Milestones
The following teams and players set all-time NFL records during the season:
| Record | Player/Team | Date/Opponent | Previous Record Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Pass Receptions, Season | Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis (143) | N/A | Herman Moore, Detroit, 1995 (123) |
| Longest Return of a Missed Field Goal | Chris McAlister, Baltimore (107 yards) | September 30, vs. Denver | Aaron Glenn, N.Y. Jets vs. Indianapolis, November 15, 1998 (104) |
| Yards From Scrimmage, Career | Jerry Rice, Oakland (21,284) | September 29, vs. Tennessee | Walter Payton, 1975–1987 (21,264) |
| Most Rushing Yards Gained, Career | Emmitt Smith, Dallas | October 27, vs. Seattle | Walter Payton, 1975–1987 (16,726) |
| Most Rushing Yards by a Quarterback, Game | Michael Vick, Atlanta (173) | December 1 vs. Minnesota | Tobin Rote, Green Bay vs. Chicago, November 18, 1951 (150) |
| Most First Downs by Both Teams, Game | Seattle (32) vs. Kansas City (32) | November 24 | Tied by 2 games (62 total) |
| Fewest Fumbles by a Team, Season | Kansas City (7) | N/A | Cleveland, 1959 (8) |
| Fewest Fumbles Lost by a Team, Season | Kansas City (2) | N/A | Tied by 2 teams (3) |
| Most Punts by a Team, Season | Houston (116) | N/A | Chicago, 1981 (114) |
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