../images/cnnsilogo.gif

Pro Football 97 Team reports On the cover Features

By the Numbers
Projected Lineup
Player to Watch
Giants Outlook
Packers

NFC East
NFC Central
1. Packers
2. Buccaneers
3. Vikings
4. Lions
5. Bears

NFC Weset
AFC East
AFC Central
AFC West

CNN/SI
Pro Football
Fantasy Football
Football Message
Boards

By the Numbers

1996 Yards per Game (NFL rank) - 1996 Record: 13-3 (first)
Rushing Passing Total
OFFENSE 114.9 (11) 231.1 (5) 345.9 (5)
DEFENSE 88.5 (4) 171.3 (1) 259.8 (1)

Here's the Kicker
Penn State's Brett Conway, whom Green Bay chose in the third round with the 90th overall selection, was the only placekicker selected in April's NFL draft. Since 1980, seven placekickers have been drafted higher than Conway; only three have ever made a Pro Bowl.

Placekickers Drafted Higher Than 90th Overall since 1980

Draft Team Year Round (Sel. No.) NFL Career FG-FGA(Pct.) Pro Bowls
John Lee Cardinals 1986 2 (32) 1986 8-13 (61.5) 0
Chip Lohmiller Redskins 1988 2 (55) 1988-96 204-284 (71.8) 1
Jason Hanson Lions 1992 2 (56) 1992-96 113-147 (76.9) 0
Jason Elam Broncos 1993 3 (70) 1993-96 108-138 (78.3) 1
Jeff Jaeger Browns 1987 3 (82) 1987-96 185-249 (74.3) 1
Steve McLaughlinRams 1995 3 (82) 1995 8-16 (50.0) 0
Doug Brien 49ers 1994 3 (85) 1994-96 55-74 (74.3) 0