Eric Dickerson ran for an NFL single-season record 2,105 yards in 1984. The Hall of Famer set the mark in 16 games with the Los Angeles Rams. In the 2024 NFL regular season, Saquon Barkley made an impressive run at Dickerson's record with the Philadelphia Eagles, popping into the top 10 single-season rushing yards leaders in NFL history. Who else is on the list?
Single-season rushing yards leaders in NFL history (excluding playoffs):
1. Eric Dickerson (1984), 2,105
2. Adrian Peterson (2012), 2,097
3. Jamal Lewis (2003), 2,066
4. Barry Sanders (1997), 2,053
5. Derrick Henry (2020), 2,027
6. Terrell Davis (1998), 2,008
7. Chris Johnson (2009), 2,006
8. Saquon Barkley (2024), 2,005
9. O.J. Simpson (1973), 2,003
10. Earl Campbell (1980), 1,934
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