NFLPI96
Record Book
1996 season
January 19, 1997 
as of Week 21

Table of Contents

Single game records - regular season
Individual
Team

Single game records - playoffs
Individual
Team

Single season records
Individual
Team

Career records




Single Game, Regular Season



Individual Scoring
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Most Points, Game

 30 - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota, (5-td)
 24 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England, (4-td)
    - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans, (4-td)
    - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, Sep 8, 1996, vs Philadelphia, (4-td)
    - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona, (4-td)
    - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit, (4-td)
    - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, Dec 1, 1996, vs Baltimore, (4-td)


Most Touchdowns, Game

 5 - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota, (3-r 2-p)
 4 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England, (3-p 1-ret)
   - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans, (4-r)
   - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, Sep 8, 1996, vs Philadelphia, (4-r)
   - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona, (3-r 1-p)
   - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit, (3-r 1-p)
   - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, Dec 1, 1996, vs Baltimore, (3-r 1-p)


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Game

 6 - Doug Pelfrey, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
 5 - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Scott Sisson, Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Norm Johnson, Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Al Del Greco, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - John Carney, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Don Silvestri, Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo


Most Points After Touchdown, Game

 6 - Doug Pelfrey, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
 5 - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Scott Sisson, Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Norm Johnson, Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Al Del Greco, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - John Carney, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Game

 6 - Doug Pelfrey, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
 5 - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Scott Sisson, Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Norm Johnson, Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Al Del Greco, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - John Carney, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most 2-point Converts, Game

 1 - Many players
     Last time: James Stewart, Jacksonville, Dec 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati


Most Field Goals Attempted, Game

 8 - Jason Elam, Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland
 7 - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Dec 8, 1996, vs Arizona
 6 - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Sep 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Nick Lowery, New York (A), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Mike Hollis, Jacksonville, Oct 13, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Al Del Greco, Houston, Oct 20, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Scott Blanton, Washington, Nov 10, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Dec 8, 1996, vs Oakland


Most Field Goals, Game

 6 - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland
 5 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Sep 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Gary Anderson, Philadelphia, Nov 3, 1996, vs Dallas
 4 - Many players
     Last time: Scott Blanton, Washington, Dec 15, 1996, vs Arizona


Most Field Goals, No Misses, Game

 6 - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
 5 - Gary Anderson, Philadelphia, Nov 3, 1996, vs Dallas
 4 - Jeff Jaeger, Chicago, Sep 8, 1996, vs Washington
   - Greg Davis, Arizona, Sep 22, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Gary Anderson, Philadelphia, Oct 13, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Oct 20, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Morten Andersen, Atlanta, Nov 3, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Nov 17, 1996, vs Denver
   - Todd Peterson, Seattle, Dec 1, 1996, vs Denver
   - Mike Hollis, Jacksonville, Dec 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Scott Blanton, Washington, Dec 15, 1996, vs Arizona


Longest Field Goal

 53 - Morten Andersen, Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Oct 27, 1996, vs Buffalo
 52 - Don Silvestri, Miami, Sep 22, 1996, vs Indianapolis
    - Don Silvestri, Miami, Oct 13, 1996, vs Buffalo
    - Don Silvestri, Miami, Nov 3, 1996, vs New England
    - Don Silvestri, Miami, Nov 10, 1996, vs Indianapolis
    - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Nov 17, 1996, vs Dallas
    - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Dec 15, 1996, vs New England
    - Al Del Greco, Houston, Dec 15, 1996, vs Cincinnati


Most Safeties, Game

 2 - Rich Owens, Washington, Oct 27, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 1 - Many players
     Last time: Bruce Smith, Buffalo, Dec 15, 1996, vs Miami




Individual Rushing
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Most Attempts, Game

 40 - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (N)
 38 - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
 37 - Terry Allen, Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo
 36 - Derrick Fenner, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
    - Terrell Davis, Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland


Most Yards Gained, Game

 232 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
 223 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (N)
 195 - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Detroit
 188 - Ricky Watters, Philadelphia, Dec 1, 1996, vs New York (N)
 185 - Terry Allen, Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo


Longest Run From Scrimmage

 96 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, Sep 15, 1996, vs New York (A)
    - Dorsey Levens, Green Bay, Dec 15, 1996, vs Detroit
 86 - Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay, Oct 20, 1996, vs Arizona
 80 - Marshall Faulk, Indianapolis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Miami
    - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Miami


Highest Average Gain, Game (10 Attempts)

 14.00 - Marshall Faulk, Indianapolis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Miami, (10-140)
 13.20 - Dorsey Levens, Green Bay, Dec 15, 1996, vs Detroit, (10-132)
  8.92 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona, (26-232)
  8.73 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Dec 8, 1996, vs Green Bay, (15-131)
  8.58 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (N), (26-223)


Most TDs Rushing, Game

 4 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, Sep 8, 1996, vs Philadelphia
 3 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
   - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, Dec 1, 1996, vs Baltimore




Individual Passing
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Highest Pass Rating, Game (20 attempts)

 152.1 - Chris Chandler, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans,
           (18-21,231 yds,3 td,0 int)
 149.3 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England,
           (16-24,348 yds,4 td,0 int)
 149.1 - Dave Brown, New York (N), Nov 3, 1996, vs Arizona,
           (20-22,296 yds,2 td,0 int)
 149.0 - Dan Marino, Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo,
           (20-27,312 yds,3 td,0 int)
 147.6 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Sep 1, 1996, vs Tampa Bay,
           (19-21,248 yds,2 td,0 int)


Most Passes Attempted, Game

 56 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, Nov 10, 1996, vs St. Louis
    - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 54 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Gus Frerotte, Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
    - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas


Most Passes Completed, Game

 36 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas
 35 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 34 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Gus Frerotte, Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
    - Stan Humphries, San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England


Highest Completion Percentage, Game (20 attempts)

 90.91 - Dave Brown, New York (N), Nov 3, 1996, vs Arizona, (20-22)
       - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), Nov 10, 1996, vs New England,
           (20-22)
 90.63 - Dan Marino, Miami, Oct 13, 1996, vs Buffalo, (29-32)
 90.48 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Sep 1, 1996, vs Tampa Bay, (19-21)
 90.00 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans, (18-20)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 453 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 430 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Nov 24, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 411 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 401 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas
 390 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami


Longest Pass Completion

 96 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Oct 27, 1996, vs Washington
 86 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Nov 17, 1996, vs Green Bay
 85 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
 83 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
    - Jeff Hostetler, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami


Highest Average Gain, Game (20 attempts)

 15.15 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans, (20-303)
 14.50 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England, (24-348)
 13.45 - Dave Brown, New York (N), Nov 3, 1996, vs Arizona, (22-296)
 12.64 - Boomer Esiason, Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A), (22-278)
 12.41 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), Nov 10, 1996, vs New England,
           (22-273)


Most Touchdown Passes, Game

 4 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Sep 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - Dan Marino, Miami, Sep 8, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
   - Jim Miller, Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - Jeff Hostetler, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Dec 8, 1996, vs Denver


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Game

 4 - Jim Everett, New Orleans, Nov 10, 1996, vs Houston
 3 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Sep 1, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Dan Marino, Miami, Sep 8, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Dave Brown, New York (N), Oct 13, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Chris Chandler, Houston, Oct 27, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Oct 27, 1996, vs Denver
   - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Nov 3, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Jim Everett, New Orleans, Dec 1, 1996, vs St. Louis


Most Passes Thrown, No Interceptions, Game

 56 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 54 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Gus Frerotte, Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
 53 - Mark Brunell, Jacksonville, Nov 17, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
 49 - Warren Moon, Minnesota, Nov 17, 1996, vs Oakland


Most Times Sacked, Game

 9 - John Friesz, Seattle, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Diego
   - Chris Chandler, Houston, Nov 24, 1996, vs Carolina
 8 - Rodney Peete, Philadelphia, Oct 27, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Nov 10, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
   - Scott Mitchell, Detroit, Dec 15, 1996, vs Green Bay


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Game

 65 - John Friesz, Seattle, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 64 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 60 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, Nov 10, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
 59 - Boomer Esiason, Arizona, Sep 29, 1996, vs St. Louis
 57 - Rodney Peete, Philadelphia, Oct 27, 1996, vs Carolina




Individual Pass Receiving
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Most Pass Receptions, Game

 18 - Quinn Early, Buffalo, Oct 27, 1996, vs New England
    - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas
 17 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 16 - Joey Galloway, Seattle, Sep 8, 1996, vs Denver
 13 - Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, Sep 29, 1996, vs San Diego
    - Eric Metcalf, Atlanta, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Francisco


Most Yards Gained, Game

 236 - Quinn Early, Buffalo, Oct 27, 1996, vs New England
 230 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 228 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas
 225 - Tim Brown, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami
 205 - Joey Galloway, Seattle, Sep 8, 1996, vs Denver
     - Brett Perriman, Detroit, Dec 15, 1996, vs Green Bay


Longest Pass Reception

 96 - Ken Dilger, Indianapolis, Oct 27, 1996, vs Washington
 86 - Michael Irvin, Dallas, Nov 17, 1996, vs Green Bay
 85 - Darnay Scott, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
 83 - Ken Dilger, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
    - Tim Brown, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami


Highest Average Gain, Game (3 receptions)

 45.00 - Tim Brown, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami, (5-225)
 43.67 - Terrell Owens, San Francisco, Nov 17, 1996, vs Baltimore, (3-131)
 41.25 - Ken Dilger, Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England, (4-165)
 38.75 - Wayne Chrebet, New York (A), Oct 20, 1996, vs Buffalo, (4-155)
 34.33 - Thomas Lewis, New York (N), Oct 20, 1996, vs Washington, (3-103)
       - Rob Moore, Arizona, Nov 3, 1996, vs New York (N), (3-103)


Most TDs Receiving, Game

 3 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England
   - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Sep 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
   - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Nov 10, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Tim Brown, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo




Individual Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions By, Game

 3 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
 2 - Dwayne Harper, San Diego, Oct 27, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Tyrone Braxton, Denver, Oct 27, 1996, vs Kansas City
   - Cris Dishman, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Jason Sehorn, New York (N), Nov 10, 1996, vs Carolina


Most Yards Gained, Game

 106 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
  99 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
  91 - Ty Law, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
  59 - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
  47 - Jeremy Lincoln, St. Louis, Sep 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati


Longest Return

 99 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
 91 - Ty Law, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
 59 - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
 57 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
 47 - Jeremy Lincoln, St. Louis, Sep 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati


Most TDs, Game

 1 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
   - Donnell Woolford, Chicago, Sep 22, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Gary Plummer, San Francisco, Sep 29, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Marquez Pope, San Francisco, Oct 27, 1996, vs Houston
   - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Eric Turner, Baltimore, Nov 3, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Nov 3, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Robert Jones, St. Louis, Nov 10, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Cris Dishman, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Barron Wortham, Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Ty Law, New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)




Individual Punting
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Most Punts, Game

 14 - Rohn Stark, Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
 13 - Tommy Barnhardt, Tampa Bay, Sep 15, 1996, vs Denver
    - Sean Landeta, St. Louis, Nov 17, 1996, vs Carolina
 12 - Reggie Roby, Houston, Sep 8, 1996, vs Jacksonville
    - Bryan Barker, Jacksonville, Sep 15, 1996, vs Oakland
    - Mike Horan, New York (N), Nov 10, 1996, vs Carolina


Longest Punt

 67 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Nov 3, 1996, vs San Diego
 66 - Lee Johnson, Cincinnati, Sep 8, 1996, vs San Diego
    - John Jett, Dallas, Sep 15, 1996, vs Indianapolis
    - Tommy Barnhardt, Tampa Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Chicago
    - Jeff Feagles, Arizona, Nov 24, 1996, vs Philadelphia


Highest Average, Game (4 punts)

 57.80 - Lee Johnson, Cincinnati, Sep 8, 1996, vs San Diego, (5-289)
 52.75 - Sean Landeta, St. Louis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Washington, (8-422)
 52.71 - Darren Bennett, San Diego, Nov 24, 1996, vs Kansas City, (7-369)
 51.50 - Brian Hansen, New York (A), Sep 1, 1996, vs Denver, (8-412)
 51.40 - Tom Tupa, New England, Oct 27, 1996, vs Buffalo, (5-257)


Most Punts Had Blocked, Game

 3 - Tom Hutton, Philadelphia, Nov 17, 1996, vs Washington
 2 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Oct 27, 1996, vs Washington
   - Josh Miller, Pittsburgh, Dec 15, 1996, vs San Francisco
 1 - Tom Hutton, Philadelphia, Sep 1, 1996, vs Washington
   - Rohn Stark, Carolina, Sep 22, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Tom Hutton, Philadelphia, Oct 27, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Matt Turk, Washington, Nov 24, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Dec 1, 1996, vs Buffalo
   - John Jett, Dallas, Dec 1, 1996, vs Washington
   - Tommy Barnhardt, Tampa Bay, Dec 8, 1996, vs Washington
   - Rohn Stark, Carolina, Dec 15, 1996, vs Baltimore




Individual Punt Returns
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Most Punt Returns, Game

 9 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, Nov 17, 1996, vs Carolina
 8 - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Charlie Jones, San Diego, Oct 20, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, Nov 10, 1996, vs Atlanta


Most Fair Catches, Game

 6 - Willie Jackson, Jacksonville, Sep 8, 1996, vs Houston
   - Frank Sanders, Arizona, Nov 24, 1996, vs Philadelphia
 4 - Willie Davis, Houston, Sep 8, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Kevin Williams, Dallas, Sep 22, 1996, vs Buffalo
   - Bill Brooks, Washington, Sep 29, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Oct 27, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Terance Mathis, Atlanta, Nov 3, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Courtney Hawkins, Tampa Bay, Nov 10, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Nov 10, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Yancey Thigpen, Pittsburgh, Nov 17, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Fred Barnett, Miami, Nov 24, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Curtis Conway, Chicago, Dec 8, 1996, vs St. Louis


Most Yards Gained, Game

 157 - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
 135 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
 130 - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, Oct 27, 1996, vs Atlanta
 128 - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 29, 1996, vs Chicago
 114 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Oct 20, 1996, vs New Orleans


Longest Punt Return, Game

 90 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Oct 20, 1996, vs Seattle
 87 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England
    - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
 83 - Sean Dawkins, Indianapolis, Oct 13, 1996, vs Baltimore
    - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, Nov 17, 1996, vs New York (A)


Highest Average Return, Game (3 returns)

 45.00 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland, (3-135)
 42.67 - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (3-128)
 34.67 - Kevin Williams, Dallas, Dec 1, 1996, vs Washington, (3-104)
 32.33 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Oct 20, 1996, vs Seattle, (3-97)
 31.40 - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville, (5-157)


Most Touchdowns, Game

 1 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England
   - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, Sep 15, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - James Jett, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Curtis Conway, Chicago, Sep 29, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Sean Dawkins, Indianapolis, Oct 13, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Oct 20, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Oct 20, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, Oct 27, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, Nov 17, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Brian Blades, Seattle, Nov 24, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 1, 1996, vs Chicago




Individual Kickoff Returns
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Most KO Returns, Game

 7 - Mike Pritchard, Seattle, Sep 29, 1996, vs Green Bay
 6 - Lawrence Dawsey, New York (N), Oct 13, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Billy Davis, Dallas, Nov 3, 1996, vs Philadelphia
 5 - Mark Ingram, Philadelphia, Sep 1, 1996, vs Washington
   - Billy Davis, Dallas, Sep 1, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Amani Toomer, New York (N), Sep 8, 1996, vs Dallas
   - Daryl Hobbs, Oakland, Sep 8, 1996, vs Kansas City
   - Randal Hill, Miami, Sep 8, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Alexander Wright, St. Louis, Oct 13, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Bobby Engram, Chicago, Oct 27, 1996, vs Minnesota
   - Willie Jackson, Jacksonville, Nov 10, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Herman Moore, Detroit, Nov 10, 1996, vs San Diego
   - J.J. Birden, Atlanta, Dec 8, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Brian Stablein, Indianapolis, Dec 15, 1996, vs Kansas City


Most Yards Gained, Game

 164 - Lawrence Dawsey, New York (N), Oct 13, 1996, vs Philadelphia
 162 - Hason Graham, New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
 157 - Bobby Engram, Chicago, Oct 27, 1996, vs Minnesota
 146 - Vincent Brisby, New England, Sep 15, 1996, vs Arizona
 130 - Billy Davis, Dallas, Nov 3, 1996, vs Philadelphia


Longest Kickoff Return

 95 - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Oct 13, 1996, vs St. Louis
 86 - Damon Mays, Chicago, Nov 24, 1996, vs Detroit
 73 - Chris Calloway, New York (N), Sep 15, 1996, vs Washington
 72 - Ki-Jana Carter, Cincinnati, Oct 27, 1996, vs Jacksonville
    - Ricky Proehl, Seattle, Nov 17, 1996, vs Detroit


Highest Average Return, Game (3 returns)

 48.67 - Vincent Brisby, New England, Sep 15, 1996, vs Arizona, (3-146)
 43.00 - Damon Mays, Chicago, Nov 24, 1996, vs Detroit, (3-129)
 42.67 - Desmond Howard, Green Bay, Dec 1, 1996, vs Chicago, (3-128)
       - Mike Pritchard, Seattle, Dec 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville, (3-128)
 41.33 - Andre Hastings, Pittsburgh, Nov 17, 1996, vs Jacksonville, (3-124)


Most TDs, Game

 1 - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Oct 13, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Damon Mays, Chicago, Nov 24, 1996, vs Detroit




Individual Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Game

 3 - Mario Bates, New Orleans, Sep 29, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Earnest Byner, Baltimore, Nov 10, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Daryl Johnston, Dallas, Dec 1, 1996, vs Washington
   - Ki-Jana Carter, Cincinnati, Dec 1, 1996, vs Jacksonville
 2 - Many players
     Last time: Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, Dec 15, 1996, vs Minnesota


Most Fumbles Recovered, Game

 3 - Warren Moon, Minnesota, Sep 15, 1996, vs Chicago
 2 - Lincoln Kennedy, Oakland, Sep 1, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Dave Moore, Tampa Bay, Sep 29, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Brad Edwards, Atlanta, Oct 13, 1996, vs Houston
   - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, Oct 20, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Aaron Laing, St. Louis, Oct 27, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Dec 15, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, Dec 15, 1996, vs Minnesota


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Game

 1 - Tony Woods, Washington, Sep 1, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Sam Shade, Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, Sep 22, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Kent Hull, Buffalo, Oct 20, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Anthony Davis, Kansas City, Oct 27, 1996, vs Denver
   - Roger Duffy, New York (A), Nov 10, 1996, vs New England
   - Joe Phillips, Kansas City, Nov 24, 1996, vs San Diego
   - Allen Aldridge, Denver, Dec 8, 1996, vs Green Bay
   - Jake Reed, Minnesota, Dec 8, 1996, vs Detroit




Individual Sacks
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Most Sacks, Game

 5 - Mark Thomas, Carolina, Nov 24, 1996, vs Houston
 4 - Ellis Johnson, Indianapolis, Sep 1, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Al Fontenot, Chicago, Sep 15, 1996, vs Minnesota
   - William Fuller, Philadelphia, Sep 22, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Simeon Rice, Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Steve Emtman, Miami, Oct 27, 1996, vs Dallas
   - Kevin Carter, St. Louis, Dec 8, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Andy Harmon, Philadelphia, Dec 15, 1996, vs New York (A)




Individual Tackles
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Most Tackles, Game

 19 - Jesse Campbell, New York (N), Sep 1, 1996, vs Buffalo
    - Brett Maxie, Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
 16 - Joe Bowden, Houston, Nov 17, 1996, vs Miami
 15 - Corey Widmer, New York (N), Sep 15, 1996, vs Washington
    - Jesse Campbell, New York (N), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (A)
    - LeRoy Butler, Green Bay, Oct 13, 1996, vs San Francisco
    - Ty Law, New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego




Individual All-Purpose Yards
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Most Attempts, Game

 46 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland, (36-run 10-rec)
    - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit, (38-run 8-rec)
 44 - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (N), (40-run 4-rec)
 42 - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, Dec 1, 1996, vs Baltimore, (35-run 7-rec)
 39 - Marshall Faulk, Indianapolis, Sep 15, 1996, vs Dallas, (31-run 8-rec)
    - Derrick Fenner, Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville,
        (36-run 3-rec)
    - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Nov 3, 1996, vs Indianapolis,
        (35-run 4-rec)
    - Terry Allen, Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo, (37-run 2-rec)
    - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Nov 17, 1996, vs Baltimore,
        (33-run 6-rec)
    - Leonard Russell, San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England,
        (29-run 10-rec)
    - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, Dec 8, 1996, vs Seattle, (34-run 5-rec)
    - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, Dec 8, 1996, vs San Diego, (32-run 7-rec)
    - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo, (34-run 5-rec)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 321 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona, (232-run 89-rec)
 281 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (N), (223-run 58-rec)
 269 - Tim Brown, Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami, (225-rec 44-ret)
 264 - Terry Allen, Washington, Sep 1, 1996, vs Philadelphia,
         (162-run 102-rec)
 261 - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Dec 8, 1996, vs Oakland, (154-run 107-rec)




Team Scoring
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Most Points, Game

 45 - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans, (6-td 1-fg 6-xp)
 42 - Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota, (6-td 6-xp)
 41 - San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans, (5-td 2-fg 5-xp)
    - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland, (5-td 2-fg 5-xp)
    - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit, (5-td 2-fg 5-xp)
    - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A), (5-td 2-fg 5-xp)


Most Points, Both Teams, Game

 71 - Miami (37) vs New England (34), Nov 3, 1996
 69 - Miami (35) vs New England (34), Sep 1, 1996
 68 - Cincinnati (45) vs New Orleans (23), Sep 15, 1996
 67 - Arizona (37) vs Miami (30), Sep 8, 1996
 65 - Philadelphia (34) vs Buffalo (31), Nov 10, 1996


Fewest Points, Both Teams, Game

 7 - San Diego (7) vs Seattle (0), Sep 1, 1996
   - Denver (7) vs Chicago (0), Nov 10, 1996
   - Minnesota (7) vs Tampa Bay (0), Dec 15, 1996
 9 - Atlanta (6) vs Houston (3), Oct 13, 1996
   - Arizona (6) vs Minnesota (3), Dec 1, 1996
   - Houston (9) vs Jacksonville (0), Dec 8, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Game

 6 - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans, (3-r 2-p 1-ret)
   - Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota, (3-r 3-p)
 5 - Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England, (1-r 3-p 1-ret)
   - San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans, (4-r 1-p)
   - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland, (5-r)
   - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona, (4-r 1-p)
   - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago, (4-r 1-p)
   - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans, (3-p 2-ret)
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati, (1-r 4-p)
   - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit, (4-r 1-p)
   - Philadelphia, Nov 10, 1996, vs Buffalo, (3-r 2-p)
   - Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England, (1-r 4-p)
   - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A), (3-r 1-p 1-ret)
   - Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo, (2-r 3-p)


Most Touchdowns, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Miami (5) vs New England (4), Sep 1, 1996
   - Philadelphia (5) vs Buffalo (4), Nov 10, 1996
   - Indianapolis (5) vs New England (4), Nov 24, 1996
 8 - Miami (4) vs Arizona (4), Sep 8, 1996
   - Cincinnati (6) vs New Orleans (2), Sep 15, 1996
   - Kansas City (6) vs Minnesota (2), Nov 3, 1996
   - Miami (4) vs New England (4), Nov 3, 1996
   - New England (4) vs New York (A) (4), Nov 10, 1996
   - New England (5) vs New York (A) (3), Dec 8, 1996


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Game

 6 - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
 5 - San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Indianapolis (5) vs New England (4), Nov 24, 1996
 8 - Miami (4) vs New England (4), Sep 1, 1996
   - Cincinnati (6) vs New Orleans (2), Sep 15, 1996
   - New England (4) vs Miami (4), Nov 3, 1996
   - Philadelphia (4) vs Buffalo (4), Nov 10, 1996
   - New England (5) vs New York (A) (3), Dec 8, 1996


Most Points After Touchdown, Game

 6 - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Kansas City, Nov 3, 1996, vs Minnesota
 5 - San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most Points After Touchdown, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Indianapolis (5) vs New England (4), Nov 24, 1996
 8 - Cincinnati (6) vs New Orleans (2), Sep 15, 1996
   - New England (4) vs Miami (4), Nov 3, 1996
   - Philadelphia (4) vs Buffalo (4), Nov 10, 1996
   - New England (5) vs New York (A) (3), Dec 8, 1996


Most 2-point Converts Attempted, Game

 2 - Philadelphia, Sep 8, 1996, vs Green Bay
   - Denver, Oct 20, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Miami, Nov 17, 1996, vs Houston
   - Jacksonville, Dec 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Minnesota, Dec 8, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Green Bay, Dec 8, 1996, vs Denver


Most 2-point Converts Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 2 - Philadelphia (2) vs Green Bay (0), Sep 8, 1996
   - Denver (2) vs Baltimore (0), Oct 20, 1996
   - Philadelphia (1) vs Miami (1), Oct 20, 1996
   - Miami (2) vs Houston (0), Nov 17, 1996
   - Jacksonville (2) vs Cincinnati (0), Dec 1, 1996
   - Green Bay (2) vs Denver (0), Dec 8, 1996
   - Minnesota (2) vs Detroit (0), Dec 8, 1996


Most 2-point Converts, Game

 1 - Many teams
     Last time: Baltimore, Dec 1, 1996, vs Pittsburgh


Most 2-point Converts, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Many games
     Last time: Baltimore (1) vs Pittsburgh (0), Dec 1, 1996


Most Field Goals Attempted, Game

 8 - Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland
 7 - Dallas, Dec 8, 1996, vs Arizona
 6 - Indianapolis, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Kansas City, Sep 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - New York (A), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Jacksonville, Oct 13, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Houston, Oct 20, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Washington, Nov 10, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Kansas City, Dec 8, 1996, vs Oakland


Most Field Goals Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Indianapolis (6) vs New York (A) (3), Sep 8, 1996
 8 - New York (A) (6) vs New York (N) (2), Sep 22, 1996
   - New York (A) (5) vs Buffalo (3), Oct 20, 1996
   - Detroit (5) vs New York (N) (3), Oct 27, 1996
   - Philadelphia (5) vs Dallas (3), Nov 3, 1996
   - Denver (8) vs Oakland (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - Dallas (5) vs New York (N) (3), Nov 24, 1996
   - Denver (4) vs Seattle (4), Dec 1, 1996
   - Dallas (7) vs Arizona (1), Dec 8, 1996
   - Kansas City (5) vs Indianapolis (3), Dec 15, 1996


Most Field Goals, Game

 6 - Indianapolis, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland
 5 - Kansas City, Sep 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Philadelphia, Nov 3, 1996, vs Dallas
 4 - Many teams
     Last time: Jacksonville, Dec 15, 1996, vs Seattle


Most Field Goals, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Indianapolis (6) vs New York (A) (3), Sep 8, 1996
 7 - Philadelphia (5) vs Dallas (2), Nov 3, 1996
   - Seattle (4) vs Denver (3), Dec 1, 1996
 6 - Pittsburgh (3) vs Baltimore (3), Sep 8, 1996
   - Buffalo (4) vs Pittsburgh (2), Sep 15, 1996
   - Arizona (4) vs New Orleans (2), Sep 22, 1996
   - New York (A) (4) vs New York (N) (2), Sep 22, 1996
   - New York (A) (4) vs Buffalo (2), Oct 20, 1996
   - Denver (6) vs Oakland (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - Kansas City (3) vs Indianapolis (3), Dec 15, 1996
   - Washington (4) vs Arizona (2), Dec 15, 1996


Most Safeties, Game

 2 - Washington, Oct 27, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 1 - Many teams
     Last time: Buffalo, Dec 15, 1996, vs Miami


Most Safeties, Both Teams, Game

 2 - Washington (2) vs Indianapolis (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Carolina (1) vs San Francisco (1), Dec 8, 1996
 1 - Many games
     Last time: Buffalo (1) vs Miami (0), Dec 15, 1996




Team First Downs
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Most First Downs, Game

 32 - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 30 - San Diego, Sep 8, 1996, vs Cincinnati
    - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
    - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 28 - New England, Sep 8, 1996, vs Buffalo
    - Philadelphia, Sep 8, 1996, vs Green Bay
    - Denver, Oct 20, 1996, vs Baltimore
    - Buffalo, Oct 27, 1996, vs New England


Most First Downs, Both Teams, Game

 62 - San Diego (32) vs New England (30), Dec 1, 1996
 52 - New England (28) vs Buffalo (24), Sep 8, 1996
 51 - Philadelphia (28) vs Green Bay (23), Sep 8, 1996
 50 - Buffalo (26) vs Philadelphia (24), Nov 10, 1996
 49 - Miami (26) vs New England (23), Nov 3, 1996
    - New York (A) (26) vs New England (23), Nov 10, 1996


Fewest First Downs, Game

 6 - New York (N), Sep 1, 1996, vs Buffalo
 8 - Indianapolis, Oct 27, 1996, vs Washington
   - New York (N), Nov 10, 1996, vs Carolina
 9 - Seattle, Sep 15, 1996, vs Kansas City
   - New York (N), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - St. Louis, Oct 13, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Houston, Oct 27, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Oakland, Nov 3, 1996, vs Denver
   - Arizona, Nov 10, 1996, vs Washington
   - Baltimore, Nov 17, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Oakland, Dec 8, 1996, vs Kansas City
   - Seattle, Dec 8, 1996, vs Buffalo


Fewest First Downs, Both Teams, Game

 23 - St. Louis (12) vs San Francisco (11), Sep 8, 1996
    - St. Louis (13) vs New Orleans (10), Dec 1, 1996
 24 - Washington (16) vs Indianapolis (8), Oct 27, 1996
    - Tampa Bay (14) vs Oakland (10), Nov 10, 1996
    - Baltimore (13) vs Jacksonville (11), Nov 24, 1996


Most First Downs by Rushing, Game

 20 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
 15 - New York (A), Nov 10, 1996, vs New England
    - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
 14 - Dallas, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (N)
    - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most First Downs by Passing, Game

 25 - Buffalo, Oct 27, 1996, vs New England
 24 - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 23 - New England, Sep 8, 1996, vs Buffalo
    - New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
    - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England


Most First Downs by Penalty, Game

 4 - Atlanta, Dec 8, 1996, vs New Orleans
 3 - Philadelphia, Sep 1, 1996, vs Washington
   - Kansas City, Sep 15, 1996, vs Seattle
   - New Orleans, Sep 15, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Washington, Sep 29, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Arizona, Sep 29, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Tampa Bay, Oct 13, 1996, vs Minnesota
   - Cincinnati, Oct 20, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Carolina, Oct 20, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Miami, Oct 20, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Green Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Detroit
   - San Francisco, Nov 17, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - San Francisco, Nov 24, 1996, vs Washington
   - New Orleans, Nov 24, 1996, vs Tampa Bay
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 24, 1996, vs Miami
   - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego


Most 3rd Down Conversions Made, Game

 14 - Miami, Dec 15, 1996, vs Buffalo
 13 - Denver, Oct 20, 1996, vs Baltimore
 12 - Chicago, Sep 1, 1996, vs Dallas
    - Minnesota, Nov 24, 1996, vs Denver
 11 - Jacksonville, Sep 22, 1996, vs New England
    - Jacksonville, Nov 17, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
    - Green Bay, Nov 24, 1996, vs St. Louis
    - Buffalo, Dec 1, 1996, vs Indianapolis
    - New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas


Most 4th Down Conversions Made, Game

 4 - Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
 3 - Carolina, Sep 1, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - St. Louis, Nov 3, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Atlanta, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - St. Louis, Dec 15, 1996, vs Atlanta




Team Total Net Yards
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Most Yards Gained, Game

 548 - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 530 - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
 486 - Miami, Nov 3, 1996, vs New England
     - San Francisco, Nov 17, 1996, vs Baltimore
 484 - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 1,006 - San Diego (548) vs New England (458), Dec 1, 1996
   956 - Indianapolis (481) vs New England (475), Nov 24, 1996
   872 - New England (484) vs New York (A) (388), Dec 8, 1996
   861 - Miami (486) vs New England (375), Nov 3, 1996
       - Buffalo (473) vs Philadelphia (388), Nov 10, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Game

 112 - New York (N), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (A)
 127 - Houston, Oct 27, 1996, vs San Francisco
 142 - Seattle, Sep 15, 1996, vs Kansas City
 147 - New York (N), Sep 1, 1996, vs Buffalo
 158 - Atlanta, Oct 13, 1996, vs Houston


Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 352 - New Orleans (191) vs St. Louis (161), Dec 1, 1996
 366 - San Francisco (239) vs Houston (127), Oct 27, 1996
 383 - San Francisco (194) vs St. Louis (189), Sep 8, 1996
 386 - Houston (228) vs Atlanta (158), Oct 13, 1996
 408 - New Orleans (209) vs Carolina (199), Sep 8, 1996




Team Rushing
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Most Attempts, Game

 60 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
 52 - Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo
 50 - Buffalo, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (N)
    - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
 49 - Buffalo, Dec 8, 1996, vs Seattle


Most Attempts, Both Teams, Game

 76 - Green Bay (42) vs St. Louis (34), Nov 24, 1996
 74 - Dallas (41) vs Chicago (33), Sep 1, 1996
    - Denver (41) vs Kansas City (33), Oct 27, 1996
    - Minnesota (60) vs Chicago (14), Oct 27, 1996
 71 - Washington (52) vs Buffalo (19), Nov 3, 1996


Fewest Attempts, Game

  9 - New Orleans, Sep 15, 1996, vs Cincinnati
    - Chicago, Oct 13, 1996, vs New Orleans
    - New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 10 - New Orleans, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Francisco
    - Baltimore, Sep 15, 1996, vs Houston
    - Atlanta, Nov 10, 1996, vs St. Louis
    - Baltimore, Nov 17, 1996, vs San Francisco


Fewest Attempts, Both Teams, Game

 39 - New England (22) vs Washington (17), Oct 13, 1996
 41 - Philadelphia (30) vs Atlanta (11), Sep 22, 1996
    - Miami (29) vs New England (12), Nov 3, 1996
    - Indianapolis (32) vs New York (A) (9), Nov 17, 1996
 42 - Pittsburgh (22) vs St. Louis (20), Nov 3, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Game

 349 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
 316 - Dallas, Sep 8, 1996, vs New York (N)
 307 - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
 292 - Indianapolis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Miami
 257 - Green Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Detroit
     - Philadelphia, Dec 1, 1996, vs New York (N)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 391 - Indianapolis (292) vs Miami (99), Sep 22, 1996
 380 - Minnesota (349) vs Chicago (31), Oct 27, 1996
 348 - Dallas (316) vs New York (N) (32), Sep 8, 1996
 336 - Green Bay (257) vs Detroit (79), Nov 3, 1996
 330 - Dallas (307) vs Arizona (23), Oct 13, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Game

 -22 - Pittsburgh, Nov 3, 1996, vs St. Louis
 -19 - New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 -10 - New York (N), Sep 22, 1996, vs New York (A)
  -7 - Baltimore, Nov 17, 1996, vs San Francisco
     - Arizona, Dec 8, 1996, vs Dallas


Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 39 - St. Louis (61) vs Pittsburgh (-22), Nov 3, 1996
 40 - Cincinnati (22) vs Baltimore (18), Dec 8, 1996
 44 - Pittsburgh (29) vs Atlanta (15), Oct 27, 1996
 47 - Atlanta (24) vs Minnesota (23), Sep 8, 1996
 58 - Indianapolis (77) vs New York (A) (-19), Nov 17, 1996


Most TDs Rushing, Game

 5 - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
 4 - San Francisco, Sep 1, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Green Bay, Sep 8, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Dallas, Oct 13, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
   - Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo
   - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit


Most TDs Rushing, Both Teams, Game

 5 - Kansas City (5) vs Oakland (0), Sep 8, 1996
   - Green Bay (4) vs Philadelphia (1), Sep 8, 1996
   - San Diego (4) vs Detroit (1), Nov 10, 1996
   - Pittsburgh (3) vs Baltimore (2), Dec 1, 1996
 4 - Many games
     Last time: San Diego (2) vs Pittsburgh (2), Dec 8, 1996




Team Passing
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Most Passes Attempted, Game

 56 - Atlanta, Nov 10, 1996, vs St. Louis
    - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 54 - Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
    - New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas


Most Passes Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 98 - New England (56) vs San Diego (42), Dec 1, 1996
 88 - Jacksonville (53) vs Pittsburgh (35), Nov 17, 1996
 87 - Indianapolis (45) vs Baltimore (42), Oct 13, 1996
 84 - St. Louis (52) vs Pittsburgh (32), Nov 3, 1996
 82 - Chicago (52) vs New Orleans (30), Oct 13, 1996
    - Washington (54) vs New England (28), Oct 13, 1996
    - New England (54) vs Dallas (28), Dec 15, 1996


Fewest Passes Attempted, Game

 12 - New York (N), Dec 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
 14 - Washington, Nov 3, 1996, vs Buffalo
 15 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
    - Philadelphia, Dec 1, 1996, vs New York (N)
 16 - Green Bay, Oct 27, 1996, vs Tampa Bay
    - Buffalo, Dec 8, 1996, vs Seattle
    - Denver, Dec 15, 1996, vs Oakland


Fewest Passes Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 42 - Chicago (27) vs Minnesota (15), Oct 27, 1996
 46 - New York (N) (24) vs Dallas (22), Nov 24, 1996
 47 - Buffalo (33) vs Washington (14), Nov 3, 1996
 49 - New York (N) (25) vs Buffalo (24), Sep 1, 1996
    - New York (N) (29) vs Dallas (20), Sep 8, 1996
    - Tampa Bay (31) vs Seattle (18), Sep 22, 1996


Most Passes Completed, Game

 36 - New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas
 35 - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 34 - Atlanta, Sep 22, 1996, vs Philadelphia
    - Washington, Oct 13, 1996, vs New England
    - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England


Most Passes Completed, Both Teams, Game

 69 - New England (35) vs San Diego (34), Dec 1, 1996
 57 - New England (32) vs Miami (25), Nov 3, 1996
 55 - Washington (34) vs New England (21), Oct 13, 1996
 54 - Miami (29) vs Buffalo (25), Oct 13, 1996
    - Pittsburgh (28) vs Jacksonville (26), Nov 17, 1996



Fewest Passes Completed, Game

  8 - Green Bay, Oct 27, 1996, vs Tampa Bay
    - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
    - New York (N), Dec 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
  9 - Detroit, Sep 29, 1996, vs Tampa Bay
 10 - Washington, Oct 27, 1996, vs Indianapolis
    - St. Louis, Nov 10, 1996, vs Atlanta
    - Oakland, Nov 17, 1996, vs Minnesota
    - Seattle, Nov 24, 1996, vs Oakland
    - Buffalo, Dec 8, 1996, vs Seattle


Fewest Passes Completed, Both Teams, Game

 23 - Chicago (15) vs Minnesota (8), Oct 27, 1996
 27 - Buffalo (14) vs New York (N) (13), Sep 1, 1996
    - New York (N) (15) vs Dallas (12), Nov 24, 1996
 29 - Tampa Bay (17) vs Seattle (12), Sep 22, 1996
    - Indianapolis (19) vs Washington (10), Oct 27, 1996
    - Buffalo (18) vs Washington (11), Nov 3, 1996
    - St. Louis (15) vs New Orleans (14), Dec 1, 1996


Most Net Yards Gained, Game

 411 - New England, Nov 24, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 408 - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 392 - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 382 - Buffalo, Oct 27, 1996, vs New England
 380 - New England, Dec 15, 1996, vs Dallas


Most Net Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 800 - New England (408) vs San Diego (392), Dec 1, 1996
 752 - New England (411) vs Indianapolis (341), Nov 24, 1996
 674 - Minnesota (358) vs Atlanta (316), Sep 8, 1996
 648 - New England (363) vs Miami (285), Nov 3, 1996
 631 - Dallas (356) vs Green Bay (275), Nov 17, 1996


Fewest Net Yards Gained, Game

 68 - Denver, Dec 8, 1996, vs Green Bay
 69 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago
 74 - New York (N), Nov 24, 1996, vs Dallas
 85 - Washington, Oct 27, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 87 - Houston, Oct 27, 1996, vs San Francisco
    - New York (N), Dec 15, 1996, vs New Orleans


Fewest Net Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 214 - Chicago (145) vs Minnesota (69), Oct 27, 1996
 243 - New Orleans (125) vs St. Louis (118), Dec 1, 1996
 267 - St. Louis (140) vs Chicago (127), Dec 8, 1996
 268 - Washington (145) vs San Francisco (123), Nov 24, 1996
 270 - Chicago (155) vs Green Bay (115), Dec 1, 1996


Most Touchdown Passes, Game

 4 - New England, Sep 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - Miami, Sep 8, 1996, vs Arizona
   - New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Indianapolis, Nov 24, 1996, vs New England
   - Oakland, Dec 1, 1996, vs Miami
   - Green Bay, Dec 8, 1996, vs Denver


Most Touchdown Passes, Both Teams, Game

 7 - New England (4) vs Miami (3), Sep 1, 1996
 6 - New England (4) vs Miami (2), Nov 3, 1996
   - Indianapolis (4) vs New England (2), Nov 24, 1996
 5 - Miami (4) vs Arizona (1), Sep 8, 1996
   - New Orleans (3) vs Baltimore (2), Sep 29, 1996
   - New England (3) vs Washington (2), Oct 13, 1996
   - New York (N) (3) vs Washington (2), Oct 20, 1996
   - Kansas City (3) vs Minnesota (2), Nov 3, 1996
   - Buffalo (3) vs Philadelphia (2), Nov 10, 1996
   - Pittsburgh (4) vs Cincinnati (1), Nov 10, 1996


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Game

 4 - New Orleans, Nov 10, 1996, vs Houston
 3 - Cincinnati, Sep 1, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Miami, Sep 8, 1996, vs Arizona
   - New York (N), Oct 13, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Kansas City, Oct 27, 1996, vs Denver
   - Houston, Oct 27, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - Cincinnati, Nov 3, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - New Orleans, Dec 1, 1996, vs St. Louis


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Both Teams, Game

 4 - Cincinnati (3) vs St. Louis (1), Sep 1, 1996
   - New York (N) (3) vs Philadelphia (1), Oct 13, 1996
   - New Orleans (4) vs Houston (0), Nov 10, 1996
 3 - Washington (2) vs Philadelphia (1), Sep 1, 1996
   - St. Louis (2) vs San Francisco (1), Sep 8, 1996
   - Miami (3) vs Arizona (0), Sep 8, 1996
   - New York (A) (2) vs New York (N) (1), Sep 22, 1996
   - Jacksonville (2) vs Carolina (1), Sep 29, 1996
   - Kansas City (3) vs Denver (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Seattle (2) vs San Diego (1), Oct 27, 1996
   - Houston (3) vs San Francisco (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Cincinnati (3) vs Baltimore (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - Buffalo (2) vs Washington (1), Nov 3, 1996
   - Oakland (2) vs Denver (1), Nov 3, 1996
   - New Orleans (2) vs Tampa Bay (1), Nov 24, 1996
   - New Orleans (3) vs St. Louis (0), Dec 1, 1996
   - New York (A) (2) vs New England (1), Dec 8, 1996
   - Washington (2) vs Arizona (1), Dec 15, 1996


Most Times Sacked, Game

 9 - Seattle, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Diego
   - Houston, Nov 24, 1996, vs Carolina
 8 - Philadelphia, Oct 27, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Cincinnati, Nov 10, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Philadelphia, Nov 17, 1996, vs Washington
   - New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
   - Detroit, Dec 15, 1996, vs Green Bay


Most Times Sacked, Both Teams, Game

 13 - Seattle (9) vs San Diego (4), Sep 1, 1996
    - New York (A) (7) vs Philadelphia (6), Dec 15, 1996
 12 - Dallas (7) vs Miami (5), Oct 27, 1996
 11 - Minnesota (7) vs Green Bay (4), Sep 22, 1996
    - Oakland (6) vs San Diego (5), Oct 20, 1996
    - Philadelphia (8) vs Carolina (3), Oct 27, 1996
    - Kansas City (6) vs Denver (5), Oct 27, 1996
    - Cincinnati (8) vs Pittsburgh (3), Nov 10, 1996
    - Houston (9) vs Carolina (2), Nov 24, 1996
    - Houston (7) vs Jacksonville (4), Dec 8, 1996


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Game

 65 - Seattle, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 64 - New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 60 - Cincinnati, Nov 10, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
 59 - Arizona, Sep 29, 1996, vs St. Louis
 57 - Philadelphia, Oct 27, 1996, vs Carolina


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Both Teams, Game

 96 - Seattle (65) vs San Diego (31), Sep 1, 1996
 91 - New York (A) (51) vs Philadelphia (40), Dec 15, 1996
 84 - Cincinnati (60) vs Pittsburgh (24), Nov 10, 1996
 82 - Philadelphia (57) vs Carolina (25), Oct 27, 1996
 79 - Minnesota (50) vs Green Bay (29), Sep 22, 1996




Team Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions, Game

 4 - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
 3 - St. Louis, Sep 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
   - Philadelphia, Oct 13, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Denver, Oct 27, 1996, vs Kansas City
   - San Francisco, Oct 27, 1996, vs Houston
   - Baltimore, Nov 3, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - St. Louis, Dec 1, 1996, vs New Orleans


Most Interceptions, Both Teams, Game

 4 - St. Louis (3) vs Cincinnati (1), Sep 1, 1996
   - Philadelphia (3) vs New York (N) (1), Oct 13, 1996
   - Houston (4) vs New Orleans (0), Nov 10, 1996
 3 - Philadelphia (2) vs Washington (1), Sep 1, 1996
   - San Francisco (2) vs St. Louis (1), Sep 8, 1996
   - Arizona (3) vs Miami (0), Sep 8, 1996
   - New York (N) (2) vs New York (A) (1), Sep 22, 1996
   - Carolina (2) vs Jacksonville (1), Sep 29, 1996
   - Denver (3) vs Kansas City (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - San Diego (2) vs Seattle (1), Oct 27, 1996
   - San Francisco (3) vs Houston (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Baltimore (3) vs Cincinnati (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - Washington (2) vs Buffalo (1), Nov 3, 1996
   - Denver (2) vs Oakland (1), Nov 3, 1996
   - Tampa Bay (2) vs New Orleans (1), Nov 24, 1996
   - St. Louis (3) vs New Orleans (0), Dec 1, 1996
   - New England (2) vs New York (A) (1), Dec 8, 1996
   - Arizona (2) vs Washington (1), Dec 15, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Game

 132 - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
 108 - Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
 106 - Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
  98 - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)
  79 - St. Louis, Sep 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 132 - Houston (132) vs New Orleans (0), Nov 10, 1996
 108 - Arizona (108) vs New York (A) (0), Oct 27, 1996
 106 - Arizona (106) vs Miami (0), Sep 8, 1996
 104 - New England (98) vs New York (A) (6), Dec 8, 1996
  81 - St. Louis (79) vs Cincinnati (2), Sep 1, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Game

 2 - Houston, Nov 10, 1996, vs New Orleans
 1 - Arizona, Sep 8, 1996, vs Miami
   - Chicago, Sep 22, 1996, vs Detroit
   - San Francisco, Sep 29, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - San Francisco, Oct 27, 1996, vs Houston
   - Arizona, Oct 27, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Houston, Nov 3, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Baltimore, Nov 3, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - St. Louis, Nov 10, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - New England, Dec 8, 1996, vs New York (A)


Most Touchdowns, Both Teams, Game

 2 - Houston (2) vs New Orleans (0), Nov 10, 1996
 1 - Arizona (1) vs Miami (0), Sep 8, 1996
   - Chicago (1) vs Detroit (0), Sep 22, 1996
   - San Francisco (1) vs Atlanta (0), Sep 29, 1996
   - Arizona (1) vs New York (A) (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - San Francisco (1) vs Houston (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Baltimore (1) vs Cincinnati (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - Houston (1) vs Seattle (0), Nov 3, 1996
   - St. Louis (1) vs Atlanta (0), Nov 10, 1996
   - New England (1) vs New York (A) (0), Dec 8, 1996




Team Punts
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Most Punts, Game

 14 - Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
 13 - Tampa Bay, Sep 15, 1996, vs Denver
    - St. Louis, Nov 17, 1996, vs Carolina
 12 - Houston, Sep 8, 1996, vs Jacksonville
    - Jacksonville, Sep 15, 1996, vs Oakland
    - New York (N), Nov 10, 1996, vs Carolina


Fewest Punts, Game

 1 - New England, Oct 20, 1996, vs Indianapolis
   - Denver, Oct 20, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - New England, Nov 3, 1996, vs Miami
   - Miami, Nov 3, 1996, vs New England
   - Dallas, Dec 8, 1996, vs Arizona


Most Punts, Both Teams, Game

 27 - Carolina (14) vs St. Louis (13), Nov 17, 1996
 23 - Houston (12) vs Jacksonville (11), Sep 8, 1996
    - Tampa Bay (13) vs Denver (10), Sep 15, 1996
 22 - Indianapolis (11) vs Baltimore (11), Oct 13, 1996
 21 - Jacksonville (12) vs Oakland (9), Sep 15, 1996
    - San Diego (11) vs Oakland (10), Oct 20, 1996
    - New York (N) (12) vs Carolina (9), Nov 10, 1996


Fewest Punts, Both Teams, Game

 2 - New England (1) vs Miami (1), Nov 3, 1996
 3 - Detroit (3) vs Philadelphia (0), Sep 15, 1996
   - New England (3) vs New York (A) (0), Nov 10, 1996
 4 - New England (2) vs Buffalo (2), Sep 8, 1996
   - Houston (2) vs Pittsburgh (2), Sep 29, 1996
   - Baltimore (3) vs Denver (1), Oct 20, 1996
   - Indianapolis (3) vs New England (1), Oct 20, 1996
   - Washington (2) vs Buffalo (2), Nov 3, 1996
   - Dallas (2) vs Green Bay (2), Nov 17, 1996




Team Punt Returns
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Most Returns, Game

 9 - St. Louis, Nov 10, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - St. Louis, Nov 17, 1996, vs Carolina
 8 - Denver, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - San Diego, Oct 20, 1996, vs Oakland


Most Returns, Both Teams, Game

 18 - Carolina (9) vs St. Louis (9), Nov 17, 1996
 13 - New Orleans (7) vs St. Louis (6), Dec 1, 1996
 12 - New Orleans (7) vs Carolina (5), Sep 8, 1996
 11 - Denver (6) vs Tampa Bay (5), Sep 15, 1996
    - Cincinnati (6) vs Jacksonville (5), Oct 27, 1996
    - St. Louis (9) vs Atlanta (2), Nov 10, 1996
    - New Orleans (6) vs Atlanta (5), Dec 8, 1996


Most Fair Catches, Game

 7 - Jacksonville, Sep 8, 1996, vs Houston
 6 - Arizona, Nov 24, 1996, vs Philadelphia
 4 - Pittsburgh, Sep 1, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Houston, Sep 8, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Dallas, Sep 22, 1996, vs Buffalo
   - Washington, Sep 29, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Carolina, Oct 27, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Green Bay, Nov 3, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Atlanta, Nov 3, 1996, vs Carolina
   - Tampa Bay, Nov 10, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Carolina, Nov 10, 1996, vs New York (N)
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 17, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Miami, Nov 24, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - Chicago, Dec 8, 1996, vs St. Louis


Most Fair Catches, Both Teams, Game

 11 - Jacksonville (7) vs Houston (4), Sep 8, 1996
  7 - Green Bay (4) vs Detroit (3), Nov 3, 1996
    - Pittsburgh (4) vs Jacksonville (3), Nov 17, 1996
  6 - Pittsburgh (4) vs Jacksonville (2), Sep 1, 1996
    - Pittsburgh (3) vs Buffalo (3), Sep 15, 1996
    - Carolina (4) vs New York (N) (2), Nov 10, 1996
    - Baltimore (3) vs Jacksonville (3), Nov 24, 1996
    - Arizona (6) vs Philadelphia (0), Nov 24, 1996
    - Chicago (4) vs St. Louis (2), Dec 8, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Game

 157 - Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
 135 - Kansas City, Sep 8, 1996, vs Oakland
 130 - Pittsburgh, Oct 27, 1996, vs Atlanta
 128 - Oakland, Sep 29, 1996, vs Chicago
 114 - Carolina, Oct 20, 1996, vs New Orleans


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 198 - Oakland (128) vs Chicago (70), Sep 29, 1996
 179 - Oakland (157) vs Jacksonville (22), Sep 15, 1996
 157 - Carolina (114) vs New Orleans (43), Oct 20, 1996
 155 - Pittsburgh (130) vs Atlanta (25), Oct 27, 1996
 145 - Kansas City (135) vs Oakland (10), Sep 8, 1996


Most TDs, Game

 1 - Miami, Sep 1, 1996, vs New England
   - Miami, Sep 15, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Oakland, Sep 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Chicago, Sep 29, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Indianapolis, Oct 13, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Kansas City, Oct 20, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Carolina, Oct 20, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Pittsburgh, Oct 27, 1996, vs Atlanta
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 17, 1996, vs Jacksonville
   - Seattle, Nov 24, 1996, vs Oakland
   - Green Bay, Dec 1, 1996, vs Chicago


Most TDs, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Miami (1) vs New England (0), Sep 1, 1996
   - Oakland (1) vs Jacksonville (0), Sep 15, 1996
   - Miami (1) vs New York (A) (0), Sep 15, 1996
   - Chicago (1) vs Oakland (0), Sep 29, 1996
   - Indianapolis (1) vs Baltimore (0), Oct 13, 1996
   - Kansas City (1) vs Seattle (0), Oct 20, 1996
   - Carolina (1) vs New Orleans (0), Oct 20, 1996
   - Pittsburgh (1) vs Atlanta (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - Pittsburgh (1) vs Jacksonville (0), Nov 17, 1996
   - Seattle (1) vs Oakland (0), Nov 24, 1996
   - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (0), Dec 1, 1996




Team Kickoff Returns
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Most Returns, Game

 8 - New Orleans, Sep 1, 1996, vs San Francisco
   - New York (A), Sep 8, 1996, vs Indianapolis
   - New Orleans, Sep 15, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Seattle, Sep 29, 1996, vs Green Bay
   - Oakland, Nov 3, 1996, vs Denver
   - Buffalo, Nov 3, 1996, vs Washington
   - Detroit, Nov 10, 1996, vs San Diego
   - New York (A), Nov 17, 1996, vs Indianapolis
   - Buffalo, Dec 15, 1996, vs Miami


Most Returns, Both Teams, Game

 14 - New England (7) vs Miami (7), Nov 3, 1996
 13 - Miami (7) vs New England (6), Sep 1, 1996
    - New York (A) (8) vs Indianapolis (5), Sep 8, 1996
    - New Orleans (8) vs Cincinnati (5), Sep 15, 1996
 12 - Cincinnati (6) vs San Diego (6), Sep 8, 1996
    - New England (7) vs Buffalo (5), Sep 8, 1996
    - Seattle (8) vs Green Bay (4), Sep 29, 1996
    - Buffalo (7) vs New York (A) (5), Oct 20, 1996
    - Minnesota (7) vs Kansas City (5), Nov 3, 1996
    - Dallas (7) vs Philadelphia (5), Nov 3, 1996
    - Buffalo (8) vs Washington (4), Nov 3, 1996
    - Buffalo (6) vs Philadelphia (6), Nov 10, 1996
    - Buffalo (8) vs Miami (4), Dec 15, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Game

 242 - New York (N), Sep 15, 1996, vs Washington
 215 - Green Bay, Dec 1, 1996, vs Chicago
 209 - Chicago, Oct 27, 1996, vs Minnesota
 195 - Seattle, Dec 15, 1996, vs Jacksonville
 184 - Detroit, Nov 10, 1996, vs San Diego


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 377 - New York (N) (242) vs Washington (135), Sep 15, 1996
 319 - New England (182) vs Miami (137), Nov 3, 1996
 300 - Green Bay (215) vs Chicago (85), Dec 1, 1996
 295 - New England (166) vs Miami (129), Sep 1, 1996
 290 - Kansas City (150) vs Minnesota (140), Nov 3, 1996


Most TDs, Game

 1 - Carolina, Oct 13, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Chicago, Nov 24, 1996, vs Detroit


Most TDs, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Carolina (1) vs St. Louis (0), Oct 13, 1996
   - Chicago (1) vs Detroit (0), Nov 24, 1996




Team Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Game

 4 - New York (N), Sep 15, 1996, vs Washington
   - New Orleans, Sep 22, 1996, vs Arizona
   - St. Louis, Sep 29, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Miami, Oct 13, 1996, vs Buffalo
   - St. Louis, Dec 1, 1996, vs New Orleans


Most Fumbles, Both Teams, Game

 7 - St. Louis (4) vs Arizona (3), Sep 29, 1996
 6 - Dallas (3) vs Atlanta (3), Oct 20, 1996
   - Jacksonville (3) vs Baltimore (3), Nov 10, 1996
 5 - New York (N) (4) vs Washington (1), Sep 15, 1996
   - New Orleans (4) vs Arizona (1), Sep 22, 1996
   - New Orleans (3) vs Baltimore (2), Sep 29, 1996
   - Miami (4) vs Buffalo (1), Oct 13, 1996
   - St. Louis (4) vs New Orleans (1), Dec 1, 1996


Most Fumbles Lost, Game

 3 - New Orleans, Sep 22, 1996, vs Arizona
   - St. Louis, Sep 29, 1996, vs Arizona
   - Miami, Oct 13, 1996, vs Buffalo
 2 - Many teams
     Last time: Buffalo, Dec 15, 1996, vs Miami


Most Fumbles Lost, Both Teams, Game

 5 - St. Louis (3) vs Arizona (2), Sep 29, 1996
 4 - New Orleans (3) vs Arizona (1), Sep 22, 1996
 3 - Miami (3) vs Buffalo (0), Oct 13, 1996
   - Jacksonville (2) vs Baltimore (1), Nov 10, 1996
   - St. Louis (2) vs New Orleans (1), Dec 1, 1996
   - Buffalo (2) vs Miami (1), Dec 15, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered, Game

 5 - Atlanta, Oct 20, 1996, vs Dallas
 4 - Oakland, Sep 1, 1996, vs Baltimore
   - Minnesota, Sep 15, 1996, vs Chicago
   - New York (N), Sep 15, 1996, vs Washington
   - St. Louis, Sep 22, 1996, vs Washington
   - Arizona, Sep 29, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Buffalo, Oct 13, 1996, vs Miami
   - Baltimore, Nov 10, 1996, vs Jacksonville


Most Fumbles Recovered, Both Teams, Game

 7 - Arizona (4) vs St. Louis (3), Sep 29, 1996
 6 - Atlanta (5) vs Dallas (1), Oct 20, 1996
   - Baltimore (4) vs Jacksonville (2), Nov 10, 1996
 5 - New York (N) (4) vs Washington (1), Sep 15, 1996
   - Arizona (3) vs New Orleans (2), Sep 22, 1996
   - New Orleans (3) vs Baltimore (2), Sep 29, 1996
   - Buffalo (4) vs Miami (1), Oct 13, 1996
   - St. Louis (3) vs New Orleans (2), Dec 1, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Game

 1 - Washington, Sep 1, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Arizona, Sep 22, 1996, vs New Orleans
   - Buffalo, Oct 20, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Kansas City, Oct 27, 1996, vs Denver
   - New York (A), Nov 10, 1996, vs New England
   - Kansas City, Nov 24, 1996, vs San Diego
   - Minnesota, Dec 8, 1996, vs Detroit
   - Denver, Dec 8, 1996, vs Green Bay


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Washington (1) vs Philadelphia (0), Sep 1, 1996
   - Cincinnati (1) vs New Orleans (0), Sep 15, 1996
   - Arizona (1) vs New Orleans (0), Sep 22, 1996
   - Buffalo (1) vs New York (A) (0), Oct 20, 1996
   - Kansas City (1) vs Denver (0), Oct 27, 1996
   - New York (A) (1) vs New England (0), Nov 10, 1996
   - Kansas City (1) vs San Diego (0), Nov 24, 1996
   - Denver (1) vs Green Bay (0), Dec 8, 1996
   - Minnesota (1) vs Detroit (0), Dec 8, 1996




Team Sacks
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Most Sacks, Game

 9 - San Diego, Sep 1, 1996, vs Seattle
   - Carolina, Nov 24, 1996, vs Houston
 8 - Carolina, Oct 27, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Pittsburgh, Nov 10, 1996, vs Cincinnati
   - Indianapolis, Nov 17, 1996, vs New York (A)
   - Washington, Nov 17, 1996, vs Philadelphia
   - Green Bay, Dec 15, 1996, vs Detroit


Most Sacks, Both Teams, Game

 13 - San Diego (9) vs Seattle (4), Sep 1, 1996
    - Philadelphia (7) vs New York (A) (6), Dec 15, 1996
 12 - Miami (7) vs Dallas (5), Oct 27, 1996
 11 - Green Bay (7) vs Minnesota (4), Sep 22, 1996
    - San Diego (6) vs Oakland (5), Oct 20, 1996
    - Carolina (8) vs Philadelphia (3), Oct 27, 1996
    - Denver (6) vs Kansas City (5), Oct 27, 1996
    - Pittsburgh (8) vs Cincinnati (3), Nov 10, 1996
    - Carolina (9) vs Houston (2), Nov 24, 1996
    - Jacksonville (7) vs Houston (4), Dec 8, 1996




Team Tackles
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Most Tackles, Game

 76 - New England, Dec 1, 1996, vs San Diego
 74 - Carolina, Nov 17, 1996, vs St. Louis
 73 - Oakland, Nov 3, 1996, vs Denver
    - Detroit, Nov 10, 1996, vs San Diego
 72 - Miami, Oct 13, 1996, vs Buffalo
    - Kansas City, Oct 27, 1996, vs Denver
    - Chicago, Oct 27, 1996, vs Minnesota
    - St. Louis, Nov 24, 1996, vs Green Bay


Most Tackles, Both Teams, Game

 141 - Kansas City (72) vs Denver (69), Oct 27, 1996
 139 - Miami (72) vs Buffalo (67), Oct 13, 1996
 138 - New England (76) vs San Diego (62), Dec 1, 1996
 135 - St. Louis (72) vs Green Bay (63), Nov 24, 1996
 132 - Indianapolis (68) vs Baltimore (64), Oct 13, 1996




Team Penalties
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Most Penalties, Game

 9 - Jacksonville, Dec 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati
 8 - Jacksonville, Oct 20, 1996, vs St. Louis
   - Jacksonville, Nov 17, 1996, vs Pittsburgh
   - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
   - New York (A), Dec 8, 1996, vs New England


Most Penalties, Both Teams, Game

 13 - Jacksonville (8) vs Pittsburgh (5), Nov 17, 1996
    - Jacksonville (9) vs Cincinnati (4), Dec 1, 1996
    - Seattle (7) vs Jacksonville (6), Dec 15, 1996
 12 - Seattle (7) vs Minnesota (5), Nov 10, 1996
 11 - Cincinnati (7) vs New Orleans (4), Sep 15, 1996
    - New York (A) (7) vs New York (N) (4), Sep 22, 1996
    - St. Louis (7) vs Carolina (4), Oct 13, 1996
    - Jacksonville (8) vs St. Louis (3), Oct 20, 1996
    - St. Louis (6) vs Atlanta (5), Nov 10, 1996
    - New England (6) vs Indianapolis (5), Nov 24, 1996
    - San Diego (8) vs New England (3), Dec 1, 1996
    - Baltimore (7) vs Cincinnati (4), Dec 8, 1996


Most Yards Penalized, Game

 72 - Cincinnati, Sep 15, 1996, vs New Orleans
 71 - Jacksonville, Dec 1, 1996, vs Cincinnati
    - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 68 - Tampa Bay, Nov 24, 1996, vs New Orleans
 65 - Oakland, Sep 29, 1996, vs Chicago


Most Yards Penalized, Both Teams, Game

 102 - Cincinnati (72) vs New Orleans (30), Sep 15, 1996
 101 - New York (N) (61) vs Washington (40), Sep 15, 1996
  99 - Pittsburgh (55) vs Houston (44), Oct 20, 1996
     - Seattle (56) vs Minnesota (43), Nov 10, 1996
  97 - Jacksonville (71) vs Cincinnati (26), Dec 1, 1996




Time Of Possession
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Longest Time of Possession, Regulation Game

 41:21 - Denver, Nov 3, 1996, vs Oakland
 41:18 - San Diego, Nov 10, 1996, vs Detroit
 40:03 - San Francisco, Nov 17, 1996, vs Baltimore
 39:39 - Buffalo, Sep 1, 1996, vs New York (N)
 39:38 - Minnesota, Oct 27, 1996, vs Chicago


Longest Game

 75:00 - Denver (39:15) vs Kansas City (35:45), Oct 27, 1996
 74:59 - San Diego (42:59) vs New England (32:00), Dec 1, 1996
 74:25 - Buffalo (40:31) vs Miami (33:54), Oct 13, 1996
 72:28 - Pittsburgh (37:07) vs Jacksonville (35:21), Nov 17, 1996
 72:08 - Baltimore (39:57) vs Indianapolis (32:11), Oct 13, 1996


Longest Time of Possession, Overtime Game

 42:59 - San Diego, Dec 1, 1996, vs New England
 40:31 - Buffalo, Oct 13, 1996, vs Miami
 39:57 - Baltimore, Oct 13, 1996, vs Indianapolis
 39:15 - Denver, Oct 27, 1996, vs Kansas City
 38:28 - Jacksonville, Sep 22, 1996, vs New England



Single Game, Playoffs



Individual Scoring
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Most Points, Game

 13 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego,
        (WC) (4-fg 1-xp)
 12 - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC) (2-td)
    - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (2-td)
    - Daryl Johnston, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (2-td)
 11 - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (3-fg 2-xp)


Most Touchdowns, Game

 2 - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC) (2-p)
   - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (2-r)
   - Daryl Johnston, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (2-r)
 1 - Many players
     Last time: Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC) (1-r)


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Game

 7 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - John Carney, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most Points After Touchdown, Game

 7 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - John Carney, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Game

 7 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - John Carney, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most 2-point Converts, Game



Most Field Goals Attempted, Game

 4 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 3 - Jason Elam, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Field Goals, Game

 4 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 3 - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 2 - Jason Elam, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most Field Goals, No Misses, Game

 4 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 2 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)
 1 - Jeff Jaeger, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - John Carney, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - John Kasay, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Longest Field Goal

 49 - Chris Boniol, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)
 46 - Jason Elam, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)
 43 - John Carney, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
 42 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 40 - Jason Elam, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
    - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
    - Adam Vinatieri, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
    - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)


Most Safeties, Game

 1 - Keith Burns, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Kevin Carter, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Sam Mills, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Tracy Rogers, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)




Individual Rushing
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Most Attempts, Game

 36 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 30 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 26 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 25 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 24 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 140 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 122 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
  93 - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
  80 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
  79 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Longest Run From Scrimmage

 60 - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 41 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 31 - Aaron Craver, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 29 - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
    - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Highest Average Gain, Game (10 Attempts)

 6.40 - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (10-64)
 5.81 - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
          (DP) (16-93)
 5.30 - Aaron Craver, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP) (10-53)
 5.08 - Kimble Anders, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
          (DP) (13-66)
 4.69 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (26-122)


Most TDs Rushing, Game

 2 - Daryl Johnston, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 1 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Dorsey Levens, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Terrell Davis, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Chris Chandler, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Dorsey Levens, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Kimble Anders, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Greg Hill, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Aaron Craver, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Howard Griffith, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)




Individual Passing
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Highest Pass Rating, Game (20 attempts)

 157.2 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
           (DP) (22-26,356 yds,3 td,0 int)
 112.0 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay,
           (DP) (19-23,250 yds,0 td,0 int)
 110.8 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina,
           (CC) (24-32,295 yds,2 td,1 int)
 110.7 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego,
           (WC) (24-30,237 yds,1 td,0 int)
 104.4 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago,
           (WC) (15-25,234 yds,1 td,0 int)


Most Passes Attempted, Game

 49 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 46 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 44 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 42 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 39 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)


Most Passes Completed, Game

 29 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 28 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 27 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
    - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 25 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)


Highest Completion Percentage, Game (20 attempts)

 84.62 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (22-26)
 82.61 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (19-23)
 80.00 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego,
           (WC) (24-30)
 75.00 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (24-32)
 67.86 - Kerry Collins, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco,
           (DP) (19-28)
       - John Elway, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC) (19-28)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 356 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
     - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 321 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 301 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
     - John Elway, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Longest Pass Completion

 53 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 50 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 43 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 40 - John Elway, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 37 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Highest Average Gain, Game (20 attempts)

 13.69 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
           (DP) (26-356)
 10.87 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (23-250)
  9.36 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (25-234)
  9.22 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (32-295)
  9.12 - John Elway, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC) (33-301)


Most Touchdown Passes, Game

 3 - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 2 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Stan Humphries, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Game

 2 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Kerry Collins, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Steve Bono, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 1 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Brett Favre, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - John Elway, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Passes Thrown, No Interceptions, Game

 38 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
 33 - John Elway, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)
 31 - Chris Chandler, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 30 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 29 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)


Most Times Sacked, Game

 8 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 7 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Chris Chandler, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 6 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 5 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Troy Aikman, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Game

 52 - Erik Kramer, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 48 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 42 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 41 - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 39 - Chris Chandler, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)




Individual Pass Receiving
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Most Pass Receptions, Game

 14 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 10 - Tony Martin, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
    - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
    - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
    - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 145 - Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 141 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 140 - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 128 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 124 - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)


Longest Pass Reception

 53 - Keith Jennings, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 50 - Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 43 - Ben Coates, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 40 - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 37 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Eric Bjornson, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Highest Average Gain, Game (3 receptions)

 22.00 - Robert Brooks, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (3-66)
 20.71 - Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
           (DP) (7-145)
 20.25 - Anthony Miller, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC) (4-81)
 19.75 - Keith Cash, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (4-79)
 19.50 - Willie Green, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC) (4-78)


Most TDs Receiving, Game

 2 - Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 1 - Many players
     Last time: Jay Novacek, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)




Individual Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions By, Game

 1 - Wayne Simmons, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Craig Newsome, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Ty Law, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Tyrone Poole, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Darrin Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Anthony Davis, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Brett Maxie, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Roger Harper, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Randy Hilliard, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - John Mobley, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Darrin Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 28 - Randy Hilliard, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 26 - Ty Law, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 22 - Brett Maxie, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 15 - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
    - John Mobley, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Longest Return

 28 - Randy Hilliard, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 26 - Ty Law, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 22 - Brett Maxie, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 15 - Darryll Lewis, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
    - John Mobley, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most TDs, Game





Individual Punting
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Most Punts, Game

 13 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 11 - Tom Rouen, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
  9 - Rohn Stark, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
    - Reggie Roby, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
  8 - Todd Sauerbrun, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
    - Tommy Thompson, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Sean Landeta, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
    - Rohn Stark, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Longest Punt

 65 - Tom Tupa, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 61 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
    - Tom Rouen, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 59 - Reggie Roby, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 58 - Tommy Thompson, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)


Highest Average, Game (4 punts)

 49.91 - Tom Rouen, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC) (11-549)
 49.63 - Tommy Thompson, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis,
           (WC) (8-397)
 48.23 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver,
           (WC) (13-627)
 48.00 - Tom Tupa, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP) (7-336)
 46.00 - John Jett, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (5-230)


Most Punts Had Blocked, Game





Individual Punt Returns
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Most Punt Returns, Game

 8 - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 6 - Sean Dawkins, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 4 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Curtis Conway, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Kevin Williams, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Fair Catches, Game

 5 - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)
 2 - Kevin Williams, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Kevin Williams, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 1 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Sean Dawkins, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
   - Curtis Conway, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Terry Glenn, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Chris Sanders, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Willie Davis, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - J.J. Stokes, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 120 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
  89 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
  64 - Mike Sherrard, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
  47 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
  35 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Longest Punt Return, Game

 86 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
 83 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
 27 - Andre Coleman, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
    - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 23 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Highest Average Return, Game (3 returns)

 40.00 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP) (3-120)
 29.67 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (3-89)
 15.67 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP) (3-47)
 11.67 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC) (3-35)
  9.00 - J.J. Stokes, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP) (3-27)


Most Touchdowns, Game

 1 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)




Individual Kickoff Returns
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Most KO Returns, Game

 6 - Hason Graham, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 4 - Bryan Still, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 3 - Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Alexander Wright, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Bobby Engram, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Danan Hughes, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Byron Chamberlain, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 94 - Hason Graham, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 82 - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 68 - Ed McCaffrey, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 65 - Bryan Still, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
 59 - Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)


Longest Kickoff Return

 53 - Ed McCaffrey, Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 41 - Terrell Owens, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 40 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
 35 - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 31 - Terry Glenn, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)



Highest Average Return, Game (3 returns)

 20.50 - Micheal Bates, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC) (4-82)
 19.67 - Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (3-59)
 18.00 - Alexander Wright, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco,
           (WC) (3-54)
 16.25 - Bryan Still, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC) (4-65)
 16.00 - Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP) (3-48)


Most TDs, Game





Individual Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Game

 2 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
 1 - Dorsey Levens, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Elvis Grbac, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Kantroy Barber, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Aaron Laing, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Tommy Vardell, San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Kerry Collins, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Chris Penn, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - John Elway, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Marcus Allen, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Jay Novacek, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Fumbles Recovered, Game

 2 - Roy Barker, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 1 - Marquez Pope, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Gary Plummer, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Jesse Sapolu, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - John Mangum, Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Ben Coates, New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Anthony Miller, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Mike Fox, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Kerry Collins, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Ricky Siglar, Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - John Elway, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Pat Terrell, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Dwayne Carswell, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Charles Haley, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Game





Individual Sacks
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Most Sacks, Game

 3 - Chris Mims, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Mark Thomas, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Dan Williams, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Gerald Williams, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 2 - Shawn Lee, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Carlos Jenkins, St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Tony Siragusa, Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
   - Santana Dotson, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Sam Mills, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Mike Lodish, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Derrick Thomas, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Joe Phillips, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Allen Aldridge, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Tony Tolbert, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Tony Tolbert, Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)
   - Alfred Williams, Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)




Individual Tackles
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Most Tackles, Game

 12 - Kevin Greene, Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 11 - Brian Williams, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
    - Kevin Greene, Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 10 - Brian Williams, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
    - Dwayne Harper, San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
    - Chris Slade, New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
    - George Koonce, Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
    - Barron Wortham, Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)




Individual All-Purpose Yards
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Most Attempts, Game

 43 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP) (36-run 7-rec)
 34 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (26-run 8-rec)
 32 - Terry Kirby, San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis,
        (WC) (30-run 2-rec)
    - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (23-run 9-rec)
 29 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City,
        (CC) (25-run 4-rec)


Most Yards Gained, Game

 204 - Terrell Davis, Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston,
         (DP) (140-run 64-rec)
 199 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina,
         (CC) (122-run 77-rec)
 173 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay,
         (DP) (79-run 94-rec)
 154 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago,
         (WC) (25-rec 129-ret)
 145 - Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England,
         (DP) (145-rec)




Team Scoring
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Most Points, Game

 52 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (7-td 1-fg 7-xp)
 24 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (3-td 1-fg 3-xp)
    - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC) (3-td 1-fg 3-xp)
 23 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (3-td 1-fg 2-xp)
    - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (2-td 3-fg 2-xp)


Most Points, Both Teams, Game

 65 - Kansas City (52) vs New England (13) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 43 - Dallas (23) vs Green Bay (20) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 39 - Green Bay (24) vs Chicago (15) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 36 - New England (19) vs San Diego (17) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 31 - Denver (20) vs Kansas City (11) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Fewest Points, Both Teams, Game

 15 - Denver (15) vs Indianapolis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 16 - Denver (10) vs Houston (6) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Dallas (13) vs Denver (3) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 19 - Carolina (12) vs San Francisco (7) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 26 - San Francisco (24) vs St. Louis (2) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Game

 7 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP) (4-r 3-p)
 3 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC) (1-r 1-p 1-ret)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC) (1-r 2-p)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP) (3-r)
 2 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC) (2-p)
   - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC) (2-p)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP) (2-p)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP) (1-r 1-ret)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC) (2-r)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC) (2-p)


Most Touchdowns, Both Teams, Game

 9 - Kansas City (7) vs New England (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 5 - Green Bay (3) vs Chicago (2) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Dallas (3) vs Green Bay (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 3 - San Diego (2) vs New England (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - San Francisco (3) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (2) vs Kansas City (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Game

 7 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 8 - Kansas City (7) vs New England (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 4 - Green Bay (3) vs Chicago (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Dallas (2) vs Green Bay (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 3 - San Diego (2) vs New England (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - San Francisco (3) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Points After Touchdown, Game

 7 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most Points After Touchdown, Both Teams, Game

 8 - Kansas City (7) vs New England (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 4 - Dallas (2) vs Green Bay (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 3 - San Diego (2) vs New England (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - San Francisco (3) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Green Bay (3) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most 2-point Converts Attempted, Game

 1 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Most 2-point Converts Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Chicago (1) vs Green Bay (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - New England (1) vs Kansas City (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Houston (1) vs Denver (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Green Bay (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Kansas City (1) vs Denver (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most 2-point Converts, Game



Most 2-point Converts, Both Teams, Game



Most Field Goals Attempted, Game

 4 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 3 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Field Goals Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 5 - New England (4) vs San Diego (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (3) vs Dallas (2) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 4 - Green Bay (3) vs Chicago (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Green Bay (2) vs Dallas (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Denver (3) vs Kansas City (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (4) vs Carolina (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Field Goals, Game

 4 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 3 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 2 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most Field Goals, Both Teams, Game

 5 - New England (4) vs San Diego (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 3 - Green Bay (2) vs Dallas (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Denver (2) vs Kansas City (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (3) vs Carolina (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (2) vs Denver (1) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Safeties, Game

 1 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Most Safeties, Both Teams, Game

 1 - St. Louis (1) vs San Francisco (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (1) vs Indianapolis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Carolina (1) vs San Francisco (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Kansas City (1) vs Denver (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997




Team First Downs
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Most First Downs, Game

 27 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 23 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 22 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
    - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 20 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
    - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most First Downs, Both Teams, Game

 44 - Kansas City (27) vs New England (17) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 37 - Kansas City (20) vs Denver (17) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 36 - New England (19) vs San Diego (17) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Dallas (22) vs Green Bay (14) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 35 - Dallas (23) vs Carolina (12) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
    - Denver (20) vs Dallas (15) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Fewest First Downs, Game

  7 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 10 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
 12 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
    - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
    - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Fewest First Downs, Both Teams, Game

 19 - Denver (12) vs Indianapolis (7) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 24 - San Francisco (14) vs St. Louis (10) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 32 - Chicago (18) vs Green Bay (14) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Carolina (18) vs San Francisco (14) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 34 - Denver (22) vs Houston (12) (DP), Jan 5, 1997


Most First Downs by Rushing, Game

 13 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 11 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
 10 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
  7 - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
    - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
    - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most First Downs by Passing, Game

 17 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
    - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 16 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 15 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
    - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most First Downs by Penalty, Game

 3 - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 2 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 1 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most 3rd Down Conversions Made, Game

 9 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 8 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 7 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most 4th Down Conversions Made, Game

 1 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)




Team Total Net Yards
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Most Yards Gained, Game

 558 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 404 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 366 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
 346 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 316 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 839 - Kansas City (558) vs New England (281) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 637 - Kansas City (346) vs Denver (291) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 615 - Dallas (404) vs Carolina (211) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 611 - Dallas (366) vs Green Bay (245) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 601 - Chicago (316) vs Green Bay (285) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Game

 128 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 153 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 206 - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 211 - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 217 - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 402 - Denver (249) vs Indianapolis (153) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 432 - Denver (304) vs Houston (128) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 465 - San Francisco (236) vs St. Louis (229) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 478 - San Francisco (272) vs Carolina (206) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 520 - Denver (303) vs Dallas (217) (LC), Jan 19, 1997




Team Rushing
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Most Attempts, Game

 50 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 40 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
    - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
 39 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
    - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)


Most Attempts, Both Teams, Game

 65 - Denver (39) vs Indianapolis (26) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 64 - Denver (50) vs Houston (14) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 62 - Dallas (40) vs Green Bay (22) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 58 - Dallas (29) vs Denver (29) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 55 - San Francisco (39) vs St. Louis (16) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Fewest Attempts, Game

  8 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 10 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 11 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
 12 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 14 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
    - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Fewest Attempts, Both Teams, Game

 44 - New England (33) vs San Diego (11) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Green Bay (34) vs Chicago (10) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 46 - Carolina (34) vs San Francisco (12) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 48 - Kansas City (40) vs New England (8) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 51 - Dallas (37) vs Carolina (14) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Yards Gained, Game

 221 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 194 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 141 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 130 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
     - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 229 - Kansas City (221) vs New England (8) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 226 - Dallas (130) vs Green Bay (96) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 204 - Denver (194) vs Houston (10) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 185 - Dallas (141) vs Carolina (44) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 156 - Denver (130) vs Indianapolis (26) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Game

  8 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 10 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 12 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 13 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 23 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)


Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

  52 - Carolina (39) vs San Francisco (13) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
  83 - Green Bay (71) vs Chicago (12) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 108 - Dallas (79) vs Denver (29) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 126 - San Francisco (103) vs St. Louis (23) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 131 - New England (100) vs San Diego (31) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most TDs Rushing, Game

 4 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 3 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
 2 - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 1 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most TDs Rushing, Both Teams, Game

 4 - Kansas City (4) vs New England (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (3) vs Green Bay (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 2 - Houston (1) vs Denver (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Denver (2) vs Kansas City (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 1 - San Francisco (1) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (1) vs Indianapolis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Carolina (1) vs Dallas (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Denver (0) (LC), Jan 19, 1997




Team Passing
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Most Passes Attempted, Game

 49 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 46 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 44 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 42 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 39 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
    - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)


Most Passes Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 74 - Chicago (49) vs Green Bay (25) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Kansas City (46) vs Denver (28) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 70 - New England (44) vs Kansas City (26) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - San Francisco (42) vs Carolina (28) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Carolina (38) vs Dallas (32) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Fewest Passes Attempted, Game

 16 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 21 - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)
 22 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 23 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
    - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Fewest Passes Attempted, Both Teams, Game

 51 - Green Bay (28) vs Dallas (23) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 52 - Indianapolis (29) vs Denver (23) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 53 - Houston (31) vs Denver (22) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 54 - Denver (33) vs Dallas (21) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 55 - St. Louis (39) vs San Francisco (16) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most Passes Completed, Game

 29 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 28 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 27 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
    - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 25 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)


Most Passes Completed, Both Teams, Game

 49 - New England (27) vs Kansas City (22) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 48 - New England (24) vs San Diego (24) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 47 - Kansas City (28) vs Denver (19) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 46 - San Francisco (27) vs Carolina (19) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 44 - Chicago (29) vs Green Bay (15) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Fewest Passes Completed, Game

 12 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 13 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
    - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)
 15 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
    - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
    - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)


Fewest Passes Completed, Both Teams, Game

 27 - Indianapolis (15) vs Denver (12) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 28 - Houston (15) vs Denver (13) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 35 - Denver (22) vs Dallas (13) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 36 - Dallas (19) vs Green Bay (17) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 38 - St. Louis (25) vs San Francisco (13) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most Net Yards Gained, Game

 337 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 304 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 293 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 274 - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)
 273 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)


Most Net Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 610 - Kansas City (337) vs New England (273) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 518 - Chicago (304) vs Green Bay (214) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 503 - Kansas City (293) vs Denver (210) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 461 - San Diego (258) vs New England (203) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 430 - Dallas (263) vs Carolina (167) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Fewest Net Yards Gained, Game

 110 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 118 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 119 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 127 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 133 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)


Fewest Net Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 228 - Houston (118) vs Denver (110) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 246 - Indianapolis (127) vs Denver (119) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 339 - St. Louis (206) vs San Francisco (133) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 385 - Dallas (236) vs Green Bay (149) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 412 - Denver (274) vs Dallas (138) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Touchdown Passes, Game

 3 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 2 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Touchdown Passes, Both Teams, Game

 5 - Kansas City (3) vs New England (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 3 - San Diego (2) vs New England (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Chicago (2) vs Green Bay (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 2 - San Francisco (2) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - San Francisco (1) vs Carolina (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Game

 2 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 1 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Both Teams, Game

 3 - Carolina (2) vs Dallas (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 2 - Chicago (2) vs Green Bay (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Kansas City (2) vs Denver (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 1 - San Diego (1) vs New England (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - New England (1) vs Kansas City (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - San Francisco (1) vs Carolina (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Denver (1) vs Houston (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Green Bay (1) vs Dallas (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997


Most Times Sacked, Game

 8 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 7 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 6 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 5 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Times Sacked, Both Teams, Game

 11 - New England (8) vs Kansas City (3) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 10 - Chicago (7) vs Green Bay (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  9 - Houston (7) vs Denver (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Dallas (5) vs Carolina (4) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
  8 - New England (5) vs San Diego (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Denver (4) vs Dallas (4) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Game

 52 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
 48 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 42 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 41 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 39 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Both Teams, Game

 72 - Chicago (52) vs Green Bay (20) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 67 - New England (48) vs Kansas City (19) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 63 - Dallas (32) vs Carolina (31) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 62 - San Francisco (42) vs St. Louis (20) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 61 - Dallas (34) vs Denver (27) (LC), Jan 19, 1997




Team Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions, Game

 2 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 1 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Most Interceptions, Both Teams, Game

 3 - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 2 - Green Bay (2) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (2) vs Kansas City (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 1 - New England (1) vs San Diego (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Kansas City (1) vs New England (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Carolina (1) vs San Francisco (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Houston (1) vs Denver (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Green Bay (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997


Most Yards Gained, Game

 43 - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 26 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 22 - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 17 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
 15 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 43 - Denver (43) vs Kansas City (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 33 - Carolina (22) vs Dallas (11) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 26 - New England (26) vs San Diego (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 17 - Green Bay (17) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 15 - Houston (15) vs Denver (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997


Most Touchdowns, Game



Most Touchdowns, Both Teams, Game





Team Punts
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Most Punts, Game

 13 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 11 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
  9 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
    - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
  8 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
    - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
    - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
    - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Fewest Punts, Game

 4 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 5 - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Punts, Both Teams, Game

 24 - Indianapolis (13) vs Denver (11) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 16 - St. Louis (8) vs San Francisco (8) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Carolina (9) vs San Francisco (7) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Houston (9) vs Denver (7) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 14 - Chicago (8) vs Green Bay (6) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Fewest Punts, Both Teams, Game

 10 - San Diego (6) vs New England (4) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Green Bay (5) vs Dallas (5) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 11 - New England (7) vs Kansas City (4) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Dallas (6) vs Denver (5) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 12 - Kansas City (6) vs Denver (6) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
    - Carolina (8) vs Dallas (4) (CC), Jan 12, 1997




Team Punt Returns
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Most Returns, Game

 9 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
 6 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 4 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)


Most Returns, Both Teams, Game

 15 - Denver (9) vs Indianapolis (6) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  7 - Chicago (4) vs Green Bay (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  6 - St. Louis (4) vs San Francisco (2) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Carolina (3) vs San Francisco (3) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
  5 - New England (3) vs San Diego (2) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - New England (3) vs Kansas City (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Denver (4) vs Houston (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Dallas (4) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Fair Catches, Game

 5 - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)
 2 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 1 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
   - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)


Most Fair Catches, Both Teams, Game

 5 - Denver (5) vs Dallas (0) (LC), Jan 19, 1997
 3 - Houston (2) vs Denver (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (2) vs Green Bay (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (2) vs Carolina (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 2 - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Carolina (1) vs San Francisco (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Kansas City (1) vs Denver (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Yards Gained, Game

 120 - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
  89 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
  84 - Denver, Dec 29, 1996, vs Indianapolis, (WC)
  47 - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
  35 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 120 - Green Bay (89) vs Chicago (31) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
     - Green Bay (120) vs Dallas (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 114 - Denver (84) vs Indianapolis (30) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  74 - Carolina (47) vs San Francisco (27) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
  58 - San Francisco (30) vs St. Louis (28) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most TDs, Game

 1 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)


Most TDs, Both Teams, Game

 1 - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Green Bay (1) vs Dallas (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997




Team Kickoff Returns
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Most Returns, Game

 9 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 6 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)


Most Returns, Both Teams, Game

 12 - New England (9) vs Kansas City (3) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 10 - San Diego (6) vs New England (4) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  9 - Chicago (5) vs Green Bay (4) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Dallas (5) vs Green Bay (4) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Kansas City (6) vs Denver (3) (CC), Jan 12, 1997


Most Yards Gained, Game

 154 - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)
 117 - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 101 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
  99 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
  98 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game

 194 - New England (154) vs Kansas City (40) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 163 - Green Bay (99) vs Chicago (64) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
     - Dallas (98) vs Green Bay (65) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 154 - Indianapolis (86) vs Denver (68) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 146 - San Diego (90) vs New England (56) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most TDs, Game



Most TDs, Both Teams, Game





Team Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Game

 4 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
 2 - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
 1 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Fumbles, Both Teams, Game

 5 - St. Louis (4) vs San Francisco (1) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 3 - Kansas City (2) vs Denver (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 2 - Carolina (1) vs San Francisco (1) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 1 - New England (1) vs San Diego (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (1) vs Houston (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Carolina (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Denver (1) vs Dallas (0) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Fumbles Lost, Game

 4 - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
 1 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
   - Denver, Jan 19, 1997, vs Dallas, (LC)


Most Fumbles Lost, Both Teams, Game

 4 - St. Louis (4) vs San Francisco (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 1 - Green Bay (1) vs Chicago (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - San Francisco (1) vs Carolina (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Kansas City (1) vs Denver (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Carolina (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Denver (1) vs Dallas (0) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Fumbles Recovered, Game

 5 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 2 - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 12, 1997, vs Kansas City, (CC)
 1 - Chicago, Dec 29, 1996, vs Green Bay, (WC)
   - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
   - Kansas City, Jan 12, 1997, vs Denver, (CC)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
   - Dallas, Jan 19, 1997, vs Denver, (LC)


Most Fumbles Recovered, Both Teams, Game

 5 - San Francisco (5) vs St. Louis (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 3 - Denver (2) vs Kansas City (1) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 2 - Carolina (2) vs San Francisco (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 1 - New England (1) vs San Diego (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Chicago (1) vs Green Bay (0) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
   - Denver (1) vs Houston (0) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
   - Carolina (1) vs Dallas (0) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
   - Dallas (1) vs Denver (0) (LC), Jan 19, 1997


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Game



Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Both Teams, Game





Team Sacks
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Most Sacks, Game

 8 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 7 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 6 - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
 5 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)


Most Sacks, Both Teams, Game

 11 - Kansas City (8) vs New England (3) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 10 - Green Bay (7) vs Chicago (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  9 - Denver (7) vs Houston (2) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
    - Carolina (5) vs Dallas (4) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
  8 - San Diego (5) vs New England (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - Dallas (4) vs Denver (4) (LC), Jan 19, 1997




Team Tackles
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Most Tackles, Game

 69 - Carolina, Jan 12, 1997, vs Dallas, (CC)
 68 - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
    - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 64 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
 62 - Green Bay, Jan 5, 1997, vs Dallas, (DP)
    - New England, Jan 5, 1997, vs Kansas City, (DP)


Most Tackles, Both Teams, Game

 117 - Indianapolis (64) vs Denver (53) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 115 - New England (62) vs Kansas City (53) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
     - Kansas City (61) vs Denver (54) (CC), Jan 12, 1997
 112 - San Diego (68) vs New England (44) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
     - Carolina (69) vs Dallas (43) (CC), Jan 12, 1997




Team Penalties
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Most Penalties, Game

 7 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 6 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 5 - Indianapolis, Dec 29, 1996, vs Denver, (WC)
   - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 4 - Green Bay, Dec 29, 1996, vs Chicago, (WC)
   - St. Louis, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Francisco, (WC)
   - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
   - San Diego, Dec 29, 1996, vs New England, (WC)
   - Carolina, Jan 5, 1997, vs San Francisco, (DP)
   - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)


Most Penalties, Both Teams, Game

 11 - San Francisco (7) vs Carolina (4) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 10 - New England (6) vs San Diego (4) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  9 - Houston (5) vs Denver (4) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
  8 - St. Louis (4) vs San Francisco (4) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
  7 - Green Bay (4) vs Chicago (3) (WC), Dec 29, 1996


Most Yards Penalized, Game

 61 - San Francisco, Jan 5, 1997, vs Carolina, (DP)
 42 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 41 - Houston, Jan 5, 1997, vs Denver, (DP)
 35 - San Francisco, Dec 29, 1996, vs St. Louis, (WC)
 34 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)


Most Yards Penalized, Both Teams, Game

 91 - San Francisco (61) vs Carolina (30) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 75 - Houston (41) vs Denver (34) (DP), Jan 5, 1997
 67 - New England (42) vs San Diego (25) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 65 - San Francisco (35) vs St. Louis (30) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
 35 - Green Bay (20) vs Chicago (15) (WC), Dec 29, 1996
    - New England (20) vs Kansas City (15) (DP), Jan 5, 1997




Time Of Possession
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Longest Time of Possession, Regulation Game

 39:03 - Denver, Jan 5, 1997, vs Houston, (DP)
 38:22 - Dallas, Jan 12, 1997, vs Carolina, (CC)
 36:53 - New England, Dec 29, 1996, vs San Diego, (WC)
 36:07 - Kansas City, Jan 5, 1997, vs New England, (DP)
 35:32 - Dallas, Jan 5, 1997, vs Green Bay, (DP)


Longest Game



Longest Time of Possession, Overtime Game




Single Season



Individual Scoring
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Most Points, Season

 135 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996, (35-fg 30-xp)
     - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996, (35-fg 30-xp)
 127 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996, (26-fg 49-xp)
 125 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, 1996, (32-fg 29-xp)
 124 - Scott Blanton, Washington, 1996, (32-fg 28-xp)


Most Points, Season, Rookie

 127 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996, (26-fg 49-xp)
  82 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (13-td 2-2xp)
  56 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996, (9-td 1-2xp)
  44 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996, (7-td 1-2xp)
  24 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996, (4-td)
     - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996, (4-td)


Most Points, No Touchdowns, Season

 135 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996, (35-fg 30-xp)
     - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996, (35-fg 30-xp)
 127 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996, (26-fg 49-xp)
 125 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, 1996, (32-fg 29-xp)
 124 - Scott Blanton, Washington, 1996, (32-fg 28-xp)


Most Touchdowns, Season

 19 - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, 1996, (14-r 5-p)
 18 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, 1996, (18-p)
 17 - Curtis Martin, New England, 1996, (10-r 7-p)
    - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1996, (14-r 3-p)
    - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996, (14-r 3-p)


Most Touchdowns, Season, Rookie

 13 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (10-r 3-p)
  9 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996, (6-r 3-p)
  7 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996, (6-r 1-p)
  4 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996, (4-r)
    - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996, (3-r 1-p)


Most Points After Touchdown Attempted, Season

 50 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996
 34 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, 1996
    - Chris Boniol, Dallas, 1996
 32 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996
    - Nick Lowery, New York (A), 1996


Most Points After Touchdown, Season

 49 - Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996
 33 - Chris Boniol, Dallas, 1996
 30 - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, 1996
    - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996
    - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996


Most Points After Touchdown, No Misses, Season

 30 - Cary Blanchard, Indianapolis, 1996
    - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996
 28 - Scott Blanton, Washington, 1996
    - Norm Johnson, Pittsburgh, 1996
 27 - John Carney, San Diego, 1996


Most 2-point Converts, Season

 2 - LeShon Johnson, Arizona, 1996
   - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
   - Wesley Walls, Carolina, 1996
 1 - Many players
     Last time: Jake Reed, Minnesota, 1996



Most Field Goals Attempted, Season

 52 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996
 47 - Scott Blanton, Washington, 1996
 44 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, 1996
    - Jeff Jaeger, Chicago, 1996
 43 - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996
    - Steve Christie, Buffalo, 1996


Most Field Goals, Season

 35 - Pete Stoyanovich, Kansas City, 1996
    - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996
 32 - Chris Jacke, Green Bay, 1996
    - Scott Blanton, Washington, 1996
 31 - Jason Elam, Denver, 1996


Highest Field Goal Percentage, Season, Qualifiers

 81.40 - Jeff Wilkins, San Francisco, 1996, (43-35)
 78.26 - Doug Brien, New Orleans, 1996, (23-18)
 77.50 - Jason Elam, Denver, 1996, (40-31)
 77.27 - Michael Husted, Tampa Bay, 1996, (22-17)
 75.00 - Gary Anderson, Philadelphia, 1996, (32-24)
       - Greg Davis, Arizona, 1996, (24-18)


Most Safeties, Season

 3 - Mike Fox, Carolina, 1996
 2 - Rich Owens, Washington, 1996
   - Roy Barker, San Francisco, 1996
   - Chad Hennings, Dallas, 1996
   - Joe Phillips, Kansas City, 1996
   - Rob Burnett, Baltimore, 1996




Individual Rushing
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Most Attempts, Season

 361 - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1996
 357 - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996
 352 - Leonard Russell, San Diego, 1996
 346 - Terrell Davis, Denver, 1996
 320 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996


Most Attempts, Season, Rookie

 320 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
 287 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996
 279 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
  90 - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996
  83 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 1,572 - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996
 1,563 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1996
 1,300 - Terrell Davis, Denver, 1996
 1,262 - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1996
 1,160 - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 928 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
 840 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996
 671 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
 351 - Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay, 1996
 325 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996


Highest Average Gain, Season, Qualifiers

 5.22 - Kimble Anders, Kansas City, 1996, (117-611)
 5.07 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1996, (308-1,563)
 4.78 - Adrian Murrell, New York (A), 1996, (156-746)
 4.60 - Daryl Johnston, Dallas, 1996, (121-556)
 4.53 - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, 1996, (256-1,160)


Highest Average Gain, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 2.93 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996, (287-840)
 2.90 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (320-928)
 2.41 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996, (279-671)


Most TDs Rushing, Season

 14 - Edgar Bennett, Green Bay, 1996
    - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996
    - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1996
 12 - Marshall Faulk, Indianapolis, 1996
 11 - Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, 1996
    - Leonard Russell, San Diego, 1996


Most TDs Rushing, Season, Rookie

 10 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
  6 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
    - Eddie George, Houston, 1996
  4 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996
  3 - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996
    - Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay, 1996




Individual Passing
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Highest Pass Rating, Season, Qualifiers

 111.2 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996
 105.1 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996
 103.6 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, 1996
 100.8 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, 1996
 100.5 - Jim Kelly, Buffalo, 1996


Highest Pass Rating, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 69.6 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996


Most Passes Attempted, Season

 589 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, 1996
 582 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996
 573 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996
 557 - Mark Brunell, Jacksonville, 1996
 553 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996


Most Passes Attempted, Season, Rookie

 553 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
   4 - Danny Kanell, New York (N), 1996
     - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
   2 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
   1 - Jon Witman, Pittsburgh, 1996
     - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996


Most Passes Completed, Season

 406 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996
 361 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, 1996
 357 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996
 356 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, 1996
 350 - Vinny Testaverde, Baltimore, 1996


Most Passes Completed, Season, Rookie

 309 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
   3 - Danny Kanell, New York (N), 1996
   2 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
   1 - Jon Witman, Pittsburgh, 1996
     - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996


Highest Completion Percentage, Season, Qualifiers

 70.55 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996, (357-506)
 69.76 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996, (406-582)
 68.61 - Rodney Peete, Philadelphia, 1996, (306-446)
 68.26 - Dave Brown, New York (N), 1996, (299-438)
 68.07 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, 1996, (356-523)


Highest Completion Percentage, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 55.88 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996, (309-553)


Most Yards Gained, Season

 5,157 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996
 4,319 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996
 4,295 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996
 4,005 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, 1996
 3,954 - Jim Kelly, Buffalo, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 3,359 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
    39 - Danny Kanell, New York (N), 1996
    32 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
    22 - Winslow Oliver, Carolina, 1996
    10 - Jon Witman, Pittsburgh, 1996


Highest Average Gain, Season, Qualifiers

 8.86 - Troy Aikman, Dallas, 1996, (418-3,704)
 8.86 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996, (582-5,157)
 8.49 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996, (506-4,295)
 8.36 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, 1996, (433-3,621)
 8.34 - Jim Kelly, Buffalo, 1996, (474-3,954)


Highest Average Gain, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 6.07 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996, (553-3,359)


Most Touchdown Passes, Season

 32 - Drew Bledsoe, New England, 1996
 21 - Dan Marino, Miami, 1996
 20 - Jim Kelly, Buffalo, 1996
 17 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, 1996
 16 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996
    - Rodney Peete, Philadelphia, 1996
    - Dave Brown, New York (N), 1996


Most Touchdown Passes, Season, Rookie

 9 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
 1 - Danny Kanell, New York (N), 1996


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Season

 16 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, 1996
 15 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996
 14 - Jim Everett, New Orleans, 1996
 13 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
 11 - Bobby Hebert, Atlanta, 1996


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Rookie, Season

 13 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996


Lowest Percentage, Passes Intercepted, Season, Qualifiers

 0.38 - Warren Moon, Minnesota, 1996, (2-524)
 0.46 - Brett Favre, Green Bay, 1996, (2-431)
 0.69 - Jim Harbaugh, Indianapolis, 1996, (3-433)
 0.74 - Steve Young, San Francisco, 1996, (3-404)
 0.76 - Stan Humphries, San Diego, 1996, (4-523)


Lowest Percentage, Passes Intercepted, Season, Rookie, Quali

 2.35 - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996, (13-553)


Most Times Sacked, Season

 64 - Chris Chandler, Houston, 1996
 62 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, 1996
 59 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996
    - Vinny Testaverde, Baltimore, 1996
 58 - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, 1996


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Season

 434 - Chris Chandler, Houston, 1996
 431 - Vinny Testaverde, Baltimore, 1996
 418 - Jeff Blake, Cincinnati, 1996
 417 - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, 1996
 406 - Neil O'Donnell, New York (A), 1996




Individual Pass Receiving
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Most Pass Receptions, Season

 147 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, 1996
 122 - Quinn Early, Buffalo, 1996
 121 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996
 111 - Leonard Russell, San Diego, 1996
 108 - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, 1996


Most Pass Receptions, Season, Rookie

 94 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
 75 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
 71 - Rickey Dudley, Oakland, 1996
 69 - Jason Dunn, Philadelphia, 1996
 66 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996
    - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 2,059 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, 1996
 1,887 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996
 1,528 - Quinn Early, Buffalo, 1996
 1,514 - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, 1996
 1,458 - Wayne Chrebet, New York (A), 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 889 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996
 857 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
 822 - Rickey Dudley, Oakland, 1996
 818 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996
 735 - Jason Dunn, Philadelphia, 1996


Highest Average Gain, Season, Qualifiers

 20.08 - James Jett, Oakland, 1996, (38-763)
 17.75 - Thomas Lewis, New York (N), 1996, (44-781)
 16.60 - Ken Dilger, Indianapolis, 1996, (62-1,029)
 16.38 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, 1996, (34-557)
 15.60 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996, (121-1,887)


Highest Average Gain, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 13.68 - Keyshawn Johnson, New York (A), 1996, (41-561)
 13.47 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996, (66-889)
 12.39 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996, (66-818)
 11.58 - Rickey Dudley, Oakland, 1996, (71-822)
 11.28 - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996, (47-530)


Most TDs Receiving, Season

 18 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, 1996
 14 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996
  8 - Chris Sanders, Houston, 1996
    - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, 1996
    - Quinn Early, Buffalo, 1996


Most TDs Receiving, Season, Rookie

 3 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
   - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996
   - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996
   - Jason Dunn, Philadelphia, 1996
 2 - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996
   - Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 1996
   - Rickey Dudley, Oakland, 1996




Individual Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions By, Season

 5 - Jesse Campbell, New York (N), 1996
 4 - Cris Dishman, Houston, 1996
   - Marquez Pope, San Francisco, 1996
   - Dwayne Harper, San Diego, 1996
   - Jason Sehorn, New York (N), 1996
   - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, 1996


Most Interceptions By, Season, Rookie

 3 - John Mobley, Denver, 1996
 1 - Aaron Beasley, Jacksonville, 1996
   - Walt Harris, Chicago, 1996
   - Kevin Hardy, Jacksonville, 1996
   - Steven Conley, Pittsburgh, 1996
   - Lawyer Milloy, New England, 1996
   - Alex Molden, New Orleans, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 205 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, 1996
 109 - Darryll Lewis, Houston, 1996
  91 - Ty Law, New England, 1996
  73 - Eric Turner, Baltimore, 1996
  71 - Marquez Pope, San Francisco, 1996
     - Bo Orlando, Cincinnati, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 13 - John Mobley, Denver, 1996
  8 - Steven Conley, Pittsburgh, 1996
  7 - Lawyer Milloy, New England, 1996
  6 - Walt Harris, Chicago, 1996
  4 - Kevin Hardy, Jacksonville, 1996


Most TDs, Season

 2 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, 1996
 1 - Cris Dishman, Houston, 1996
   - Robert Jones, St. Louis, 1996
   - Marquez Pope, San Francisco, 1996
   - Ty Law, New England, 1996
   - Gary Plummer, San Francisco, 1996
   - Barron Wortham, Houston, 1996
   - Donnell Woolford, Chicago, 1996
   - Darryll Lewis, Houston, 1996
   - Eric Turner, Baltimore, 1996
   - Bo Orlando, Cincinnati, 1996


Most TDs, Season, Rookie





Individual Punting
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Most Punts, Season

 130 - Sean Landeta, St. Louis, 1996
 125 - Rohn Stark, Carolina, 1996
 115 - Bryan Barker, Jacksonville, 1996
 113 - Jeff Gossett, Oakland, 1996
 110 - Tommy Barnhardt, Tampa Bay, 1996
     - Klaus Wilmsmeyer, New Orleans, 1996


Most Punts, Season, Rookie



Highest Average, Season, Qualifiers

 44.72 - Sean Landeta, St. Louis, 1996, (130-5,814)
 44.71 - Brian Hansen, New York (A), 1996, (94-4,203)
 44.65 - Jeff Feagles, Arizona, 1996, (102-4,554)
 43.98 - Todd Sauerbrun, Chicago, 1996, (93-4,090)
 43.75 - Reggie Roby, Houston, 1996, (102-4,462)


Highest Average, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers



Most Punts Had Blocked, Season

 5 - Tom Hutton, Philadelphia, 1996
 3 - Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, 1996
   - Rohn Stark, Carolina, 1996
 2 - Josh Miller, Pittsburgh, 1996
   - John Jett, Dallas, 1996




Individual Punt Returns
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Most Punt Returns, Season

 59 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, 1996
 48 - Willie Davis, Houston, 1996
 42 - Haywood Jeffires, New Orleans, 1996
 41 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996
 40 - Courtney Hawkins, Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Chris Penn, Kansas City, 1996


Most Punt Returns, Season, Rookie

 41 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996
 35 - Charlie Jones, San Diego, 1996
 24 - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996
 21 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996


Most Fair Catches, Season

 22 - Willie Davis, Houston, 1996
 21 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, 1996
 19 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, 1996
 18 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, 1996
    - J.J. Stokes, San Francisco, 1996
    - Curtis Conway, Chicago, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 567 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, 1996
 543 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, 1996
 541 - James Jett, Oakland, 1996
 415 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, 1996
 403 - Haywood Jeffires, New Orleans, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 359 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996
 247 - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996
 221 - Charlie Jones, San Diego, 1996
 163 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996


Highest Average Return, Season, Qualifiers

 15.46 - James Jett, Oakland, 1996, (35-541)
 13.58 - Chris Penn, Kansas City, 1996, (40-543)
 12.59 - Derrick Alexander, Baltimore, 1996, (22-277)
 11.22 - Don Beebe, Green Bay, 1996, (37-415)
 11.00 - Kevin Williams, Dallas, 1996, (33-363)


Highest Average Return, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 10.29 - Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 1996, (24-247)
  8.76 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996, (41-359)
  7.76 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996, (21-163)
  6.31 - Charlie Jones, San Diego, 1996, (35-221)


Most Touchdowns, Season

 2 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996
   - Charles Johnson, Pittsburgh, 1996
 1 - Mark Carrier, Carolina, 1996
   - Don Beebe, Green Bay, 1996
   - Chris Penn, Kansas City, 1996
   - Derrick Alexander, Baltimore, 1996
   - James Jett, Oakland, 1996
   - Brian Blades, Seattle, 1996
   - Curtis Conway, Chicago, 1996
   - Sean Dawkins, Indianapolis, 1996
   - Sterling Palmer, Washington, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Season, Rookie





Individual Kickoff Returns
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Most KO Returns, Season

 37 - Lamar Thomas, Miami, 1996
    - Hason Graham, New England, 1996
 36 - Webster Slaughter, New York (A), 1996
 35 - Mark Ingram, Philadelphia, 1996
 34 - Karl Williams, Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Vincent Brisby, New England, 1996
    - Torrance Small, New Orleans, 1996
    - Mike Pritchard, Seattle, 1996
    - Amani Toomer, New York (N), 1996


Most KO Returns, Season, Rookie

 34 - Karl Williams, Tampa Bay, 1996
 33 - Keyshawn Johnson, New York (A), 1996
 29 - Bobby Engram, Chicago, 1996
 27 - Bryan Still, San Diego, 1996
 19 - Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 996 - Hason Graham, New England, 1996
 813 - Desmond Howard, Green Bay, 1996
 776 - Ricky Proehl, Seattle, 1996
 768 - Amani Toomer, New York (N), 1996
 760 - Vincent Brisby, New England, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 693 - Bobby Engram, Chicago, 1996
 652 - Karl Williams, Tampa Bay, 1996
 562 - Bryan Still, San Diego, 1996
 498 - Keyshawn Johnson, New York (A), 1996
 427 - Terrell Owens, San Francisco, 1996


Highest Average Return, Season, Qualifiers

 26.92 - Hason Graham, New England, 1996, (37-996)
 26.04 - Kordell Stewart, Pittsburgh, 1996, (28-729)
 25.41 - Desmond Howard, Green Bay, 1996, (32-813)
 25.00 - Bert Emanuel, Atlanta, 1996, (26-650)
 24.48 - Damon Mays, Chicago, 1996, (27-661)


Highest Average Return, Season, Rookie, Qualifiers

 23.90 - Bobby Engram, Chicago, 1996, (29-693)
 20.81 - Bryan Still, San Diego, 1996, (27-562)
 19.18 - Karl Williams, Tampa Bay, 1996, (34-652)
 15.09 - Keyshawn Johnson, New York (A), 1996, (33-498)


Most TDs, Season

 1 - Damon Mays, Chicago, 1996
   - Micheal Bates, Carolina, 1996


Most TDs, Season, Rookie





Individual Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Season

 12 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
    - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
 11 - Jeff Hostetler, Oakland, 1996
 10 - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, 1996
  8 - Mario Bates, New Orleans, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered, Season

 6 - Warren Moon, Minnesota, 1996
   - Tony Banks, St. Louis, 1996
 5 - Gary Zimmerman, Denver, 1996
   - Trent Dilfer, Tampa Bay, 1996
 4 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996
   - Chris Chandler, Houston, 1996
   - Derek Loville, San Francisco, 1996
   - Jumbo Elliot, New York (A), 1996
   - Jeff Hostetler, Oakland, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Season

 1 - Ronnie Bradford, Arizona, 1996
   - Allen Aldridge, Denver, 1996
   - Anthony Davis, Kansas City, 1996
   - Roger Duffy, New York (A), 1996
   - Joe Phillips, Kansas City, 1996
   - Tony Woods, Washington, 1996
   - Kent Hull, Buffalo, 1996
   - Sam Shade, Cincinnati, 1996
   - Bert Emanuel, Atlanta, 1996
   - Jake Reed, Minnesota, 1996




Individual Sacks
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Most Sacks, Season

 18 - Pellom McDaniels, Kansas City, 1996
    - Al Fontenot, Chicago, 1996
 17 - Michael Dean Perry, Denver, 1996
    - Mark Thomas, Carolina, 1996
 16 - Reggie White, Green Bay, 1996
    - Joe Phillips, Kansas City, 1996
    - Roy Barker, San Francisco, 1996


Most Sacks, Rookie, Season

 14 - Simeon Rice, Arizona, 1996
 11 - Devin Wyman, New England, 1996
  9 - Orpheus Roye, Pittsburgh, 1996
  8 - Darryl Gardener, Miami, 1996
  7 - John Mobley, Denver, 1996
    - Kendrick Burton, Houston, 1996




Individual Tackles
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Most Tackles, Season

 160 - Jesse Campbell, New York (N), 1996
 143 - Lorenzo Lynch, Oakland, 1996
 137 - Lonnie Marts, Tampa Bay, 1996
 135 - Eric Turner, Baltimore, 1996
 130 - Michael Zordich, Philadelphia, 1996


Most Tackles, Rookie, Season

 118 - Zach Thomas, Miami, 1996
 115 - Kevin Hardy, Jacksonville, 1996
  83 - Ray Lewis, Baltimore, 1996
  82 - Aaron Beasley, Jacksonville, 1996
  77 - Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia, 1996




Individual All-Purpose Yards
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Most Attempts, Season

 463 - Leonard Russell, San Diego, 1996, (352-run 111-rec)
 448 - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996, (357-run 91-rec)
 424 - Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1996, (361-run 62-rec 1-ret)
 423 - Terrell Davis, Denver, 1996, (346-run 77-rec)
 414 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (320-run 94-rec)


Most Attempts, Season, Rookie

 414 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (320-run 94-rec)
 354 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996, (279-run 75-rec)
 344 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996, (287-run 57-rec)
 126 - Jerald Moore, St. Louis, 1996, (83-run 43-rec)
 116 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996, (66-rec 50-ret)


Most Yards Gained, Season

 2,456 - Emmitt Smith, Dallas, 1996, (1,563-run 893-rec)
 2,301 - Terry Allen, Washington, 1996, (1,572-run 729-rec)
 2,087 - Shawn Jefferson, New England, 1996, (2,059-rec 28-ret)
 2,078 - O.J. McDuffie, Miami, 1996, (1,887-rec 191-ret)
 2,038 - Terrell Davis, Denver, 1996, (1,300-run 738-rec)


Most Yards Gained, Season, Rookie

 1,785 - Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Miami, 1996, (928-run 857-rec)
 1,325 - Eddie George, Houston, 1996, (840-run 485-rec)
 1,264 - Eddie Kennison, St. Louis, 1996, (889-rec 375-ret)
 1,255 - Lawrence Phillips, St. Louis, 1996, (671-run 584-rec)
 1,077 - Terry Glenn, New England, 1996, (818-rec 259-ret)




Team Scoring
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Most Points, Season

 433 - New England, 1996
 347 - Green Bay, 1996
 345 - Kansas City, 1996
 331 - Dallas, 1996
 329 - San Francisco, 1996


Fewest Points, Season

 175 - Seattle, 1996
 179 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 188 - Jacksonville, 1996
 192 - Atlanta, 1996
 194 - New Orleans, 1996


Most Points Allowed, Season

 385 - New England, 1996
 357 - New York (A), 1996
 340 - New Orleans, 1996
 338 - Miami, 1996
 322 - Arizona, 1996


Fewest Points Allowed, Season

 153 - San Francisco, 1996
 185 - Denver, 1996
 187 - Kansas City, 1996
 198 - Houston, 1996
 201 - Carolina, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Season

 51 - New England, 1996
 37 - Green Bay, 1996
 36 - Miami, 1996
 35 - Dallas, 1996
 34 - Buffalo, 1996
    - Kansas City, 1996


Fewest Touchdowns, Season

 16 - Seattle, 1996
 17 - Jacksonville, 1996
 18 - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Atlanta, 1996
 20 - New Orleans, 1996


Most Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 46 - New England, 1996
 38 - Miami, 1996
 37 - New York (A), 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
 35 - Philadelphia, 1996
    - Detroit, 1996


Fewest Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 17 - San Francisco, 1996
 19 - Kansas City, 1996
    - Carolina, 1996
 20 - Pittsburgh, 1996
    - Denver, 1996


Most Points After Touchdown, Season

 49 - New England, 1996
 33 - Dallas, 1996
 30 - Indianapolis, 1996
    - Kansas City, 1996
    - San Francisco, 1996


Fewest Points After Touchdown, Season

 14 - Seattle, 1996
 15 - Atlanta, 1996
    - Jacksonville, 1996
    - St. Louis, 1996
 16 - Tampa Bay, 1996


Most 2-point Converts Attempted, Season

 6 - Miami, 1996
   - Philadelphia, 1996
 4 - St. Louis, 1996
   - Minnesota, 1996
   - Houston, 1996


Most 2-point Converts, Season

 4 - Miami, 1996
 3 - Oakland, 1996
 2 - Arizona, 1996
   - Seattle, 1996
   - Houston, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996
   - Buffalo, 1996
   - Carolina, 1996


Most 2-point Converts Allowed, Season

 6 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 2 - New England, 1996
   - New York (A), 1996
   - Seattle, 1996
 1 - Indianapolis, 1996
   - Cincinnati, 1996
   - Denver, 1996
   - Atlanta, 1996
   - Jacksonville, 1996
   - Washington, 1996
   - Minnesota, 1996
   - New York (N), 1996
   - Arizona, 1996
   - Houston, 1996
   - San Diego, 1996
   - Dallas, 1996
   - Detroit, 1996
   - Kansas City, 1996


Most Field Goals Attempted, Season

 52 - Kansas City, 1996
 47 - Washington, 1996
 44 - Green Bay, 1996
    - Chicago, 1996
 43 - San Francisco, 1996
    - Buffalo, 1996


Fewest Field Goals Attempted, Season

 22 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 23 - New Orleans, 1996
 24 - Oakland, 1996
    - Arizona, 1996
 26 - Seattle, 1996


Most Field Goals, Season

 35 - Kansas City, 1996
    - San Francisco, 1996
 32 - Green Bay, 1996
    - Washington, 1996
 31 - Denver, 1996


Fewest Field Goals, Season

 14 - Oakland, 1996
 17 - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - New York (N), 1996
 18 - Cincinnati, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
    - Arizona, 1996


Most Safeties, Season

 5 - Carolina, 1996
 4 - San Francisco, 1996
 3 - Kansas City, 1996
   - Washington, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996


Most Safeties Allowed, Season

 3 - San Diego, 1996
   - New Orleans, 1996
   - Jacksonville, 1996
   - New York (N), 1996
   - Seattle, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996




Team First Downs
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Most First Downs, Season

 358 - New England, 1996
 323 - Buffalo, 1996
 314 - San Diego, 1996
 312 - Kansas City, 1996
 310 - Miami, 1996


Fewest First Downs, Season

 203 - Seattle, 1996
 229 - New York (N), 1996
 235 - New Orleans, 1996
 242 - Arizona, 1996
 246 - St. Louis, 1996


Most First Downs Allowed, Season

 355 - New England, 1996
 316 - Detroit, 1996
     - Philadelphia, 1996
 310 - Seattle, 1996
 306 - New York (A), 1996


Fewest First Downs Allowed, Season

 228 - Carolina, 1996
 237 - San Francisco, 1996
 239 - St. Louis, 1996
 241 - Minnesota, 1996
 243 - Kansas City, 1996


Most First Downs by Rushing, Season

 120 - Washington, 1996
 118 - Dallas, 1996
 112 - San Francisco, 1996
     - Buffalo, 1996
 110 - Kansas City, 1996


Fewest First Downs by Rushing, Season

 45 - Atlanta, 1996
 47 - New Orleans, 1996
 55 - Seattle, 1996
 60 - New York (N), 1996
 63 - Arizona, 1996


Most First Downs by Rushing Allowed, Season

 114 - New England, 1996
 112 - Arizona, 1996
 111 - Seattle, 1996
 104 - Indianapolis, 1996
     - New York (N), 1996
     - Chicago, 1996


Fewest First Downs by Rushing Allowed, Season

 48 - Kansas City, 1996
 50 - Washington, 1996
 56 - San Francisco, 1996
 61 - Carolina, 1996
    - St. Louis, 1996


Most First Downs by Passing, Season

 262 - New England, 1996
 217 - San Diego, 1996
 208 - Miami, 1996
 207 - Philadelphia, 1996
 206 - Atlanta, 1996


Fewest First Downs by Passing, Season

 143 - Seattle, 1996
 156 - San Francisco, 1996
 158 - New York (N), 1996
 159 - Washington, 1996
 160 - Carolina, 1996
     - Houston, 1996


Most First Downs by Passing Allowed, Season

 229 - New England, 1996
 207 - Detroit, 1996
     - Philadelphia, 1996
 205 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 202 - New York (A), 1996


Fewest First Downs by Passing Allowed, Season

 152 - Minnesota, 1996
 159 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 160 - Carolina, 1996
 161 - St. Louis, 1996
     - Jacksonville, 1996


Most First Downs by Penalty, Season

 16 - Carolina, 1996
    - Cincinnati, 1996
 15 - Kansas City, 1996
    - Oakland, 1996
 14 - Atlanta, 1996


Fewest First Downs by Penalty, Season

 5 - Seattle, 1996
 7 - Denver, 1996
   - Chicago, 1996
 8 - New York (A), 1996
   - San Diego, 1996


Most First Downs by Penalty Allowed, Season

 17 - St. Louis, 1996
 16 - Cincinnati, 1996
    - Minnesota, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
 14 - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Miami, 1996
    - New York (A), 1996
    - Seattle, 1996
    - New York (N), 1996
    - Chicago, 1996


Fewest First Downs by Penalty Allowed, Season

 6 - Arizona, 1996
   - Indianapolis, 1996
   - Green Bay, 1996
   - Houston, 1996
   - Oakland, 1996


Most 3rd Down Conversions Made, Season

 104 - Minnesota, 1996
  97 - Denver, 1996
  96 - San Francisco, 1996
  93 - Kansas City, 1996
  92 - Atlanta, 1996
     - Philadelphia, 1996
     - San Diego, 1996


Fewest 3rd Down Conversions Made, Season

 60 - Seattle, 1996
 67 - Baltimore, 1996
 70 - St. Louis, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
 72 - New York (N), 1996


Highest 3rd Down Conversion Percentage, Season

 43.28 - New England, 1996, (87-201)
 41.63 - Philadelphia, 1996, (92-221)
 40.54 - Buffalo, 1996, (90-222)
 40.44 - Miami, 1996, (91-225)
 40.00 - San Francisco, 1996, (96-240)


Lowest 3rd Down Conversion Percentage, Season

 27.67 - St. Louis, 1996, (70-253)
 27.91 - Seattle, 1996, (60-215)
 29.41 - New Orleans, 1996, (70-238)
 31.02 - Baltimore, 1996, (67-216)
 32.44 - Arizona, 1996, (73-225)


Most 4th Down Conversions Made, Season

 11 - St. Louis, 1996
  8 - Minnesota, 1996
  7 - Detroit, 1996
  6 - Atlanta, 1996
    - New England, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
    - Oakland, 1996
    - Philadelphia, 1996
    - Seattle, 1996


Fewest 4th Down Conversions Made, Season

 0 - San Francisco, 1996
   - Denver, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996
   - Dallas, 1996
 1 - Cincinnati, 1996


Highest 4th Down Conversion Percentage, Season

 85.71 - New England, 1996, (6-7)
 80.00 - Pittsburgh, 1996, (4-5)
 75.00 - Indianapolis, 1996, (3-4)
 71.43 - Washington, 1996, (5-7)
 66.67 - Kansas City, 1996, (2-3)



Lowest 4th Down Conversion Percentage, Season

  0.00 - San Francisco, 1996, (0-1)
       - Denver, 1996, (0-5)
       - Baltimore, 1996, (0-8)
       - Dallas, 1996, (0-3)
 12.50 - Cincinnati, 1996, (1-8)




Team Total Net Yards
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Most Yards Gained, Season

 6,236 - New England, 1996
 5,705 - Dallas, 1996
 5,450 - Buffalo, 1996
 5,396 - Miami, 1996
 5,392 - Indianapolis, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Season

 3,702 - Seattle, 1996
 3,916 - New Orleans, 1996
 4,115 - Carolina, 1996
 4,148 - Arizona, 1996
 4,155 - St. Louis, 1996


Most Yards Allowed, Season

 6,240 - New England, 1996
 5,733 - New York (A), 1996
 5,410 - Arizona, 1996
 5,242 - New York (N), 1996
 5,234 - Green Bay, 1996


Fewest Yards Allowed, Season

 3,913 - San Francisco, 1996
 4,002 - Houston, 1996
 4,006 - Carolina, 1996
 4,076 - Minnesota, 1996
 4,197 - St. Louis, 1996




Team Rushing
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Most Attempts, Season

 573 - Kansas City, 1996
 559 - San Francisco, 1996
 514 - Denver, 1996
 509 - Washington, 1996
 505 - Buffalo, 1996


Fewest Attempts, Season

 306 - Seattle, 1996
 313 - New Orleans, 1996
 326 - Atlanta, 1996
 368 - Baltimore, 1996
 375 - New York (A), 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 2,351 - Dallas, 1996
 2,288 - Washington, 1996
 1,959 - Kansas City, 1996
 1,878 - Denver, 1996
 1,858 - Green Bay, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Season

 679 - New Orleans, 1996
 726 - Atlanta, 1996
 859 - Cincinnati, 1996
 909 - Arizona, 1996
 925 - Seattle, 1996


Most Yards Allowed, Season

 2,048 - Arizona, 1996
 1,968 - New England, 1996
 1,957 - New York (N), 1996
 1,748 - Chicago, 1996
 1,742 - Seattle, 1996


Fewest Yards Allowed, Season

 742 - Kansas City, 1996
 818 - Washington, 1996
 861 - San Francisco, 1996
 875 - Houston, 1996
 963 - Carolina, 1996


Highest Average Yards Gained, Season

 4.72 - Dallas, 1996, (498-2,351)
 4.50 - Washington, 1996, (509-2,288)
 3.88 - Green Bay, 1996, (479-1,858)
 3.84 - Detroit, 1996, (388-1,490)
 3.81 - New York (A), 1996, (375-1,430)


Lowest Average Yards Gained, Season

 2.05 - Cincinnati, 1996, (420-859)
 2.14 - Pittsburgh, 1996, (460-984)
 2.17 - New Orleans, 1996, (313-679)
 2.23 - Atlanta, 1996, (326-726)
 2.42 - Arizona, 1996, (376-909)


Most Touchdowns, Season

 21 - Dallas, 1996
 20 - Kansas City, 1996
 19 - Green Bay, 1996
 18 - New England, 1996
    - San Francisco, 1996


Fewest Touchdowns, Season

 5 - Seattle, 1996
 6 - Atlanta, 1996
 7 - Arizona, 1996
   - New Orleans, 1996
   - New York (N), 1996


Most Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 22 - Buffalo, 1996
 19 - New England, 1996
 18 - Chicago, 1996
 17 - Detroit, 1996
    - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Philadelphia, 1996


Fewest Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 5 - Washington, 1996
 6 - Kansas City, 1996
   - Dallas, 1996
 7 - Denver, 1996
 8 - Pittsburgh, 1996




Team Passing
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Most Passes Attempted, Season

 670 - Atlanta, 1996
 608 - New Orleans, 1996
 582 - New England, 1996
 574 - Jacksonville, 1996
 573 - New York (A), 1996


Fewest Passes Attempted, Season

 415 - San Francisco, 1996
 418 - Dallas, 1996
 438 - Kansas City, 1996
 443 - Green Bay, 1996
     - Houston, 1996


Most Passes Completed, Season

 406 - New England, 1996
 405 - Atlanta, 1996
 368 - San Diego, 1996
 357 - Miami, 1996
 353 - Jacksonville, 1996


Fewest Passes Completed, Season

 277 - San Francisco, 1996
 279 - Dallas, 1996
 280 - Houston, 1996
     - Washington, 1996
 291 - Kansas City, 1996


Highest Completion Percentage, Season

 70.28 - Miami, 1996, (357-508)
 69.76 - New England, 1996, (406-582)
 68.48 - Philadelphia, 1996, (339-495)
 67.87 - New York (N), 1996, (302-445)
 67.65 - San Diego, 1996, (368-544)


Lowest Completion Percentage, Season

 53.29 - New Orleans, 1996, (324-608)
 55.83 - Seattle, 1996, (292-523)
 56.07 - St. Louis, 1996, (314-560)
 56.54 - Oakland, 1996, (307-543)
 57.42 - New York (A), 1996, (329-573)


Highest Completion Percentage Allowed, Season

 70.79 - New England, 1996, (366-517)
 67.61 - Detroit, 1996, (336-497)
 67.36 - Buffalo, 1996, (326-484)
 66.38 - Miami, 1996, (312-470)
 65.85 - New Orleans, 1996, (297-451)


Lowest Completion Percentage Allowed, Season

 54.55 - Houston, 1996, (318-583)
 55.21 - Denver, 1996, (323-585)
 58.96 - San Francisco, 1996, (339-575)
 59.10 - Kansas City, 1996, (341-577)
 60.12 - Oakland, 1996, (303-504)


Most Net Yards Gained, Season

 4,869 - New England, 1996
 3,989 - Miami, 1996
 3,913 - New York (A), 1996
 3,808 - Indianapolis, 1996
 3,803 - San Diego, 1996


Fewest Net Yards Gained, Season

 2,711 - Washington, 1996
 2,777 - Seattle, 1996
 2,844 - Houston, 1996
 2,959 - Carolina, 1996
 3,025 - San Francisco, 1996


Most Net Yards Allowed, Season

 4,272 - New England, 1996
 4,152 - New York (A), 1996
 3,802 - Baltimore, 1996
 3,747 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 3,738 - Green Bay, 1996


Fewest Net Yards Allowed, Season

 2,943 - Minnesota, 1996
 3,021 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 3,043 - Carolina, 1996
 3,052 - San Francisco, 1996
 3,103 - Jacksonville, 1996


Most Touchdown Passes, Season

 32 - New England, 1996
 21 - Miami, 1996
 20 - Buffalo, 1996
 17 - Green Bay, 1996
    - New York (N), 1996


Fewest Touchdown Passes, Season

 6 - Detroit, 1996
   - Denver, 1996
 7 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 8 - Jacksonville, 1996
 9 - St. Louis, 1996


Most Touchdown Passes Allowed, Season

 25 - New England, 1996
 23 - Miami, 1996
 20 - Baltimore, 1996
    - Washington, 1996
 19 - Arizona, 1996


Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed, Season

 7 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 8 - Atlanta, 1996
   - Houston, 1996
   - San Francisco, 1996
   - Oakland, 1996
   - New York (N), 1996


Most Passes Had Intercepted, Season

 16 - Cincinnati, 1996
 15 - New Orleans, 1996
    - New York (A), 1996
 13 - Atlanta, 1996
    - St. Louis, 1996


Fewest Passes Had Intercepted, Season

 2 - Green Bay, 1996
 3 - Minnesota, 1996
   - San Francisco, 1996
 4 - Indianapolis, 1996
   - San Diego, 1996


Most Times Sacked, Season

 64 - Houston, 1996
    - Seattle, 1996
 63 - Cincinnati, 1996
 61 - Minnesota, 1996
    - Tampa Bay, 1996


Fewest Times Sacked, Season

 31 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 37 - Indianapolis, 1996
    - Buffalo, 1996
 40 - Atlanta, 1996
    - Washington, 1996


Most Yards Lost Being Sacked, Season

 451 - Seattle, 1996
 437 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 434 - Houston, 1996
 431 - New Orleans, 1996
     - Baltimore, 1996


Fewest Yards Lost Being Sacked, Season

 231 - Indianapolis, 1996
 238 - Buffalo, 1996
 239 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 268 - Denver, 1996
 288 - New England, 1996




Team Interceptions By
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Most Interceptions, Season

 15 - San Francisco, 1996
 13 - Houston, 1996
 12 - St. Louis, 1996
 11 - Indianapolis, 1996
    - New York (N), 1996


Fewest Interceptions, Season

 3 - Detroit, 1996
 4 - Buffalo, 1996
   - Oakland, 1996
 5 - Seattle, 1996
   - New England, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 297 - Houston, 1996
 246 - Arizona, 1996
 169 - St. Louis, 1996
 165 - San Francisco, 1996
 149 - New England, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Season

 14 - Detroit, 1996
 37 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 48 - Atlanta, 1996
 54 - Buffalo, 1996
    - Oakland, 1996


Most Touchdowns, Season

 3 - Houston, 1996
 2 - San Francisco, 1996
   - Arizona, 1996
 1 - St. Louis, 1996
   - Cincinnati, 1996
   - Chicago, 1996
   - New England, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996




Team Punts
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Most Punts, Season

 130 - St. Louis, 1996
 125 - Carolina, 1996
 115 - Jacksonville, 1996
 113 - Oakland, 1996
 110 - Tampa Bay, 1996
     - New Orleans, 1996


Fewest Punts, Season

 67 - New England, 1996
 76 - Buffalo, 1996
 79 - Kansas City, 1996
 81 - Dallas, 1996
 82 - Philadelphia, 1996


Highest Punting Average, Season

 44.72 - St. Louis, 1996, (130-5,814)
 44.71 - New York (A), 1996, (94-4,203)
 44.65 - Arizona, 1996, (102-4,554)
 43.98 - Chicago, 1996, (93-4,090)
 43.75 - Houston, 1996, (102-4,462)


Lowest Punting Average, Season

 39.43 - Buffalo, 1996, (76-2,997)
 39.60 - Pittsburgh, 1996, (104-4,118)
 39.80 - Dallas, 1996, (81-3,224)
 39.90 - Jacksonville, 1996, (115-4,589)
 40.24 - Denver, 1996, (97-3,903)




Team Punt Returns
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Most Returns, Season

 65 - St. Louis, 1996
 62 - Carolina, 1996
 51 - New Orleans, 1996
 49 - Houston, 1996
 47 - Cincinnati, 1996
    - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Kansas City, 1996


Fewest Returns, Season

 23 - New England, 1996
 27 - New York (A), 1996
 28 - Buffalo, 1996
    - Chicago, 1996
 29 - Indianapolis, 1996


Most Opponent Returns, Season

 70 - St. Louis, 1996
 56 - New Orleans, 1996
 54 - Atlanta, 1996
 53 - Carolina, 1996
 50 - Arizona, 1996


Fewest Opponent Returns, Season

 22 - Buffalo, 1996
 23 - Indianapolis, 1996
 24 - New England, 1996
 26 - Dallas, 1996
 27 - Denver, 1996


Most Fair Catches, Season

 24 - Jacksonville, 1996
 22 - St. Louis, 1996
    - Houston, 1996
    - Pittsburgh, 1996
 21 - Arizona, 1996
    - Carolina, 1996
    - Denver, 1996


Fewest Fair Catches, Season

  5 - Philadelphia, 1996
  7 - New York (A), 1996
  9 - New Orleans, 1996
 10 - Buffalo, 1996
 13 - Detroit, 1996
    - Miami, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 596 - Kansas City, 1996
 584 - Carolina, 1996
 541 - Oakland, 1996
 511 - Miami, 1996
 505 - St. Louis, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Season

 160 - New York (A), 1996
 182 - Detroit, 1996
 191 - New England, 1996
 215 - Buffalo, 1996
 242 - San Diego, 1996


Most Yards Allowed, Season

 590 - Jacksonville, 1996
 588 - New Orleans, 1996
 584 - St. Louis, 1996
 546 - Atlanta, 1996
     - Oakland, 1996


Fewest Yards Allowed, Season

 136 - Indianapolis, 1996
 137 - Denver, 1996
 168 - Minnesota, 1996
 176 - Buffalo, 1996
 212 - Kansas City, 1996


Highest Average Return, Season

 15.46 - Oakland, 1996, (35-541)
 14.19 - Miami, 1996, (36-511)
 13.00 - Indianapolis, 1996, (29-377)
 12.68 - Kansas City, 1996, (47-596)
 12.28 - Pittsburgh, 1996, (40-491)


Lowest Average Return, Season

 5.65 - Houston, 1996, (49-277)
 5.69 - Detroit, 1996, (32-182)
 5.93 - New York (A), 1996, (27-160)
 6.37 - San Diego, 1996, (38-242)
 6.46 - Atlanta, 1996, (39-252)


Highest Average Return Allowed, Season

 13.97 - Chicago, 1996, (38-531)
 13.41 - Jacksonville, 1996, (44-590)
 13.33 - New England, 1996, (24-320)
 11.51 - New York (A), 1996, (47-541)
 11.38 - Oakland, 1996, (48-546)


Lowest Average Return Allowed, Season

 5.07 - Denver, 1996, (27-137)
 5.42 - Minnesota, 1996, (31-168)
 5.91 - Indianapolis, 1996, (23-136)
 6.57 - Tampa Bay, 1996, (47-309)
 6.74 - Carolina, 1996, (53-357)


Most Touchdowns, Season

 2 - Miami, 1996
   - Pittsburgh, 1996
 1 - Indianapolis, 1996
   - Carolina, 1996
   - Green Bay, 1996
   - Kansas City, 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996
   - Oakland, 1996
   - Washington, 1996
   - Seattle, 1996
   - Chicago, 1996


Most Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 2 - Oakland, 1996
   - Jacksonville, 1996
 1 - Atlanta, 1996
   - Houston, 1996
   - New England, 1996
   - New Orleans, 1996
   - New York (A), 1996
   - Baltimore, 1996
   - Seattle, 1996
   - Dallas, 1996
   - Chicago, 1996




Team Kickoff Returns
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Most Returns, Season

 84 - New York (A), 1996
 80 - New England, 1996
 77 - Miami, 1996
    - Seattle, 1996
 76 - New Orleans, 1996
    - Buffalo, 1996


Fewest Returns, Season

 46 - San Francisco, 1996
 50 - Houston, 1996
    - Denver, 1996
 54 - Kansas City, 1996
 57 - Atlanta, 1996
    - Minnesota, 1996
    - Jacksonville, 1996
    - San Diego, 1996


Most Opponent Returns, Season

 84 - New England, 1996
 81 - Green Bay, 1996
    - Kansas City, 1996
 79 - San Francisco, 1996
 78 - Dallas, 1996


Fewest Opponent Returns, Season

 50 - Seattle, 1996
 51 - Tampa Bay, 1996
 53 - New Orleans, 1996
 54 - Arizona, 1996
 55 - St. Louis, 1996
    - Detroit, 1996


Most Yards Gained, Season

 1,905 - New England, 1996
 1,618 - Seattle, 1996
 1,551 - Chicago, 1996
 1,488 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 1,479 - Detroit, 1996


Fewest Yards Gained, Season

   868 - Denver, 1996
   930 - Jacksonville, 1996
   965 - Houston, 1996
 1,009 - San Francisco, 1996
 1,033 - Indianapolis, 1996


Most Yards Allowed, Season

 1,652 - Washington, 1996
 1,512 - Green Bay, 1996
 1,456 - Detroit, 1996
 1,436 - Minnesota, 1996
 1,411 - Baltimore, 1996


Fewest Yards Allowed, Season

   840 - New Orleans, 1996
 1,061 - Seattle, 1996
 1,114 - Atlanta, 1996
 1,116 - St. Louis, 1996
 1,118 - Oakland, 1996


Highest Average Return, Season

 23.81 - New England, 1996, (80-1,905)
 22.89 - Pittsburgh, 1996, (65-1,488)
 22.81 - Chicago, 1996, (68-1,551)
 22.80 - Green Bay, 1996, (60-1,368)
 22.29 - New York (N), 1996, (66-1,471)


Lowest Average Return, Season

 15.44 - New York (A), 1996, (84-1,297)
 16.32 - Jacksonville, 1996, (57-930)
 16.93 - Indianapolis, 1996, (61-1,033)
 17.36 - Denver, 1996, (50-868)
 18.35 - Miami, 1996, (77-1,413)


Highest Average Return Allowed, Season

 26.47 - Detroit, 1996, (55-1,456)
 24.76 - Minnesota, 1996, (58-1,436)
 23.94 - Tampa Bay, 1996, (51-1,221)
 23.39 - Arizona, 1996, (54-1,263)
 23.13 - Baltimore, 1996, (61-1,411)


Lowest Average Return Allowed, Season

 15.85 - New Orleans, 1996, (53-840)
 16.54 - Kansas City, 1996, (81-1,340)
 16.77 - New England, 1996, (84-1,409)
 17.32 - San Francisco, 1996, (79-1,368)
 17.74 - Denver, 1996, (69-1,224)


Most Touchdowns, Season

 1 - Carolina, 1996
   - Chicago, 1996


Most Touchdowns Allowed, Season

 1 - St. Louis, 1996
   - Detroit, 1996




Team Fumbles
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Most Fumbles, Season

 28 - St. Louis, 1996
 21 - Oakland, 1996
 20 - New York (A), 1996
 18 - Indianapolis, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
    - Denver, 1996


Fewest Fumbles, Season

  7 - Kansas City, 1996
 10 - Baltimore, 1996
    - Green Bay, 1996
 11 - San Diego, 1996
    - Jacksonville, 1996


Most Opponents' Fumbles, Season

 25 - Washington, 1996
 24 - Baltimore, 1996
 21 - Atlanta, 1996
    - San Francisco, 1996
 20 - Arizona, 1996
    - Indianapolis, 1996


Fewest Opponents' Fumbles, Season

  8 - Dallas, 1996
    - Minnesota, 1996
 10 - Houston, 1996
    - Oakland, 1996
    - Tampa Bay, 1996
    - Philadelphia, 1996


Most Fumbles Lost, Season

 11 - Detroit, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996
  9 - Arizona, 1996
    - Seattle, 1996
  8 - Indianapolis, 1996
    - Carolina, 1996
    - Miami, 1996


Fewest Fumbles Lost, Season

 2 - Kansas City, 1996
   - Washington, 1996
 3 - Atlanta, 1996
   - Minnesota, 1996
   - Pittsburgh, 1996
   - New York (N), 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered, Season

 32 - St. Louis, 1996
 22 - San Francisco, 1996
 21 - Atlanta, 1996
 19 - New England, 1996
    - Oakland, 1996
    - Washington, 1996


Fewest Fumbles Recovered, Season

  9 - Detroit, 1996
 10 - Philadelphia, 1996
    - San Diego, 1996
 11 - Kansas City, 1996
    - Dallas, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD, Season

 2 - Kansas City, 1996
 1 - Arizona, 1996
   - Atlanta, 1996
   - New York (A), 1996
   - Cincinnati, 1996
   - Denver, 1996
   - Washington, 1996
   - Minnesota, 1996
   - Buffalo, 1996


Most Fumbles Recovered for TD Allowed, Season

 2 - New Orleans, 1996
   - Detroit, 1996
 1 - Denver, 1996
   - New England, 1996
   - New York (A), 1996
   - Philadelphia, 1996
   - San Diego, 1996
   - Green Bay, 1996




Team Sacks
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Most Sacks, Season

 68 - Pittsburgh, 1996
 67 - Kansas City, 1996
 63 - San Francisco, 1996
 62 - Denver, 1996
 60 - Washington, 1996
    - San Diego, 1996


Fewest Sacks, Season

 29 - Detroit, 1996
 38 - New York (N), 1996
    - New England, 1996
 40 - New Orleans, 1996
 41 - New York (A), 1996




Team Tackles
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Most Tackles, Season

 958 - Seattle, 1996
 935 - New York (A), 1996
 926 - Arizona, 1996
 924 - New Orleans, 1996
 918 - Oakland, 1996


Fewest Tackles, Season

 796 - Minnesota, 1996
 813 - Denver, 1996
 815 - San Francisco, 1996
 822 - Kansas City, 1996
 829 - Washington, 1996




Team Penalties
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Most Penalties, Season

 66 - Jacksonville, 1996
 59 - St. Louis, 1996
 57 - New York (A), 1996
 54 - Minnesota, 1996
 53 - New York (N), 1996


Fewest Penalties, Season

 29 - Green Bay, 1996
 30 - Houston, 1996
    - Dallas, 1996
 32 - Detroit, 1996
    - Kansas City, 1996
    - Denver, 1996


Most Opponents' Penalties, Season

 63 - Carolina, 1996
 58 - Cincinnati, 1996
 56 - Jacksonville, 1996
 49 - New England, 1996
    - New Orleans, 1996


Fewest Opponents' Penalties, Season

 28 - Green Bay, 1996
 30 - Houston, 1996
 36 - Miami, 1996
    - San Diego, 1996
 38 - New York (A), 1996
    - Washington, 1996


Most Yards Penalized, Season

 445 - Jacksonville, 1996
 411 - Minnesota, 1996
 401 - New York (N), 1996
 391 - St. Louis, 1996
 380 - New York (A), 1996


Fewest Yards Penalized, Season

 210 - Green Bay, 1996
 218 - Dallas, 1996
 232 - Kansas City, 1996
     - Philadelphia, 1996
 237 - Carolina, 1996


Most Opponents' Yards Penalized, Season

 447 - Carolina, 1996
 412 - Cincinnati, 1996
 406 - New Orleans, 1996
 353 - Jacksonville, 1996
 352 - Arizona, 1996


Fewest Opponents' Yards Penalized, Season

 185 - Green Bay, 1996
 238 - San Diego, 1996
 244 - Houston, 1996
 255 - Denver, 1996
 259 - Tampa Bay, 1996




Time Of Possession
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Longest Time of Possession, Per Game, Season

  33:41 - Kansas City, 1996
  32:45 - San Francisco, 1996
  32:36 - San Diego, 1996
  32:27 - Minnesota, 1996
  32:20 - Denver, 1996


Shortest Time of Possession, Per Game, Season

  26:17 - Seattle, 1996
  27:36 - New Orleans, 1996
  28:12 - Detroit, 1996
  28:12 - Arizona, 1996
  28:18 - New York (N), 1996



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