The NFL It is a league with more than a hundred years and thousands of matches in its history. With so much travel, American football has great brands that seem hard to topple.
The SportingNews presents one of them: most rushing yards by a player in one game of the NFL.
What is the record for most rushing yards in an NFL game?
On September 4, 2007, Adrian Peterson set the record for most rushing yards in an NFL game, surpassing the old record by just one Jamal Lewis 2003. That day, the Minnesota Vikings running back picked off the San Diego Chargers running back 296 yards on 30 carries, averaging 9.9 per attempt. And not only did he add yards: he also scored three TDs. His total of 19 passing yards finished the day with 315. The joy was complete as the Vikings won 35-17.
The last to pass for over 250 yards was Jonathan Taylorby the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 3, 2021. The RB was dominant in his team’s 28-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, scoring two touchdowns.
Although it does not make the historical top 10, it is also worth mentioning Michael Vick. The athletic quarterback rushed for 173 yards (2 TDs) on December 1, 2002, setting the all-time mark for a QB. On that day, the Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-24. Four years later he would have another big game with 166 yards against the New Orleans Saints.
The record for most rushing yards in an NFL game
| Ranking | Player | Equipment | Game | yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Peterson | Minnesota Vikings | vs. San Diego Chargers, in 2007 | 296 |
| two | Jamal Lewis | Baltimore Ravens | vs. Cleveland Browns, 2003 | 295 |
| 3 | Jerome Harrison | Cleveland Browns | vs. Kansas City Chiefs, in 2009 | 286 |
| 4 | Corey Dillon | Cincinnati Bengals | vs. Denver Broncos, in 2000 | 278 |
| 5 | Walter Payton | Chicago Bears | vs. Minnesota Vikings, in 1977 | 275 |
| 6 | OJ Simpson | buffalo bills | vs. Detroit Lions, in 1976 | 273 |
| 7 | Shaun Alexander | Seattle Seahawks | vs. Oakland Raiders, in 2001 | 266 |
| 8 | James Charles | Kansas City Chiefs | vs. Denver Broncos in 2010 | 259 |
| 9 | Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, in 2021 | 253 |
| 10 | De Marco Murray | Dallas Cowboys | vs. St. Louis Rams, in 2011 | 253 |
