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Points
Touchdowns
Points After Touchdowns
Two-Point Conversions
Rushing Yards
Rushing Touchdowns
Rushing Average
Rushing Attempts
Pass Attempts
Pass Completions		 Completion Percentage
Passing Yards
Touchdown Passes
Interceptions Thrown
Passer Rating
Receiving Yards
Receptions
Receiving Touchdowns
Interceptions By
Interception Return Yards
Points
Most, Career

1,076
John Carney, 1990-2000
918   
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09
766   
Rolf Benirschke, 1977-1986

Most, Season

186
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
146
Nate Kaeding, 2009
136
Nate Kaeding, 2006

Most, Season, Rookie

114
Nate Kaeding, 2004
106
Dennis Partee, 1968
94   
Herb Travenio, 1965

Most, Game

30
Kellen Winslow at Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981
24
(8 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007
18
(30 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008
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Touchdowns
Most Seasons Leading League

3
Lance Alworth, 1966, 1965, 1964
1
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006

Most, Career

153
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09
83   
Lance Alworth, 1962-1970
59   
Antonio Gates, 2003-09

Most, Season

31
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
20
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2005
19
Chuck Muncie, 1981

Most, Game

5
Kellen Winslow at Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981
4
(8 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007
3
(30 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008

Most Consecutive Games

18
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004-05
10
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
9  
Natrone Means, 1993-94 Lance Alworth, 1964, 1963
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Points After Touchdown
Most, Career

328
Rolf Benirschke, 1977-1986
303
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09
293 
John Carney, 1990-00

Most, Season

58
Nate Kaeding, 2006
55
Rolf Benirschke, 1981
54
Nate Kaeding, 2004

Most, Game

7
(6 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Denver, Dec.28, 2008
6
(27 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Tennessee, Dec. 25, 2009
5
(40 times), Last: Nate Kaeding vs. Kansas City, Nov. 29,2009

Most Consecutive

250
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09
87
Rolf Benirschke, 1983-86
76
John Carney, 1991-93

Most Attempts, Career

352
Rolf Benirschke, 1977-1986
305
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09
298
John Carney, 2004-09

Most Attempts, Season

61
Rolf Benirschke, 1981
58
Nate Kaeding, 2006
55
Nate Kaeding, 2004. Bob Thomas, 1985

Most Attempts, Game

8
Bob Thomas vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 8, 1985. Rolf Benirschke at Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981
7
(6 times), Last:Nate Kaedingvs. Denver, Dec.28, 2008
6
(36 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Tennessee, Dec. 25, 2009
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Two-Point Conversions
Most, Career

3
Ronnie Harmon, 1990-95
2
Dave Kocourek, 1960-65
1
(16 times), Last:Darren Sproles, 2008

Most, Season

3
Ronnie Harmon, 1994
1
(18 times), Last: Darren Sproles, 2008

Most, Game

1
(21 times), Last:Darren Sproles at Oakland, Sept. 28, 2008
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Field Goals
Most, Career

261
John Carney, 1990-2000
150
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09
146  Rolf Benirschke, 1977-86

Most, Season

34
John Carney, 1994
32
Nate Kaeding, 2009
31
John Carney, 1993, 1999

Most, Game

6
(3 times), Last: Greg Davis at Oakland, Oct. 5, 1997
5
(8 times), Last: Steve Christie vs. Seattle, Dec. 30, 2001
4
(23 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Denver, Nov. 22, 2009

Most, Game, No Misses

6
(3 times), Last: Greg Davis at Oakland, Oct. 5, 1997
5
(7 times), Last: Steve Christie vs. Seattle, Dec. 30, 2001
4 (16 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Denver, Nov. 22, 2009
 


Highest Percentage, Career (min. 100 att.)

.872
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09 (150 of 172)
.816
John Carney, 1990-00 (261-320)
.702
Rolf Benirschke, 1977-86 (146-208)

Highest Percentage, Season (min. 14 att.)
.914
Nate Kaeding, 2009 (32 of 35)
.905
John Carney, 1990 (19 of 21)
.897
Nate Kaeding, 2006 (26 of 29)

Longest

57
Nate Kaeding at Tampa, Dec. 21, 2008
55
Nate Kaeding vs. Kansas City, Nov. 29, 2009
54
(4 times), Last: Nate Kaeding at Baltimore, Oct. 1, 2006

Most Consecutive

29
John Carney, 1992-93
21
John Carney, 1994
20
Nate Kaeding, 2009
 


Most Attempts, Career

320
John Carney, 1990-00
208
Rolf Benirschke, 1977-1986
172
Nate Kaeding, 2004-09

Most Attempts, Season

40
John Carney, 1993
38
John Carney, 1994
36
John Carney, 1999, 1996 Rolf Benirschke, 1980

Most Attempts, Game

7
Dick Van Raaphorst at N.Y. Jets, Oct. 8, 1966
6
(6 times), Last: Steve Christie vs. Denver, Dec. 1, 2002
5
(19 times), Last: Steve Christie at Cleveland, Oct. 19, 2003
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Rushing Yards
Most Seasons Leading League

2
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006-2007
1
Dick Post, 1968 , Paul Lowe, 1965

Most, Career

12,490
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09
4,972
Paul Lowe, 1960-68
4,297
Marion Butts, 1989-1993

Most, Season

1,815
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
1,683
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002
1,645
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003

Most, Game

243
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Oakland, Dec. 28, 2003
220
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Denver, Dec. 1, 2002
217
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. N.E., Sept. 29, 2002

Gary Anderson vs. Kansas City, Dec. 18, 1988

Longest Run

87t
Paul Lowe at Dallas, Sept. 10, 1961
86t
Keith Lincoln at Oakland, Sept. 30, 1962
85t
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Kansas City, Dec. 17, 2006
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Rushing Touchdowns
Most Seasons Leading League

3
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004, 2006, 2007

Most, Career

138
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09
43
Chuck Muncie, 1980-84
38
Paul Lowe, 1960-67

Most, Season

28
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
19
Chuck Muncie, 1981
18
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2005

Most, Game

4
(5 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinsonvs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007
3
(20 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008
2
(103 times), Last: Darren Sproles at Tennessee, Dec. 25, 2009
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Rushing Average
Highest, Career (minimum 500 att.)

4.9
Paul Lowe, 1960-68
4.7
Keith Lincoln, 1961-66, 68
4.4
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09

Highest, Season (minimum 100 att.)

6.45
Keith Lincoln, 1963
6.33
Paul Lowe, 1960
5.71

Paul Lowe, 1963

Highest, Game (minimum 10 att.)

14.7 Michael Turner at Denver, Oct. 7. 2007
13.8 Keith Lincoln at Oakland, Sept. 30, 1962
12.7 Keith Lincoln at Kansas City, Oct. 20, 1963

 
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Rushing Attempts
Most Seasons Leading League

1
Paul Lowe, 1965

Most, Career

2,880
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-00
1,031
Marion Butts, 1989-1993
1,015
Paul Lowe, 1960-68

Most, Season

372
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002
348
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
343
Natrone Means, 1994

Most, Game

39
LaDainian Tomlinson at Oakland, Oct. 20, 2002 Marion Butts at Kansas City, Dec. 17, 1989
37
(3 times), Last: LaDainian Tomlinson at Oakland, Nov. 21, 2004
36

LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Wash., Sept. 9, 2001

Gary Brown at Oakland, Oct. 5, 1997

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Pass Attempts
Most, Career

5,604
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
3,640
John Hadl, 1962-1972
2,350
Stan Humphries, 1992-97

Most, Season

609
Dan Fouts, 1981
589
Dan Fouts, 1980
530
Dan Fouts, 1979

Most, Game

58
Mark Herrmann at Kansas City, Dec. 22, 1985
56
Dan Fouts vs. Miami, Nov. 18, 1984 (OT)
54
John Friesz vs. Cleveland, Oct. 20, 1991
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Pass Completions
Most, Career

3,297
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
1,824
John Hadl, 1962-1972
1,335
Stan Humphries, 1992-97

Most, Season

360
Dan Fouts, 1981
348
Dan Fouts, 1980
332
Dan Fouts, 1979

Most, Game

37
Mark Herrmann at Kansas City, Dec. 22, 1985. Dan Fouts vs. Miami, Nov. 18, 1984 (OT)
35
Drew Brees vs. Miami, Dec. 11, 2005
34
Philip Rivers at Kansas City, Dec. 14, 2008. Doug Flutie vs. Seattle, Dec. 30, 2001

Most Consecutive

15
Philip Rivers at Green Bay, Set. 23, 2007. Dan Fouts at Cleveland, Sept. 7, 1981
14
Drew Brees at N.Y. Jets, Nov. 6 and vs. Buffalo, Nov. 20, 2005
Jim Harbaugh vs. Denver, Nov. 7, 1999
13
(4 times), Last: Philip Rivers at San Francisco, Oct. 15, 2006
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Completion Percentage
Highest, Career (minimum 500 att.)

.631
Philip Rivers, 2004-09
.622
Drew Brees, 2001-05
.588
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987


Highest, Season (minimum 140 att.)

.657
Mark Herrmann, 1985
.655
Drew Brees, 2004
.653
Philip Rivers, 2008

Highest, Game (minimum 20 att.)

.880
Drew Brees vs. Oakland, Oct. 31, 2004
.864
Drew Brees vs. N.Y. Giants, Sept. 25, 2005
.848
Drew Brees vs. Buffalo, Nov. 20, 2005
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Passing Yards
Most Seasons Leading League

4
Dan Fouts, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979
3
John Hadl, 1971, 1968, 1965

Most, Career

43,040
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
26,938
John Hadl, 1962-1972
16,085
Stan Humphries, 1992-97

Most, Season

4,802
Dan Fouts, 1981
4,715
Dan Fouts, 1980
4,254
Philip Rivers, 2009

Most, Game

444
Dan Fouts at San Francisco, Dec. 11, 1982. Dan Fouts vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 19, 1980
440
Dan Fouts vs. Seattle, Sept. 15, 1985
436
Philip Rivers vs. Baltimore, Sept. 20, 2009. Dan Fouts vs. L.A. Raiders, Nov. 10, 1985

Most Games 300 Yards or More, Career

51
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
16
John Hadl, 1962-1972
14 
Philip Rivers, 2005-09

Most Games 300 Yards or More, Season

8
Dan Fouts, 1980
7
Dan Fouts, 1985, 1981
6
Dan Fouts, 1979

Most Consecutive Games, 300 Yards or More

4
Dan Fouts, 1980-81, 1979
3
Dan Fouts, 1985, 1980. John Hadl, 1967
2
(17 times), Last: Philip Rivers (twice), 2009

Most Games 400 Yards or More, Career

6
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
1
Philip Rivers, 2009. Jim Harbaugh, 1999-2000

Longest Completion

99t Stan Humphries at Seattle, Sept. 18, 1994

91t Jack Kemp at Denver, Nov. 12, 1961

88t Ed Luther vs. Chicago, Dec. 3 1984

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Touchdown Passes
Most Seasons Leading League

2
John Hadl, 1971, 1968. Dan Fouts, 1982, 1981

1 Philip Rivers, 2008 (tied with Drew Brees)

Most, Career

254 Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
201 John Hadl, 1962-1972
106 Philip Rivers, 2004-09

Most, Season
34 Philip Rivers,2008
33 Dan Fouts, 1981
30 Dan Fouts, 1980
27 (3 times), Last: Drew Brees, 2004

Most, Game

6
Dan Fouts at Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981
5
(4 times), Last: Drew Brees vs. Oakland, Oct. 31, 2004
4
(19 times), Last:Philip Riversat Tampa Bay, Dec. 21, 2008

Most Consecutive Games

20
Dan Fouts, 1979-1980
19
John Hadl, 1966-67
16
(2 times) Philip Rivers, 2008-09, John Hadl, 1967-68
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Interceptions Thrown
Most Seasons Leading League

1
John Hadl, 1968

Most, Career

242
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987
211
John Hadl, 1962-1972
73
Stan Humphries, 1992-97

Most, Season

32
John Hadl, 1968
26
John Hadl, 1972
25
John Hadl, 1971 Jack Kemp, 1960

Most, Game

6
Ed Luther vs. Washington, Oct. 31, 1983 John Hadl vs. Kansas City, Dec. 8, 1968
5
(9 times), Last: Craig Whelihan at Seattle, Dec. 13, 1998
4
(31 times), Last: Doug Flutie at Denver, Nov. 11, 2001

Fewest, Season (minimum 150 att.)

3
Ed Luther, 1984 (151 att.)
4
Doug Flutie, 2003 (167 att.) John Friesz, 1993 (238 att.)
6
Stan Humphries, 1997 (225 att.)

Most Consecutive Attempts, None Intercepted

194
Drew Brees, Oct. 17-Dec. 5, 2004
168
Dan Fouts, Sept. 27-Oct. 25, 1981
159
Stan Humphries, Dec. 19, 1993-Sept. 25, 1994

Lowest Percentage, Season (minimum 150 att.)

.017
John Friesz, 1993
.018
Drew Brees, 2004
.019
Philip Rivers, 2009
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Passer Rating
Highest, Career (minimum 500 att.)

95.8
Philip Rivers, 2004-09
84.9
Drew Brees, 2001-05
80.2
Dan Fouts, 1973-1987

Highest, Season (minimum 300 att.)

105.5
Philip Rivers, 2008
104.8
Drew Brees, 2004
104.4
Philip Rivers, 2009

Highest, Game (minimum 20 att.)

157.1
Dan Fouts at Cleveland, Sept. 7, 1981
153.1
Drew Brees vs. Oakland, Oct. 31, 2004
151.4
Philip Rivers at Denver, Oct. 7, 2007
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Receiving Yards
Most Seasons Leading League

3
Lance Alworth, 1969, 1966, 1965

Most, Career

9,584
Lance Alworth, 1962-1970
9,203
Charlie Joiner, 1976-1986
7,533
Gary Garrison, 1966-1976

Most, Season

1,602
Lance Alworth, 1965
1,383
Lance Alworth, 1966
1,340
John Jefferson, 1980

Most, Game

260
Wes Chandler vs. Cincinnati, Dec. 20, 1982
243
Wes Chandler vs. Seattle, Sept. 15, 1985
232
Lance Alworth at Kansas City, Oct. 20, 1963

Longest Reception

99t
Humphries to Martin at Seattle, Sept. 18, 1994
91t
Kemp to Lincoln at Denver, Nov. 12, 1961
88t
Luther to Duckworth at Chicago, Dec. 3, 1984

Average per Catch, Career (minimum 250 rec.)

19.4
Lance Alworth, 1962-1970
18.6
Gary Garrison, 1966-1976
16.4
Wes Chandler, 1981-87

Average per Catch, Season (minimum 35 rec.)

23.2
Lance Alworth, 1965
22.9
Gary Garrison, 1970
21.2
Gary Garrison, 1971, 1968
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Receptions
Most Seasons Leading League

3
Lance Alworth, 1969, 1968, 1966
2
Kellen Winslow, 1981, 1980

Most, Career

586
Charlie Joiner, 1976-1986
541
Kellen Winslow, 1979-1987
530
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2001-09

Most, Season

100
LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003
90
Tony Martin, 1995
89
Antonio Gates, 2005
Kellen Winslow, 1980

Most, Game

15
Kellen Winslow at Green Bay, Oct. 7, 1984
14
David Boston at Jacksonville, Oct. 5, 2003 Kellen Winslow vs. Kansas City, Dec. 11, 1983
13
(5 times), Last: Antonio Gates vs. Miami, Dec. 11, 2005

Most Consecutive Games With a Catch

96
Lance Alworth, 1962-69
78
Charlie Joiner, 1978-1984
73
Kellen Winslow, 1979-1985
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Receiving Touchdowns
Most Seasons Leading League

3
Lance Alworth, 1966, 1965, 1964

Most, Career

81
Lance Alworth, 1962-1970
59
Antonio Gates, 2003-09
58 
Gary Garrison, 1966-1976

Most, Season

14
Tony Martin, 1996 Lance Alworth, 1965
13
(5 times), Last: Antonio Gates, 2004
12
Gary Garrison, 1970

Most, Game

5
Kellen Winslow at Oakland, Nov. 22, 1981
4
Lance Alworth at Denver, Dec. 1, 1968
3
(8 times), Last: Antonio Gates vs. Kansas City, Oct. 30, 2005

Most Consecutive Games

9
Lance Alworth, 1963
6
John Jefferson, 1980 Lance Alworth, 1967, 1964
5
Lance Alworth, 1965-66
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Interceptions By

Most Seasons Leading League

1 Antonio Cromartie, 2007

Most, Career

42
Gill Byrd, 1983-1992
29
Dick Harris, 1960-65
26
Rodney Harrison, 1994-2002

Most, Season

10
Antonio Cromartie, 2007
9
Charlie McNeil, 1961
8
(4 times), Last: Ryan McNeil, 2001
7
(10 times), Last: Darren Carrington, 1993

Most, Game

3
(11 times), Last:Antonio Cromartie vs. Indianapolis, Nov. 11, 2007
2
(79 times), Last:Stephen Cooper vs. Oakland, Dec. 4, 2008
1
(840 times), Last:Eric Weddle at Tennessee,Dec. 25, 2009

Most Consecutive Games

5
Charlie McNeil, 1961
4
(4 times), Last: Greg Jackson, 1998
3
(18 times), Last: Stephen Cooper, 2008
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Interception Return Yards
Most Seasons Leading League

1
Charlie McNeil, 1961

Most, Career

546
Gill Byrd, 1983-1992
502
Charlie McNeil, 1960-64
477
Kenny Graham, 1964-69

Most, Season

349
Charlie McNeil, 1961
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