Submitted by Scholar Muchu on Mon, 2005-10-24 19:04.

Peyton Manning gives game ball to Tony Dungy

Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy celebrate their best start ever.


Submitted by Scholar Muchu on Mon, 2005-10-24 18:58.

The Indianapolis Colts have done something that they have never done before. They have started a season with 7 straight victories. This sets a record for season starting victories for the Indianapolis Colts.

The Indianapolis best start of a season is 7-0 in 2005.

The game that they broke this record was against the Houston Texans. Here is some information on the game:

  • The game was played in Houston Texas against the Houston Texans.

  • The Houston Texans were 0-5 entering the game.

  • The game was played in Reliant Stadium.

Submitted by Scholar Muchu on Mon, 2005-10-24 18:55.

Paul Edinger Kicks Minnesota Vikings Longest Field Goal

Paul Edinger kicks the record setting field goal.


Submitted by Scholar Muchu on Mon, 2005-10-24 18:48.

On October 23, 2005 Paul Edinger kicked a 56 yard field goal at the end of the game. The game was the Green Bay Packers versus the Minnesota Vikings. Here is information about the game:

  • Started at 12:00pm CT.

  • Played in the Minneapolis Metro Dome.

  • The final score was 23-20 with the Minnesota Vikings winning.

Paul Edinger holds the record for longest field goal by a Minnesota Vikings player at 56 yards. This was an indoor field goal. The record had previously been held by Jan Stenerud who kicked a  54 yard field goal in 1984. The record stood for 21years.