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November 9

1997 — -- Denver cornerback Darrien Gordon ties an NFL record by returning two punts for touchdowns in the same quarter, a feat previously accomplished just twice in NFL history. His scoring returns of 82 and 75 yards in the first quarter gave Denver a 14-0 lead en route to a 34-0 defeat of Carolina.

November 10

1985 — -- San Diego running back Lionel James gains 345 all-purpose yards, the second highest total in NFL history as the Chargers defeat the Los Angeles Raiders 40-34 in overtime. James scores the winning touchdown on a 17-yard run.

November 11

1990 — -- Kansas City linebacker Derrick Thomas sets an NFL record with seven sacks, but Seattle quarterback Dave Krieg somehow slips free of Thomas to throw a 25-yard game-winning touchdown pass in the closing seconds as the Seahawks beat the Chiefs 17-16.

November 12

1995 — -- Miami quarterback Dan Marino passes Fran Tarkenton (47,003 yards) to become the NFL's all-time passing yards leader on a 9-yard toss to Irving Fryar in the Dolphins' 34-17 loss to New England. Marino finishes his career with 61,361 yards passing.

November 13

2005 — Chicago Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher returns a missed field goal 108 yards for a touchdown, the longest play in NFL history.

November 14

1993 — Dolphins coach Don Shula records his NFL record 325th career victory as Miami beats Philadelphia 19-14.

November 15

1964 — Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson fumbles a record seven times against San Diego.

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