Chiefs-Panthers Postgame Notes

Oct 06, 2008, 8:36:46 AM by Pete Moris

Gonzalez Owns the NFL’s Tight End Triple Crown: TE Tony Gonzalez surpassed TE Shannon Sharpe (10,060) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history on a six-yard pass from QB Damon Huard in the first quarter. Gonzalez now owns more receptions, receiving yards and TD receptions than any other tight end in NFL history. Gonzalez extended his franchise-record streak of consecutive games with a reception to 120 contests, the second-longest streak compiled by a TE in NFL history.

Hali’s Starting Streak: DE Tamba Hali started his 37th consecutive game, tying S Greg Wesley for the third-longest streak by a player to start his career with Kansas City. S Gary Barbaro (101 games) owns the record for the most straight starts from the onset of his career.

Team Takeaway Stats: DT Glenn Dorsey forced a RB Jonathan Stewart fumble, his first career forced fumble. The ball was recovered by DT Tank Tyler, his first career fumble recovery. S Jarrad Page recorded his first INT of the season and the seventh of his career.

The opinions offered in this column do not necessarily reflect those of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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A 15-year veteran of the Chiefs, Moris is the associate director of public relations for the team and contributes an in-depth examination of each upcoming game Tuesdays in-season.