STATS, ETC.

Tennessee guard Bruce Matthews played in his 260th game, the most by an offensive lineman in NFL history. . . . Brett Favre, with 155 yards passing in Green Bay’s 35-19 victory over Chicago, became just the second quarterback to surpass 3,000 yards passing in eight consecutive seasons. Dan Marino did it nine times in a row.

Oakland’s Tim Brown became the third player with 1,000 yards receiving in seven consecutive seasons. Brown tied Lance Alworth with seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Only Jerry Rice, with 11 in a row, has more. . . . The New York Jets, the top rushing team in the NFL, were held to 11 yards rushing in a 41-28 loss to the New York Giants.

The Chiefs raised their record in the ‘90s to 100-65, joining Buffalo and San Francisco as the only teams with 100 wins. . . . The Cardinals have beaten four consecutive NFC East opponents for the first time since 1984.

IN QUOTES

“They beat us every way possible. I’m ashamed. It’s the first time in three years that I have ever been ashamed.”

Bill Parcells

Jet coach, after a 41-28 loss to the Giants.

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“We’re from the same city and we share the same stadium, so this is one of those games you want to destroy your opponent. And we got destroyed.”

CURTIS MARTIN

Jet running back, after loss.

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“Other people might have a problem with that, but I don’t.”

MIKE DITKA

New Orleans coach, saying he has no plans to resign this season.