NFL Did You Know? Part 1

Did you know?

New England has not lost a game against the NFC since September 18th, 2005 against the Panthers. New England has not lost a game against the NFC West since November 18th, 2001 against the Rams. New England plays the NFC West this year.

Of the 8 1st round picks the Jets selected since 2000, only 2 of them are still on the team. (Bryan Thomas and Shaun Ellis)

The Buffalo Bills have drafted or signed out of college all ten of the players that has ran for 1000 yards in a season for the team.

Last year was the first time in franchise history that Miami finished last in points scored.

In the 8 playoff games in franchise history, the Baltimore Ravens have 6 return touchdowns and 10 offensive touchdowns.

Last year Kenny Watson became the first RB to lead the Bengals in the rushing besides Rudi Johnson or Corey Dillon since 1996.

Last year Derek Anderson became the first player not drafted by Cleveland to throw for 3000 yards as a Brown.

Rashard Mendenhall is the first RB selected in round one by Pittsburgh since 1989, and only the 5th ever.

Houston is 3-21 against the Colts and Titans, but 7-5 against the Jaguars.

The Indianapolis Colts have not started a FB since 1997.

Steve McNair, Vince Young, and Warren Moon have started a combined 298 games at QB for the Tennesse Titans/ Houston Oilers, the most ever games started by a black QB for a 1 team.

Jacksonville has only had 3 players eclipse 10 sacks in a season. (Tony Brackens, Kevin Hardy, and Bobby McCray)

Jared Allen became only the second reigning sack leader to change teams in the offseason after becoming a Viking. (Kevin Greene)

There have been 15 1000 yard rushers for the Denver Broncos since the last time a 1st round pick from Denver has achieved that feat. (1974, Otis Armstrong)

The Raiders have only sent 5 players to the Pro Bowl this millenium. (Shane Lechler, Rich Gannon, Lincoln Kennedy, Barrett Robbins, and Rod Woodson)

LaDainian Tomlinson has only been held without a catch in 2 games in his Chargers career.

Plaxico Burress and Earnest Gray are the only 2 Giants in the Super Bowl era to catch double digit touchdowns in a season.

The last Eagles drafted player to have 1000 yards receiving for the Eagles is Fred Barnett in 1994.

The Redskins have not drafted a RB in round 1 in the modern era.

The Dallas Cowboys have had a Pro Bowl defensive player every year since 2000.

The Green Bay Packers were the only team last year to have 3 non-BCS college players lead their team in receiving yards.

Adrian Peterson had the highest yards per carry for any 1000 yard Vikings rusher in history. (5.6)

Aside from the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers, no one has lower yardage total for their all time leading passer than the Chicago Bears do. (Sid Luckman, 14,686 yards)

Only 2 QBs in the modern era having a winning record for the Lions. (Dave Krieg, 5-2, Bob Gagliano, 6-5)

Roddy White was the first Falcons WR to eclipse 1000 yards since 1998.

Tim Biakabutuka is the only Michigan player the Carolina Panthers have ever drafted.

Since 1996 no one has drafted more Heisman winners than the Saints. (Danny Wuerffel, Rickey Williams, Reggie Bush)

Of the 6 times the Buccaneers have been to the playoffs since 1997, only twice have they had a 1000 yard back.

Tom Tupa lead the Cardinals in passing in 1991.

San Franscico's last 3 Day 1 QB draft choices have a combined TD-Int ratio of 20-35.

No Seattle Seahawks drafted player has thrown for 3000 yards in a Seahawks uniform.

Last year was the first time the Rams gave up the most points in the NFL.