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NFL Officially Incorporates AAFC Statistics, Updating Historical Records

The decision recognizes the All-America Football Conference's contributions, revising coaching, player, and team records in professional football history.

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wears his red Patriots Hall of Fame induction jacket as he speaks during the 2024 induction ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • Paul Brown's coaching record now includes 52 additional wins from the AAFC, moving him to seventh on the all-time list with 222 victories.
  • The Cleveland Browns are now recognized with eight championships, including four from the AAFC, surpassing the Pittsburgh Steelers' six titles.
  • The 1948 San Francisco 49ers hold the new single-season rushing record with 3,663 yards and a 6.07 yards-per-carry average.
  • Marion Motley ranks fourth all-time in career rushing average at 5.7 yards per carry, reflecting his AAFC achievements.
  • The NFL plans to list AAFC champions separately in its record books, preserving historical distinctions while acknowledging the league's significance.