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Statistics About The Most Rush Yards In A Season
The most rush yards in a season in NFL history is 2,105 yards, achieved by Eric Dickerson in 1984.
In this post, we explore a collection of fascinating statistics highlighting remarkable achievements in the realm of rushing yards across various football leagues and eras. From iconic performances by legendary players like Eric Dickerson and Barry Sanders to notable records set by emerging talents, the data presented sheds light on the rich history and evolution of the rushing game in football. Join us as we delve into the numbers that define greatness on the gridiron.
Statistic 1
"Eric Dickerson holds the record for most rush yards in a regular NFL season at 2,105 yards in 1984."
Statistic 2
"Adrian Peterson is second on this list, with 2,097 rush yards in a season in 2012."
Statistic 3
"The leading rusher in the AFL (American Football League) was Jim Nance with 1,458 yards in 1966."
Statistic 4
"The first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season was O.J. Simpson in 1973."
Statistic 5
"The player with the most rushing yards in a single season for college football is Barry Sanders, with 2,628 yards in 1988."
Statistic 6
"The player with the most rushing yards in a season in Canada's CFL is Mike Pringle with 2,065 in 1998."
Statistic 7
"The earliest NFL record for most rushing yards in a season was set by Beattie Feathers in 1934 with 1,004 yards."
Statistic 8
"Emmitt Smith holds the record for most rushing yards in a season for the Dallas Cowboys with 1,773 yards in 1995."
Statistic 9
"It wasn't until the 1970s that an NFL season's leading rusher first broke the 1,500-yard mark (O.J. Simpson, 1,503 yards in 1972)."
Statistic 10
"2016 saw the lowest single-season rushing leader total in the 21st century, held by Ezekiel Elliott with 1,631 yards."
Statistic 11
"The most rushing yards in a season by a rookie is held by Eric Dickerson at 1,808 yards in 1983."
Statistic 12
"In the 2020 NFL season, Derrick Henry led the league in rushing yards with 2,027, becoming the eighth player ever to eclipse 2,000 yards."
Statistic 13
"The record for most rushing yards in a season by a quarterback is held by Lamar Jackson, with 1,206 yards in 2019."
Statistic 14
"Earl Campbell holds the record for most rush yards in a season for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise with 1,934 yards in 1980."
Statistic 15
"The most rushing yards in an NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) season is held by Kevin Smith of Central Florida, with 2,567 yards in 2007."
Statistic 16
"Tiki Barber holds the New York Giants single season rushing record with 1,860 yards in 2005."
Statistic 17
"Eric Dickerson holds the record for the most 100-yards rushing games in a season with 12 when he broke the single-season rush yards record in 1984."
Statistic 18
"O.J. Simpson holds the record for the highest average rushing yards per game in a season with 143.1 also when he became the first to rush over 2,000 yards in 1973."
Statistic 19
"Jamaal Charles set the Kansas City Chiefs single-season rushing record with 1,509 yards in 2012."
Statistic 20
"Walter Payton set the Chicago Bears single-season rushing record with 1,852 yards in 1977."
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