NFL/AAFC History Book

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Passing Stats Key: Att-Passing Attempts, Cmp-Completions, Cmp%-Completion Percentage; AY/A-Adjusted Yards Per Pass Attempt, NY/A-Net Yards Per Pass Attempt, ANY/A-Adjusted Net Yards Per Pass Attempt, Y/C-Yards Per Completion, Y/G-Yards Per Game, Yds-Passing Yards; TD-Touchdowns, TD%-Touchdown Percentage, INT-Interceptions, INT%-Interception Percentage, 4QC-4th Quarter Comebacks, GWD-Game Winning Drives, Rate-Quarterback Rating

Rushing/Receiving Stats Key: Att-Rushing Attempts, A/G-Attempts Per Game, Y/A-Rushing Yards Per Attempt, Y/G-Rushing Yards Per Game, RshYds-Rushing Yards, Rec-Receptions, RecYds-Receiving Yards, YScm-Yards From Scrimmage, RshTD-Rushing Touchdowns, RecTD-Receiving Touchdowns, RRTD-Rushing/Receiving Touchdowns, Fmb-Fumbles, Tgt-Targets, R/G-Receptions Per Game, Y/R-Receiving Yards Per Reception

Defensive Stats Key: Tkl-Tackles, Ast-Tackle Assists, SK-Sacks; FF-Forced Fumbles, FR-Fumble Recoveries, FblTD-Fumble Returns For Touchdowns; PD-Passes Defended, Int-Intercpetions, IntYds-Interception Yards, IntTD-Interception Returns For Touchdowns; AllTD-All Touchdowns

Top Seven Quarterbacks Of All-Time:

1. Tom Brady (Patriots from 2000-2018)
Honors: 5-time Super Bowl Champion (2001, 2003-2004, 2014, 2016); 4-time Super Bowl MVP (2001, 2003, 2014, 2016); 3-time NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017); 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010); 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009); 3-time NFL First-Team All Pro (2007, 2010, 2017); 2-time NFL Second Team All-Pro (2005, 2016)
Season Leader: 4-time Passing Touchdown Leaders (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015); 3-time Total Offense Leader (2005, 2007, 2017); 3-time Passing Yards Leader (2005, 2007, 2017); 2-time Adjusted Yards Per Pass Attempt Leader (2007, 2010); 2-time Passer Rating Leader (2007, 2010)
Traditional Stats: 8,805 Att, 5,629 Cmp, 63.9 Cmp%; 7.8 AY/A, 6.84 NY/A, 7.12 ANY/A, 11.8 Y/C, 261.5 Y/G, 66,159 Yds; 488 TD, 5.5 TD%, 160 INT, 1.8 INT%; 34 4QC, 42 GWD; 97.6 Rate 
Memorable Performances: 2001 AFC Divisional Game - 32-52 with 312 Yds, 1 INT in 10-point comeback OT win vs. Raiders; 2003 Super Bowl - 32-48, 354 Yds with 3 TD, 1 INT, 100.5 Rate, including drive to set up GW FG in win vs. Panthers; 2007 Regular Season - 398-578, 68.9 Cmp%, 117.2 Rate, 300.4 Y/G, 4,806 Yds with then NFL record 50 TD, 8 INT; 2014 AFC Divisional Game - 33-50, 367 Yds with 3 TD, 1 INT, including GW TD with 3 minutes left in win vs. Ravens; 2014 Super Bowl - SB Record 37 Cmp, 328 Yds with 4 TD, 2 INT in 10-point comeback win vs. Seahawks; 2016 Super Bowl - SB record 43 completions on 62 pass attempts with SB record 466 Yds with 2 TD, 1 INT in SB record 25-point comeback win vs. Falcons

2. Joe Montana (49ers from 1979-1992, Chiefs from 1993-1994)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1981, 1984, 1988-1989); 3-time Super Bowl MVP (1981, 1984, 1989); 2-time NFL MVP (1989-1990); 1-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1989); 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1986); 3-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1987, 1989-1990); 2-time NFL Second-Team All-Pro (1981, 1984)
Season Leader: 5-time Pass Completion Percentage Leader (1980-1981, 1985, 1987, 1989); 3-time Comebacks Leader (1983, 1987, 1988); 2-time Passing Touchdowns Leader (1982, 1987); 2-time Passer Rating Leader (1987, 1989); 1-time Adjusted Net Yard Per Pass Attempt Leader (1989)
Traditional Stats: 5,391 Att, 3,409 Cmp, 63.2 Cmp%; 7.4 AY/A, 6.74 NY/A, 6.60 ANY/A, 11.9 Y/C, 211.2 Y/G, 40,551 Yds; 273 TD, 5.1 TD%, 139 INT, 2.6 INT%; 31 4QC, 33 GWD; 92.3 Rate 
Memorable Performances: 1981 NFC Championship Game - 22-35, 286 Yds with 3 TD, 3 INT, including GW TD throw to Dwight Clark with under 1 minute left in win vs. Cowboys; 1984 Super Bowl - 24-35, 331 Yds with 3 TD and 59 RshYds with 1 RshTD in win vs. Dolphins; 1988 Super Bowl - 23-36, 357 Yds with 2 4Q TD, including GW TD to John Taylor with 34 seconds left in win vs. Bengals; 1989 Regular Season - 271-386, then NFC record 70.2 Cmp%, then NFL records of 112.4 Rate, 9.54 AY/A with 270.8 Y/G, 3,521 Yds, 26 TD, 8 INT in MVP season; 1989 Super Bowl - 22-29, 297 Yds with then SB record 5 TD, 147.6 Rate in win vs. Broncos

3. Peyton Manning (Colts from 1998-2011, Broncos from 2012-2015)
Honors: 2-time Super Bowl Champion (2006, 2015); 1-time Super Bowl MVP (2006); 5-time NFL MVP (2003-2004, 2008-2009, 2013); 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013); 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012); 7-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (2003-2005, 2008-2009, 2012-2013); 3-time NFL Second-Team All-Pro (1999-2000, 2006)
Season Leader: 4-time Passes Completed Leader (2000, 2003, 2010, 2013); 4-time Net Yards Per Pass Attempt Leader (2004-2005, 2012-2013); 4-time Passing Touchdowns Leader (2000, 2004, 2006, 2013); 4-time Total Offense Leader (2003, 2006, 2010, 2013); 3-time Passing Yards Leader (2000, 2003, 2013); 3-time Passer Rating Leader (2004-2006)
Traditional Stats: 9,380 Att, 6,125 Cmp, 65.3 Cmp%; 7.6 AY/A, 7.23 NY/A, 7.17 ANY/A, 11.7 Y/C, 270.5 Y/G, 71,940 Yds; 539 TD, 5.7 TD%, 251 INT, 2.7 INT%; 41 4QC, 52 GWD; 96.5 Rate 
Memorable Performances: 2006 AFC Championship Game - 27-47, 349 Yds with 1 TD, 1 INT, leading team to 32 2nd half points, including game-winning TD drive with 1 minute left in win vs. Patriots; 2009 AFC Championship Game - 26-39, 377 Yds with 3 TD in comeback win vs. Jets, including leading team to 24 straight points after falling behind 17-6 in the 2nd quarter; 2013 Regular Season - AFC record 450 Cmp, 68.3 Cmp%, NFL records of 342.3 Y/G, 5,477 Yds, 55 TD with 10 INT in MVP season; 2013 AFC Championship Game - 32-43, 10.23 AY/A, 400 Yds with 2 TD, 118.4 Rate in win vs. Patriots

4. Johnny Unitas (Colts from 1956-1972, Chargers from 1973)
Honors: 3-time NFL Champion (1958-1959, 1968); 1-time Super Bowl Champion (1970); 3-time NFL MVP (1959, 1964, 1967); 5-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1958-1959, 1964-1965, 1967); 2-time NFL Second-Team All-Pro (1957, 1963)
Season Leader: 7-time Comebacks Leader (1958-1959, 1961-1962, 1965, 1967); 4-time Passing Yards Leader (1957, 1959-1960, 1963); 4-time Passing Touchdowns Leader (1957-1960); 3-time Yards Per Passing Attempt Leader (1957, 1964-1965); 3-time Passer Rating Leader (1957-1958, 1965); 3-time Passes Completed Leader (1959-1960, 1963)
Traditional Stats: 5,186 Att, 2,830 Cmp, 54.6 Cmp%; 6.7 AY/A, 7.54 NY/A, 6.48 ANY/A, 14.2 Y/C, 190.7 Y/G, 40,239 Yds; 290 TD, 5.6 TD%, 253 INT, 4.9 INT%; 27 4QC, 29 GWD; 78.2 Rate 
Memorable Performances: 1958 NFL Championship Game - 26-40, 349 Yds with 1 TD, 1 INT, including game-tying drive from 14-yard line to set up FG to force OT in win vs. Giants in "The Greatest Game Ever Played"; 1959 Regular Season - 193-367, 15.0 Y/C, 241.6 Y/G, 2,899 Yds with then NFL record 32 TD, 14 INT, including 2+ TD in all 12 games; 1959 NFL Championship Game - 18-29, 264 Yds with 2 TD in rematch win vs. Giants for title

5. Otto Graham (Browns from 1946-1955)
Honors: 4-time AAFC Champion (1946-1949); 2-time AAFC MVP (1947-1948); 3-time First-Team All AAFC (1947-1949); 3-time NFL Champion (1950, 1954, 1955); 3-time NFL UPI MVP (1951, 1953, 1955); 4-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1951, 1953-1955); 1-time NFL Second Team All-Pro (1952)
Season Leader: 5-time AAFC/NFL Passer Rating Leader (1946-1947, 1949, 1953, 1955); 5-time AAFC/NFL Passing Yards Leader (1947-1949, 1952-1953); 4-time AAFC/NFL Pass Completion Percentage Leader (1947, 1953-1955); 4-time AAFC/NFL Yards Per Pass Attempt Leader (1947, 1949, 1953, 1955); 3-time AAFC/NFL Passing Touchdowns Leader (1946-1947, 1952)
Traditional Stats: 2,626 Att, 1,464 Cmp, 55.8 Cmp%; 16.1 Y/C, 187.2 Y/G, 23,584 Yds; 174 TD, 6.6 TD%, 135 INT, 5.1 INT%; 86.6 Rate
Memorable Performances: 1947 Regular Season - 163-2691950 NFL Championship Game - 22-33, 298 Yds with 4 TD, 1 INT and 99 RshYds, including drive to set up GW FG in win vs. Rams; 1954 NFL Championship Game - 9-12, 163 Yds with 3 TD, 2 INT and 27 RshYds with 3 RshTD in blowout win vs. Lions

6. John Elway (Broncos from 1983-1998)
Honors: 2-time Super Bowl Champion (1997-1998); 1-time Super Bowl MVP (1998); 1-time NFL MVP (1987); 3-time NFL Second-Team All-Pro (1987, 1993, 1996)
Season Leader: 3-time Comebacks Leader (1985, 1987, 1996); 2-time Game-Winning Drives Leader (1985, 1991); 1-time Passing Yards Per Game Leader (1993); 1-time Total Offense Leader (1987); 1-time Net Yards Per Pass Attempt Leader (1987);
Traditional Stats: 7,250 Att, 4,123 Cmp, 56.9 Cmp%; 6.5 AY/A, 6.14 NY/A, 5.60 ANY/A, 12.5 Y/C, 220.0 Y/G, 51,475 Yds; 300 TD, 4.1 TD%, 226 INT, 3.1 INT%; 35 4QC, 46 GWD; 79.9 Rate 
Memorable Performances:

7. Dan Marino (Dolphins from 1983-1999)
Honors: NFL Rookie of the Year (1983); 1-time NFL MVP (1984); 1-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1984); 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1994); 3-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1984-1986); 3-time NFL Second-Team All-Pro (1983, 1994-1995)
Season Leader: 10-time Sack Percentage Leader (1983-1989, 1994, 1997, 1999); 6-time Passes Completed Leader (1984-1986, 1988, 1992, 1997); 5-time Passing Yards Leader (1984-1986, 1988, 1992); 5-time Total Offense (1984-1986, 1988, 1992); 3-time Passing Touchdowns Leader (1984-1986); 3-time Adjusted Net Yards Per Pass Attempt Leader (1983-1984, 1996)
Traditional Stats: 8,358 Att, 4,967 Cmp, 59.4 Cmp%; 7.0 AY/A, 6.89 NY/A, 6.55 ANY/A, 12.4 Y/C, 253.6 Y/G, 61,361 Yds; 420 TD, 5.0 TD%, 252 INT, 3.0 INT%; 36 4QC, 51 GWD; 86.4 Rate 
Memorable Performances: 1984 Regular Season - Then NFL record 362 Cmp, 64.2 Cmp%, 108.9 Rate, then NFL records of 8.60 NY/A, 8.94 ANY/A, 5,084 Yds with then NFL record 48 TD, 17 INT

Honorable Mention: 8. Roger Staubach, 9. Brett Favre, 10. Sammy Baugh, 11. Bart Starr, 12. Sid Luckman, 13. Aaron Rodgers, 14. Steve Young, 15. Drew Brees

Top Five Running Backs Of All-Time:

1. Jim Brown (Browns from 1957-1965)
Honors: 1-time NFL Champion (1964); 3-time NFL MVP (1957-1958, 1965); NFL Rookie of the Year (1957); 8-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1957-1961, 1963-1965)
Season Leader: 8-time Rushing Yards Leader (1957-1961, 1963-1965); 6-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1958-1959, 1961, 1963-1965); 5-time All-Purpose Yards Leader (1958-1961, 1964); 5-time Rushing Touchdowns Leader (1957-1959, 1963, 1965); 1-time Points Leader (1958)
Traditional Stats: 2,359 Att, 20.0 A/G, 5.2 RshYds/A, 104.3 RshYds/G, 12,312 RshYds; 262 Rec, 2,499 RecYds; 14,811 YScm; 106 RshTD, 20 RecTD, 126 RRTD; 57 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1961 Regular Season Game - 34 Att, 237 RshYds, 4 RshTD, 52 RecYds in win vs. Eagles; 1963 Regular Season - 291 Att, 6.4 RshYds/A, then NFL records of 133.1 RshYds/G, 1,863 RshYds, 2,131 YScm with 12 RshTD, 15 RRTD; 1964 NFL Championship Game - 27 Att, 114 RshYds, 37 RecYds in win vs. Colts

2. Barry Sanders (Lions from 1989-1998)
Honors: 1-time NFL MVP (1997); 2-time Offensive Player of the Year (1994, 1997); Offensive Rookie of the Year (1989); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1989-1991, 1994-1995, 1997); 4-time Second-Team All-Pro (1992-1993, 1996, 1998)
Season Leader: 4-time Rushing Yards Leader (1990, 1994, 1996-1997); 2-time TD Leader (1990-1991); 2-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1994, 1997); 1-time Yards/ Attempt Leader (1994)
Traditional Stats: 3,062 Att, 20.0 A/G, 5.0 RshYds/A  99.8 RshYds/G  15,269 RshYds; 352 Rec, 2,921 RecYds; 18,190 YScm; 99 RshTD, 10 RecTD, 109 RRTD; 41 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1991 Regular Season Game - 23 Att, 220 RshYds, 4 RshTD in win vs. Vikings; 1997 Regular Season - 335 Att, 6.1 RshYds/A, 128.3 RshYds/G, 2,053 RshYds, 11 TD with then NFL record 2,358 YScm, 14 RRTD, including 184 RshYds in win vs. Jets to surpass 2,000 RshYds for the season

3. Walter Payton (Bears from 1975-1987)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (1985); 1-time NFL MVP (1977); 1-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977); 6-time First Team All-Pro (1976-1977, 1980, 1984, 1985); 3-time Second Team All-Pro (1978-1979, 1986)
Season Leader: 2-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1977-1978); 1-time Rushing Yards Leader (1977); 1-time Rushing Touchdowns Leader (1977); 1-time Yards/Rushing Attempt Leader (1977)
Traditional Stats: 3,838 Att, 20.2 A/G, 4.4 RshYds/A, 88.0 RshYds/G, 16,726 RshYds; 492 Rec, 4,538 RecYds; 21,264 YScm; 110 RshTD, 15 RecTD, 125 RRTD; 86 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1977 Regular Season Game - 40 Att, then NFL record 275 RshYds, 1 RshTD in win vs. Vikings; 1984 NFC Divisional Game - 24 Att, 104 RshYds, 1 passing TD in win vs. Redskins

4. O.J. Simpson (Bills from 1969-1977, 49ers from 1978-1979)
Honors: 1-time NFL MVP (1973); 1-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (1972-1976)
Season Leader: 4-time Rushing Yards Leader (1972-1973, 1975-1976); 3-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1973, 1975-1976); 2-time Rushing Touchdowns Leader (1973, 1975)
Traditional Stats: 2,404 Att, 17.8 A/G, 4.7 RshYds/A, 83.2 RshYds/G, 11,236 RshYds; 203 Rec, 2,142 RecYds; 13,378 YScm; 61 RshTD, 14 RecTD, 75 RRTD; 62 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1973 Regular Season - Then NFL records of 332 Att, 2,003 RshYds, NFL record 143.1 RshYds/G with 6.0 RshYds/A, 12 RshTD, including 200 RshYds in win vs. Jets to surpass 2,000 Yds for the season; 1976 Regular Season Game - 29 Att, then NFL record 273 RshYds, 2 TD vs. Lions

5. Emmitt Smith (Cowboys from 1990-2002, Cardinals from 2003-2004)
Honors: 3-time Super Bowl Champion (1992-1993, 1995); 1-time Super Bowl MVP (1993); 1-time NFL MVP (1993); 1-time Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990); 4-time First-Team All-Pro (1992-1995); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1991)
Season Leader: 4-time Rushing Yards Leader (1991-1993, 1995); 3-time Rushing Touchdowns Leader (1992, 1994-1995); 2-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1993, 1995)
Traditional Stats: 4,409 Att, 19.5 A/G, 4.2 RshYds/A, 81.2 RshYds/G, 18,355 RshYds; 515 Rec, 3,224 RecYds; 21,579 YScm; 164 RshTD, 11 RecTD, 175 RRTD; 61 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1993 Super Bowl - 30 Att, 132 RshYds, 2 TD in win vs. Bills; 1995 Regular Season - 377 Att, 110.8 RshYds/G, 1,773 RshYds, 2,148 YScm with then NFL record 25 RshTD; 1995 NFC Championship Game - 35 Att, 150 RshYds, 3 RshTD, including 2 RshTD in 4th quarter in win vs. Packers after trailing in the fourth quarter

Honorable Mention: 6. Adrian Peterson, 7. Eric Dickerson, 8. Earl Campbell, 9. Marshall Faulk, 10. LaDainian Tomlinson

Top Three Wide Receivers Of All-Time:

1. Jerry Rice (49ers from 1985-2000, Raiders from 2001-2004, Seahawks in 2004)
Honors: 3-time NFL Super Bowl Champion (1988-1989, 1994); 1-time NFL Super Bowl MVP (1988); 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1987, 1993); 10-time First-Team All-Pro (1986-1990, 1992-1996); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1991, 2002)
Season Leader: 6-time Receiving Yards Leader (1986, 1989-1990, 1993-1995); 6-time Receiving Touchdowns Leader (1986-1987, 1989-1991, 1993); 2-time Receptions Leader (1990, 1996); 2-time Yards Per Touch Leader (1990, 1993)
Traditional Stats: 1,640 Tgt, 5.1 R/G, 1,549 Rec, 14.8 Y/R, 75.6 Y/G, 22,895 RecYds; 23,540 YScm; 10 RshTD, 197 RecTD, 207 RRTD; 27 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1989 Super Bowl - Then SB record 11 Rec, playoff record 215 RecYds, 1 TD in win vs. Bengals; 1990 Super Bowl - 7 Rec, 148 RecYds, SB record 3 TD in blowout win vs. Bengals; 1995 Regular Season - 122 Rec, then NFL record 1,848 RecYds, 15 RecTD; 1995 Super Bowl - 10 Rec, 149 RecYds, SB record 3 TD in blowout win vs. Chargers

2. Don Hutson (Packers from 1935-1945)
Honors: 3-time NFL Champion (1936, 1939, 1944); 2-time Joe F. Carr Trophy Winner (1941-1942); 8-time NFL First-Team All-Pro (1938-1945)
Season Leader: 8-time Receptions Leader (1936-1937, 1939, 1941-1945); 7-time Receiving Yards Leader (1936, 1938-1939, 1941-1944); 9-time Receiving Touchdowns Leader (1935-1938, 1940-1944); 3-time Yards From Scrimmage Leader (1941-1942, 1944)
Traditional Stats: 4.2 R/G, 488 Rec, 16.4 Y/R, 68.9 Y/G, 7,991 RecYds; 8,275 YScm; 3 RshTD, 99 RecTD, 102 RRTD; 1 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1936 NFL Championship Game - 5 Rec, 76 RecYds, 1 TD in win vs. Redskins; 1942 Regular Season - Records of 74 Rec, 1,211 RecYds, 17 TD in MVP season; 1945 Regular Season Game vs Lions - NFL Record 4 RecTD and 29 points in one quarter

3. Randy Moss (Vikings from 1998-2004, Raiders from 2005-2006, Patriots from 2007-2010, Vikings in 2010, Titans in 2010, 49ers in 2012)
Honors: 1-time NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998); 4-time First-Team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007)
Season Leader: 5-time Receiving Touchdowns Leader (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009); 1-time Touchdowns Leader (2007)
Traditional Stats: 1,741 Tgt, 4.5 R/G, 982 Rec, 15.6 Y/R, 70.1 Y/G, 15,292 RecYds; 15,451 YScm; 0 RshTD, 156 RecTD, 156 RRTD; 16 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 1998 Regular Season - 69 Rec, 1,313 RecYds, rookie record 17 RecTD in 15-1 season; 2000 NFC Wild Card Game - 5 Rec, 127 RecYds, 1 TD in win vs. Cowboys; 2007 Regular Season - 98 Rec, 1,493 RecYds, NFL record 23 RecTD in undefeated season

Top Two Tight Ends Of All-Time:

1. Tony Gonzalez (Chiefs from 1997-2008, Falcons from 2009-2013)
Honors: 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1999-2001, 2003, 2008, 2012); 4-time Second-Team All-Pro (2002, 2004, 2006-2007)
Season Leader: 1-time NFL Receptions Leader (2004)
Traditional Stats: 2,012 Tgt, 4.9 R/G, 1,325 Rec, 11.4 Y/R, 56.0 Y/G, 15,127 RecYds; 15,141 YScm; 111 RecTD, 111 RRTD; 6 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 2007 Regular Season Game - 9 Rec, 102 RecYds, 2 RecTD to set TE RecTD record; 2012 NFC Divisional Game - 6 Rec, 51 RecYds, 1 RecTD in win vs. Seahawks

2. Rob Gronkowski (Patriots from 2010-2017)
Honors: 3-time First-Team All Pro (2011, 2014, 2015); 1-time Comeback Player of the Year (2014)
Season Leader: 1-time Receiving Touchdowns Leader (2011)
Traditional Stats: 722 Tgt, 4.6 R/G, 474 Rec, 15.1 Y/R, 70.4 Y/G, 7,179 RecYds; 7,181 YScm; 76 RecTD, 76 RRTD; 3 Fmb
Memorable Performances: 2011 Regular Season - TE records of 1,327 RecYds, 17 RecTD, 18 RRTD; 2012 AFC Divisional Game - 10 Rec, 145 RecYds, 3 TD in blowout win vs. Broncos; 2014 AFC Divisional Game - 7 Rec, 108 RecYds, 1 TD in win vs. Ravens

Honorable Mention: 3. Kellen Winslow, 4. John Mackey

Top Five Interior Offensive Linemen Of All-Time:

1. John Hannah (Patriots from 1973-1985)
Honors: 10-time First-Team All-Pro (1976-1985); 4-time NFLPA Offensive Lineman of the Year (1978-1981)
Memorable Performances: 1978 Regular Season - Helped Patriots ran for a single-season record 3,165 RshYds with 4 different 500 yard rushers; 1985 AFC Championship Game - Helped Patriots run for 255 Yds, 1 TD and held Dolphins without a sack in win

2. Bruce Matthews (Oilers/Titans from 1983-2001)
Honors: 7-time First-Team All-Pro (1988-1990, 1992, 1998-2000); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1991, 1993, 1996)
Memorable Performances: 1999 AFC Divisional Game - Helped Titans run for 197 yards and held Colts without a sack in win; 1999 AFC Championship Game - Helped Titans run for 177 yards and held Jaguars to 1 sack in win

3. Larry Allen (Cowboys from 1994-2005, 49ers from 2006-2007)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (1995); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1996-2001); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1995)
Memorable Performances: 1994 NFC Divisional Game - Helped Cowboys gain 450 total yards in win vs. Packers; 1995 Regular Season - Helped Emmitt Smith run for 1,773 yards and then record 25 touchdowns; 1996 Regular Season - Apart of offensive line that allowed just 19 sacks in 16 games

4. Gene Upshaw (Raiders from 1967-1981)
Honors: 2-time Super Bowl Champion (1976, 1980); 2-time First-Team All-AFL (1968-1969); 3-time First-Team All-Pro (1970, 1974, 1977); 4-time Second-Team All-Pro (1972-1973, 1975, 1976)
Memorable Performances: 1976 Super Bowl - Helped Raiders to then SB records 266 rushing yards, 429 total yards, and held Vikings to 1 sack in win; 1980 Super Bowl - Helped Raiders run for 117 yards, pass for 261 yards, and hold Eagles to 1 sack in win

5. Mike Webster (Steelers from 1974-1988, Chiefs from 1989-1990)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1974-1975, 1978-1979); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (1978-1981, 1983); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1984)
Memorable Performances: 1978 Super Bowl - Helped Steelers accumulate 357 total yards in win vs. Cowboys; 1979 Super Bowl - Helped Steelers gain 393 total yards to repeat title in win vs. Rams

Honorable Mention: 6. Randall McDaniel, 7. Mel Hein, 8. Jim Otto

Top Four Offensive Tackles Of All-Time:

1. Anthony Munoz (Bengals from 1980-1992)
Honors: 9-time First-Team All-Pro (1981-1983, 1985-1990); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1984, 1991); 4-time NFLPA Offensive Lineman of the Year (1981, 1985, 1988-1989)
Memorable Performances: 1981 AFC Championship Game - Helped Bengals run for 143 Yds, 1 TD and held Chargers without a sack in win; 1988 AFC Championship Game - Helped Bengals run for 175 Yds, 2 TD in win vs. Bills

2. Forrest Gregg (Packers from 1956-1970, Cowboys in 1971)
Honors: 5-time NFL Champion (1961, 1962, 1965-1967); 3-time Super Bowl Champion (1966-1967, 1971); 7-time First-Team All-Pro (1960, 1962-1967); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1959)
Memorable Performances: 1962 NFL Championship Game - Helped the Packers to 244 total yards and held the Giants to 1 sack in win; 1967 NFL Championship Game - Helped Packers run for 204 yards and held Browns to 2 sacks in win

3. Jim Parker (Colts from 1957-1967)
Honors: 2-time NFL Champion (1958-1959); 8-time First-Team All Pro (1958-1965)

4. Jonathan Ogden (Ravens from 1996-2007)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (2000); 4-time First-Team All-Pro (1997, 2000, 2002-2003); 5-time Second-Team All-Pro (1998-1999, 2001, 2004, 2006)

Honorable Mention: Art Shell, Willie Roaf, Walter Jones, Ron Mix

Top Four Interior Defensive Linemen Of All-Time:

1. Joe Greene (Steelers from 1969-1981)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1974-1975, 1978-1979); 2-time Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974); NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1969); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (1972, 1974, 1977, 1979); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1969, 1971, 1975)
Traditional Stats: 78.5 Sk (unofficial); 16 FR, 0 FblTD; 1 Int, 26 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 0 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1975 Super Bowl - Only player to record an interception, forced fumble, and fumble recovery in a Super Bowl in win vs. Vikings; 1976 Regular Season - Apart of a defense that gave up 3.1 points per game in their final 9 contests and had a NFL record 5 shutouts

2. Alan Page (Vikings from 1967-1978, Bears from 1978-1981)
Honors: 1-time NFL Champion (1969); 1-time NFL MVP (1971); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1969-1971, 1973-1975); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1972, 1976)
Season Leader: 2-time Safeties Leader (1971, 1980); 1-time Fumble Recoveries Leader (1970)
Traditional Stats: 148.5 Sk (unofficial); 23 FR, 2 FblTD; 2 Int, 42 IntYds, 1 IntTD; 3 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1969 NFC Championship Game - Game-clinching Int with 30 seconds left in win vs. Rams; 1976 Regular Season - Unofficially recorded 18 sacks for 11 win Vikings; 1977 NFC Divisional Game - Sack and tackle on fourth down conversion attempt in win vs. Rams

3. Bob Lilly (Cowboys from 1961-1974)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (1971); 7-time First-Team All-Pro (1964-1969, 1971); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1972)
Season Leader: 3-time Fumble Return For Touchdowns Leader (1963, 1969, 1971)
Traditional Stats: 94.5 Sk (unofficial); 18 FR, 3 FblTD; 1 Int, 17 IntYds, 1 IntTD; 4 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1967 NFC Conference Championship Game - 2 sacks in blowout win vs. Browns; 1971 Super Bowl - NFL record 29-yard sack on Bob Griese in win vs. Dolphins

4. Merlin Olsen (Rams from 1962-1976)
Honors: Defensive Rookie of the Year (1962); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (1966-1970); 4-time Second-Team All-Pro (1963-1965, 1973)
Season Leader: 1-time Interception Return For Touchdowns Leader (1962)
Traditional Stats: 94 Sk (unofficial); 9 FR, 30FblTD; 1 Int, 20 IntYds, 1 IntTD; 1 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1967 Regular Season - Apart of "fearsome foursome" defensive line that allowed the fewest rushing yards per attempt; 1976 NFC Divisional Game - 2 sacks on Roger Staubach at 36 years old in win vs. Cowboys

Honorable Mention: 5. Warren Sapp, 6. Randy White

Top Five Edge Rushers (Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers) Of All-Time:

1. Lawrence Taylor (Giants from 1981-1993)
Honors: 2-time Super Bowl Champion (1986, 1990); 1-time NFL MVP (1986); 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981-1982, 1986); 1-time NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1981); 8-time First-Team All-Pro (1981-1986, 1988-1989); 2-time Second-Team All Pro (1987, 1990)
Season Leader: 1-time NFL Sacks Leader (1986); 1-time Interception Return For Touchdown Leader (1982)
Traditional Stats: 132.5 Sk; 11 FR, 0 FblTD; 9 Int, 134 IntYds, 2 IntTD; 2 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1986 Regular Season - 20.5 sacks including 4 games of 3 or more sacks; 1988 Regular Season Game - 7 Tkl, 3 Sk, 2 FF despite a torn pectoral muscle in win vs. Saints; 1989 Regular Season - 15.0 Sk including 2 sacks in win vs. Rams to win division

2. Reggie White (Eagles from 1985-1992, Packers from 1993-1998, Panthers in 2000)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (1996); 2-time Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998); 10-time First-Team All-Pro (1986-1993, 1995, 1998); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1994, 1996-1997)
Season Leader: 2-time Sacks Leader (1987-1988); 1-time Fumble Return For Touchdown Leader (1987)
Traditional Stats: 1,048 Tkl, 63 Ast, 198.0 Sk; 33 FF, 20 FR, 2 FblTD; 3 Int, 79 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 2 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1987 Regular Season - 21.0 sacks in 12 games for NFL record 1.75 sacks per game; 1997 Super Bowl - SB record 3 sacks on Drew Bledsoe in win vs. Patriots

3. Deacon Jones (Rams from 1961-1971, Chargers from 1972-1973, Redskins in 1974)
Honors: 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967-1968); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (1965-1969); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1964, 1970, 1972)
Season Leader: 2-time Safeties Leader (1965, 1967)
Traditional Stats: 137.5 Sk (unofficial); 15 FR, 0 FblTD; 2 Int, 50 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 0 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1964 Regular Season - Unofficially had 22 sacks; 1968 Regular Season - Unofficially had 22 sacks in a 10 win season with the Rams

4. Gino Marchetti (Texans in 1952, Colts from 1953-1964, 1966)
Honors: 2-time NFL Champion (1958-1959); 7-time First-Team All-Pro (1957-1962, 1964); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1955-1956, 1963)
Season Leader: 1-time Safeties Leader (1961); 1-time Fumble Return For Touchdowns Leader (1963)
Traditional Stats: 13 FR, 2 FblTD; 1 Int, 1 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 3 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1958 NFL Championship Game - Forced fumble, fumble recovery, sack in OT win vs. Giants; 1959 NFL Championship Game - Apart of defensive line that recorded 5 sacks in win vs. Giants

5. Bruce Smith (Bills from 1985-1999, Redskins from 2000-2003)
Honors: 2-time Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1996); 9-time First-Team All-Pro (1987-1988, 1990, 1992-1997); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1989, 1998)
Season Leader: 1-time Fumble Return For Touchdown Leader (1987); 1-time Safeties Leader (2000)
Traditional Stats: 1,075 Tkl, 149 Ast, 200.0 Sk; 43 FF, 15 FR, 1 FblTD; 2 Int, 0 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 1 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1990 Regular Season - 101 Tkl, 19.0 Sk, 4 FF in 13 win season; 1990 Super Bowl - Sack for a safety and tackle on a fourth down conversion attempt in loss vs. Giants

Top Two Linebackers Of All-Time:

1. Dick Butkus (Bears from 1965-1973)
Honors: 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1965, 1967-1970, 1972); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1966, 1971)
Season Leader: 1-time Fumble Returns For Touchdowns Leader (1973); 1-time Safeties Leader (1969)
Traditional Stats: 27 FR, 1 FblTD; 22 Int, 166 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 1 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1965 Regular Season Game - Held Colts to 222 yards, forced 6 turnovers in shutout win; 1968 Regular Season Game - Held Lions to 168 yards, 9 first downs in win

2. Jack Lambert (Steelers from 1974-1984)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1974-1975, 1978-1979); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1976); NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1974); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1976, 1979-1983); 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1975)
Season Leader: 1-time Fumble Recoveries Leader (1976)
Traditional Stats: 1,479 Tkl; 17 FR, 0 FblTD; 28 Int, 243 IntYds, 0 IntTD; 0 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1976 Regular Season - Apart of a defense that gave up 3.1 points per game in their final 9 contests and had a NFL record 5 shutouts; 1979 Super Bowl - Interception with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter to preserve the lead in win vs. Rams

Honorable Mention: 3. Jack Ham, 4. Ted Hendricks, 5. Ray Nitschke, 6. Willie Lanier, 7. Chuck Bednarik, 8. Mike Singletary, 8. Ray Lewis, 10. Derrick Brooks

Top Four Cornerbacks Of All-Time:

1. Night Train Lane (Rams from 1952-1953, Cardinals from 1954-1959, Lions from 1960-1965)
Honors: 3-time First-Team All-Pro (1956, 1961, 1962); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (1954, 1958, 1963)
Season Leader: 2-time Interceptions Leader (1952, 1954); 2-time Interception Return For Touchdowns Leader (1952, 1959); 1-time Non-Offensive Touchdowns Leader (1953)
Traditional Stats: 11 FR, 1 FblTD; 68 Int, 1,207 IntYds, 5 IntTD; 8 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1952 Regular Season - NFL record 14 interceptions in 12 games; 1954 Regular Season - 10 interceptions to become 1 of 7 players with multiple double-digit interception seasons

2. Deion Sanders (Falcons from 1989-1993, 49ers in 1994, Cowboys from 1995-1999, Redskins in 2000, Ravens from 2004-2005)
Honors: 2-time Super Bowl Champion (1994-1995); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1992-1994, 1996-1998); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1991, 1999)
Season Leader: 3-time Non-Offensive Touchdown Leader (1990-1991, 1998); 1-time Interception Return Yards Leader (1994); 1-time Interception Return For Touchdown Leader (1994)
Traditional Stats: 493 Tkl, 20 Ast, 1.0 Sk; 10 FF, 13 FR, 1 FblTD; 10 PD, 53 Int, 1,331 IntYds, 9 IntTD; 22 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1993 Regular Season - Career high 7 Int; 1994 Regular Season Game - 93-yard Int Return For Touchdown in win vs. former team Falcons; 1995 Super Bowl - Int in 4th quarter in win vs. Chargers

3. Rod Woodson (Steelers from 1987-1996, 49ers in 1997, Ravens from 1998-2001, Raiders from 2002-2003)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (2000); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993); 6-time First-Team All-Pro (1989-1990, 1992-1994, 2002); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1991, 2000)
Season Leader: 2-time Interceptions Leader (1999, 2002); 1-time Interception Return For Touchdown Leader (1999); 1-time Fumble Return For Touchdown Leader (1996)
Traditional Stats: 1,049 Tkl, 108 Ast, 13.5 Sk; 20 FF, 32 FR, 1 FblTD; 15 PD, 71 Int, 1,483 IntYds, 12 IntTD; 17 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1996 Super Bowl - Returned from knee surgery to play in loss vs. Cowboys; 2002 Regular Season Game - Tied NFL record with 3 fumble recoveries in a win vs. Steelers

4. Mel Blount (Steelers from 1970-1983)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1974-1975, 1978-1979); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975); 2-time First-Team All-Pro (1975, 1981); 2-time Second-Team All-Pro (1978-1979)
Season Leader: 1-time Interceptions Leader (1975); 1-time Fumble Return For Touchdown Leader (1972)
Traditional Stats: 13 FR, 2 FblTD; 57 Int, 736 IntYds, 2 IntTD; 4 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1975 Regular Season - 11 interceptions in 14 games played; 1974 Super Bowl - Interception to prevent a Vikings touchdown before half-time in win; 1978 Super Bowl - Interception in the 2nd quarter that led to a go-ahead Steelers TD in win vs. Cowboys

Honorable Mention: 5. Mike Haynes, 6. Mel Renfro, 7. Herb Adderley

Top Two Safeties Of All-Time:

1. Ronnie Lott (49ers from 1981-1990, Raiders from 1991-1992, Jets from 1993-1994, Chiefs in 1995)
Honors: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (1981, 1985, 1988, 1989); 8-time First-Team All-Pro (1981, 1983, 1986-1991)
Season Leader: 2-time Interceptions Leader (1986, 1991); 2-time Interception Return For Touchdown Leader (1981-1982); 1-time Non-Offensive Touchdowns Leader (1981)
Traditional Stats: 1,113 Tkl, 8.5 Sk; 16 FF, 17 FR, 0 FblTD; 63 Int, 730 IntYds, 5 IntTD; 5 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 1981 NFC Divisional Game - 2 Int, 32 IntYds, 1 TD in win vs. Giants; 1984 NFC Divisional Game - 1 Int, 38 Yds in win vs. Giants; 1986 Regular Season - 10 interceptions in 14 games played

2. Ed Reed (Ravens from 2002-2012, Texans in 2013, Jets in 2013)
Honors: 1-time Super Bowl Champion (2012); 1-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004); 5-time First-Team All-Pro (2004, 2006-2008, 2010); 3-time Second-Team All-Pro (2003, 2009, 2011)
Season Leader: 3-time Interceptions Leader (2004, 2008, 2010); 2-time Interception Return Yards Leader (2004, 2010); 1-time Non-Offensive Touchdowns Leader (2008)
Traditional Stats: 531 Tkl, 112 Ast, 6 Sk; 11 FF, 13 FR, 2 FblTD; 141 PD, 64 Int, 1,590 IntYds, 7 IntTD; 13 AllTD
Memorable Performances: 2008 Regular Season Game - Returned an Int a record 107 yards for a TD in win vs. Eagles; 2010 Regular Season - 8 interceptions in 10 games played; 2011 AFC Divisional Game - Int with two minutes left to seal win vs. Texans; 2012 Super Bowl - Int in the second quarter to tie playoff record for most Int in win vs. 49ers

Honorable Mention: 3. Emlen Tunnell, 4. Jack Christansen, 5. Ken Houston, 6. Larry Wilson

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