Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis had the best rushing season in NFL history when he totaled 2,331 yards in 1997 (regular season and postseason included). One year later, Davis broke his own record by rushing for 2,
In the Atlanta Falcons shootout, in which Brady led a 28-3, second-half comeback, the Patriots set several records including James White with the most receptions (14) in the Super Bowl. He also set the record for most points scored (20) in that same game.
Barkley had a good chance at an iconic NFL record in the Eagles' season finale. He was exactly 100 yards behind Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Barkley admitted he wanted a shot at it, but he went along with head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to rest all starters in Week 18.
Saquon Barkley is already in the record books thanks to his illustrious debut for the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season this year.
The two best rushing seasons in NFL history belong to Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis. Including the postseason, Davis rushed for 2,331 yards in 1997, setting a single-season NFL record on his way to a Super Bowl win.
Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is having a career year in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to amass 2,000 rushing yards in a season.
Patrick Mahomes is roughly an even-money favorite to win Super Bowl MVP. Saquon Barkley is second ahead of Jalen Hurts.
Only one player in NFL history has had a season better than the one Saquon Barkley is having. Barkley is just one win away from having the greatest season by any player in NFL history. This is the history Barkley is seeking,
Barkley wasn't given the chance to top Dickerson's single-season rushing record. But there are two long-standing playoff rushing records Barkley could break Sunday against the Commanders.
On this date (Jan. 25) in 1998, the 11.5-point underdog Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII.
In addition to playing in his first Super Bowl, he has the opportunity to break the all-time record for the most rushing yards combined in the regular season and the postseason.
1998 Terrell Davis: 2,476 yards 1997 Terrell Davis: 2,331 yards 2024 Saquon Barkley: 2,329 yards 1984 Eric Dickerson: 2,212 yards 2012 Adrian Peterson: 2,196 yards Hat tip to Scott Kacsmar for the ...