NFL Facts to Know

Most career total TD in NFL history: 1. Jerry Rice (208), 2. Emmitt Smith (175), 3. LaDainian Tomlinson (162), 4. Randy Moss (157), 5. Terrell Owens (156)

Derwin James was the 1st rookie to record 100+ TKL in Chargers franchise history

July 28, 2020: Los Angeles Chargers made EDGE Joey Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history with a 5y/$135M extension ($102M gtd) that surpassed Myles Garrett’s record from weeks prior

Most RUSH TD during 1 season in NFL history: 1. 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson (28), T2. 2005 Shaun Alexander & 2003 Priest Holmes (27), 4. 1995 Emmitt Smith (25), 5. 1983 John Riggins (24)

Most career RUSH YDS in Chargers franchise history: 1. LaDainian Tomlinson (12,490), 2. Paul Lowe (4,972), 3. Marion Butts (4,297), 4. Melvin Gordon (4,240), 5. Ryan Mathews (4,061)

Most RUSH YDS during 1 GP in Chargers history: 1. LaDanian Tomlinson (243), 2. LaDanian Tomlinson (220), T3. LaDanian Tomlinson & Gary Anderson (218), 5. LaDanian Tomlinson (200)

Ladainian Tomlinson’s ranks in Chargers history: 1st in career RUSH YDS (12,490), RUSH TD (138), and RUSH YDS/GP (88.6); Top 5 season RUSH YDS (1,815, 1,683, 1,645, 1,474, 1,462), 6 of 7 top season RUSH TD (28/18/17/15/14/13), T-3rd in season REC (100), 5th in career REC (530)

Most RUSH YDS during 1 season in Chargers history: 1. 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,815), 2. 2002 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,683), 3. 2003 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,645), 4. 2007 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,474), 5. 2005 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,462), 6. 1994 Natrone Means (1,350)

LaDainian Tomlinson HOF resume: 3x All-Pro 1st Team, 3x 2nd Team, 5x Pro Bowl, 2x NFL RUSH YDS Leader, 3x NFL RUSH TD Leader, 2006 NFL MVP & OPOY, 2000’s All-Decade Team, Most RUSH TD (28) & Total TD (31) in a season in NFL history, #21 retired by Chargers

Darren Sproles career resume: Super Bowl 52 Champ, 3x Pro Bowl, 2x 1st Team All-Pro; 2014 2nd Team, 2x 2010’s All-Decade Team (FLEX & PR), Most All-Purpose YDS (2,696) during 1 season in NFL history

Darren Sproles ranks in Chargers franchise history: 1st in career KR YDS (6,469), T-3rd in career KR TD (2), T-4th in career PR TD (2), 5th in career PR YDS (935), 3rd & 5th in season KR YDS (1,528 & 1,376), T-4th in season KR TD (1)

Most KR YDS in Chargers history: 1. Darren Sproles (6,469), 2. Ronney Jenkins (3,997), 3. Andre Coleman (3,914), 4. Speedy Duncan (3,386), 5. James Brooks (2,305)

Most career REC TD by a TE in NFL history: 1. Antonio Gates (116), 2. Tony Gonzalez (111), 3. Rob Gronkowski (80)^, 4. Jimmy Graham (71)^, 5. Jason Witten (68)

Most REC YDS by an undrafted player in NFL history: 1. Antonio Gates (11,841), 2. Rod Smith (11,389), 3. Wes Welker (9,924), 4. Drew Pearson (7,822)

Most career REC YDS in Chargers history: 1. Antonio Gates (11,841), 2. Lance Alworth (9,584), 3. Charlie Joiner (9,203), 4. Gary Garrison (7,533), 5. Keenan Allen (7,397)^

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