It's game-week and we're in serious prep mode for Chicago on Sunday night. The good news is that I'll be ready to play. I never really had any doubts that I'd be ready, but I know there was some concern out there.

It would take something seriously wrong to keep me out there, which is why I haven't missed a game in, well, a long time. The records aren't something I'm consumed with, but there is some real desire in wanting to be out there on the field for teammates every Sunday. I expect my left tackle to be out there for me on Sundays just like I expect Dallas Clark to be out there for me on Sundays. So it's as important for me to be there for them as well.

When you think about it, how many games I've played... Brett Favre's streak is nothing short of spectacular, for him to play that many years and start that many games in a row is a real credit. For me, I'm not an individual statistics guy. Never have been. It's really all about the team in this sport, but that is one record I'm proud to be in second place for. And my brother Eli is in fourth place, I think.

So to me, that's not really a statistic, that's being a good teammate. I haven't picked an age to play until and have no idea how long the streak will run. I just know that when I'm no longer a starter or can't make the throws I used to, I'll know it's time to think about stopping. Until then, my plan is be a productive player and give my teammates every change to win.

Week One is all about getting off to a good start and beginning the quest for a Super Bowl. Good luck to everyone out there as your own football seasons start. Stay healthy, be safe and have fun. - Peyton

P.S. - Let's keep this petition going... starting to get some real support here. Get those homemmade video messages up there in the group so we can send to the IOC with the petition. That way they KNOW we're serious.