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Moreover, rugby union hits are not usually at the speed of American football both because of the nature of the game and the lack of protective equipment. Additionally, rugby offsides rules and the lack of a forward pass significantly reduce the chance of a player receiving a "blind-side" hit (i.e. being hit and/or tackled from behind).
The NFL officially counts and includes the statistical records logged by teams that played in the American Football League (AFL) as part of NFL history. Therefore, these teams' pre-merger win–loss records are accounted for. However, the NFL does not officially count All-America Football Conference statistics, despite the 1950 NFL–AAFC ...
This page details first-grade rugby league records from the National Rugby League (1998-) and its predecessors, the New South Wales Rugby Football League (1908-1994), the Australian Rugby League, (1995-1997), and the Super League (1997).
Played on December 22, 1963, the game took place in the American Football League (AFL), but it was absorbed into official NFL records after the NFL–AFL merger. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Houston Oilers 52–49, combining for a total of 101 points. It was Oakland's eighth win in a row.
Pacific Rim Rugby Championship United States [118] 67 May 18, 1996 Canada: 20 24 Thunderbird Stadium: University Endowment Lands, British Columbia: Pacific Rim Rugby Championship Canada [119] [120] 68 June 9, 1996 Hong Kong: 19 22 Hong Kong Stadium: Hong Kong: Pacific Rim Rugby Championship Hong Kong [121] 69 June 16, 1996 Japan: 18 24
A comparison between American football and rugby league is possible because of their shared origins and similar game concepts. Rugby league is arguably the most similar sport to American football after Canadian football: both sports involve the concept of a limited number of downs/tackles and scoring touchdowns/tries takes clear precedence over goal-kicking.
First NFL quarterback to reach 100 career wins (regular season): Johnny Unitas vs. Green Bay Packers; November 9, 1969; First NFL quarterback to reach 150 career wins (regular season): Brett Favre vs. San Diego Chargers; September 23, 2007; First NFL quarterback to reach 200 career wins (regular season): Tom Brady vs. Kansas City Chiefs ...
Denver Broncos (vs Buffalo Bills (5 own, 5 opp)) Dec 13, 1964 Pittsburgh Steelers (vs Houston Oilers (5 own, 5 opp)) Dec 9, 1973 Washington Redskins vs (St. Louis Cardinals (2 own, 8 opp)) Oct 25, 1976. Most own fumbles recovered, season, 37; Chicago Bears: 1938. Fewest own fumbles recovered, season, 1; New Orleans Saints: 2011