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NFL Notebook: Collins reaches 35,000-yard plateau
Monday, September 22, 2008

Tennessee quarterback Kerry Collins completed a 17-yard pass to Justin McCareins in the second quarter yesterday, making the quarterback the 15th in NFL history with 35,000 yards passing in his career.

The 14-year veteran came into yesterday's game with Houston needing only 90 yards to reach 35,000. He got it on his ninth completion in 13 attempts with the pass to McCareins giving him 104 yards.

Collins, a former Penn State star, already ranked 15th all time among quarterbacks in career yards passing, trailing Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (35,467). He had thrown for 193 yards this season.

Among active quarterbacks going into yesterday's games, Collins trails Brett Favre (62,030) and Peyton Manning (42,194).

Ravens

A CT scan on Ravens safety Dawan Landry indicated that he was fine after being taken from the field on a cart after taking a knee to the helmet in the second quarter of a game against Cleveland. Landry was hurt trying to tackle Jamal Lewis, whose knee hit Landry in the head. Landry lay motionless for several minutes before being taken from the field with the facemask removed from his helmet and his head immobilized.

Chiefs

Former Penn State running back Larry Johnson ran for 121 yards on 24 carries against the Falcons. He now has 4,981 yards rushing in his career and passed Christian Okoye (4,897) for second place among the franchise's all-time rushing leaders. Priest Holmes leads Kansas City with 6,070 yards.

Bills

At 3-0, the Bills are in first place in the AFC East. This marks the first time a team other than New England is on top of the division since Week 4 of 2005, when Miami was 2-1 and the Patriots were 2-2.

Redskins

Wide receiver Santana Moss has a touchdown catch in six consecutive games (including last season's playoff game), tying Bobby Mitchell's franchise record set in 1964.

Colts

After their loss to Jacksonville, Indianapolis is now 0-4, including two preseason losses, at its new home, Lucas Oil Stadium.

Browns

Linebacker Shantee Orr left with a concussion in the third quarter against the Ravens and did not return.

Buccaneers

Quarterback Brian Griese set a franchise record with 67 pass attempts in a win at Chicago. Brad Johnson set the previous record 61 attempts for the Buccaneers Carolina, Sept. 14, 2003.

Patriots

Cornerback Ellis Hobbs set a franchise record with 237 yards on six kickoff returns against the Dolphins. ... The 25-point loss to Miami was New England's biggest in seven seasons at Gillette Stadium.

Texans

Former West Virginia running back Steve Slaton ran for 116 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee in his first career start.

Lions

Right guard Stephen Peterman broke his hand against the 49ers.

First published on September 22, 2008 at 12:00 am