Most rushing yards in a single season (NFL)
The current most rushing yards in a single season (nfl) record is 2,105 yards, held by Eric Dickerson. Last checked October 9, 2026.
2,105
yards
Eric Dickerson
- Holder
- Eric Dickerson
- Record
- 2,105 yards
- Exact figure
- 2,105 yards (1984)
- Recognized by
- National Football League
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- Pro-Football-Reference Rush yds single season
- CBS Sports Eric dickerson turns five fast facts about the hall of fame rb and owner of fabled nfl record
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