All articles tagged with #rushing record
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Syracuse.com
The Buffalo Bills achieved a historic rushing yard record at Acrisure Stadium with backup offensive tackles, led by a strong defensive performance and key plays from Christian Benford and Joey Bosa, resulting in a 26-7 victory over the Steelers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is on track to potentially break Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, needing 483 yards over the final four games. Barkley has averaged 125 yards per game this season, and with three of the Eagles' remaining opponents having weak run defenses, he has a strong chance to achieve this milestone. However, the Eagles' playoff position could influence whether Barkley plays enough in the final game to secure the record.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Saquon Barkley has set the Philadelphia Eagles' single-season rushing record, surpassing LeSean McCoy's 2013 mark by reaching 1,623 yards in just over 12 games. Barkley achieved this milestone during a 22-16 victory over the Panthers and is on track to potentially break the NFL's single-season rushing record set by Eric Dickerson in 1984. Barkley expressed his excitement and credited his teammates for their support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Saquon Barkley set a new Philadelphia Eagles single-season rushing record, surpassing LeSean McCoy's 2013 mark of 1,607 yards, during a 22-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. Barkley achieved this milestone in just 13 games, finishing the game with 124 rushing yards. This season, his first with the Eagles, has been a career-best, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November and leading the NFL in rushing yards.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Saquon Barkley set the Eagles' single-season rushing record in less than 13 games, surpassing Wilbert Montgomery and LeSean McCoy. Barkley achieved the record with a nine-yard run, exceeding McCoy's 1,607 rushing yards. He is also on track for the NFL's single-season rushing record, with 124 yards in the game against the Panthers, where the Eagles lead 22-16.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
Saquon Barkley had a career-defining performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, rushing for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. His outstanding play has thrust him into the MVP conversation, and he praised the Eagles' offensive line for their support. Barkley leads the league in several rushing categories and has proven to be a valuable acquisition for Philadelphia this season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty set a new single-season school rushing record with 1,893 yards in just 10 games, surpassing the previous record held by Jay Ajayi. Jeanty's performance, which includes ten consecutive 100+ yard games, has put him in contention for the Heisman Trophy. His efforts helped Boise State secure a 42-21 victory over San Jose State, bringing the team closer to the Mountain West championship game. Jeanty's achievements continue the legacy of standout running backs at Boise State.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson, known for being the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in an NFL season, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling prostate cancer. Simpson's illustrious career included winning the Heisman Trophy, setting records, and being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
Derrick Henry broke Alabama's NFL rushing record during the Tennessee Titans' 28-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, surpassing Shaun Alexander with 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns on 2,030 carries. After the game, Henry addressed the crowd, expressing gratitude for his time with the Titans. The top 10 NFL rushers with Alabama roots also include Shaun Alexander, Mark Ingram, Stephen Davis, James Brooks, and others. Fans are eager for the Titans to re-sign Henry for the 2024 NFL season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Harding University Athletics
Harding dominated Lenoir-Rhyne in the NCAA Division II national semifinal game, winning 55-14 and setting an NCAA single-season rushing record with 5,563 rushing yards. The victory advances Harding to the national championship game against Colorado School of Mines. Harding scored six rushing touchdowns, returned a kickoff for a touchdown, and threw a touchdown pass in the dominant performance. The Bison defense held Lenoir-Rhyne to -3 rushing yards and 336 total yards.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Packers.com
John Brockington, the first NFL player to rush for 1,000 yards or more in each of his first three seasons, passed away at the age of 74. He played six seasons and one game for the Green Bay Packers, finishing with 5,024 yards on 1,293 rushing attempts, a 3.9 average, and 138 pass receptions for 1,075 yards, a 7.8 average. Brockington was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 and was known for his powerful running style and setting the NFL rushing record for rookies with 1,105 yards in his first year.