Touchdown Passes
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Forty years ago this week, Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas began a streak that many believe will never be broken--47 consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass. The streak stretched from Dec. 9, 1956, to Dec. 4, 1960.
The longest streaks of all time:
Quarterback, Team: Johnny Unitas, Colts
Date: Games: Dec. 9, 1956-Dec. 4, 1960: 47
Quarterback, Team: Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
Date: Games: Nov. 10, 1985-Nov. 22, 1987: 30
Quarterback, Team: Dave Krieg, Seattle Seahawks
Date: Games: Dec. 11, 1983-Nov. 10, 1985: 28
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To put it in perspective, the following are the longest current streaks:
Quarterback, Team and Games
John Elway, Denver Broncos, 9
Frank Reich, New York Jets, 9
Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, 6
Brad Johnson, Minnesota Vikings, 5
Gus Frerotte, Washington Redskins, 5
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