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Seattle running back Shaun Alexander became the league’s first rusher since 1970 to post nine consecutive 100-yard performances against division teams when he rushed for 108 yards Sunday against San Francisco. The most consecutive 100-yard rushing games against division opponents since 1970:

*--* Player Team Division Years 100-yd gms Shaun Alexander Seattle NFC West 2004-05 9 Marcus Allen L.A. Raiders AFC West 1985-86 8 Freeman McNeil N.Y. Jets AFC East 1984-85 8 Walter Payton Chicago NFC Central 1976-77 8

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