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NFL By The Numbers

By IRA KAUFMAN, The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 30, 2007

LIFE OF BRIAN

With 2,005 scrimmage yards, Philadelphia RB Brian Westbrook remains one of the NFL's most versatile players. He is on course to top his team in rushing yards and receptions for the third consecutive year, joining select company.

Player	Team	Years
Walter Payton	Bears	1983-85
x-James Wilder	Buccaneers	1982-85
x-Lydell Mitchell	Baltimore Colts	1974-77
Chuck Foreman	Vikings	1974-76
x-Frank Gifford	Giants	1956-59

x-Accomplished the feat four consecutive seasons
SOLID IN THE TRENCHES

The Vikings can become the first club since the 2001 Steelers to lead the NFL in both rushing offense and rushing defense in the same season. Here are the four teams that have led in both categories since 1990.

Year	Team	Record	Reached
2001	Steelers	13-3	AFC Championship Game
1997	Steelers	11-5	AFC Championship Game
1996	Broncos	13-3	AFC divisional round
1990	Eagles	10-6	NFC wild-card round

MAKING IT EASY

The Bucs lead the league in fewest first downs allowed by penalty (six) heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Here are the 10 defenses that have been yielded the most first downs through an official's flag.

Club

First Downs

Packers...43

Lions ...26

Redskins ...26

49ers ...25

Panthers ...25

Ravens ...25

Browns ...23

Cardinals ...23

Falcons ...23

Chargers ...22