Let's take a look at the biggest streaks that were broken this year, then there a few that still have a head of steam and then a quick preview of the possible birth of two new ones.
New England Patriots: 21-Game Winning Streak
Yes, we all know about the Patriots, but I'm mentioning it anyway. The Colts had a chance to do it in Week 1, the Jets gave it the old college try, but it was Pittsburgh who finally did the honors. Pittsburgh wasn't done, of course, who proceeded to fall another undefeated team, the following week.
Mike Vanderjagt: Most Consecutive Field Goals
Can't-miss Colts kicker Vanderjagt did. In a last minute effort against the Patriots in the first game of the season, the kick is up and no good. He still holds the record at 42.
Randy Moss: Consecutive Games Played
Well, at least they tried to keep it going when he played a decoy last week. But, he would be more valuable healthy in a few weeks than worry about a record. Moss did not play against the Colts against on Monday night.
Tim Brown: Consecutive Games With at Least One Reception
Brown was held without a catch in Sunday's 34-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, ending the third-longest receptions streak in NFL history at 179 games. He should have retired when he had a chance.
Jerry Rice: Consecutive Games With at Least One Reception
Rice, as an Oakland Raider, failed to catch a pass, snapping his streak of 274 games, the longest streak in NFL history. The last time he didn't catch a pass was Dec. 1, 1985. He should have retired when he had a chance.
Arizona Cardinals: Road Losing Streak
I don't understand why the Cards simply can't win out of Arizona. Well, they did last Sunday. Of course, it was against the Miami Dolphins. But, hey, a road win is a road win.
Eddie George: Consecutive Starts by a Running Back
The Tennessee Titans didn't want to keep him around. Dallas took him and then took his record. Snapped at 130. Poor Eddie.
San Francisco 49ers: No Shutout in 420 Consecutive Games
In Week 3, the 49ers' streak of not being shutout ended when the Seattle Seahawks brought out the vice grips. Well, without a Joe Montana or a Steve Young, it's bound to happen.
Streaks Still Chugging Along
Most consecutive starts by a quarterback: Brett Favre, 193.
Most consecutive punts without a block: Chris Gardocki, 1,006.
Most consecutive games scoring points: Morten Andersen, 320.
Most consecutive games with a reception from start of career: Marshall Faulk, 151.
Oh, and the most notorious is still alive...
Most consecutive kickoff returns without a TD: Buccaneers, a whole heckuva lotta games.
New Streaks
Rookie Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh and Craig Krenzel of Chicago have yet to lose an NFL football game.
Any guesses on who'll concede first?
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