It's amazing how many records are held in the NFL. It seems like they have come up with every single statistical value that attributes to some sort of record like "at least 5 receptions for 50 yards, and 5 carries for 20 yards straight for at least 12 straight games" But who holds the most outstanding records in the book? Several people, ranging from all kinds of positions on the field.

What does it take to set an outstanding, legendary record though? Well id say it all begins with experience, the longer you play in the NFL, the more likely you are to wither break a lasting record (such as Peyton Manning breaking the touchdown record set by Brett Favre, likely because he's played 16 seasons in the NFL, or George Blanda, just setting a record by playing for 26 seasons.) or set a unique one yourself. Aside from experience, the next runner up you'd need is skill, speed strength, the basic stuff that makes you better than the rest, and of course intelligence, knowledge of the game, and realistically you will also need solid teammates to help you in the road to a record.

Enough of the necessities, lets get onto the actual record shattering patrons. One of the greatest records that has been posted in the rushing category is set by OJ Simpson, in his 1973 season, OJ managed 143.1 rushing yards per game. This is only closely followed by Adrian Peterson's 2012 season, which averaged out at 131.1 rushing yards per game. This record will likely stand for a long time, as there are no currently explosive and standout running backs as of now (excluding DeMarco Murray, who has managed to hit 1000 rushing yards first this season)

In the receiver category, Calvin Johnson definitely takes the cake by surpassing Jerry Rice with 1964 single season reception yards in his 2012 season with the Lions. Which is then only followed by some of the greats like Isaac Bruce and Charley Hennigan. Its unlikely that anyone will surpass this record for a long time, as the only active receiver that may be able to come close as of now, is Josh Gordon, although he is suspended.

For single season passing yards, typically Peyton Manning runs away with the record with a whopping 5,477 yards in his 2013 season. Quite amusingly, this is closely followed by Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. However the comical piece of this, is how Brees holds 3 of the top spots within the top 5 single season passing records. Tough Luck for Drew Brees I guess.

The most bizarre record to ever cross the NFL, of course in my opinion, Is Walter Payton's dynamic play day. In one game, Payton rushed for a touchdown, caught a touchdown, and threw for a touchdown! Talk About Dynamic.