Minnesota Vikings LB 
Greenway has now led the Vikings in tackles from 2008-2012. He recorded double-digit tackles in 11 of the 16 games this season including a team-high 14 tackles in the Wild Card game against Green Bay. Greenway finished the season with 191 total tackles (121 solo, 70 assisted), 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception.
Greenway has appeared in 80 consecutive games, 2nd longest streak for NFL LBs, after rebounding from a knee injury in 2007. The 2011 Vikings Community Man of the Year becomes the 5th Viking selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl joining:
| CONSECUTIVE SEASONS LEADING VIKINGS IN TACKLES | ||
| Player | Position | Years |
| Scott Studwell | LB | 1980 - 1985 |
| Chad Greenway | LB | 2008 - 2012 |
| Rip Hawkins | LB | 1961 - 1964 |
| GREENWAY TOP TACKLE SEASONS^ |
| 2012 - 191 |
| 2011 – 174 |
| 2008 – 150 |
| 2010 – 149 |
| 2007 – 130 |
| ^stats according to coaches review |
| 2012 NFL TACKLE LEADERS* |
| Luke Kuechly (CAR) – 165 |
| Chad Greenway (MIN) – 148 |
| *stats according to NFL.com |
