Thomas may take a rest

Joe Thomas has played in 1913 consecutive games, including 89 this season, good for third place all time after Cal Ripken and Lou Gehrig.

Thomas, 36, is having a subpar season and may retire after the season. He recently hinted that he may take a break. Joe claims it was never his intent to run up a consecutive games streak. He simply played because that was his job.

If Joe decides to keep playing and continue the streak, he could pass Gehrig before the end of the 2007 season.