This is a list of the most consecutive starts and games played by a player by position in the NFL.[1]

Brett Favre's starts streak of 297 games is the longest all-time.[3][4] Among defensive players, Jim Marshall's starts streak of 270 is the longest all-time.[3]

Of special note is punter Jeff Feagles, who played in 352 consecutive games which is the longest of all-time for a special teams player.[5] Special teams players are not credited with starts in the NFL.[1][6]

Ronde Barber is the most recent player to surpass someone at his position for consecutive starts, having bested Dick LeBeau's previous mark for cornerbacks in 2010.[7]

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All-time consecutive starts streaks Edit

Updated through the 2010 season

Bold denotes an active streak

Consecutive games started leader board Edit

Minimum 200 consecutive regular season starts[1][8]

Consecutive games played leader board Edit

Minimum 225 consecutive regular season games played[1][30]

Offensive skilled consecutive starts Edit

Offensive linemen consecutive starts Edit

Defensive linemen consecutive starts Edit

Linebackers consecutive starts Edit

Position Player Period Teams Consecutive Starts Playoffs Total Linebacker Derrick Brooks[23][24] 9/1/1996 – 12/28/2008 Tampa Bay 208 11 219

Defensive backs consecutive starts Edit

Special teams consecutive games played Edit

Note: Games played by special teams players such as kickers and punters are not recognized officially as starts by the NFL.[1][6][34]

See also Edit