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1 Emmitt Smith 18,355 2 Walter Payton 16,726 3 Barry Sanders 15,269 4 Curtis Martin 14,101 5 Jerome Bettis 13,662 6 Eric Dickerson 13,259 7 Tony Dorsett 12,739 8 Jim Brown 12,312 9 Marshall Faulk 12,279 10 Marcus Allen 12,243 11 EDGERRIN JAMES 12,121 12 Franco Harris 12,120 13 Thurman Thomas 12,074 14 LADAINIAN TOMLINSON 11,760 15 John Riggins 11,352 16 FRED TAYLOR 11,271 17 Corey Dillon 11,241 18 O.J. Simpson 11,236 19 WARRICK DUNN 10,967 20 Ricky Watters 10,643 All caps denotes active. Though Dunn I think is now retired, Taylor is basically done, James will wind up 8th most likely.
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Who are the Top ten running backs with the most rushing yards in a season?
1.Eric Dickerson 2105 rushing yards 1984 2.Jamal Lewis 2066 rushing yards 2003 3.Barry Sanders 2053 rushing yards 1997 4. Terrell Davis 2008 rushing yards 1998 5. OJ Simpson 2003 rushing yards (14 games) 1973
How many running backs have had 1000 yard receiving seasons?
Roger Craig in the 1985 season with 1050 rushing yards on 214 attempts and 1,016 receiving yards on 92 receptions. Marshall Faulk in the 1999 season with 1381 rushing yards on 253 attempts and 1048 receiving yards on 87 receptions.
Who was the starting running back for Washington Redskins in 1965?
That was Hall of Famer Charley Taylor who led the team with 402 rushing yards. Other running backs for the Redskins in 1965 were Dan Lewis, George Hughley, and Pervis Atkins.
If a running back fumbles the ball and the other team recovers are the yards gained prior to the fumble counted for the running backs stats?
Yes. The running back will get credit for the number of yards past the line of scrimmage the fumble occurred. If the line of scrimmage was at the defense's 20 yard line and the fumble occurred at the defense's 14 yard line, the running back would be credited with 6 yards rushing. If the line of scrimmage was at the defense's 14 yard line and the fumble occurred at the defense's 20 yard line, the running back would be credited with -6 yards rushing.
What are rushing yards?
Rushing is when they run the football and the gain yards.
Who are the Top ten running backs with the most rushing yards in a season?
1.Eric Dickerson 2105 rushing yards 1984 2.Jamal Lewis 2066 rushing yards 2003 3.Barry Sanders 2053 rushing yards 1997 4. Terrell Davis 2008 rushing yards 1998 5. OJ Simpson 2003 rushing yards (14 games) 1973
How many running backs have had 1000 yard receiving seasons?
Roger Craig in the 1985 season with 1050 rushing yards on 214 attempts and 1,016 receiving yards on 92 receptions. Marshall Faulk in the 1999 season with 1381 rushing yards on 253 attempts and 1048 receiving yards on 87 receptions.
What are rushing yards in football?
Rushing yards are yards gained by running the ball instead of passing.
The greatest running backs in NFL history?
In terms of total rushing yards, the greatest running backs in NFL history are Walter Payton and Jim Brown. Honourable mention would go to Emmett Smith and Barry Sanders.
Who are the three 36 year old running backs in NFL history to rush for more then 700 yards?
Only one NFL running back has accomplished that ... Marcus Allen with 830 rushing yards for the 1996 Kansas City Chiefs. John Riggins of the 1985 Washington Redskins came close with 677 rushing yards.
Which running back had the most rushing yards in super bowl 2013?
Frank Gore with 110 rushing yards.
Where does Frank Gore rank on the all time running backs list?
At the start of the 2011 season, Gore ranks 61st in career rushing yards (6,414), 86th in career rushing attempts (1,371), and tied for 137th in career rushing TDs (35).
Which running back has the most yards rushing in 2010 Super Bowl?
Joseph Addai of the Colts who had 77 rushing yards
What running back has the most rushing yards in 1998?
Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos had the most rushing yards in 1998. He had 2008 yards and was the fourth running back in NFL history to rush for over 2000 yards.
What is the difference between receiving yards and rushing yards in football?
Receiving yards are the yards gained by a player catching passes from the quarterback, while rushing yards are the yards gained by a player running with the ball.
What running back had most rushing yards Super Bowl 2012?
Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants) with 72 rushing yards.
Who was the starting running back for Washington Redskins in 1965?
That was Hall of Famer Charley Taylor who led the team with 402 rushing yards. Other running backs for the Redskins in 1965 were Dan Lewis, George Hughley, and Pervis Atkins.
