WolfMan Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Some interestiong stuff here...there'll be a quiz on this tomorrow 2012 NFL Milestones There could be a lot of records set in the 2012 National Football League season and some records could be broken as early as the first game of the season. After all, records are made to be broken and as ESPN's Chris Berman once said, "That's why they play the games." Here's a look at some of the records and anniversaries that are taking place in the 2012 season.(source: National Football League, logo courtesy National Football League) Teams The New York Giants need five regular-season victories to become the third team in NFL history with 650 regular-season victories. The Giants (645-531-33) would join Chicago (712-520-42) and Green Bay (679-525-36) as the only teams to accomplish the feat. The Pittsburgh Steelers need nine victories to become the first AFC team to reach 600 total victories. Pittsburgh's all-time record is 591-538-21. The Arizona Cardinals need four regular-season victories to reach 500 regular-season victories. Arizona's all-time regularseason record is 496-689-39. The San Diego Chargers need eight regular-season victories to reach 400 regular-season victories. San Diego's all-time regular-season record is 392-385-11. The Chargers need to score a touchdown in their next game to join Cleveland (166 games from 1957-69) as the only teams in NFL history to score a touchdown in 150 consecutive games. San Diego has scored a touchdown in each of its past 149 games. Individuals PEYTON MANNING (Denver) needs 4,000 passing yards to become the first player in NFL history with 12 4,000-yard seasons. Manning is the only quarterback to accomplish the feat in 11 seasons. Manning needs 22 touchdown passes to surpass Dan Marino (420) for second place all-time. In 14 seasons, Manning has thrown 399 touchdown passes. Manning needs 286 pass completions to surpass Dan Marino (4,967) for second place all-time. In 14 seasons, Manning has 4,682 completions. Manning has 22 games with four or more touchdown passes and needs two such games to surpass Brett Favre (23) for the most games with four touchdown passes in NFL history. Manning has passed for 300 yards in a game 63 times in his career, tied with Dan Marino for the most all-time. Manning needs one 300-yard passing game to attain sole possession of first place. Manning has led the league in touchdown passes three times in his career and can tie Len Dawson, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas and Steve Young (4) for the most seasons leading the league in touchdown passes. DREW BREES (New Orleans) needs to throw a touchdown pass in each of his next five games to surpass Johnny Unitas (47) for the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass in NFL history. Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in each of his past 43 games. Brees can extend his NFL-record streak of consecutive games with 300 passing yards. He has passed for 300 yards in each of his past seven games, the longest streak in NFL history. Brees needs four touchdown passes in each of his next three games to surpass Dan Marino (4) and Peyton Manning (5) for the most consecutive games with four touchdown passes in NFL history. Brees has passed for at least four touchdowns in each of his past three games. Brees needs 4,000 passing yards to join Peyton Manning (11) as the only players in NFL history with at least seven 4,000-yard passing seasons. In 11 seasons, Brees has six 4,000-yard passing seasons, which is currently tied with Brett Favre and Dan Marino for the second most all-time. Brees needs to pass for 300 yards in seven games to surpass Brett Favre (62), Peyton Manning (63) and Dan Marino (63) for the most 300-yard passing games in NFL history. In 11 seasons, Brees has 57 300-yard passing games. Brees has led the league in touchdown passes three times in his career and can tie Len Dawson, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas and Steve Young (4) for the most seasons leading the league in touchdown passes. Brees needs 20 touchdown passes to surpass Johnny Unitas (290), Warren Moon (291), Tom Brady (300) and John Elway (300) for fifth place all-time. In 11 seasons, Brees has 281 touchdown passes. Brees needs 387 completions to become the fifth player in history with 4,000 career completions. In 11 seasons, Brees has 3,613 completions. Brees needs 3,870 passing yards to surpass Kerry Collins (40,922), Dan Fouts (43,040) and Drew Bledsoe (44,611) for eighth place all-time. In 11 seasons, Brees has 40,742 passing yards. TOM BRADY (New England) has led the league in touchdown passes three times in his career and can tie Len Dawson, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas and Steve Young (4) for the most seasons leading the league in touchdown passes. Brady has 300 career touchdown passes, tied with John Elway for the fifth most all-time. He needs one touchdown pass to earn sole possession of fifth place. Brady needs 4,000 passing yards to join Drew Brees (6), Brett Favre (6), Dan Marino (6) and Peyton Manning (11) as the only players in NFL history with at least five 4,000-yard passing seasons. In 12 seasons, Brady has four 4,000-yard passing seasons. Brady needs 4,633 passing yards to surpass Drew Brees (40,742), Kerry Collins (40,922), Dan Fouts (43,040) and Drew Bledsoe (44,611) for eighth place all-time. In 12 seasons, Brady has 39,979 passing yards. PHILIP RIVERS (San Diego) has led the league in average yards per pass three times in his career and can join Steve Young (5) and Sid Luckman (7) as the only players in NFL history to do so in at least four seasons. Rivers needs 4,000 passing yards to join Drew Brees (6), Brett Favre (6), Dan Marino (6) and Peyton Manning (11) as the only players in NFL history with at least five 4,000-yard passing seasons. In eight seasons, Rivers has four 4,000-yard passing seasons. STEVEN JACKSON (St. Louis) needs 1,000 rushing yards to join LaDainian Tomlinson (8), Thurman Thomas (8), Curtis Martin (10), Barry Sanders (10) and Emmitt Smith (11) as the only players in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons. Jackson has rushed for 1,000 yards in each of the past seven seasons. RAY RICE (Baltimore) can join Marshall Faulk (4) as the only players in NFL history to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 700 receiving yards in three different seasons. In four seasons, Rice has accomplished the feat twice. TONY GONZALEZ (Atlanta) needs 51 receptions to join Jerry Rice (1,549) as the only players in NFL history with 1,200 career catches. In 15 seasons, Gonzalez has 1,149 receptions - the most ever by a tight end. Gonzalez needs 50 receptions to join Jerry Rice (17) as the only players in NFL history with 15 50-reception seasons. Gonzalez is the only player in NFL history with 14 consecutive 50-reception seasons. Gonzalez needs six touchdown catches to surpass Don Hutson (99), Steve Largent (100) and Tim Brown (100) for sixth place all-time. In 15 seasons, Gonzalez has 95 touchdown catches - the most ever by a tight end. Gonzalez needs 667 receiving yards to surpass Torry Holt (13,382), Henry Ellard (13,777), Cris Carter (13,899) and James Lofton (14,004) for seventh place all-time. In 15 seasons, Gonzalez has 13,338 receiving yards - the most ever by a tight end. RANDY MOSS (San Francisco) needs seven receiving touchdowns to become the second player in NFL history with 160 touchdown catches. Moss can join Jerry Rice (197) as the only players in NFL history with 160 receiving touchdowns. In 13 seasons, Moss has 153 touchdown receptions. Moss needs six touchdowns to become the fourth player with 160 touchdowns. Moss would join Jerry Rice (208), Emmitt Smith (175) and LaDainian Tomlinson (162) as the only players to accomplish the feat. In 13 seasons, Moss has scored 154 touchdowns. Moss needs 351 receiving yards to surpass Tim Brown (14,934) and Isaac Bruce (15,208) for third place all-time. In 13 seasons, Moss has 14,858 receiving yards. Moss needs 46 receptions to become the ninth player in NFL history with 1,000 receptions. In 13 seasons, Moss has 954 receptions. Moss has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in a season 10 times in his 13-year NFL career. Moss can join Jerry Rice (14) as the only players in NFL history with 11 seasons with 1,000 receiving yards. WES WELKER (New England) needs 100 receptions to become the first player in NFL history with five 100-catch seasons. Welker, Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice are the only players with four 100-reception seasons. Welker has led the league in receptions three times and can join Lionel Taylor (5) and Don Hutson (8) as the only players to lead the league in receptions at least four times. Welker needs three games with 10 receptions and 100 receiving yards to become the NFL's all-time career leader. Welker has 13 games with at least 10 catches and 100 receiving yards in his career and can surpass Andre Johnson (14), Marvin Harrison (14) and Jerry Rice (15) for the most such games in NFL history. ANDRE JOHNSON (Houston) needs 1,500 receiving yards to join Marvin Harrison (3) and Jerry Rice (4) as the only players with three 1,500-yard seasons. Johnson needs two games with 10 receptions and 100 receiving yards to become the NFL's all-time career leader. Johnson has 14 games with at least 10 catches and 100 receiving yards in his career and can surpass Marvin Harrison (14) and Jerry Rice (15) for the most such games in NFL history. Johnson needs 100 receptions to become the fourth player in NFL history with four 100-catch seasons. Johnson can join Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice and Wes Welker as the only players with four 100-reception seasons. BRANDON MARSHALL (Chicago) needs 100 receptions to become the fourth player in NFL history with four 100-catch seasons. Marshall can join Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice and Wes Welker as the only players with four 100-reception seasons. REGGIE WAYNE (Indianapolis) needs 100 receptions to become the fourth player in NFL history with four 100-catch seasons. Wayne can join Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice and Wes Welker as the only players with four 100-reception seasons. ROB GRONKOWSKI (New England) can become the first tight end in NFL history to score 10 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons. Gronkowski and Antonio Gates are the only tight ends to accomplish the feat in back-to-back seasons. RAY LEWIS (Baltimore) needs 28 interception-return yards to surpass Derrick Brooks (530) for the most interception-return yards all-time by a linebacker. In 16 seasons, Lewis has 503 interception-return yards. ED REED (Baltimore) needs 21 interception-return yards to surpass Rod Woodson (1,483) for the most all-time. In 10 seasons, Reed has 1,463 interception-return yards. Reed is tied with Everson Walls (3) for the most seasons leading the league in interceptions and can become the first player in NFL history to lead the league in INTs four times. Reed needs seven interceptions to surpass Everson Walls (57), Johnny Robinson (57), Eugene Robinson (57), Bobby Boyd (57), Mel Blount (57), Emmitt Thomas (58), Dick LeBeau (62), Dave Brown (62), Darren Sharper (63) and Ronnie Lott (63) to move into sixth place all-time. In 10 seasons, Reed has 57 interceptions. CHARLES WOODSON (Green Bay) needs two interception-return touchdowns to surpass Darren Sharper (11) and Rod Woodson (12) for the most all-time. In 14 seasons, Woodson has 11 interception-return touchdowns. JARED ALLEN (Minnesota) has led the league in sacks twice in his career and can become the first player to lead the league three times since the sack became an official statistic in 1982. Allen, who led the league in sacks in 2011, can join Mark Gastineau and Reggie White as the only players to lead the NFL in sacks in back-to-back years since 1982. DEMARCUS WARE (Dallas) has led the league in sacks twice in his career and can become the first player to lead the league three times since the sack became an official statistic in 1982. DEVIN HESTER (Chicago) needs two return touchdowns to surpass Deion Sanders (19) for the most all-time. In six seasons, Hester has 18 return touchdowns (12 punt return, five kickoff return, one missed field goal return). JOSHUA CRIBBS (Cleveland) needs two kickoff-return touchdowns to become the first player in history with 10 kickoff return TDs. In seven seasons, Cribbs is the all-time leader with eight kickoff-return touchdowns. Cribbs needs 1,864 total return yards to surpass Desmond Howard (10,854) and Dante Hall (12,397) for fifth place all-time. In seven seasons, Cribbs has 10,534 total return yards. LEON WASHINGTON (Seattle) needs two kickoff-return touchdowns to surpass Joshua Cribbs (8) for the most all-time. In six seasons, Washington has seven kickoff return TDs. JASON HANSON (Detroit) needs 47 points to surpass John Carney (2,062) for third place all-time. In 20 seasons, Hanson has 2,016 points. JOHN KASAY (New Orleans) needs 93 points to surpass Jason Elam (1,983), George Blanda (2,002), Matt Stover (2,004), Jason Hanson (2,016) and John Carney (2,062) for third place all-time. In 20 seasons, Kasay has 1,970 points. Anniversaries (League) 120th - William 'Pudge' Heffelfinger becomes the first professional football player (1892). 115th - The Latrobe Athletic Association football team becomes the first team to play a full season with only professional players (1897). 110th - A precursor to what would eventually become the Super Bowl called the World Series of Pro Football is played for the first time (1902). 90th The American Professional Football Association changes its name to the National Football League (1922). 80th - The Washington Redskins franchise plays its first season. The team is founded in Boston and is called the Braves (1932). 80th - Official statistics are kept for the first time (1932). 80th - On December 18, 1932, the NFL has its first playoff game and first indoor game. Chicago's Wrigley Field is scheduled to host the game but a blizzard makes it impossible to play and the game is moved indoors to Chicago Stadium. 80th Season - The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise plays its first season. The team is called the Pirates (1933). The Philadelphia Eagles franchise plays its first season (1933). 60th - The Pittsburgh Steelers are the last pro team to abandon the single-wing in favor of the T-formation (1952). 50th - The NFL reaches a single-network agreement with CBS for telecasting all regular-season games for $4.65 million annually (1962). 50th Season - The Pro Football Hall of Fame is established (1963). 50th Season - The Chiefs franchise moves to Kansas City (1963). 45th - The Green Bay Packers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in the coldest NFL game on record: the 1967 NFL Championship dubbed forevermore as the "Ice Bowl." 45th - On August 15, 1967, Denver defeats Detroit in a preseason game, 13-7, to notch the AFL's first win over an NFL team. 40th - The Miami Dolphins complete the NFL's only perfect championship season (1972). 40th - The "Immaculate Reception" touchdown was scored in an AFC Divisional playoff game by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris on December 23, 1972. 30th - The inbounds lines are moved closer to the center of the field so that they are 23 yards, 1 foot, 9 inches from the sidelines (1972). 25th - The first two NFL games on ESPN produce the two highest-rated and most-watched sports programs in basic cable history (1987). 10th - The NFL kicks off on Thursday night for the first time in history (2002). 10th - The Houston Texans franchise is founded (2002). Anniversaries (Owners) Many NFL owners will be celebrating notable milestones in 2012, ranging from Arizona's William V. Bidwill, whose family has reached the 80th anniversary of when his father, Charles W. Bidwill, purchased the team then known as the Chicago Cardinals in 1932, to Miami's Stephen M. Ross, who enters his fifth season as an NFL owner. Some owner milestones for 2012: FRANCHISE - OWNER, YEAR ACQUIRED, MILESTONE Arizona Cardinals - William V. Bidwill (Son of Charles W. Bidwill, 1932 80th Anniversary) Pittsburgh Steelers - Arthur J. Rooney II (Grandson of Art Rooney) 1933 80th Season Cincinnati Bengals - Mike Brown (Son of Paul Brown, 1967 45th Anniversary) Indianapolis Colts - James Irsay (Son of Robert Irsay, 1972 40th Anniversary) San Francisco 49ers - Denise DeBartolo York (Daughter of Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., 1977 35th Anniversary) Carolina Panthers - Jerry Richardson (1993, 20th Season) Seattle Seahawks - Paul Allen (1997, 15th Anniversary) Cleveland Browns - Randolph D. Lerner (Son of Al Lerner, 1998 15th Season) Atlanta Falcons - Arthur M. Blank (2002 10th Anniversary) Miami Dolphins - Stephen M. Ross 2008 5th Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests 44 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Manning needs 22 touchdown passes to surpass Dan Marino (420) for second place all-time. In 14 seasons, Manning has thrown 399 touchdown passes. I'm sure Peyton will get it this year for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 TONY GONZALEZ (Atlanta) needs 51 receptions to join Jerry rice, He'll get it this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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