“It’s awkward, but it’s pleasantly awkward,” Young said about the 49ers’ QB room. “This is a good locker room. It’s a good QB room.” Jones is set to be a key part of the offensive line again this week as Purdy continues to recover.

Young continued by saying that despite the surrounding chaos, both players remain supportive of each other: “It’s just inevitable. I think the awkwardness brings out the best in both of them. Mac will support Brock 1000%. Brock will support Mac 1000%.”

John Lynch Echoes Young’s Sentiments

49ers General Manager John Lynch also weighed in on the delicate quarterback situation involving Purdy and Jones, emphasizing his starting quarterback’s willingness to accept the temporary change while he recovers. Lynch highlighted Purdy’s character as a primary reason the situation remains stable.

“A cool quality about Brock Purdy is he’s one of the most self assured, humble people. It’s one of the things that appealed to us,” Lynch said. He added that the team feels fortunate with the backup: “I think we all feel fortunate that we found a backup who can go in and play like a starter and earn us tough hard fought wins.”

Regarding a timetable for Purdy‘s return from injury, Lynch told KNBR: “I don’t think I can give you a completely accurate and direct (answer.) It’s just when is he going to feel right to go play. Although he’s not on the practice field he’s out there working, trying to build up the strength and get that thing in a good place.”

In a recent appearance on 95.7 The Game with Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, the three-time Super Bowl champion with San Francisco didn’t hide his disappointment after the team’s lackluster season. He pointed out that the head coach could have better utilized Purdy, particularly outside the pocket.

“I said during the season a couple of times, I think (Kyle Shanahan) should call RPOs for Brock,” Young said. ’We should put him on the run out of the huddle where he’s going to carry it. The threat that he needs to bring — look, we understand the processing power, but the game today is there are free first downs with your legs, free touchdowns, especially in the fourth quarter.”

Not only that, but Young also dared to compare Purdy’s talent to one of the biggest revelations of this NFL season, Jayden Daniels. “(Purdy) can do 80 percent of what Jayden Daniels can do with his legs.”

“You have to call plays for it. You have to threaten the line of scrimmage. If you’re going to go to the Super Bowl, into the future you have to have a quarterback that’s going to threaten the line of scrimmage every time they have the ball in their hands. These playoffs reminded me of that truth again. I think Brock can do that. It puts him at risk more because the ball is in the hands at the end of the play more often. That’s risky, but I think it’s got to happen.”

Shanahan reflects on his influence in Saleh’s arrival

With the main focus on reversing the results from last season, the San Francisco 49ers have, for now, started to strengthen Kyle Shanahan’s staff. Recently, it was confirmed that former Jets head coach Robert Saleh would join as the new defensive coordinator.

Regarding this situation, it was the head coach himself who expressed his desire to have Saleh on his staff, aiming to improve one of the areas that caused the most difficulty for the team last season.

“I do think people adjust to schemes, and I think you have to adjust too depending on your personnel,” Shanahan said. “And I think that was a tougher thing for us this year. Just going into the season, it was a little bit harder than past seasons and some of the injuries we had, I think, made it really tough for Nick.

“And I thought he got better trying to adjust and do different things, but I do think that’s something that definitely, I’m not saying you’ve got to change schemes, but you have to have the ability, the history and the knowledge of how to change some stuff up when you’re in some certain situations. And I think that we do need that more going forward.”

The goal of improving the last season

Far from the expectations set at the start of the season, the San Francisco 49ers comfortably finished in last place in the NFC West. With a negative record of six wins and eleven losses, Shanahan’s team was one of the biggest disappointments of the season.

With the regular season over and no playoff chances, the franchise focused solely on improving from what was done and, moving forward, on surrounding Brock Purdy with the best possible support to help him return to the top as soon as possible.

Jimmy Garoppolo performed fairly better than expected during the regular season but could never find his groove in the playoffs. Moreover, Kyle Shanahan didn’t seem too eager to put the ball in his, hands to begin with.

The Niners made Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell the focal points of their offense and, while it worked more often than not, Niners’ legend Steve Young thinks it showed a lack of confidence in their QB.

49ers News: Steve Young Says Kyle Shanahan Didn’t Trust Jimmy Garoppolo

“When he joined the team, the team needed a quarterback to make some throws, and they didn’t have that,” Young told KNBR’s “Tolbert, Krueger and Brooks”. “Jimmy can make throws, he’s a starting quarterback in the league. How far he can go, I feel like in the end was limited by the trust between Kyle and Jimmy. It never got completely established like I wish it would have. In the end, both guys have to own that, and Jimmy does as well.”

“And so where does he fit in the pantheon of 49ers quarterbacks? We’ve had guys that couldn’t play,” Young added. “Guys that couldn’t lead or didn’t own the locker room. He’s accomplished a lot, and I don’t think we should diminish it. But we also have to recognize that whatever is missing, and however it didn’t get done, we all have to own that as well.”

Per Young, the Niners looked like a team that had already made up their mind about Garoppolo even though they were still winning and close to punching another Super Bowl ticket:

“It looks to me like, as an organization, they have decided that despite all of the success and the winning, we’re moving on. And so in the pantheon, it’s somewhere in there, but neither of them, Kyle nor Jimmy, it’s where they know they needed to be,” Young concluded.

Now, both parties are most likely heading towards a divorce, although moving Jimmy G’s deal will be complicated. But the questions at QB will still be there, as Trey Lance is still a work in progress and will need more time to develop into a starting-caliber signal-caller.

The game has changed a lot over history. The passers get more protection, helpless receivers can’t be punished the same way they used to be so that obviously opens up the door for more yards, higher-scoring totals, and new records on a weekly basis.

But still, there have been quarterbacks that have dominated their eras regardless of how much the rules may have changed. Talent, accuracy, strength, mobility, and sometimes a combination of all that has made them legends of this game. Today, we’re going to honor them by rankingthe top 50 quarterbacks in NFL history.

Note: All stats, records, and accolades are as of the 2022season.

50. Doug Williams

Record: 38-42-1
Stats: 16,998 yards, 100 TD, 93 INT, 49.5% completion percentage
Awards: Super Bowl MVP
Championships: 1

Doug Williams’ career doesn’t exactly speak greatness. Stat-wise, he may not be the best guy on this list by a long shot. However, he was one of the most talented gunslingers in the league during his prime.

Williams led the Washington Redskins (now Commanders)to a Super Bowl triumph as one of the first true dual-threat quarterbacks in the league. He only played for 9 seasons but still retired with 15 rushing touchdowns and almost 17,000 yards with 100 scores.

49. Vinny Testaverde

Record: 90-123-1
Stats: 46,233 yards, 275 TD, 106 INT, 56.5% completion percentage
Awards: 2 Pro Bowls
Championships: 0

Vinny Testaverde is the prime example of a talented guy in the wrong environment and that, obviously, hurt his chances of winning. He spent most of his career in losing teams and struggled to win games despite putting up insane numbers.

Testaverde only played 7 playoffs games after running the show for the Bucs, Browns, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys, Patriots, and Panthers. He could’ve been a legend had he played for the right team.

48. John Hadl

Record: 82-75-9
Stats: 33,503 yards, 244 TD, 268 INT, 50.4% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro
Championships: 1

Most young fans may not know the first thing about John Hadl but I’ll tell you this: he could play in today’s league and dominate as one of the best, as he was a yard-producing machine that didn’t need many attempts to put up numbers.

He could perform superbly under pressure and wasn’t afraid to pay the price for it in a much more physical era. Still, he managed to average over 7.4 yards per attempt and win one AFL Championship.

47. Trent Green

Record: 56-57
Stats: 28,475 yards, 163 TD, 114 INT, 60.6% completion percentage
Awards: 2 Pro Bowls
Championships: 0

Trent Green’s career got off to a rough start due to injuries and bad luck. He was supposed to lead the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ at St. Louis but got hurt and Kurt Warner took over to become one of the greatest ever.

Still, Green managed to become a legend with the Kansas City Chiefs towards the final passage of his career. He threw for over 4,000 yards in three straight years and could’ve ended up being one of the best ever if it wasn’t for his durability issues.

46. Archie Manning

Record: 35-101-3
Stats: 23,911 yards, 125 TD, 173 INT, 55.2% completion percentage
Awards: 2 Pro Bowls
Championships: 0

Archie Manning may haven’t been as successful or talented as his two sons but he still cracks the top 50 for what he accomplished with his subpar New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent most of his career.

Manning played for some terrible teams but still found the way to put up huge numbers – perhaps because he was trailing for most of the time. He had three 3,000+ yard seasons and obviously, some incredible genes.

45. Mark Brunell

Record: 78-73
Stats: 32,072 yards, 184 TD, 108 INT, 59.5% completion percentage
Awards: 3 Pro Bowls
Championships: 1

Mark Brunell may not be the most spectacular player of this list but he was as consistent as they come. He turned the Jacksonville Jaguars into the best expansion team during his early days with the team, leading them to the playoffs 3 out of 4 years.

He put up impressive numbers as a starter before bouncing around the league as a backup, finally retiring in 2011. Also, he was Drew Brees’ backup during the Saints’ Super Bowl win, for what it’s worth.

44. Michael Vick

Record: 61-51-1
Stats: 22,464 yards, 133 TD, 88 INT, 56.2% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, Comeback Player of the Year
Championships: 0

If we talk about polarizing players, perhaps no one will ever be as polarizing as Michael Vick. His numbers aren’t that impressive, and his rushing record was eventually topped by Lamar Jackson, but this guy set the standard for the modern dual-threat quarterback.

Vick was the league’s finest entertainer during his prime. He could run and break tackles like Emmit Smith and had a cannon for an arm to create plays out of nowhere. We’ll never forgive him for ruining his promising career with that dogfighting scandal. He was the ultimate scrambler.

43. Jim Plunkett

Record: 72-72
Stats: 25,882 yards, 164 TD, 198 INT, 52.5% completion percentage
Awards: Comeback Player of the Year, Super Bowl MVP
Championships: 2

Jim Plunkett didn’t exactly reek of talent, athleticism, speed, or any trait you’d say that makes an elite quarterback. Still, somehow, he managed to win two Super Bowls, which is more than most signal-callers can say.

Plunkett has one of the strangest careers ever as he’s a two-time champion as a starter with no actual awards or even Pro Bowl selections but hey, this game is all about winning, and the guy won.

42. Ken Anderson

Record: 91-81
Stats: 32,838 yards,197 TD, 160 INT, 59.3% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP
Championships: 0

Ken Anderson had the tough luck to coexist with the San Francisco 49ers and their terrifying dynasty. If not, perhaps he would’ve made more than one Super Bowl appearance. But make no mistake, this guy was a baller.

Anderson was the most accurate passer in the league by a long stretch. He could throw dimes like the best of them but his lack of playoff success hurt his Hall of Fame chances and thus, he’s not ranked higher on this list.

41. Joe Theismann

Record: 77-47
Stats: 25,206 yards, 160 TD, 138 INT, 56.7% completion percentage
Awards: 2 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP
Championships: 1

Joe Theismann could have joined the Miami Dolphins but a contract dispute took him all the way to Canada, where he played the first three years of his career. He got savvier, stronger, quicker, and deadlier up north, for sure.

He’d then become one of the greatest players in Redskins’ history by leading them to a Super Bowl and being the best offensive player in the nation in 1983. Sadly, his career got to a gruesome end with a broken leg after a tackle by Lawrence Taylor on national television.

40. Sammy Baugh

Record: 11-10-0 (since 1950)
Stats: 21,886 yards, 187 TD, 203 INT, 56.5% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls, 4 All-Pro, Hall of Fame
Championships: 2

Well, Sammy Baugh is a football legend. He didn’t just play quarterback but also defensive back and punter. He led the league in completion percentage eight times thanks to his famous forward pass.

He also led the league in interceptions once, and five times in yards per punt. He literally could do it all at a high rate and his versatility led the Washington Redskins to a couple of Championships.

39. Philip Rivers

Record: 134-106
Stats: 63,440yards, 421TD, 209 INT, 64.9% completion percentage
Awards: 8 Pro Bowls, Comeback Player of the Year
Championships: 0

Well, Philip Rivers has always been a bit of a polarizing figure around the league. There have never been any kinds of doubts regarding his arm power and ability to put up numbers on the stat sheet.

However, he’s only played 12 playoffs games on his 16season-career and didn’t make a Super Bowl appearance. Also, he’s had to live under Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning’s shadow, so that hasn’t helped his case but his individual stats grant him a spot in the Hall of Fame, for sure.

38. Drew Bledsoe

Record: 98-95
Stats: 44,611 yards, 251 TD, 206 INT, 57.2% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls
Championships: 1

Drew Bledsoe sure had a lot of ups and downs throughout his career but he was one of the most productive players in the league during his prime, as you can tell by his over 40,000 passing yards.

Most young fans now know him for being the guy Tom Brady replaced with the Patriots but make no mistake, Bledsoe was a huge threat in the pocket. Efficiency was always a concern with him, though.

37. Phil Simms

Record: 95-64
Stats: 33,462 yards, 199 TD, 157 INT, 55.4%completion percentage
Awards: 2 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl MVP
Championships: 2

Most people may not be that fond of Phil Simms as an analyst but he was a great quarterback during his 15-year career in the NFL. He may have not been that spectacular, but he was the definition of consistency.

Simms also was lucky enough to have one of the fiercest defenses in NFL history during his prime so he’ll likely never get enough credit, but he did just everything the Giants needed him to do to lead them to a couple of championships.

36. Eli Manning

Record: 117-117
Stats: 57,023 yards, 366 TD, 244 INT, 60.3% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowl MVPs
Championships: 2

Eli Manning’s record pretty much sums up his career. Sometimes he was great, sometimes he was terrible. The Giants decided to live and die by him and it truly paid off, as he led them to a couple of Super Bowl wins, both against Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Eli retired as the Giants’ leader in passing yards, completed passes, and touchdown passes. He may not be the most consistent or talented guy in the Manning household but he always delivered when his team needed him in the ultimate stage.

35. Boomer Esiason

Record: 80-93
Stats: 37,920 yards, 247 TD, 184 INT, 57.0% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP
Championships: 0

Boomer Esiason was a great quarterback on a pretty awful team for most of his career. Still, he managed to put up insane numbers in just 10 seasons andled the Cincinnati Bengals to a Super Bowl, even though Joe Montana and his 49ers beat them.

Unlike most quarterbacks, Esiason was actually a lefty. He was explosive out of the pocket and had one of the strongest arms in the league during his prime and would’ve been a champion is if it wasn’t for Joe Cool’s clutch pass to John Taylor.

34. Rich Gannon

Record: 76-56
Stats: 28,743 yards, 180 TD, 104 INT, 60.2% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros, 1 MVP
Championships: 0

Rich Gannon is the definition of a late bloomer. It took him a while to settle himself and become a consistent producer but once he took off, he never took his feet off the gas, leading the Raiders to a couple of Super Bowls.

Needless to say, his legacy will always be tainted due to the fact that he lost both times but still, he put some impressive numbers over his career, and while he wasn’t exactly the most explosive gunslinger in the nation, he was always consistent enough to contend.

33. Kurt Warner

Record: 67-49
Stats: 32,344 yards, 208 TD, 128 INT, 65.5% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros, 2 MVPs, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 1

Kurt Warner could’ve been the greatest quarterback of all time if he hadn’t entered the league at age 27. Still, he put some incredible numbers in just 12 seasons and even made it to the Hall of Fame.

He took over the injured Trent Green and led the Rams to a Super Bowl win but struggled with injuries later on in his career, bouncing around to the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. He then became the second quarterback to start in two Super Bowls with 2 different teams, even though he lost that one to the Steelers.

32. Donovan McNabb

Record: 98-62-1
Stats: 37,276 yards, 234 TD, 117 INT, 59.0% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls
Championships: 0

While most people may give Donovan McNabb a hard time because of his lack of silverware, he was a very productive player during the 2000s and one of the first dual-threat quarterbacks to thrive in the league.

McNabb rushed for 3,459 yards and 29 scores besides throwing for 37,000 career yards, which explain why he was a perennial presence in the Pro Bowl. However, he constantly struggled in the playoffs.

31. Jim Kelly

Record: 101-59
Stats: 25,467 yards, 237 TD, 175 INT, 60.1% completion percentage
Awards: 5 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Jim Kelly’s career is heartbreaking. He was a master at making adjustments in the line and calling audibles to keep defenses guessing with his “no-huddle, K-offense” and that helped him put insane numbers year after year.

However, he and the Buffalo Bills constantly underperformed when it mattered the most: the Super Bowl. They made it to four straight trips to the biggest game of the year but always came back home empty-handed.

30. Ben Roethlisberger

Record: 165-81-1
Stats: 64,088 yards, 418 TD, 211 INT, 64.4%completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls
Championships: 2

People may not care about Ben Roethlisberger and rightfully so, as he’s had his fair share of controversies off the gridiron and in the Steelers locker room but nobody can deny the fact that he’s one of the best, most productive quarterbacks of the century.

Roethlisberger’s size and strength made him deadly in the pocket and even though he waseverything except mobile, he was a master at making something out of broken plays. Love him or hate him, he wasa true baller.

29. Roman Gabriel

Record: 86-64-7
Stats: 29,444 yards, 201 TD, 149 INT, 52.6% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP
Championships: 0

Roman Gabriel played in an era where you were basically allowed to butcher the quarterback at will. His numbers may not be impressive for today’s game but he was a game-changer back in the day for one reason: he didn’t make mistakes.

Gabriel was rarely intercepted in clutch situations and only 3.3% of his passes were picked off, which was unprecedented at the time. He led the league in passing attempts with over 400 twice on his career and his game would be better suited for today’s football.

28. Norm Van Brocklin

Record: 61-36-4
Stats: 23,611 yards, 173 TD, 178 INT, 53.6% completion percentage
Awards: 9 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 2

Even though quarterbacks are taking more pass attempts every day, Norm Van Brocklin still holds the single-game record for the most passing yards with 554. That’s just how great he was back in the day.

He led the Rams and Eagles to NFL Championships and was constantly among the league’s leaders in every significant category. His arm strength was also worth noticing as he didn’t hesitate to throw the ball downfield at any given time.

27. Sid Luckman

Record: 104-32-3
Stats: 14,6986 yards, 137 TD, 132 INT, 51.8% completion percentage
Awards: 3 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pros, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 4

Even though most young fans may not know about him, Sid Luckman is not only one of football’s biggest winners but also the true pioneer of the ‘T-formation’, which helped him take home 4 trophies.

Luckman had a cannon for an arm and some consider him the most accurate long-range passer the league has ever seen, as well as the best quarterback in Chicago Bears history. He still holds the record (tied) for the most touchdown passes in a game with 7.

26. Joe Namath

Record: 62-63-4
Stats: 27,663 yards, 173 TD, 220 INT, 50.1% completion percentage
Awards: 5 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 2

Joe Namath has always been one of the most difficult guys to rank. He may be a bit overrated if you take a look at his stats but hey, he sure delivered when it mattered the most and it is tough to push him below on this list given his accolades.

‘Broadway Joe’ was an entertainer and a trash-talker but he put his money where his mouth was. His interception total and completion percentage are underwhelming but he could produce in bunches during his prime, for sure.

25. Len Dawson

Record: 94-57-8
Stats: 28,711 yards, 239 TD, 183 INT, 57.1% completion percentage
Awards: 7 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 4

Len Dawson is one of the few people that can brag about winning NFL championships and Super Bowls as well. He completely dominated his era with the Kansas City Chiefs, establishing records for career passing yards, touchdowns, and wins.

His numbers may be topped by Patrick Mahomes but thisguy did it first and did it well. He led the league in completion percentage 8 times (including his final season) and six times in passer rating. Also, he holds a career INT% of just 6.4, which wasgreat at the time.

24. Steve McNair

Record: 91-62
Stats: 31,304 yards, 174 TD, 119 INT, 60.1% completion percentage
Awards: 3 Pro Bowls, 1 MVP
Championships: 0

Steve McNair is mostly remembered for his tragic death but he was one of the most talented quarterbacks the league had ever seen during his prime. To even put it in context, ‘Air’ McNair was the first African-American player to win the NFL MVP.

McNair led the Titans to the playoffs four times against all odds and even made it to one Super Bowl, which he lost – literally by one yard – at the hands of the almighty Rams. He was a dynamic dual-threat that would always keep defenses guessing.

23. Sonny Jurgensen

Record: 69-71-7
Stats: 32,224 yards, 255 TD, 189 INT, 57.1% completion percentage
Awards: 5 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros, Hall of Famer
Championships: 1

Sonny Jurgensen is one of football’s biggest forgotten stars. His lone title came as Norm Van Brocklin’s backup and people just don’t talk about him even though he has some of the most impressive career stats and is a Hall of Famer.

Jurgensen threw for over 32,000 yards and 250 touchdown passes throughout his career on an era when most quarterbacks didn’t rely on their arms that much like they do nowadays and posted better numbers than most guys on this list.

22. Bob Griese

Record: 92-56-3
Stats: 25,092 yards, 192 TD, 172 INT, 56.2% completion percentage
Awards: 8 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 2

Bob Griese spent most of his career with a cloudy vision in his right eye. Imagine just how good he could have been if he saw properly. He led the Miami Dolphins to 2 Super Bowls and even though had his ups and downs, was one of the deadliest guys in the league in his prime.

Notably, Griese always called his own plays, which makes it even more impressive considering he barely saw from one eye. He was a part of the undefeated 17-0 Dolphins team even though he shared the quarterback duties with Earl Morrall due to injury.

21. Y.A. Tittle

Record: 78-50-5
Stats: 33,070 yards, 242 TD, 248 INT, 55.2% completion percentage
Awards: 7 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Y.A. Tittle is another example of an incredibly talented guy that had it all to become a legend but lacked what matters the most: a ring to show for it. Silverware aside, he was as dominant as you could find in the gridiron.

Tittle could hurt defenses in a huge variety of ways, as you can tell by his 39 rushing touchdowns, which were almost unprecedented at the time. Also, he was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for back-to-back 30+ touchdown seasons.

20. Patrick Mahomes

Record: 64-16(as of 2022)
Stats: 24,241 yards, 192 TD, 49 INT, 66.3% completion percentage
Awards:5 Pro Bowls, 2All-Pro, 2 MVP, 2 Super Bowl MVP
Championships:2

Talent-wise, Patrick Mahomes looked from the very beginning likeone of the greatest athletes to ever lace them up. And it didn’t take him long to live up to the expectations.He’s the ultimate cheat code and has already made a case togo down as a legend once it’s all said and done.

Mahomes turned the Kansas City Chiefs around and is the face of an electrifying and unstoppable offense. He’s already won two Super Bowl rings, two MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs at just 27.His combination of skill, strength, accuracy, and rushing ability make him the ultimate quarterback.

19. Ken Stabler

Record: 96-49-1
Stats: 27,939 yards, 194 TD, 222 INT, 59.8% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 1

Ken Stabler was tailor-made for the spotlight. He never backed down from a big moment and excelled in clutch situations like few quarterbacks in the history of the game. That’s what made him a Raiders’ legend.

Stabler was never going to back down from a challenge, a sack, a tackle, or 3 linebackers going for his head. He personified the identity of the Raiders and even led them to a Super Bowl triumph over the Vikings before playing for the Oilers and Saints.

18. Dan Fouts

Record: 86-84-1
Stats: 43,040 yards, 254 TD, 242 INT, 58.8% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Dan Fouts had a cannon for an arm. He was the first player to throw for 4,000+ yards in three straight seasons in NFL history and led the league in passing yards in three straight years as well.

However, despite being surrounded by elite talent and putting up insane numbers, Fouts was never able to win a championship, just like Philip Rivers, so perhaps we should start talking about a Charger’s curse or something.

17. Warren Moon

Record: 102-101
Stats: 49,325 yards, 291 TD, 233 INT, 58.4% completion percentage
Awards: 9 Pro Bowls, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Warren Moon was a baller. He dominated both the CFL and NFL and is inducted into both of their Hall of Fames, and rightfully so. He held most passing-related records for years and his Run-and-shoot offense was simply unstoppable during his prime.

Moon’s lone stain on his resume will always be his lack of success in the postseason, as he never even made it past the divisional round. Still, production-wise and talent-wise, it’s hard to put many guys ahead of him.

16. Troy Aikman

Record: 94-71
Stats: 32,942 yards, 165 TD, 141 INT, 61.5% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 3

Troy Aikman didn’t put up the most impressive numbers of this list, especially in terms of touchdown passes. However, he’s got three Super Bowl rings and did play a pivotal role in all of them, even if he wasn’t the focal point of his offense.

Aikman did what he was asked to do when he was asked to do it, and that was enough to lead the run-heavy Cowboys to glory. Perhaps he would’ve posted better numbers elsewhere but regardless, he’s a legend of the game.

15. Fran Tarkenton

Record: 124-109-6
Stats: 47,003 yards, 342 TD, 266 INT, 57.0% completion percentage
Awards: 9 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Fran Tarkenton was a menace during his prime. He retired as the leading passer and rusher for his position and completely dominated through the regular season but like many others, he always came up short in the playoffs.

Regardless, his numbers make him one of the greatest ever. He rushed for 3,674 yards and 32 scores but had the tough lock to play at the same time as some of the greatest teams in the history of the game.

14. Terry Bradshaw

Record: 107-51
Stats: 27,989 yards, 211 TD, 210 INT, 51.9% completion percentage
Awards: 3 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, 2 Super Bowl MVPs, Hall of Famer
Championships: 4

It’s tough to rank Terry Bradshaw among the all-time greats. Not because he isn’t one of them but because of the spot he deserves.I mean, those 4 Super Bowl rings should be more than enough to crack the top-10 but his individual stats are somewhat underwhelming, to say the least.

Still, Bradshaw always delivered in the playoffs, with 3 of his 7 career 300+ yard games coming in the postseason. He had one of the strongest arms the league had ever seen but he wasn’t the main reason why the Steelers were so dominant back in the day.

13. Aaron Rodgers

Record: 147-75-1 (as of 2022)
Stats: 59,055 yards, 475 TD, 105INT, 65.3% completion percentage
Awards:10 Pro Bowls, 4All-Pros, 4 MVPs, Super Bowl MVP
Championships: 1

I truly hope Aaron Rodgers is ranked higher on this list once it’s all said and done. Honestly, he’s one of my favorite players of all time, and the fact that he holds the lowest pass interception percentage in NFL history (1.4%) tells you how reliable this guy has been throughout his career.

He’s a master in clutch situations and has arguably the best arm the league has ever seen. His career has been mostly wasted because of the lack of a true supporting cast around him and a coach that actually wanted to make the most out of his traits but he’s still put up incredible numbers.

12. Bart Starr

Record: 94-57-6
Stats: 24,718 yards, 152 TD, 138 INT, 57.4% completion percentage
Awards: 4 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, 1 MVP, 2 Super Bowl MVPs, Hall of Famer
Championships: 7

Bart Starr may have not put huge numbers but he’s one of the main reasons why the Green Bay Packers became a dynasty. He led them to 5 Championships and 2 Super Bowls in a six-year span.

He was known for being more of a game-manager than the most talented gunslinger in the league. Production-wise it’s difficult to rank him higher on this list but hey, let’s talk about that silverware. He’s earned his spot.

11. Otto Graham

Record: 57-13-1
Stats: 23,584 yards, 174 TD, 135 INT, 55.8% completion percentage
Awards: 5 Pro Bowls, 7 All-Pros, 3 MVPs, Hall of Famer
Championships: 7

Most young fans may not even know who this guy was but Otto Graham was ahead of his time. He was the most dominant player in the league during his 10-year tenure with the Cleveland Browns, leading them to 7 titles over that span.

Graham also holds the best winning percentage (81.0%) of all-time among quarterbacks. He wasn’t afraid to throw the ball downfield on a run-heavy era where signal-callers often paid the price for taking chances.

10. Roger Staubach

Record: 85-29
Stats: 22,700 yards, 153 TD, 109 INT, 57.0% completion percentage
Awards: 6 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 2

Roger Staubach’s career could have been far more impressive but his duties with the U.S Navy made him enter the league at age 27. Still, he had a successful 10-year career in which he posted numbers other quarterbacks couldn’t do in significantly more time.

Staubach was deemed ‘Captain Comeback’ because of his ability to set up game-winning drives (23 per his career). He also led his almighty Dallas Cowboys to a couple of Super Bowl rings in four tries.

9. John Elway

Record: 148-81-1
Stats: 51,475 yards, 300 TD, 226 INT, 56.9% completion percentage
Awards: 9 Pro Bowls, 1 MVP, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 2

It took him some time but John Elway finally became a winner at the highest level. He often underperformed in the playoffs after putting together consistent and impressive campaigns in the regular season, until he finally won back-to-back Super Bowls on his final years.

Elway was a sure thing. He was going to move the chains and pile up yards any given night but never had a ground-breaking season. Still, these kinds of numbers and a couple of Super Bowl rings grant him a spot in the top-10, for sure.

8. Steve Young

Record: 94-49
Stats: 33,124 yards, 232 TD, 107 INT, 64.3% completion percentage
Awards: 7 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pros, 2 MVPs, Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 3

Steve Young may have not justbeen the most impressive guy out on the gridiron but also one of the most efficient. He succeeded Joe Montana with the Niners and kept their winning tradition alive from day one, leading them to 3 Vince Lombardi trophies.

Young also made a lot of damage on the ground scrambling for 4,239 yards and 43 touchdowns per his career. Young could make something out of nothing with his ability to improvise and think outside of the box. He was an entertainer.

7. Brett Favre

Record: 186-112
Stats: 71,838 yards, 508 TD, 336 INT, 62.0% completion percentage
Awards: 11 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pros, 3 MVPs, Hall of Famer
Championships: 1

If we talk about production, durability, and breathtaking play, we have to talk about the legendary Brett Favre. He was the first guy to eclipse the 500-touchdown mark and still holds the record for the most starts, passing attempts, and interceptions (no one’s perfect).

Favre’s legacy will always have a bit of an asterisk next to it for joining the Vikings after his lifelong career with the Packers but his numbers can’t ever be overlooked. He was reckless, daring, skilled, and simply spectacular.

6. Drew Brees

Record: 172-114
Stats: 80,358 yards, 571 TD, 243INT, 67.7% completion percentage
Awards: 13 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro, Comeback Player of the Year, Super Bowl MVP
Championships: 1

Drew Brees could have easily been a top-3 quarterback in the history of the game. The only reason he’s not ranked in the top-3 is that he has just one Super Bowl ring to show for it.

Even so, Brees holds the record for most touchdowns in a game (tied with 7)and even the single-season highest completion percentage ever (74.4%). He also held the record for most regular-season passing touchdowns, more career passing yards, and most career completions but a guy called Tom Brady happened to break all of them. Even so, Brees made a name for himself and played at an incredible level till the very end.

5. Dan Marino

Record: 147-93
Stats: 61,361 yards, 420 TD, 252 INT, 59.4% completion percentage
Awards: 9 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pros, Comeback Player of the Year, 1 MVP, Hall of Famer
Championships: 0

Dan Marino is the greatest quarterback never to win a championship, which is the only stain on his incredible resume. He changed the way the game was played and was arguably the first volume passer in modern football.

Marino was the best passer the league had ever seen. He put up a 5,084-yard season in just his second year in the NFL and never took his foot off the gas. He was a master at avoiding contact (even though he had a great offensive line) and had the quickest trigger in the league. Sadly, he still holds the record for the most wins without a title in NFL history.

4. Johnny Unitas

Record: 118-63-4
Stats: 40,239 yards, 290 TD, 253 INT, 54.6% completion percentage
Awards: 10 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pro, 4 MVPs, Hall of Famer
Championships: 4

Johnny Unitas held the record for most straight games with a touchdown pass (47) for 62 years. That’s insane. He was a scoring machine like no other during his prime and is considered by critics as the pioneer ofthe modern offense.

Unitas put up numbers no one else was even close to during his era, as the rules didn’t favor quarterbacks or the offense at all. He led the league in passing yards and touchdown passes 4 times and led the Colts to 3 NFL Championships and 1 Super Bowl ring.

3. Peyton Manning

Record: 186-79
Stats: 71,940 yards, 539 TD, 251 INT, 65.3% completion percentage
Awards: 14 Pro Bowls, 7 All-Pros, 5 MVPs, Super Bowl MVP, Comeback Player of the Year
Championships: 2

Production-wise, Peyton Manning could’ve ended as the greatest quarterback ever but he had one kryptonite: Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Manning is the greatest regular-season quarterback ever as you can tell by his 5 MVPs, an all-time high.

He struggled under pressure in the playoffs for most of his career but he still managed to win a couple of Super Bowls, including one on his final season, which was the best way to end an incredible career. He still holds the record for the most touchdown passes in one season (55), most season with 4,000+ yards (14), most passing yards on one season (5,477), most consecutive seasons with 25+ touchdown passes (13), and is the only quarterback with at least 6 touchdown passes in three different games. He was a baller.

2. Joe Montana

Record: 117-47
Stats: 40,551 yards, 237 TD, 139 INT, 63.2% completion percentage
Awards: 8 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pros, 2 MVPs, 3 Super Bowl MVPs, Comeback Player of the Year, Hall of Famer
Championships: 4

Joe Montana gets a slight edge over Peyton Manning on this ranking because of his great moments in the playoffs and Super Bowl. He even won a ring without Jerry Rice and a couple without Roger Craig, and even though he had an incredible team around him, he always delivered when it mattered the most.

Montana is one of the most influential players of all time. He set the standard for winning athletes and put his team in a position to contend for a ring on every single season. Also, he has to be one of the most clutch players ever, after leading 32 fourth-quarter comebacks, including ‘The Catch’ vs. the Cowboys in the 1981 Championship Game and then in Super Bowl XXIII vs. the Bengals.

1. Tom Brady

Record: 251-82
Stats: 89,214 yards, 649 TD, 212 INT, 64.3% completion percentage
Awards: 15Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pros, 5Super Bowl MVPs, Comeback Player of the Year
Championships:7

Tom Brady is the Michael Jordan of football. He’s the ultimate winner and there’s nothing we could say about him that could demeanor his legacy. You can talk about his lack of mobility or Bill Belichick’s elite coaching. You can talk about the great receivers he’s had, or even about the three Super Bowl losses. It just doesn’t matter, Brady is the greatest of all time and heproved it again even after leaving the New England Patriots, as he took the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to glory in his first season with the team, becoming the oldest quarterback to win the Super Bowl (43).

He went down as the league’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, is the oldest player to win an MVP (40), which proves that he’s been a consistent menace for two decades. I mean, it’s not easy to play at the highest level for 5 years, try 20. He holds the record for the most Super Bowl rings, most playoff games (48), road wins (113), most regular seasongames started (333), most passes completed in a regular season (7,753), most passing yards in a regular season (89,214), most passing touchdowns in a regular season (649), best touchdown to interception ratio in a season (28-2), career passing yards and touchdowns with one team, most touchdown passes (18) and yards (2,836) in the Super Bowl, most Super Bowl wins andnever-ending etcetera.

That is why we decided to put together a list of themost impressive NFL records.Most are individual, but some are team records as well. Now, let’s get started. These are themost incredible milestones in NFL history.

25.Buffalo Bills: Most consecutive Super Bowl appearances without a win

Some teams have been able to win a Super Bowl on their first attempt, while others have mademultiple appearances and could not even win one of them.However, what the Buffalo Bills team of the 1990s did wasunimaginableandshockingto all fansas they would go on tolosefour straight Super Bowls.

It is a bittersweet feeling as it is already a remarkable achievement tohave reachedfour straight Super Bowls,but a tough blow for the Bills as they missed some great opportunities to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl and potentially become one of the greatestteams in NFL history.

24.Steve Young: 6 NFL passing titles

He had some big shoes to follow when he took over for Joe Montana, but he would go on to become one of the greatest quarterbacksin NFL historyas he helpedthe San Francisco 49ers win another Super Bowl trophy during that era.

At times, he does not get the same credit as other legendary quarterbacks, but he wasalways clutch in big games andwouldgo on tolead the league in passer rating on six occasions. He also held therecord forsingle-seasonpasser rating, which stood for several yearsuntil it was broken by Peyton Manning.

23. Longest game in NFL history:Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs

With the current overtime rulesbeing shorter and games now ending in ties if there is no score at the conclusion of overtime, except if it is a playoff game, it is almost impossible for an NFL game to lastlonger than the 1971 AFC divisional round gamebetween theDolphinsandChiefs, which went on for82 minutes and 40 seconds of playing time.

The game went into double overtime and it would be the Dolphins who wouldget the victoryandadvance to the next round. No other gamein NFL historyhas come even remotely close to breaking thisrecord.

22. Minnesota Vikings: Biggest comeback win

TheVikings broke a long-standing record in2022. Minnesota pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history by turning around a 33-point deficitin a regular season game against the Colts.

Indianapolis entered the second half leading 33-0, but Kirk Cousins turned up his game en route to a hard-fought, overtime 39-36 victory for the Vikings. This surpassed the Buffalo Bills‘ 32-point comeback against the Houston Oilers in 1993.

21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 26 consecutive losses in 1976-1977

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ early beginnings werequite extraordinary. They played their first NFL seasonin1976and would have to wait until1977 to register awin. In total, they would go on to lose26 consecutive games until theybeat the New Orleans Saintsat the Superdome.

Between both seasons, the Bucs scoreda total of 228 and allowed635 points. The only teamthat has ever come close to breaking this recordwas theDetroit Lionswhowent on to lose19 straightgamesfrom2007until2009, but they did become the first teamto go an entire seasonwithout winning a gamein a 16-game schedule.

20. Eric Dickerson: 2,105 rush yards in single-season

He may not have won a Super Bowlor even playedin the NFL’s biggest game, but Eric Dickerson is one of the greatest runningbacks in the history of the league. Hemanagedto rushfor13,259 career yards, despite not playing for thebest teams.

However, while playing with the Los Angeles Rams, he would go on to set thesingle-season rushing record with a total of2,105 yards. A record thatstill stands and is unlikely to be broken.

19. Michael Thomas: Most receptionsin a single-season

This record was set in 2019 by Michael Thomas while playing for theNew Orleans Saints with a total of149 receptions, breaking the previous record, which had been set in 2002 by Marvin Harrison with143 receptions.

That season, Thomas built a good connection with quarterbackDrew Brees and would go on to get a total of1,725 yards, had11.6 yards per reception, and scored9touchdowns. Although it is a difficult record to break, with the NFL now being more of a passing league, could another wide receiver break this record?

18. Washington Redskins: Most points in a Super Bowl quarter

When the Washington Redskins (now WashingtonCommanders)scored35 points in the second quarter ofSuper Bowl XXII, they made Super Bowl and NFL history by scoring the most points in a single quarter. A remarkable achievement taking into consideration they were trailing the Denver Broncos10-0 as theybegan the second quarter.

The Redskins scoredfive touchdowns andrackedup a total of356 yards onoffense in19 plays. To no surprise, they would go on to thrash the Broncos and win by a score of42-10 as they would claim their second of three Super Bowl trophies in franchise history.

17. LaDainian Tomlinson:Most total touchdowns in a single-season

In 2006, hesetthe single-season touchdown record with a total of31 touchdowns, breaking the previous record, which had been set in 2005 by Shaun Alexander with28 touchdowns. That season, 28 were running touchdowns and three came were receptions.

It was one of the greatest individual performancesin a single-season by any player, especially for arunning back. However,it looks unlikelythat this record could be broken as teams are throwing the ball more often, which meansrunning backs are getting fewer carries. Not to mentionthe increased physical contact isshortening their careers in the NFL.

16.Derrick Thomas: Most sacks in one game

As a rookie in 1990, hehad the greatest performance for a defensive lineman in NFL history when he sacked Seattle Seahawks quarterback, David Krieg, a total of7 times inone game. Thomas himself almost broke his own record in 1998, but no other defensiveplayerhas been able to get more than 6 sacks in a game.

A record difficult for any current player to break as quarterbacksno longer hold on to the ball the way they use to and new rule changes are making it harder to reach the quarterback without getting a penalty.

15. Randy Moss: Single-season receiving touchdowns

Although he didn’t win a Super Bowl ring, he has had one of the best careers for a wide receiver. His performances in big games and individual awards speak for themselves, but hisgreatest individual season came in 2007 while playing for the New England Patriots where he joined forces with Tom Brady.

That season, Randy Moss caught a total of23 touchdowns passes, setting a newsingle-season touchdown record andbreaking the previousone held by Jerry Rice. The Patriots would go on to finish the regular season with a perfect16-0 record anddemolished their playoff opponents to reachthe Super Bowl, but would go on tolose to the New York Giants.

14. Tom Brady: 14appearances in the Conference Championship game

We could spend all day arguing about the best quarterbacks of all time, but Tom Brady is definitely oneof thegreats. His individual and collective achievements are quite remarkable, but he is noton this list for his MVP awards or Super Bowl trophies.

He has played in more conference championship gamesthan any other player in NFL history with a total of14appearances, which shows how truly great he was. 13 of them were with the Patriots, while his final one came in Tampa Bay.

13. Brett Favre: 336 career interceptions

There is no question the Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. He was alwaysclutch in big moments and never hesitated to throw the ball downfield, even if there was heavy coverage.

However, that would also have its problems as he currently holds the record for most career interceptions. A record that probably will notbe broken as quarterbacks are now more protective with the ball,do not often throw into coverage the way Favre would and scramble out of the pocketif there are no throwing options.

12. Rob Bironas: Most field goals made in one game

While playing for the Tennessee Titans in 2007,Rob Bironas made NFL history when he successfully converted eight field goal attemptsin a game against the Houston Texans. Hemade additionally history in that samegame by scoring atotal of26 points, the most akicker has madein a single game, which included thoseeight field goals andtwo extra points.

These kicking records aredifficult for any kicker in the current game to break as coaches are deciding to go for it in fourth-and-short situations than kick a long-range field goal. Not to mention theextended extra point hasincreased thepopularity of thetwo-point conversion.

11. Gale Sayers: 30.6 career yards per kick return

Sayers did not playlongin the NFL, but he would set the record for most career yards per kick return. An impressive achievement taking into consideration that some kick returners can go a few games without breaking off a 30-yard return.

During his short career, hereturned91 kicks andtook six of them back fortouchdowns. In1967, heaveraged an incredible 37.7 yards per kick return and topped 30 on twooccasions. This record is unlikely to be broken as it is more common nowfor kick returners to kneel in the endzone for touchbacks instead of running it out to gain their ownyardage.

10.Paul Krause:81 career defensive interceptions

Despite only leading the league in interceptionsone season, he was a constant threat on defense andalwaysknew how to pick off the football. Throughout his career, he hadat least six interceptions in eight different seasons.

He benefited from an era where quarterbacks were known for throwing the ball down the field and were not as protective of the football. It would bedifficult now for any defensive player to come evenclose to this record as quarterbacks are now more cautious and do not throw much into dangerous coverage.

9.Flipper Anderson:336 receiving yards in one game

He may not be a Hall of Famer or even one of the best wide receivers of all time, but he made NFL history in a game during the1989 season while playing for the Los Angeles Rams when he caught 15 passes for a total of 336 yards, which would be a record for themost receiving yards in a single game.

A record almost impossible to break as there have only been a handful of wide receivers that have evenbeen able to record 300 yards in one game.In fact, the player who came closest to breaking this record was Calvin Johnson in 2013, who caught14 passes for 329 yards.

8.Baltimore Ravens: Fewest pointsandrushing yards allowed

The2000 Baltimore Ravens hold the record forfewest points allowed,165, and fewest yards rushing allowed,970,in a 16-game schedule; and seeing how rule changes are making it harder for defensive players, this record will be difficult for any team to reach.

That Ravens’defensewas a nightmare for opposing offenses, which included the likesRay Lewis and Rod Woodson. They would holdopponents to fewer than 11 points per game and only allowedatotal of23 points in the postseason. To no surprise, they would go on to beat the New York Giants in the Super Bowl to win the franchise’s first championship.

7. Vince Lombardi: .900 postseason winning percentage

There is a reason why the Super Bowl trophy is named after him. He would only lose one postseason game in10 appearances and would go on to win fivechampionships with the GreenBay Packers,threewere NFL titles andtwo were part of the Super Bowl eraafter the NFL merged with the AFL.

Although there are many great head coaches in the current game,the increased competitiveness and the constant movement of players makes it difficult for any coach to reach this win percentage in the postseason.

6.Pittsburgh Steelers: Allowed six puntsblocked

The 1988 seasonwasdisastrousfor the Steelersas they would finishwith a5-11 record. It was a transitionalseason and many of the players on the roaster were young and inexperienced. They struggled in all areas, but their special teams unitwas arguably their worst and they would go into the record books for all the wrong reasons.

That season, the Steelersallowed an NFL-record six blocked punts. A campaign to forget for the organization and punter Harry Newsome, who also holds the individual record for most career blocked punts with a total of14 blocked – tied with Herman Weaver.

5.Emmitt Smith:18,355 career rush yards

He is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and would be a pivotal player for the Dallas Cowboys. He wonthreeSuper Bowl trophies with the Cowboys andrushed for 1,000 or more yards in 11 of his 15 seasons in the NFL.

His record for the most career rushing yards is extremely difficult for any running back to reach, especially with the way the game is currently played. Teams are throwing the ball more, which means running backs get fewer handoffs. Additionally,with the increased physical intensity, running backs are havingshorter NFL careers.

4. Jerry Rice:22,895 career receiving yards

The greatest wide receiver of all time won three Super Bowl rings while playing for the San Francisco 49ers andset numerous records throughout his legendary career. However,the one that is extremely unlikely to be broken is his career receiving yards record.

Although teams are throwing the ball more and rule changes are gearedto protectingoffensive players, it will still be very difficult for any wide receiver to even come close to breaking it. Not to mention that wide receivers do not usually have a long career in the NFL, which makes it more than likely that this record will stand.

3.Don Shula: 347 career coaching wins

He waswithout a doubtone of the greatest head coaches in NFL history. During his coaching career with the Baltimore Coltsand Miami Dolphins, heled his teams to five Super Bowl appearances, winning two of them with the Dolphins,won 14 division titles, and turned in just two losing seasons.

The only coach who has a potentialshot at reaching this record is New England Patriots head coach,Bill Belichick, who reached his 300th win in 2019. Since he’s still active, Belichick could be the one that breaks Shula’s long-lasting record.

2.San Francisco 49ers: 18 consecutive road wins from 1988-1990

Winning a gamein the NFL is hard, doing it ontheroad game is extremelydifficult, but winning18 consecutiveroadgamesis something of true legends. That’s what theSan Francisco 49ers did from1988 to 1990.

With players, such asJoe Montana andJerry Rice, and legendary head coach,Bill Walsh, in charge, theSan Francisco 49ers were an unstoppable force on the roadand would not lose a game during thatperiod. With future Hall of Fame talent, it is no surprise thisteam would go on to wintwo Super Bowltitles during that era.

1. Brett Favre: 297 consecutive starts

Withfootballbeinga constantphysical sport, this recordis no doubt the most impressiveand the hardest to break. Brett Favre startedin every game from1992, which was his first season with the Green Bay Packers,until2010, reaching a total of 297 games (321 including playoffs).

Despite suffering all kindsof injuries, Favre played throughit and would not miss games throughout those years. It startedin Green Bay, continued in New York with theJets, and it concluded with the Minnesota Vikingswhere Favre finished his career. There is a reason why Brett Favre is one ofthe greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.