The only record book authorized by the NFL, and distributed to media around the world, it contains the essential information for the game today, including: all-time NFL individual and team records: a complete listing of 1997 team and individual statistics; top individual rushing, passing, receiving, and quarterback sack performances of 1997; 1998 NFL draft summary; game-by-game summaries of the 1997 season; official records for postseason games, Super Bowl, and Pro Bowl; active and career coaching records; all-time team-versus-team results: and a special "Inside the Numbers" statistical highlights section. including Brett Favre's career passing vs. each opponent, NFL's oldest/youngest starters in 1997, and longest winning streaks since 1970.

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