Controversy surrounding NFL Network coverage : |
Team |
2007 Coach |
Former Coach |
Reason for leaving |
Story/Accomplishments of Former Coach |
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Atlanta Falcons |
Bobby Petrino, former head coach, University of Louisville |
Jim Mora |
Fired |
Hired in 2004 and subsequently led the Falcons to the NFC Championship Game. However, Atlanta went 8-8 in 2005 before going 7-9 in 2006, losing the last final three games. |
Arizona Cardinals |
Ken Whisenhunt, former offensive coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers |
Dennis Green |
Fired |
Hired in 2004. However, the Cardinals suffered three consecutive losing seasons under him, including a loss to the Chicago Bears after blowing a 20-point lead that prompted Green to throw an infamous tirade during the post-game media conference saying, "They are who we thought they were, and we let em' off the hook" |
Dallas Cowboys |
Wade Phillips, former defensive coordinator, San Diego Chargers |
Bill Parcells |
Retired |
Hired in 2003. Led the Cowboys to the playoffs in two of his four seasons as Dallas head coach, but never won a postseason game. |
Miami Dolphins |
Cam Cameron, former offensive coordinator, San Diego Chargers |
Nick Saban |
Resigned to coach the University of Alabama |
Hired in 2005 and finished the year 9-7, narrowly missing the playoffs. Went 6-10 in 2006, first losing record as a head coach. |
Oakland Raiders |
Lane Kiffin, former offensive coordinator, Southern California |
Art Shell |
Fired |
Re-hired in 2006 after having previously served as Raiders head coach, 1989 � 94. However in his first and only season back, the team finished with its worst record, 2-14, since 1963. |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
Mike Tomlin, former defensive coordinator, Minnesota Vikings |
Bill Cowher |
Resigned |
Hired in 1992 and led the Steelers to an appearance in Super Bowl XXX and a victory in Super Bowl XL. |
San Diego Chargers |
Norv Turner, former offensive coordinator, San Francisco 49ers |
Marty Schottenheimer |
Fired |
Hired in 2002. Led the Chargers to two playoff appearances, but a strained relationship with general manager A.J. Smith led to his ousting. |
Controversy surrounding NFL Network coverage : |
Record |
Player/Team |
Date Broken/Opponent |
Previous Record Holder |
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Longest Kickoff Return |
Ellis Hobbs, New England (108 yards) |
September 9, at N.Y. Jets |
Tied by 3 players (106) |
Most Regular-Season Wins by a Quarterback, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (160) |
September 16, at N.Y. Giants |
John Elway, 1983-1998 (148) |
Most Touchdown Passes, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (442) |
September 30, at Minnesota |
Dan Marino, 1983-1999 (420) |
Most Pass Attempts, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (8,758) |
September 30, at Minnesota |
Dan Marino, 1983-1999 (8,358) |
Most Points Scored by a Team, Fourth Quarter |
Detroit Lions (34) |
September 30, vs. Chicago |
Tied by 3 teams (31) |
Most consecutive games with a 20-point margin of victory, to start season |
New England Patriots (4) |
October 1, vs. Cincinnati |
1920 Buffalo All-Americans (4, including semi-pro teams) |
Most Touchdown Catches by a Tight End, Career |
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City (66) |
October 14, vs. Cincinnati |
Shannon Sharpe, 1990-2003 (62) |
Most Passes Had Intercepted, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (288) |
October 14, vs. Washington |
George Blanda, 1949-1975 (277) |
Most Field Goals, Game |
Rob Bironas, Tennessee (8) |
October 21, at Houston |
Tied by 4 players (7) |
Most Consecutive Seasons in One Stadium |
Lambeau Field, Green Bay Packers |
2007 marks 51st season. |
Wrigley Field, Chicago Bears (50 years, 1921 � 1970) |
Longest Return of a Missed Field Goal/ Longest Play in NFL History |
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego (109 yards) |
November 4, at Minnesota |
Tied by 3 players (108 yards) |
Most Rushing Yards, Game |
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota (296) |
November 4, vs. San Diego |
Jamal Lewis, 2003 (295) |
Most Consecutive Games with Three Touchdown Passes |
Tom Brady, New England (10 games) |
November 4, at Indianapolis |
Peyton Manning (8 games) |
Most Games with Three Touchdown Passes, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (63) |
November 22, at Detroit |
Dan Marino, 1983-1999 (62) |
Most Yards Passing, Career |
Brett Favre, Green Bay (61,655) |
December 16, at St. Louis |
Dan Marino, 1983-1999 (61,361) |
Consecutive 12+ win seasons |
2003 � present Indianapolis (5) |
December 16, at Oakland |
1992-1995 Dallas (4) |
Most Touchdowns Scored, Season |
New England Patriots (75) |
December 23, vs. Miami |
Miami Dolphins, 1984 (69) |
Most Points After Touchdown Kicked, Season/ Most Point After Touchdown Attempts, Season |
Stephen Gostkowski, New England (74/74) |
December 16, vs. N.Y. Jets/ December 23, vs. Miami |
Uwe von Schamann, 1984 (66 PATs) / Uwe von Schamann, 1984 (70 attempts) |
Most Points, Season |
New England Patriots (589) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Minnesota, 1998 (556) |
Most Touchdown Passes, Season |
Tom Brady, New England (50) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 2004 (49) |
Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season |
Randy Moss, New England (23) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1987 (22) |
Most Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Season |
Stephen Gostkowski, New England (74/74) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis, 1999 (64/64) |
Most Games Won, Season |
New England (16) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Tied by 4 teams (15) |
Most Consecutive Games Won, Start of Season/ Most Consecutive Games Without Defeat, Start of Season |
New England (16) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Miami, 1972 (14) |
Most Consecutive Games Won, End of Season/ Most Consecutive Games Without Defeat, End of Season |
New England (16) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
Tied by 2 teams (14) |
Most Consecutive Regular Season Games Won |
New England, 2006-07 (19) |
December 29, at N.Y. Giants |
New England, 2003-04 (18) |
Most Kick Returns for a Touchdown, Season |
Devin Hester, Chicago (6: 4 punts and 2 kickoffs) |
December 30, vs. New Orleans |
Devin Hester, 2006 (5: 3 punts and 2 kickoffs) |
Most Passes Completed, Season |
Drew Brees, New Orleans (443) |
December 30, at Chicago |
Rich Gannon, Oakland, 2002 (418) |
Most Receptions by a Tight End, Career |
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City (816) |
December 30, at N.Y. Jets |
Shannon Sharpe, 1990-2003 (815) |
Controversy surrounding NFL Network coverage : |
Team |
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Points scored |
New England Patriots (589) |
Total yards gained |
New England Patriots (6,580) |
Yards rushing |
Minnesota Vikings (2,634) |
Yards passing |
New England Patriots (4,731) |
Fewest points allowed |
Indianapolis Colts (262) |
Fewest total yards allowed |
Pittsburgh Steelers (4,262) |
Fewest rushing yards allowed |
Minnesota Vikings (1,185) |
Fewest passing yards allowed |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2,728) |
Individual |
Scoring |
Mason Crosby, Green Bay (141 points) |
Touchdowns |
Randy Moss, New England (23 TDs) |
Most field goals made |
Rob Bironas, Tennessee (35 FGs) |
Rushing |
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego (1,474 yards) |
Passer rating |
Tom Brady, New England (117.2 rating) |
Passing touchdowns |
Tom Brady, New England (50 TDs) |
Passing yards |
Tom Brady, New England (4,806 yards) |
Pass receptions |
T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati and Wes Welker, New England (112 catches) |
Pass receiving yards |
Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis (1,510 yards) |
Punt returns |
Devin Hester, Chicago (42 for 651 yards, 15.5 average yards) |
Kickoff returns |
Josh Cribbs, Cleveland (59 for 1,809 yards, 30.7 average yards) |
Interceptions |
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego (10) |
Punting |
Shane Lechler, Oakland (73 for 3,585 yards, 49.1 average yards) |
Sacks |
Jared Allen, Kansas City (15.5) |