Milestones
The following teams and players set all-time NFL records during the regular season:
| Record | Player/Team | Date/Opponent | Previous Record Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Points, Career | Morten Andersen, Atlanta | December 16 vs. Dallas | Gary Anderson, 1982–2004 (2,434) |
| Most Field Goals, Career | Morten Andersen, Atlanta | December 24 vs. Carolina | Gary Anderson, 1982–2004 (538) |
| Most Passes Completed, Career | Brett Favre, Green Bay | December 17 vs. Detroit | Dan Marino, 1983–1999 (4,967) |
| Most Touchdowns, Season | LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego (31) | December 10 vs. Denver | Shaun Alexander, Seattle, 2005 (28) |
| Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season | LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego (28) | December 10 vs. Denver | Shaun Alexander, 2005 Priest Holmes, 2003 (27) |
| Most Rushing Attempts, Season | Larry Johnson, Kansas City (416) | December 31 vs. Jacksonville | Jamal Anderson, Atlanta, 1998 (410) |
| Most Kick Returns for a Touchdown, Season | Devin Hester, Chicago (5; 3 punts and 2 kickoffs) | December 11 at St. Louis | Tied by 9 players (4) |
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