NFL most consecutive games played

Answer 1

As of week 13 of the 2009 NFL season, Jeff Feagles of the New York Giants has the most consecutive games played with 348 (New England, 1988-89; Philadelphia, 1990-93, Arizona, 1994-97; Seattle, 1998-2002; N.Y. Giants, 2003-present). This is an active streak.

There has been contention about this record since Feagles claimed the record from Minnesota Vikings tackle Jim Marshall in 2005. Marshall's record was 282 which now stands as a record for his position, and a third place spot on the all-time list. Brett Farve's active streak of 285 consecutive games is second on the list.

The basis of the argument is whether a kicker's service was worthy of an "Iron-Man" title because they are specialists. The argument is that because they see little time on the field it's not as impressive as those who play positions. The opposing argument is that kickers and punters are the most replaceable on the team, not only removed after bad seasons, but after a bad game. Therefore to have so many consecutive games points to the talent of a player in a position that is at the bottom of importance on most teams. Proponents of the latter point to the fact that Feagles is the only kicker/punter on the consecutive list, whereas most games played is heavily populated by kickers/punters.