<P> Brett Favre has held the record since November 7 , 1999 when he made his 117th consecutive start against the Chicago Bears . His consecutive starts streak is also the longest all - time for a non-special teams player . On December 5 , 2010 , playing for the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills , Favre was knocked out of the game on the first drive with a sprained SC joint injury to his right shoulder , caused by a hit from linebacker Arthur Moats . After a snowstorm delayed the following Sunday 's game against the New York Giants to Monday , December 13 , Favre was ruled inactive , ending his streak at a record 297 games ( 321 including playoffs ) . </P>
<P> Brett Favre has held the record since November 7 , 1999 when he made his 117th consecutive start against the Chicago Bears . His consecutive starts streak is also the longest all - time for a non-special teams player . On December 5 , 2010 , playing for the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills , Favre was knocked out of the game on the first drive with a sprained SC joint injury to his right shoulder , caused by a hit from linebacker Arthur Moats . After a snowstorm delayed the following Sunday 's game against the New York Giants to Monday , December 13 , Favre was ruled inactive , ending his streak at a record 297 games ( 321 including playoffs ) . </P>
who holds the nfl record for most consecutive starts
who holds the nfl record for most consecutive starts
Brett Favre
Brett Favre