Here's a collection of notes and interesting statistical tidbits compiled by Patriots Media Relations staff after New England's 24-23 loss to the Seahawks Sunday:
WELKER EXTENDS STREAK TO 100 CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE RECEPTION
Wes Welker extended his streak to 100 straight regular season games with at least one reception, including his time with the Miami Dolphins. He has a streak of 83 straight regular-season games with at least one reception as a member of the Patriots to extend his franchise record. Welker has caught at least one pass in each of his 90 games with the Patriots, including seven postseason games. The last time that Welker did not catch a pass in a game was December 24, 2005 when he was with Miami. He is now one of 38 NFL players to have a streak of at least 100 games with one reception.
WELKER TIES JERRY RICE FOR THE MOST 10-CATCH, 100-YARD GAMES IN NFL HISTORY
Wes Welker (15) tied Jerry Rice (15) with his 15th NFL game with 10 receptions and 100-yards receiving for the most in NFL history. Welker entered the Seattle game tied with Andre Johnson (14) and Marvin Harrison (14) for second place. Welker finished with 10 receptions for 138 yards.
WELKER HAS FOURTH STRAIGHT 100-YARD GAME TO TIE TEAM RECORD
Welker had his fourth straight 100-yard game to tie the team mark after finishing with 138 against Seattle. Randy Moss opened his Patriots career with four straight 100-yard games in 2007. The NFL record for most consecutive games with 100 yards or more receiving is 7 by Charley Hennighan (Houston) in 1961 and Michael Irvin (Dallas) in 1995.
PATRIOTS TOP RANKED OFFENSE CONNECTS AGAINST SEATTLES TOP RANKED DEFENSE
Seattle entered the game with the NFLs top ranked defense and was surrendering a league-low 258.6 yards per game and ranked second in points allowed (14.0) and fifth with 192.0 yards passing. The Patriots gained 475 yards in total offense, scored 23 points and gained 388 yards passing.
BRADY THROWS FOR SEASON HIGH OF 36 COMPLETIONS
Brady threw for 30 or more completions for the 18th time in his career. His 36 completions are tied for the second most of his career. He had 36 at Chicago (111002) and at San Diego (92202) and 39 vs. Buffalo (91409) and vs. Kansas City (92202). His 58 pass attempts are a career high. His previous best was 55 at Chicago (111002) and vs. Denver (92406).
FIRST ROUND PICK CHANDLER JONES HAS FIRST TWO-SACK GAME
First round pick Chandler Jones had his first NFL two-sack game to increase his team-lead to five sacks on the year. He forced a fumble that was recovered by LB Rob Ninkovich on a 3-yard sack in the second quarter and had a 5-yard sack in the third quarter.
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JONES NOW HAS THREE FORCED FUMBLES FOR THE SEASON
Jones now has three forced fumbles in 2012. The Patriots record for most forced fumbles in a season is five by Mike Vrabel in 2007.