Ornstein had met Thomas before; he had been around the Pistons, whose bare-knuckle style had them nicknamed "The Raiders of the NBA." The comparison had delighted Davis, who sent the Pistons 15 boxes of white-knit sweaters with silver-and-black Raiders logos earlier in the season.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is beginning to own the records and accomplishments. He became the franchise leader in passing yards during the Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens,