Tag: All-Time

Demario Davis entered the top 25 solo tackle leaders in NFL history

Saints captain Demario Davis moved into the top 25 for all-time tackles, surpassing Paul Posluszny’s total of 882, with his 8th tackle in Week 17:

The New Orleans Saints have had a few record-breaking moments in recent years, both at the NFL all-time level and the franchise level. This continued in Week 17, as linebacker Demario Davis surpassed Paul Posluszny on the list of all-time solo tackle leaders. Posluszny set a career total of 882 total tackles in his 11-year career, and with Davis’ 8th tackle in Week 17, he surpassed this mark, entering the game with 875.

The next five up on the list within reach of Davis are as follows:

24. LB Mike Peterson – 896 tackles

23. DB Eric Weddle – 903 tackles

22. DB Brian Dawkins – 911 tackles

21. DB Rodney Harrison – 920 tackles

20. DB Antoine Winfield Sr. – 935 tackles

Demario Davis has been one of the greatest free agent signings in Saints history, and has provided the team with veteran leadership and elite level play for many years now. He will go down as one of the best Saints defenders alongside the likes of his current teammate Cameron Jordan. For now though, he still has plenty of gas in the tank, and will continue to climb the ladder of the best tacklers ever to play the game.

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Travis Kelce passes NFL legend on all-time TE receiving yards leaderboard

Travis Kelce moved past a legend on the NFL’s tight end receiving yards leaderboard during the #Chiefs’ Week 12 matchup against the #Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has broken many records during his time in the NFL, and after a 19-yard catch against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, he inched closer to setting another high-water mark among players at his position.

Kelce went into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers fourth on the all-time list of receiving yards for a tight end, needing just six yards to pass the great Antonio Gates.

After early scores by both teams in the first quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued to air out the ball, and found Kelce on a short screen where he was able to pick up 19 yards after the catch.

This catch put the former Cincinnati Bearcat at third on the all-time list of receiving yards by a tight end, passing Gates:

As Kelce continues his reign of dominance, he is well on his way to earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio upon his retirement.

Stay tuned to see if the All-Pro tight end can rack up even more yards as Kansas City looks to get back into the win column against the Panthers.

Alvin Kamara moved up to second among Saints’ all-time rushing yards leaders

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara surpassed Deuce McAllister in Week 3 to rank second among the Saints’ all-time rushing yards leaders:

The New Orleans Saints’ 15-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 somewhat overshadowed some of the positive things that had happened, including Tyrann Mathieu tying for second place with his 35th interception among active players. It’s tough to say much was positive for the offense when they only scored a dozen points, but some individuals did pass important milestones.

One of them was Alvin Kamara surpassing Deuce McAllister in career rushing yards with the Saints, moving him up to second behind his old teammate Mark Ingram II. Kamara entered the game trailing McAllister  by 69 rushing yards, and with 87 yards on the ground, he ended the day 18 yards ahead.

Even more impressively, Kamara did this on 53 fewer rushing attempts than McAllister. He has a decent margin remaining to get up to first place, however, with Ingram sitting at exactly 6,500 rushing yards for New Orleans, while Kamara checks in at 6,114. For Kamara to reach Ingram on the same amount of rushing attempts, he would need to average around 5.1 yards per carry on his next 75 attempts, which is pretty unreasonable given his hot start to the season. With only 386 more yards to go, he could feasibly find his way to the top of the list this season however, which is a fun stat to keep an eye on throughout the year.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has eighth-most playoff wins among QBs after victory vs. Dolphins

Patrick Mahomes sits in 8th place all-time on the NFL’s leaderboard for QB wins in the playoffs after the #Chiefs’ victory over the #Dolphins.

Patrick Mahomes has been among the NFL’s most dominant players since taking over at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018. His run of excellence has yielded two Super Bowl titles, MVP awards, and endless speculation about what the future may hold for him.

After his latest victory over the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round of the AFC Playoffs on Saturday, Mahomes ranks eighth all-time in postseason wins among NFL quarterbacks all time.

This phenomenal accomplishment only took six seasons for Mahomes to achieve, and with a full head of steam heading into Kansas City’s Divisional round matchup this week, the reigning MVP could start making progress toward securing the seventh-place spot.

It seems that nothing is unattainable for the Chiefs as long as they have Mahomes under center. Fans should expect a double-dose of greatness from Kansas City’s franchise quarterback this weekend as the Chiefs attempt to defend their Super Bowl title.

7 Chiefs named as best player to wear their respective jersey number

From Patrick Mahomes to Buck Buchanan, the #Chiefs had several greats make @TheNFLWire’s list of the best pro football players to wear every jersey number.

Jersey numbers have always been synonymous with greatness in the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. For that reason, they’re one of just a few NFL clubs with over 10 retired jersey numbers. No one will wear those numbers again in Kansas City, without expressed permission from the club.

A few of those retired jersey numbers appeared on a recent list from Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar, naming the best pro football player to wear every NFL jersey number. Only one active Chiefs player made the list, but six franchise legends also joined him.

Which players made the cut for Farrar? Here’s a quick look at each down below.

Who has the most all-time yards, touchdowns against the Packers?

Who was the biggest Packers nemesis of all-time? Here’s a look at the numbers.

The Green Bay Packers have been around for a long time (since 1919) and played a lot of football games (1,418 as of 2023). That means a lot of opponents and a lot of games against star players.

So, who have been the most productive opponents against the Packers?

We dug through PFR’s “Stathead” to discover the players with the most passing yards, passing touchdowns, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, total yards and total touchdowns against the Packers all-time.

Here are the results:

Georgia men’s basketball all-time roster: UGA Legends

A look at Georgia basketball’s all-time roster

Though the University of Georgia is known for its rich history and tradition on the gridiron, some incredible talent has graced the hardwood in Athens since the basketball program’s inception in 1905.

For those who have followed the team through the ups and downs, there’s a certain nostalgia that comes with reminiscing about the legendary players who have passed through Athens during their basketball careers.

From a Final Four appearance to thrilling buzzer beaters, I compiled a roster of players who have left a mark on the program’s history. Join me in taking a trip down memory lane and explore the greatest basketball players to ever don the red and black.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes must overcome this historical trend to win Super Bowl LVII

Patrick Mahomes will alter the course of modern football history if he can lift the #Chiefs to a win over the #Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. | from @TheJohnDillon

In a year where Patrick Mahomes won the Most Valuable Player award by a landslide, some might consider the Kansas City Chiefs to have an edge over the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Excellent play paired with the offensive weapons at his disposal will make Kansas City a tough out for the Eagles, but if history has anything to say about it, the quarterback’s most recent accolade may be a disadvantage.

An MVP winner has not emerged from a Super Bowl victorious since 1999 when Kurt Warner managed to accomplish the feat as a member of the St. Louis Rams in the legendary offense nicknamed the “Greatest Show On Turf.”

If he is able to lift the Chiefs over Philadelphia in the highly anticipated matchup, Mahomes will have achieved something that some of the all-time greats — Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers — were never able to over the course of their careers.

Kansas City will be a slight underdog at kickoff on Sunday night, and Mahomes will have to take it upon himself to lead the Chiefs to a win on the biggest stage against an exceptionally capable Eagles squad. If he can, he would literally alter the course of football history.

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Chiefs DE Frank Clark can ascend sack leaderboard, hit contract incentive vs. Bengals

#Chiefs DE Frank Clark has $500K, a spot on the all-time playoff sack leaderboard and a trip to the Super Bowl on the line vs. the #Bengals. | from @TheJohnDillon

Frank Clark has been an enigmatic part of the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the regular season but always seems to find an extra gear in the playoffs. He managed to bring down Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence last week in the Chiefs’ first playoff win of the postseason and will need to find his way into the Cincinnati Bengals’ backfield with regularity to lift Kansas City to another Super Bowl berth.

With a sack of Joe Burrow in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, Clark could improve his position on the NFL’s all-time playoff sack leaderboard. He would pass both Reggie White, who he’s currently tied with, and one-time Chiefs player Terrell Suggs, who has a half-sack advantage over Clark heading into the matchup.

It is also worth noting that Clark has incentives in his contract that would pay him a hefty sum if the Chiefs manage to pull out a win on Sunday. CBS Sports salary cap wizard Joel Corry has the details:

As if the prospect of a Super Bowl berth wasn’t enough reason to play hard, the amount of pride and money on the line should provide Clark plenty of motivation to be a game-wrecker on Kansas City’s defensive line. Against a Bengals offense whose only weakness is their ailing offensive front, the veteran pass rusher seems primed to do something special.

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Michael Thomas surpasses Joe Horn, ranks No. 3 among Saints receptions leaders

Michael Thomas surpassed Joe Horn on Sunday to rank No. 3 among the Saints’ all-time receptions leaders. Only Eric Martin and Marques Colston are still ahead of him:

Michael Thomas made New Orleans Saints history on Sunday, totaling 5 catches for 49 yards against the Carolina Panthers, converting 3 first downs. Those added to his career numbers, which mean he’s up to 526 receptions in a Saints uniform — he’s now surpassed Joe Horn (523) to rank No. 3 among the franchise’s all-time receptions leaders. Only Eric Martin (532) and Marques Colston (711) are still ahead of Thomas.

So he’s got a realistic shot at lapping Martin in the near future, though that hinges on the severity of his new toe injury. He was questionable to return on Sunday before the team later downgraded his status, so we’ll hope that was a precautionary move. It’s something to watch out for when the first Saints injury report drops on Wednesday.

As for Thomas’ standing in the record books: he’s now up to 6,121 receiving yards, which trails Horn (7,622), Martin (7,854), and Colston (9,759) for the all-time lead. The expanded regular season could give him a real shot at reaching 7,000 yards if he maintains his current pace, but it’ll be close. It depends on whether he misses time with this toe injury or if anything else gets in the way, and whether the Saints passing game can truly find its footing.

Still, it goes to show how special his talent is, even after injuries kept him sidelined for most of the last two seasons. More consistent quarterback play will do a lot to help his case, but Thomas is still on track to end his Saints career as one of the finest receivers to ever wear black and gold.

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