18 Most Ridiculously Impressive Active Streaks in Sports

The Detroit Red Wings have made the playoffs in 24 consecutive seasons, and counting. Is there an active streak in American sports more impressive than that?

Probably not, but there are some good ones going out there. Eli Manning has started 171 consecutive games, Terry Francona has managed teams to above .500 records 11 straight times and Aaron Rodgers hasn't thrown a pick at home in 19 games. 

Of course, streaks come and go pretty quickly (RIP Antonio Brown's 5/50 and Henrik Lundqvist's Game 7s), so make note, the following 18 streaks are all active as of October 9.

Derrick Henry, 10 Games with a TD

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Alabama running back Derrick Henry ran for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Tide's victory over Georgia. In addition to helping his team to a W, Henry also extended his FBS-long active streak of 10 games with a TD, according to ESPN.

Carolina Panthers, 8 Wins, 15 100-Yard Rushing Games

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For a team that went 7-8 last season, the Carolina Panthers are off to a strong start. Cam Newton and crew are 4-0 and have won eight straight games, dating back to 2014. According to Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers have also posted 100 or more rush yards in 15 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NFL.  

Leonard Fournette, 3 Straight 200-Yard Games

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Three straight games of any one thing doesn't sound wildly impressive, but consider two things. One, "the thing" is 200 rush yards, and two, the architect is LSU running back Leonard Fournette.

Watching that man run is nothing short of mesmerizing. He's also the first player in SEC history to run for 200-plus yards in three straight games, according to ESPN.com.

Nick Chubb, 13 Straight 100-Yard Games

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Three 200-yard games are impressive, but so are 13 100-yard games. Georgia running back Nick Chubb accomplished the latter with his 146 rush yards in a loss to Alabama.  

With that performance, Chubb also tied Herschel Walker's school record of 13 straight 100-yard games, according to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald. 

Brad Ziegler, 28 Consecutive Saves

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The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't make the postseason, but they did close the year on a high note with a win over the Houston Astros on the regular season's last day. Closer Brad Ziegler also recorded his 28th consecutive save in the win.

According to the Diamondbacks, Ziegler's 28th straight save tied J.J. Putz for the franchise record.  

Larry Fitzgerald, 167 Straight Games with a Reception

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According to the Arizona Cardinals VP of Media Relations, Mark Dalton, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has caught a pass in 167 straight games. That's the Cardinals franchise record and longest active streak in the NFL.

Ohio State Football, 18 Straight Wins

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 18 straight games, the longest active streak in college football. According to the Associate Press (via the Los Angeles Times), the team's 15 straight road wins are also tops in FBS.  

Terry Francona 11 Seasons over .500

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In each of the past 11 seasons, Terry Francona has managed his teams (Boston Red Sox 2004-11 and Cleveland Indians 2013-15) to above .500 records. Although, the Indians did cut it close in 2015, going 81-80 (yes, they played just 161 games). 

According to the Associated Press (via WCMH-TV Columbus), it's the longest such streak among active MLB managers.

Aaron Rodgers, 19 Games Since Last Home Interception

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According to ESPN Stats & Info, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has played 19 home games (including the playoffs) without throwing an interception. As a corollary, he has tossed 48 touchdowns at Lambeau Field since his last home interception.

Green Bay Packers, 11 Straight Home Wins

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Aaron Rodgers hasn't thrown an interception at home in 19 games, and the Green Bay Packers haven't lost at Lambeau Field in 11. According to ESPN, that home win streak is the longest active of any NFL team.

San Francisco Giants, 408 Straight Sell Outs

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The San Francisco Giants have sold out AT&T Park 408 straight times. According to Rick Eymer of the Associated Press (via CBS Sports), it's the longest active streak in MLB.

DeAndre Jordan, 322 Straight Games Played

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According to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan hasn't missed an entire game since 2011. ESPN Stats & Info reported Jordan's active streak is at 322 games, the longest in the NBA.   

Jason Witten, 191 Consecutive Games

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten hasn't missed a regular-season game since his rookie year in 2003, according to Chris Mason of the Boston Herald. The Cowboys' game against the Saints in Week 4 marked Witten's 191st consecutive appearance.

Jake Arrieta, 20 Straight Quality Starts

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta closed the regular season with 20 straight quality starts and a 22-inning scoreless streak, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago.

A quality start is defined by Baseball Reference as "a game in which the starting pitcher pitches six or more innings and allows three runs or fewer."

Per ESPN Stats & Info, Arrieta also ended regular-season play with a 0.41 ERA since August. That's not a streak, per say, but it's impressive and worth mentioning.  

Indiana Pacers, 26 Straight Winning Records at Home

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The Indiana Pacers have posted a winning home record for 26 straight seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Info. That is the longest active streak in the NBA.

Eli Manning, 171 Consecutive Starts

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Eli Manning is the most durable quarterback, and perhaps player, in the NFL. 

Coming into the 2015 season, ESPN Stats & Info reported Manning had started 167 consecutive games, the longest active streak of any NFL player at any position. 

His four starts this season have brought the total to 171, and counting. 

Jeff Gordon, 790 Consecutive Starts

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Jeff Gordon announced in January the 2015 season will be his last as a full-time NASCAR driver, and he is making his last full round one for the books.

The four-time Sprint Cup champion recently overtook the title of NASCAR's Iron Man from Ricky Rudd. According to Mike Finney of the Middletown Transcript, Gordon surpassed Rudd's mark of 788 consecutive starts in New Hampsure and later made his 790th at the AAA 400 in Dover.

Detroit Red Wings, 24 Straight Playoff Appearances

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Nothing can top this. The Detroit Red Wings have made it to the NHL postseason for an incredible 24 straight seasons. It's the longest active streak in the Big Four North American sports and the fourth-longest streak in the history of the NHL, according to redwings.com.