List of most consecutive starts by a National Football League quarterback

In the history of the National Football League, there have been eleven starts streaks of at least 100 consecutive games by ten different quarterbacks, with three of those with a regular season streak of at least 200 games.[1][2][3]

Brett Favre has held the record since November 7, 1999 when he made his 117th consecutive start against the Chicago Bears.[4] His consecutive starts streak is also the longest all-time for a non-special teams player.[5] On December 5, 2010, playing for the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills, Favre was knocked out of the game on the first drive with a sprained SC joint injury to his right shoulder, caused by a hit from linebacker Arthur Moats. After a snowstorm delayed the following Sunday's game against the New York Giants to Monday, December 13, Favre was ruled inactive, ending his streak at a record 297 games (321 including playoffs).[6][7]

Below is a list of the top 25 quarterbacks to achieve the longest consecutive regular season starts at their position.

All-time consecutive starts streaks

Top 25 ranked by consecutive regular season starts, updated through 2018 season, week 5

Bold denotes an active streak.

Rank Quarterback Streak start Streak end Teams Regular
season		 Playoffs Total References
1 Brett Favre9/27/199212/5/2010GB/NYJ/MIN29724321 [7][8][9]
2 Eli Manning 11/21/200411/23/2017NYG21012222 [10][11]
3 Peyton Manning9/6/19981/2/2011IND20819227 [7][12][13]
4 Philip Rivers 9/11/2006ActiveSD/LAC1979206 [14]
5 Matt Ryan12/20/2009ActiveATL1369145 [15]
6 Joe Flacco9/7/200811/22/2015BAL12215137 [16][17]
7 Matthew Stafford9/11/2011ActiveDET1173120 [18]
8 Ron Jaworski9/18/197711/25/1984PHI1167123 [7][19][20][21]
9 Tom Brady9/14/20091/3/2016NE11214126 [22][23]
10 Tom Brady9/30/20019/7/2008NE11117128 [7][24][25][26]
11 Joe Ferguson9/18/19779/23/1984BUF1073110 [7][27][28]
12 Russell Wilson9/09/2012ActiveSEA10112113 [29]
13 Dan Marino10/25/198710/10/1993MIA95499 [7][30][31]
14 Roman Gabriel11/28/19659/17/1972LAR89291 [7][32]
15 Johnny Unitas9/27/195911/7/1965BAL88391 [7][33][34]
16 Jim Everett9/4/198810/23/1993LAR87491 [7][35]
17 Richard Todd9/9/197912/2/1984NYJ/NO86490 [36]
18T Aaron Brooks11/26/200012/12/2005NO82284 [37]
18T Drew Brees1/16/20109/20/2015NO82890 [38][39]
20 Trent Green9/9/20019/10/2006KC81182 [40]
21 Drew Brees1/8/200512/27/2009SD/NO79382 [41]
22T Andy Dalton9/11/201112/13/2015CIN77481 [42]
22T Ryan Tannehill9/09/201212/11/2016MIA77077 [43]
24 Steve Grogan11/23/197511/16/1980NE76278 [44]
25T Fran Tarkenton12/11/196612/12/1971MIN/NYG71071 [45]
25T Joe Theismann12/7/198011/18/1985WAS71879 [46]
25T Rich Gannon9/12/199910/20/2003OAK71778 [47]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Iron-Man Favre To Make 200th Consecutive Start". Packers.com. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
  2. ↑ "Manning hits 200 starts today". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
  3. ↑ "Eli Manning makes 200th consecutive start". 247 Sports. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
  4. ↑ "Pro Football History: Iron Man". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
  5. ↑ "Vikings QB Favre 'grateful' after his NFL-record 271st start in a row". NFL.com. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
  6. ↑ "Brett Favre unable to start vs. Giants" ESPN.com
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Colts’ Manning consecutive starts streak over, ranks second on QB all-time list
  8. ↑ "Brett Favre – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  9. ↑ "Favre's consecutive start streak comes to an end at 297". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  10. ↑ Raanan, Jordan (Nov 28, 2017). "Giants going with QB Geno Smith over Eli Manning, ending streak". ESPN.com.
  11. ↑ "Eli Manning – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
  12. ↑ "Peyton Manning – Game logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
  13. ↑ "Streak ends: Colts' Manning ruled out Sunday; Collins to start". NFL.com. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
  14. ↑ "Philip Rivers – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
  15. ↑ "Matt Ryan – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  16. ↑ "Joe Flacco – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
  17. ↑ Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco to have surgery on injured knee
  18. ↑ "Matthew Stafford – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
  19. ↑ "Ron Jaworski – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  20. ↑ "Ron Jaworski – Bio". Sports Stars USA. Archived from the original on 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  21. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles All-Time History 1984". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  22. ↑ "Tom Brady's 112-game start streak will come to an end". Boston.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  23. ↑ "Tom Brady - Game Logs 2015". NFL.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  24. ↑ "Tom Brady - Game Logs 2008". NFL.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  25. ↑ "Patriots win, but Brady's injury overshadows game". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-09-07.
  26. ↑ "Brady's season over after injuring knee vs. Chiefs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2008-09-07.
  27. ↑ "Joe Ferguson – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  28. ↑ "The Month of September in Bills History". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  29. ↑ "Russell Wilson - Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  30. ↑ "Dan Marino – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  31. ↑ "Dolphins Individual Records – Service". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  32. ↑ "Roman Gabriel – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  33. ↑ "Johnny Unitas Statistics". ProFootballReference.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
  34. ↑ "Last game Unitas did not start prior to beginning of starts streak". 49ers Game Books 1958. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  35. ↑ "Jim Everett – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  36. ↑ "Richard Todd – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  37. ↑ "Aaron Brooks – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  38. ↑ "Drew Brees – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
  39. ↑ "Drew Brees will not play for Saints vs. Panthers". NFL.com. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  40. ↑ "Trent Green – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  41. ↑ "Drew Brees – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  42. ↑ "Andy Dalton – Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
  43. ↑ "Ryan Tannehill - Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  44. ↑ "Steve Grogan – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  45. ↑ "Fran Tarkenton – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  46. ↑ "Joe Theismann – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  47. ↑ "Rich Gannon – Game Logs". NFL.com. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
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