Enduring NFL Records: 8 Achievements That Won't Be Broken

Rob Bironas: Most field goals made in one game

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Gale Sayers: 30.6 career yards per kick return

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Tom Brady: 14 appearances in the Conference Championship game

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San Francisco 49ers: 18 consecutive road wins from 1988-1990

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Jerry Rice: 22,895 career receiving yards

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Steve Young: 6 NFL passing titles

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Allowed six punts blocked

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Brett Favre: 297 consecutive starts

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