What is the rushing record for a single season NFL?

2,105 yards
Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson, who had broken the single-season rookie rushing record in 1983, recorded the second 2,000-yard season in 1984. Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards, the current NFL rushing record, and averaged 131.6 rushing yards per game.

Who holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season?

Eric Dickerson
Rushing Yards: 2,105 — Eric Dickerson (1984) Eric Dickerson set the NFL’s single-season rushing record with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984, running for 2,105 yards.

Who has the most rushing yards in 2021?

Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry has the most rushing yards by a running back this season, with 640 yards.

What is the all time rushing record?

Emmitt Smith is the all-time rushing leader of the National Football League (NFL) with 18,355 career rushing yards.

How many 2k rushers are there in NFL history?

Perhaps the hardest feat to accomplish in sports is rushing for 2,000 yards. So far in NFL history only six players achieved this: Jamal Lewis, Chris Johnson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, O.J. Simpson and Eric Dickerson.

Who broke Jim Brown’s single season rushing record?

In 1984, Payton’s long career of hard work payed off as he broke one of the most prestigious records for an NFL running back. On this day, October 7th, in 1984, Walter Payton gained his 12,313th rushing yard, breaking the record set by NFL great Jim Brown.

Who has the most rushing touchdowns in NFL history?

Emmitt Smith
NFL History – Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Who has the NFL rushing record?

Who is the 55th leading rusher in the NFL all-time?

Terrell Davis
NFL History – Top 250 Rushing Yardage Leaders