| Running into the record books |
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Adrian Peterson
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Two team single-season rushing marks fell in 2012. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings became the seventh running back in league history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark as he gained 2,097 yards in 2012. That total surpassed his previous team record of 1,760 yards in 2008.
Another franchise record was broken in 2012 as rookie Alfred Morris established the Redskins record with 1,613 yards on the ground this year. The previous Washington high was held by Clinton Portis.
Currently, the longest standing team season rushing record belongs to the Cleveland Browns. No Browns running back has gained more yards than the 1,863 yards racked up by Hall of Famer Jim Brown in 1963.
Here is a team-by-team look at season rushing record holders.
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Team Single Season Rushing Record Holders
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| Arizona Cardinals |
Ottis Anderson |
1,605
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1979
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| Atlanta Falcons |
Jamal Anderson |
1,846
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1998
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| Baltimore Ravens |
Jamal Lewis |
2,066
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2003
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| Buffalo Bills |
O.J. Simpson |
2,003
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1973
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| Carolina Panthers |
DeAngelo Williams |
1,515
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2008
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| Chicago Bears |
Walter Payton |
1,852
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1977
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| Cincinnati Bengals |
Rudi Johnson |
1,458
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2005
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| Cleveland Browns |
Jim Brown |
1,863
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1963
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| Dallas Cowboys |
Emmitt Smith |
1,773
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1995
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| Denver Broncos |
Terrell Davis |
2,008
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1998
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| Detroit Lions |
Barry Sanders |
2,053
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1997
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| Green Bay Packers |
Ahman Green |
1,883
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2003
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| Houston Texans |
Arian Foster |
1,616
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2010
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| Indianapolis Colts |
Edgerrin James |
1,709
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2000
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| Jacksonville Jaguars |
Maurice Jones-Drew |
1,606
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2011
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| Kansas City Chiefs |
Larry Johnson |
1,789
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2006
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| Miami Dolphins |
Ricky Williams |
1,853
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2002
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| Minnesota Vikings |
Adrian Peterson |
2,097
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2012
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| New England Patriots |
Corey Dillon |
1,635
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2004
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| New Orleans Saints |
George Rogers |
1,674
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1981
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| New York Giants |
Tiki Barber |
1,860
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2005
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| New York Jets |
Curtis Martin |
1,697
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2004
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| Oakland Raiders |
Marcus Allen |
1,759
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1985
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| Philadelphia Eagles |
Wilbert Montgomery |
1,512
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1979
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| Pittsburgh Steelers |
Barry Foster |
1,690
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1992
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| St. Louis Rams |
Eric Dickerson |
2,105
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1984
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| San Diego Chargers |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
1,815
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2006
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| San Francisco 49ers |
Frank Gore |
1,695
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2006
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| Seattle Seahawks |
Shaun Alexander |
1,880
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2005
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
James Wilder |
1,544
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1984
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| Tennessee Titans |
Chris Johnson |
2,006
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2009
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| Washington Redskins |
Alfred Morris |
1,613
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2012
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