Oct 18, 2019 some more of the craziest and most acrobatic interceptions in football history. Top 10 passing yards leaders in michigan football history. The record for most interceptions in a single season is held by. That said, the saints have only thrown one pick so far this season, so theyre technically on pace to finish the season with the new record. Woodson, who is third on the nfl alltime career interception list with 71.
Also, he holds the nfl record for most total defensive td returns in a career with. Johnthan joseph sets franchise record with two interception day. Nfl interception returns for touchdown career leaders pro. Texans deshaun watson enters the nfl record book with his. Sporting news is preparing you for this landmark season by trying to make you the savviest nfl fan in the room. The following year, comp was the nfls passing yards leader and the led the team to an nfl championship. Interceptions records updated through the 2007 season.
An asterisk after a players name indicates bowl stats are included. Interceptions have significantly decreased in the nfl this season, and it all goes back to rules protecting the quarterback. The following is a list of the nfl career defensive leaders ranked by interceptions. The record for most interceptions in a season is 42, in 1962, by george blanda. Free nfl football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. Jacksonville the nfl recently released the 20 official nfl record and fact book in advance of the leagues 94th season. Krause did most of his damage as a free safety before retiring in 1979. Nov 19, 2017 tyrod taylor takes over after nathan peterman throws five picks in first half. Record keeping for interception counts in the national football league nfl began in 1940. Football, elevenplayer individual defense most interceptions career. Oct 15, 2017 johnthan jospeh sets houston texans franchise record for interceptions after a big day on sunday. There were 430 interceptions during the 2017 nfl regular season. Football trivia a sortable list of leading career interceptions record holders. National football league nfl records individual records.
Recordkeeping for interception counts in the national football league nfl began in 1940. National football league nfl records interceptions. In all, dillon, recorded 52 interceptions which he returned 976 yards for an incredible career average of 18. Apr 01, 2020 some have gone on to great nfl careers, while others success was limited to the college level.
Previously dan sandifer of washington and spec sanders jointly held the record. National football league nfl information national football league nfl directory national football league records national football league nfl awards. Jack butler pro football hall of fame official site. Jun 26, 2018 for perspective, there isnt a single active player in the nfl who has topped six interceptions more than twice in his career. Bobby dillon pro football hall of fame official site. Jets jamal adams on a new mission, blitzes his way into. The list of records is separated by individual players and teams. Oct 16, 2016 dak prescott breaks tom bradys record for most passes without a pick to start a career prescott threw his 163rd straight pass to start his career without being picked off. Some have gone on to great nfl careers, while others success was limited to the college level. Most consecutive seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 4 thurman thomas, 19891992. It brings his total to six, a singleseason franchise record for defensive backs and only two shy of the nfl record by former arizona cardinals safety adrian wilson 2005. He had nine interceptions a season later in 1953 that included a record tying four interceptions in a game against the washington redskins. Discover national football league team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. We remember the helicopter play and the backtoback super bowl victories at the end of his career, but john elways first three trips.
The record for most interceptions by a defensive player in a. List of national football league annual interceptions leaders. These records are not listed in the nfl record and fact book. More comprehensive records information can be accessed by clicking on the section name. Tom brady moves up nfl record book with bounceback performance. Anyway second place for a fullseason postmerger was the 1990 kansas city chiefs with 5. Jan 19, 2011 the quarterback who has thrown the most interceptions is brett favre, who through the 2010 season has thrown 336 career interceptions. Rod woodson played 16 seasons with pittsburgh, san francisco, baltimore, and oakland, and holds the nfl record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns in an nfl career with 12.
Some more of the craziest and most acrobatic interceptions in football history. Statistics are current through the 2019 nfl season and include stats accrued in nfl, afl and apfa games. Dec 08, 2019 houston texans deshaun watson became the first player in nfl history to rack up 9,000 career passing yards and 1,000 career rushing yards in his first 36 career games. The nfl s first star receiver, hutson was a member of the inaugural class for the pro football hall of fame.
With 26 interceptions since entering the nfl, marcus peters is an electrifying cornerback. Giants 99 most interceptions returned for td, game player game tds 1. The national football league nfl information on rauzulus street. With 26 interceptions since entering the nfl, marcus peters is an electrifying cornerback giving the ravens a jolt with his playmaking and passion for competition. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. His 81 interceptions will almost definitely sit in the record books forever. Nov 09, 2019 interceptions have significantly decreased in the nfl this season, and it all goes back to rules protecting the quarterback. Comp finished his career with 34 interceptions and hes a. Rushing passing receiving scoring defensespecial teams sixman coaching playoffs wins state championships. Peyton manning recently became the nfl s alltime leading pass. Craziest interceptions in football history part 2 youtube.
The nfls first star receiver, hutson was a member of the inaugural class for the pro football hall of fame. What is the game with the most interceptions thrown. Nfl career passing interceptions leaders the football. Dak prescott breaks tom bradys record for most passes. Tyrod taylor takes over after nathan peterman throws five picks in first half. Find out the nfl pro footballs alltime interceptions leaders. He ranked tied for second in career interceptions at time of his retirement and still holds the packers record for career interceptions. No one but george blanda has thrown for over 40 interceptions in a season and i dont think we will ever see it again in the modern nfl.
Mar 12, 2012 the quarterback who has thrown the most interceptions is brett favre, who through the 2010 season has thrown 336 career interceptions. Since 1990, the game with the most combined interceptions was the 1998 week 15 game between the san diego chargers and seattle seahawks. For perspective, there isnt a single active player in the nfl who has topped six interceptions more than twice in his career. Top 20 interceptions pro football hall of fame official site. Dec 29, 2019 the tampa bay quarterback entered the record books in a weird way on sunday. I took it the same way, until i ran that search and found the 2018 bucs have thrown 19 interceptions so far. Ed reed also is tied for the most career interceptions in playoff history with nine. With 26 career interceptions, peters is far and away the league leader in that. Tom brady moves up nfl record book with bounceback. Most career interceptions in super bowl quarterback.
The nfl record for most interceptions thrown in a game was set by jim hardy in 1950. Dak prescott breaks tom bradys record for most passes without a pick to start a career prescott threw his 163rd straight pass to start his career without being picked off. Notre dame quarterback ian book turns down nfl draft for. List of national football league records individual wikipedia. There are plenty of reasons for a quarterback to play. He now has 25 career games with multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions, the most by a player in nfl history in his first five seasons to begin a career. Nfl career leaders interceptions the football database. Its still a race between ryan fitzpatrick and josh mccown for guy whose very mediocre career. Nov 22, 2019 with 26 interceptions since entering the nfl, marcus peters is an electrifying cornerback giving the ravens a jolt with his playmaking and passion for competition. Jameis winston is first quarterback to throw 30 touchdowns, interceptions with seasonending picksix sporting news. Who holds the record for the most interceptions in the nfl. How nfl rules favoring quarterbacks has led to fewer.
Tyrod taylor takes over after nathan peterman throws five. Peyton manning recently became the nfls alltime leading pass. Elways eight career interceptions are the most in history. Peyton manning made a joke about his interception record at.
The quarterback opted against the nfl draft and will play for the fighting irish as a senior. Home sports football leading career interceptions record holders. The national football league nfl records interceptions. The following is a list of the nfl career passing leaders ranked by passing interceptions. My teams coaching changes news rankings records podcasts txhsfb players in nfl store. The nfls major interception records will never be broken. For a more detailed list of consecutive starts and games played, see list of most consecutive starts and games played by national football league players. Nfl record most interception return yards, game player game yds 1. How nfl rules favoring quarterbacks has led to fewer interceptions. Malcolm jenkins 1262015 at patriots 99 jerry norton 1051957 vs. Below are the top 10 passing yards leaders in wolverines history, according to the michigan record book. Houston texans deshaun watson became the first player in nfl history to rack up 9,000 career passing yards and 1,000 career rushing yards in his first 36 career games. All records can be referenced at the national football league nfl s official website, nfl. Sammy baugh, washington, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947.
Jameis winston is first quarterback to throw 30 touchdowns. The most interceptions in nfl history were caused by a car accident. Most career interceptions in super bowl quarterback super. He had nine interceptions a season later in 1953 that included a recordtying four interceptions in a game against the washington redskins. Nfl football leading career interceptions record holders. Interceptionsrecords updated through the 2007 season. List of national football league records individual. A year later, he added four more interceptions to his career total, two of which he returned for touchdowns, an nfl record at the time. Interceptions career leaders and records college football.
Players and teams, along with their records, are noted with the super bowl game played. Jul 22, 20 jacksonville the nfl recently released the 20 official nfl record and fact book in advance of the leagues 94th season. The tampa bay quarterback entered the record books in a weird way on sunday. Johnathan josephs secondquarter interception of jameis winston put him on top in the texans record book. Over the next five weeks, we will test your nfl knowledge of the super bowl, the nfl record book, legendary coaches, personalities and miscellaneous nfl facts. Johnthan jospeh sets houston texans franchise record for interceptions after a big day on sunday. List of national football league career interceptions leaders. During that game the teams combined for a total of 10 interceptions 3 for the chargers and 7 for the seahaw. Nfl football career defensive leaders ranked by interceptions. Take this 20question quiz about the nfl record book and let us know how many you got right. What is the ncaa record for interceptions thrown for a. Most seasons leading the league in yards from scrimmage, 6 jim brown, 19581959, 1961, 19631965. Dave campbells texas football maintains the states most widely respected and cited texas high school football record book.