Football

Key Figures in the History of American Football (non-players)

  • Pete Rozzelle NFL Commissioner 1960-1989 Its almost hard to overstate the impact Rozzelle had in turning fooball into the national obsession and economic superpower it is today. A gifted marketer first and foremost, he sold football to mainstream America through the use of television, making autumn Sundays practically synonymous with football. First nonathelete to with Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Baseball had six commissioners during his tenure.

2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Top 50

  1. Aaron Rodgers
  2. LeSean McCoy
  3. Ray Rice
  4. Arian Foster
  5. Adrian Peterson
  6. Rob Gronkowski
  7. Cam Newton
  8. Wes Welker
  9. Maurice Jones-Drew
  10. Calvin Johnson
  11. Matt Forte
  12. Michael Turner
  13. Drew Brees
  14. Mike Wallace
  15. Greg Jennings
  16. Frank Gore
  17. Chris Johnson
  18. Vincent Jackson
  19. Hakeem Nicks
  20. Tom Brady
  21. Jordy Nelson
  22. Marshawn Lynch
  23. Darren Sproles
  24. Roddy White
  25. Jimmy Graham
  26. Percy Harvin
  27. Victor Cruz
  28. Rashard Mendenhall
  29. Ryan Mathews
  30. Larry Fitzgerald
  31. Michael Bush
  32. Steve Smith
  33. Dez Bryant
  34. Marshawn Lynch
  35. Matthew Stafford
  36. Beanie Wells
  37. DeMarco Murray
  38. Steven Jackson
  39. LeGarrette Blount
  40. Dwayne Bowe
  41. Marques Colst

Fantasy Football Awards 2011

  • Biggest:
  • Steals:
  • Rob Gronkowski
  • Wes Welker
  • Aaron Rodgers
  • Jimmy Graham
  • Marshawn Lynch
  • Matthew Stafford
  • Darren Sproles
  • Eli Manning
  • Jordy Nelson
  • Busts:
  • Chris Johnson
  • Colts Offense: Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, and Austin Collie
  • Mike Williams
  • Peyton Hillis
  • Chad Ochocinco
  • Miles Austin
  • Mike Vick
  • Miles Austin
  • Desean Jackson
  • Waiver Wire:
  • Cam Newton
  • Victor Cruz
  • Laurent Robinson
  • Devastating Injuries:
  • Jamaal Charles
  • Peyton Manning
  • Kenny Britt
  • Andre Johnson
  • Matt Schaub
  • Darren McFadden
  • Fred Jackson
  • Matt Forte
  • Greg Jennings

Most Valuable Patriots

  1. Tom Brady-12-Michigan
  2. Vince Wilfork-75-Miami
  3. Jerod Mayo-51
  4. Logan Mankins-70-Fresno St
  5. Wes Welker-83-Texas Tech
  6. Matt Light-72-Purdue
  7. Devin McCourtey-32-Rutgers
  8. Chad Ochocinco-85-Oregon St
  9. Rob Gronkowski-87-Arizona
  10. Brandon Spikes-55-Florida
  11. Dan Koppen-67-BC
  12. Patrick Chung-25-Oregon
  13. Dan Connelly-SE Missouri
  14. Shaun Ellis-94-Tennessee
  15. Albert Haynesworth-92-Tennessee
  16. Rob Ninkovich-50-Purdue
  17. Ben-Jarvis Green-Ellis-42-
  18. Mike Wright-99
  19. Aaron Hernandez-81-Florida
  20. Sebastian Vollmer-76-Houston
  21. Lee Bodden-23-Duquesne
  22. Andre Carter-93-Cal
  23. Deion Branch-84-Louisville
  24. Danny Woodhead-39-Chadr

2011 NFL Power Rankings

  1. Packers
  2. Patriots
  3. Steelers
  4. Saints
  5. Ravens
  6. 49ers
  7. Texans
  8. Giants
  9. Cowboys
  10. Jets
  11. Broncos
  12. Falcons
  13. Lions
  14. Bears
  15. Bengals
  16. Titans
  17. Raiders
  18. Chargers
  19. Eagles
  20. Bills
  21. Chiefs
  22. Dolphins
  23. Redskins
  24. Buccaneers
  25. Seahawks
  26. Vikings
  27. Jaguars
  28. Panthers
  29. Cardinals
  30. Browns
  31. Rams
  32. Colts

NFL Players With 250+ Games Played

  1. George Blanda 340 1949-1975
  2. Jerry Rice 303 1985-2004
  3. Brett Favre 302 1991-2010
  4. Bruce Matthews 296 1983-2001
  5. Darrell Green 295 1983-2002
  6. Jim Marshall 282 1960-1979
  7. Trey Junkin 281 1983-2002
  8. Bruce Smith 279 1985-2003
  9. Clay Matthews 278 1978-1996
  10. Junior Seau 268 1990-2009
  11. Lou Groza 268 1946-1967
  12. Lomas Brown 263 1985-2002
  13. Ray Brown 262 1986-2005
  14. Jackie Slater 259 1976-1995
  15. David Binn 256 1994-2010
  16. Earl Morrall 255 1956-1976
  17. Irving Fryar 255 1984-2000
  18. Tim Brown 255 1988-2004
  19. Mike Kenn 251 1978-1994
  20. Eugene Robinson 250 19

The Top 10 Supplemental Draft Picks in NFL History

  1. 1984-Reggie White Round 1 Pick 4
  2. 1984-Steve Young Round 1 Pick 1
  3. 1987-Cris Carter Round 4 Pick 3
  4. 1984-Gary Zimmerman Round 1 Pick 3
  5. 1984-Mel J. Gray Round 2 Pick 42
  6. 1985-Bernie Kosar Round 1 Pick 1
  7. 1984-Vaughan Johnson Round 1 Pick 15
  8. 1990-Rob Moore Round 1 Pick 1
  9. 1998-Jamal Williams Round 2 Pick 2
  10. 1984-Gary Clark Round 2 Pick 55

The 30 Greatest Defensive Lineman in NFL History (Post Merger)

  1. Reggie White (DE) Eagles
  2. Bruce Smith (DE) Bills
  3. Joe Greene (DT) Steelers
  4. Randy White (DT) Cowboys
  5. Jack Youngblood (DE) Rams
  6. Bob Lilly (DT) Cowboys
  7. Carl Eller (DE) Vikings
  8. Lee Roy Selmon (DE) Buccaneers
  9. Michael Strahan (DE) Giants
  10. Alan Page (DT) Vikings
  11. Warren Sapp (DT) Buccaneers
  12. Howie Long (DE) Raiders
  13. Julius Peppers (DE) Bears
  14. Dwight Freeney (DE) Colts
  15. Richard Seymour (DE) Raiders
  16. John Randle (DT) Vikings
  17. Richard Dent (DE) Bears
  18. Merlin Olson (DT) Rams
  19. Dan Hampton (DT) Bears
  20. Fred Dean (DE) 49ers
  21. Cortez Kennedy (DT) Seahawks
  22. Chris Doleman (DE) Vikings
  23. Kevin Williams (DT)

The Top 15 NFL Players to Emerge From Florida

  1. Emmitt Smith
  2. Jack Youngblood
  3. Lomas Brown
  4. Wilbur Marshall
  5. Wes Chandler
  6. Fred Taylor
  7. Kevin Carter
  8. Jevon Kearse
  9. Lito Sheppard
  10. Chris Collinsworth
  11. Rick Casares
  12. John L. Williams
  13. Nat Moore
  14. Percy Harvin
  15. Neal Anderson

The Top 20 NFL Players to Emerge from Notre Dame

  1. Joe Montana
  2. Alan Page
  3. Tim Brown
  4. Paul Hornung
  5. Curly Lambeau
  6. Nick Buoniconti
  7. Dave Casper
  8. Joe Theismann
  9. George Trafton
  10. Wayne Millner
  11. George Conner
  12. Jerome Bettis
  13. George Kunz
  14. Ricky Watters
  15. Bryant Young
  16. Bob Kuechenberg
  17. Daryle Lamonica
  18. Justin Tuck
  19. Mark Bavaro
  20. Bob Toneff