New England, 3,165 yards, 1978 - Fewest NFL season, 298, Philadelphia, 1940 NFL Record and Fact Book
Corey Dillon with 1635 rushing yards in 2004.
Eric Dickerson, who played for the Rams, Colts, Raiders, and Falcons between 1983-1993, holds the NFL record for rushing yards in a season when he gained 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.
18, 355 yards.
1863 rushing yards in the 1963 season.
Most rushing yards in a single game: Adrian Peterson, 296. Most rushing yards in a season: Eric Dickerson, 2,105. Most rushing yards in a career: Emmitt Smith, 18,355.
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Emmitt Smith holds the record for most rushing yards in a career with 18,355 yards. Eric Dickerson holds the record for most rushing yards in a season with 2,105 yards. Adrian Peterson holds the record for most rushing yards in a single game with 296 yards.
Barry Foster with 1690 rushing yards for the 1992 Steelers.
Denard Robinson from the University of Michigan holds the record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a season with 1,538 yards. Robinson also holds the record for most career rushing yards by a QB in NCAA history with 4,495 yards.
O.J. Simpson with 2003 rushing yards for the 1973 Buffalo Bills.
Through the 2009 season, the team that gained the most net yardage offensively is the 2000 St. Louis Rams with 7075. They gained 5232 yards passing and 1843 yards rushing. The 2000 Rams made the playoffs but lost to the Saints in the wildcard round.
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