | 0 | 146.4 |
Bart Starr | Packers | 1966 | 51 | 35 | 554 | 6 | 1 | 135.6 |
Phil Simms | Giants | 1986 | 58 | 38 | 494 | 8 | 0 | 131.8 |
Kurt Warner | Cardinals | 2009 | 59 | 46 | 584 | 5 | 1 | 129.1 |
Troy Aikman | Cowboys | 1992 | 89 | 61 | 795 | 8 | 0 | 126.4 |
It's Always Shady in Philadelphia
Philadelphia running back LE SEAN MC COY led the NFL with a franchise-record 1,607 yards, becoming the first Eagle to lead the league in rushing since Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE VAN BUREN in 1949.
The NFL running backs with the most rushing yards in a single postseason:
Player, Team | Season | Yards | TD |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
John Riggins, Washington | 1982 | 610 | 4 |
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1997 | 581 | 8 |
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1998 | 468 | 3 |
Marcus Allen, L.A. Raiders | 1983 | 466 | 4 |
Eddie George, Tennessee | 1999 | 449 | 3 |
Roll Lacy
Green Bay running back EDDIE LACY led all rookies with 1,178 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, both franchise rookie records.
The NFL rookies with the most rushing yards in a single postseason:
Player, Team | Season | Yards |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Timmy Smith, Washington | 1987 | 342 |
Jamal Lewis, Baltimore | 2000 | 338 |
James Starks, Green Bay | 2010 | 315 |
Duane Thomas, Dallas | 1970 | 313 |
Ickey Woods, Cincinnati | 1988 | 307 |
The NFL rookies with the most rushing touchdowns in a single postseason:
Player, Team | Season | Rush TDs |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Norm Standlee, Chicago Bears | 1941 | 4 |
Tony Dorsett, Dallas | 1977 | 4 |
William Floyd, 49ers | 1994 | 4 |
Jamal Lewis, Baltimore | 2000 | 4 |
Welcome Reception
There are 10 players in the 2013 playoff field who recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in the regular season: Denver's DEMARYIUS THOMAS (1,430), Cincinnati's A.J. GREEN (1,426), Philadelphia's DE SEAN JACKSON (1,332), Green Bay's JORDY NELSON (1,314), Denver's ERIC DECKER (1,288), New Orleans' JIMMY GRAHAM (1,215), San Francisco's ANQUAN BOLDIN (1,179), Indianapolis' T.Y. HILTON (1,083), New England's JULIAN EDELMAN (1,056) and San Diego's KEENAN ALLEN (1,046).
The players with the most receiving yards in a single postseason:
Player, Team | Season | Rec. | Yards | TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona | 2008 | 30 | 546 | 7 |
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants | 2011 | 28 | 444 | 4 |
Jerry Rice, 49ers | 1988 | 21 | 409 | 6 |
Steve Smith, Carolina | 2003 | 18 | 404 | 3 |
Charlie Brown, Washington | 1983 | 14 | 401 | 1 |
There have been seven 200-yard receiving games in NFL postseason history. Denver's Thomas and Carolina's STEVE SMITH each had one of those performances.
The players with the most receiving yards in a postseason game:
Player, Team | Season | Date | Opponent | Rec. | Yards | TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||||
Eric Moulds, Bills | 1998 | 1/2/99 | Dolphins | 9 | 240 | 1 |
Anthony Carter, Vikings | 1987 | 1/9/88 | 49ers | 10 | 227 | 0 |
Reggie Wayne, Colts | 2004 | 1/9/05 | Broncos | 10 | 221 | 2 |
Steve Smith, Panthers | 2005 | 1/15/06 | Bears | 12 | 218 | 2 |
Jerry Rice, 49ers | 1988 | 1/22/89 | Bengals | 11 | 215 | 1 |
Calvin Johnson, Lions | 2011 | 1/7/12 | Saints | 12 | 211 | 2 |
Demaryius Thomas, Broncos | 2011 | 1/8/12 | Steelers | 4 | 204 | 1 |
Mile High Salute
The Denver Broncos became the first team in NFL history to have five players score at least 10 touchdowns in the same season. The five Broncos with at least 10 touchdowns this season are DEMARYIUS THOMAS (14), KNOWSHON MORENO (13), JULIUS THOMAS (12), ERIC DECKER (11) and WES WELKER (10).
No other NFL team has had more than three different players score at least 10 touchdowns in a season in NFL history.
The NFL players with the most touchdowns in a single postseason:
Player, Team | Season | TDs |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1997 | 8 |
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona | 2008 | 7 |
Many tied | 6 |
Catching On
San Francisco wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN leads active players in the 2013 playoff field with 806 career postseason receiving yards. Last year with Baltimore, Boldin led the league with 380 postseason receiving yards.
The active players in the 2013 playoffs with the most postseason receiving yards:
Player | Current Team | Games | Rec. | Yards | TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||||
Anquan Boldin | 49ers | 11 | 52 | 806 | 7 |
Steve Smith | Panthers | 8 | 47 | 782 | 7 |
Wes Welker | Broncos | 9 | 69 | 686 | 4 |
Marques Colston | Saints | 8 | 45 | 628 | 3 |
Vernon Davis | 49ers | 5 | 22 | 546 | 5 |
Rookie Receivers
San Diego Chargers wide receiver KEENAN ALLEN led NFL rookies this season in receptions (71) and receiving yards (1,046), the most in both categories by a Chargers rookie.
The NFL rookies with the most receptions and receiving yards in a single postseason:
Player | Team | Season | Rec. |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Joseph Addai | Colts | 2006 | 22 |
Torry Holt | Rams | 1999 | 20 |
Austin Collie | Colts | 2009 | 17 |
Chad Morton | Saints | 2000 | 15 |
Steve Smith | Giants | 2007 | 14 |
Player | Team | Season | Yards |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Torry Holt | Rams | 1999 | 242 |
Austin Collie | Colts | 2009 | 241 |
DeSean Jackson | Eagles | 2008 | 207 |
Steve Junker | Lions | 1957 | 201 |
Ricky Nattiel | Broncos | 1987 | 171 |
Tight Ends Making Mark
Three tight ends had at least 10 touchdown receptions in 2013 and all three are in the postseason -- New Orleans' JIMMY GRAHAM (16), San Francisco's VERNON DAVIS (13) and Denver's JULIUS THOMAS (12).
In NFL history, there have been nine tight ends to record at least three touchdown catches in a single postseason, including both Davis (four in 2011) and Graham (three in 2011).
The tight ends with the most touchdown receptions in a single postseason:
Player | Team | Season | Receiving TDs |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Including Jimmy Graham (2011) | |||
Dave Casper | Oakland | 1977 | 5 |
Vernon Davis | 49ers | 2011 | 4 |
Seven Tied* | -- | -- | 3 |
Special Delivery
There have been only 21 punt-return touchdowns in playoff history. The last player with a punt-return touchdown in the postseason was Denver's TRINDON HOLLIDAY in the 2012 Divisional round (90 yards, the longest in NFL playoff history). No player has ever recorded more than one in a career.
There have been 24 playoff kickoff-return touchdowns. The last player with a kickoff-return touchdown in the postseason was Baltimore's JACOBY JONES in Super Bowl XLVII (108 yards, the longest in NFL playoff history). RON DIXON of the New York Giants (2000-02) is the only player with two career kickoff-return touchdowns in the playoffs.
Denver's Holliday is the only player in NFL postseason history to return both a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown in the same game (2012 Divisional). He is one of three players in NFL postseason history with both a punt and kickoff return touchdown in a career (DESMOND HOWARD and JERMAINE LEWIS).
Sack Attack
Indianapolis' ROBERT MATHIS had a league-best 19.5 sacks and won the NFL's first-ever Deacon Jones Award as the player with the most sacks. Carolina's GREG HARDY tied a franchise-record with 15 sacks and is the first player in NFL history to enter the postseason with at least three sacks in each of his team's final two games.
The NFL players with the most sacks in a postseason game and entire postseason:
Most Sacks in an NFL Playoff Game
Player, Team | Sacks | Opponent | Season | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Willie McGinest, New England | 4.5 | Jaguars | 2005 | January 7, 2006 |
Richard Dent, Chicago | 3.5 | Giants | 1985 | January 5, 1986 |
Rich Milot, Washington | 3.5 | Bears | 1984 | December 30, 1984 |
Most Sacks in an NFL Postseason
Player, Team | Sacks | Season |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Richard Dent, Chicago | 6 | 1985 |
Michael McCrary, Baltimore | 6 | 2000 |
LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh | 6 | 2008 |
Willie McGinest, New England | 5 | 2003 |
Terrell Suggs, Baltimore | 5 | 2010 |
Tony Tolbert, Dallas | 5 | 1995 |
Rookie Sackers
New England Patriots defensive tackle CHRIS JONES had six sacks, the most by any rookie in the 2013 postseason field.
The rookies with the most sacks in a playoff game and entire postseason:
Most Sacks in an NFL Playoff Game by a Rookie
Player, Team | Sacks | Opponent | Season | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Garin Veris, New England | 3 | Jets | 1985 | December 28, 1985 |
Brooks Reed, Houston | 2.5 | Ravens | 2011 | January 15, 2012 |
J.J. Watt, Houston | 2.5 | Ravens | 2011 | January 15, 2012 |
Most Sacks in an NFL Postseason by a Rookie
Player, Team | Sacks | Season |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Greg Townsend, Raiders | 4.5 | 1983 |
Garin Veris, New England | 4 | 1985 |
Brooks Reed, Houston | 3.5 | 2011 |
J.J. Watt, Houston | 3.5 | 2011 |
Eric Dorsey, Giants | 3 | 1986 |
Jevon Kearse, Tennessee | 3 | 1999 |
Cornelius Griffin, Giants | 3 | 2000 |
Ball Hawks
Seattle cornerback RICHARD SHERMAN led the NFL with eight interceptions and the Seahawks topped the league with 28 interceptions and 39 takeaways. Philadelphia's BRANDON BOYKIN tied for second in the NFL with a career-high six interceptions.
The players with the most interceptions in a playoff game and entire postseason:
Most Interceptions in an NFL Playoff Game
Player, Team | INT | Opponent | Season | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Vernon Perry, Houston | 4 | San Diego | 1979 | December 29, 1979 |
Many tied | 3 |
Most Interceptions in an NFL Postseason
Player, Team | INT | Season |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Lester Hayes, Oakland | 5 | 1980 |
Vernon Perry, Houston | 5 | 1979 |
Many tied | 4 | -- |
Rookie Defenders
New England's LOGAN RYAN led all NFL rookies with five interceptions, tied for the fifth-most in the league this season. San Francisco rookie safety ERIC REID led all NFC rookies with four interceptions.
The rookies with the most interceptions in a playoff game and entire postseason:
Most Interceptions in an NFL Playoff Game by a Rookie
Player, Team | INT | Opponent | Season |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Vernon Perry, Houston | 4 | San Diego | December 29, 1979 |
Ricky Manning, Jr., Carolina | 3 | Philadelphia | January 18, 2004 |
Many tied | 2 |
Most Interceptions in an NFL Postseason by a Rookie
Player, Team | INT | Season |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Vernon Perry, Houston | 5 | 1979 |
Ricky Manning, Jr., Carolina | 4 | 2003 |
Jim Marsalis, Kansas City | 3 | 1969 |
Roynell Young, Philadelphia | 3 | 1980 |
Mr Reliable
Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI has made 48 postseason field goals, the most in NFL history. Vinatieri (four) also holds the record for the most postseason field goals of 50+ yards.
NFL Kickers with the most field goals made in the postseason all-time:
Kicker | Field Goals |
---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | |
Adam Vinatieri | 48* |
David Akers | 39* |
Gary Anderson | 32 |
Matt Stover | 25 |
John Kasay | 23 |
Best NFL Playoff Performances in a single postseason
Passing Yards
Player, Team | Season | Comp | Att | Yards | TD | INT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||||
Eli Manning, Giants | 2011 | 106 | 163 | 1,219 | 9 | 1 |
Kurt Warner, Cardinals | 2008 | 92 | 135 | 1,147 | 11 | 3 |
Aaron Rodgers, Packers | 2010 | 90 | 132/td> | 1,094 | 9/td> | 2 |
Kurt Warner, Rams | 1999 | 77 | 121 | 1,063 | 8 | 4 |
Peyton Manning, Colts | 2006 | 97 | 153 | 1,034 | 3 | 7 |
Rushing
Player, Team | Season | Att | Yards | TD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
John Riggins, Washington | 1982 | 136 | 610 | 4 |
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1997 | 112 | 581 | 8 |
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1998 | 78 | 468 | 3 |
Marcus Allen, L.A. Raiders | 1983 | 58 | 466 | 4 |
Eddie George, Tennessee | 1999 | 108 | 449 | 3 |
Receiving Yards
Player, Team | Season | Rec. | Yards | TD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona | 2008 | 30 | 546 | 7 |
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants | 2011 | 28 | 444 | 4 |
Jerry Rice, 49ers | 1988 | 21 | 409 | 6 |
Steve Smith, Carolina | 2003 | 18 | 404 | 3 |
Charlie Brown, Washington | 1983 | 14 | 401 | 1 |
Receptions
Player, Team | Season | Rec. | Yards | TD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona | 2008 | 30 | 546 | 7 |
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants | 2011 | 28 | 444 | 4 |
Steve Smith, Carolina | 2005 | 27 | 335 | 3 |
Wes Welker, New England | 2007 | 27 | 213 | 2 |
Anthony Carter, Minnesota | 1987 | 23 | 391 | 1 |
Scrimmage Touchdowns
Player, Team | Season | Total TDs | Rush TDs | Rec. TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||||
Terrell Davis, Denver | 1997 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona | 2008 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Larry Csonka, Miami | 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Franco Harris, Pittsburgh | 1974 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
John Riggins, Washington | 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Jerry Rice, 49ers | 1988 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Gerald Riggs, Washington | 1991 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Ricky Watters, 49ers | 1993 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Emmitt Smith, Dallas | 1995 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The Coaches
Head of the Class
New England Patriots head coach BILL BELICHICK (18) has the third-most playoff wins all-time, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers TOM LANDRY (20) and DON SHULA (19).
With a win, Belichick will tie Shula for the second-most playoff wins.
The head coaches with the most playoff wins:
Head Coach | Team(s) | Playoff Wins |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL *Active | ||
Tom Landry | Cowboys | 20 |
Don Shula | Colts, Dolphins | 19 |
Bill Belichick* | Browns, Patriots | 18 |
Joe Gibbs | Washington | 17 |
Chuck Noll | Steelers | 16 |
First-Timer Coaches
Rookie head coaches CHIP KELLY of the Philadelphia Eagles and MIKE MC COY of the San Diego Chargers will make their postseason debuts in their first year at the helm.
Since 1990, 12 rookie head coaches have won their playoff debuts. In 2011, San Francisco's JIM HARBAUGH led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie head coach.
The rookie head coaches who won their first playoff game (since 1990):
Head Coach | Team | Season |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Bobby Ross | San Diego Chargers | 1992 |
Barry Switzer | Dallas Cowboys | 1994 |
Ray Rhodes | Philadelphia Eagles | 1995 |
Steve Mariucci | San Francisco 49ers | 1997 |
Jim Haslett | New Orleans Saints | 2000 |
Bill Callahan | Oakland Raiders | 2002 |
Jim Mora | Atlanta Falcons | 2004 |
Sean Payton | New Orleans Saints | 2006 |
John Harbaugh | Baltimore Ravens | 2008 |
Jim Caldwell | Indianapolis Colts | 2009 |
Rex Ryan | New York Jets | 2009 |
Jim Harbaugh | San Francisco 49ers | 2011 |
Three's Company
San Francisco head coach JIM HARBAUGH has guided the 49ers to at least 10 wins and a playoff berth in each of his first three NFL seasons. Harbaugh is the sixth head coach to win at least 10 games and lead his team to the playoffs in each of his first three NFL seasons.
Head Coach | Team | Seasons |
---|---|---|
Source: NFL | ||
Allie Sherman | New York Giants | 1961-63 |
Chuck Knox | Los Angeles Rams | 1973-77 |
Ted Marchibroda | Baltimore Colts | 1975-77 |
Red Miller | Denver Broncos | 1977-79 |
Barry Switzer | Dallas Cowboys | 1994-96 |
Jim Harbaugh | San Francisco 49ers | 2011-13 |
2013 Playoff Head Coaches & Their Playoff Winning Percentages
Head Coach, Team | W | L | Pct. |
---|---|---|---|
Source: NFL | |||
Bill Belichick, New England Patriots | 18 | 8 | .692/td> |
Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints | 5 | 3 | .625/td> |
Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers | 6 | 4 | .600/td> |
Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 2 | .600/td> |
John Fox, Denver Broncos | 6 | 5 | .545/td> |
Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 9 | .526/td> |
Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 4 | .429/td> |
Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 1 | .000/td> |
Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 4 | .000/td> |
Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 0 | --/td> |
Mike McCoy, San Diego Chargers | 0 | 0 | --/td> |
Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | --/td> |
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