NFL Consecutive Games Played Records

All-time consecutive games played leaders — regular season (all positions)

Rank Player Position Games Streak Dates Teams
1 Jeff Feagles P 352 1988–2009 NE, PHI, ARI, SEA, NYG
2 Brett Favre QB 297 1992–2010 GB, NYJ, MIN
3 Bruce Matthews OL 296 1983–2001 HOU/TEN
4 Jim Marshall DE 282 1960–1979 CLE, MIN
5 Mick Tingelhoff C 240 1962–1978 MIN
6 Gary Zimmerman OT 227 1986–1997 MIN, DEN
7 Eli Manning QB 210 2004–2017 NYG
8 Peyton Manning QB 208 1998–2011 IND
9 Darrell Green CB 228 1983–2002 WAS
10 Wes Welker WR 100 2004–2012 MIA, NE
11 Don Muhlbach LS 256 2004–2020 DET
12 Tony Gonzalez TE 270 1997–2013 KC, ATL
13 Tom Brady QB 219 2001–2016 NE
14 Jason Witten TE 239 2003–2017 DAL
15 Jerry Rice WR 274 1985–2000 SF, OAK
16 Morten Andersen K 382 1982–2007 NO, ATL, NYG, KC, MIN
17 Drew Brees QB 224 2006–2019 NO
18 Larry Fitzgerald WR 261 2004–2019 ARI
19 Alan Faneca OG 228 1998–2010 PIT, NYJ, ARI
20 Russ Grimm OG 166 1981–1991 WAS
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the most consecutive games played record in NFL history?

Punter Jeff Feagles holds the NFL record for most consecutive games played at any position with 352 games, spanning from 1988 to 2009 with the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and New York Giants.

How many consecutive starts did Brett Favre make?

Brett Favre holds the NFL record for consecutive starts by a quarterback with 297, spanning from 1992 to 2010 with the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. Favre was selected in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft.

How many consecutive games did Eli Manning play?

Eli Manning played 210 consecutive regular season games as a starting quarterback, the second-longest streak in NFL history for QBs. His streak began in Week 1 of the 2004 season and ended in Week 13 of the 2017 season when head coach Ben McAdoo benched him.

Which non-QB has the most consecutive games played?

Among non-quarterbacks and non-specialists, offensive lineman Bruce Matthews played 296 consecutive games from 1983 to 2001 with the Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans. Kicker Morten Andersen played in 382 consecutive games (1982–2007), the all-time record for kickers.