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,
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.
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.
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.
Saquon Barkley rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2024, so it's no surprise his peers recognized him as the league's best offensive player over a pair of elite quarterbacks.
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.
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.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley declined to pursue Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in Week 18, opting to rest up for the playoffs. That's looking like a wise decision for more reasons than one.
Patrick Mahomes is roughly an even-money favorite to win Super Bowl MVP. Saquon Barkley is second ahead of Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley is on the verge of breaking Terrell Davis' single-season rushing record as he prepares to face the Washington Comm
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 ...