That was the 1997 season. He also scored 14 TDs and had 33 pass receptions for 305 yards.
Barry Sanders. He ran 2,056 yards in 1998 with the Detroit Lions and he ran for 2,850 yards in 1988 at Oklahoma State.
Sanders had 76 career 100+ yard rushing games, one behind all time leader Walter Payton who had 77. Sanders also holds the NFL record with 14 consecutive 100+ rushing yard games in the 1997 season.
Barry Sanders was the youngest player to rush for 10,000 regular season yards in a career in the NFL. On December 10, 1995 against the Houston Oilers he rushed for 54 yards putting his career total at 10,048. He was 27 years, 147 days old at the time. Emmitt Smith was second youngest when he rushed for 155 yards on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1996 against the Washington Redskins. His career total after that game was 10,075. He was 27 years, 197 days old at the time.
As of the 2009 season, there have been six 2,000 yard rushers in the NFL: 1973 - O.J. Simpson - 2,003 yards 1984 - Eric Dickerson - 2,105 yards 1997 - Barry Sanders - 2,053 yards 1998 - Terrell Davis - 2,008 yards 2003 - Jamal Lewis - 2,066 yards 2009 - Chris Johnson - 2,006 yards
Barry Sanders had a total of 33 negative rushing attempts during his NFL career. Despite this relatively low number, he is renowned for his elusive running style and ability to make plays, which often resulted in spectacular gains. His skill in avoiding tackles contributed to his high rushing yardage and overall success as one of the greatest running backs in football history.
That was Barry Sanders with 220 yards against the Vikings on November 24, 1991.
Barry Sanders. He ran 2,056 yards in 1998 with the Detroit Lions and he ran for 2,850 yards in 1988 at Oklahoma State.
Sanders had 76 career 100+ yard rushing games, one behind all time leader Walter Payton who had 77. Sanders also holds the NFL record with 14 consecutive 100+ rushing yard games in the 1997 season.
Barry Sanders was the youngest player to rush for 10,000 regular season yards in a career in the NFL. On December 10, 1995 against the Houston Oilers he rushed for 54 yards putting his career total at 10,048. He was 27 years, 147 days old at the time. Emmitt Smith was second youngest when he rushed for 155 yards on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1996 against the Washington Redskins. His career total after that game was 10,075. He was 27 years, 197 days old at the time.
It's easier to list the NFL players who have rushed for 2,000 yards in a season:1984 - Eric Dickerson - 2,1052003 - Jamal Lewis - 2,0661997 - Barry Sanders - 2,0531998 - Terrell Davis - 2,0082009 - Chris Johnson - 2,0061973 - O.J. Simpson - 2,003
As of the 2011 season, there have been six 2,000 yard rushers in the NFL: 1984 - Eric Dickerson - 2,105 yards 2003 - Jamal Lewis - 2,066 yards 1997 - Barry Sanders - 2,053 yards 1998 - Terrell Davis - 2,008 yards 1973 - O.J. Simpson - 2,003 yards 2009 - Chris Johnson - 2,006 yards
As of the 2009 season, there have been six 2,000 yard rushers in the NFL: 1973 - O.J. Simpson - 2,003 yards 1984 - Eric Dickerson - 2,105 yards 1997 - Barry Sanders - 2,053 yards 1998 - Terrell Davis - 2,008 yards 2003 - Jamal Lewis - 2,066 yards 2009 - Chris Johnson - 2,006 yards
Erin Sanders
Erin Sanders.
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Barry Sanders had a total of 33 negative rushing attempts during his NFL career. Despite this relatively low number, he is renowned for his elusive running style and ability to make plays, which often resulted in spectacular gains. His skill in avoiding tackles contributed to his high rushing yardage and overall success as one of the greatest running backs in football history.
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