Top 20 - All Purpose Yards

History Published on : 2/28/2011

All-Purpose Yards (at start of 2011 NFL Season)
	1	Jerry Rice*	23,546	Career Notes: Veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson is the top-ranked player who was active during the 2010 season. He added 1,282 combined net yards, which allowed him to climb five spots to No. 9 all-time. Season at a glance: 2010 LEADER: Danny Amendola, St. Louis Rams (2,364 yards) SINGLE-SEASON NFL RECORD: Derrick Mason, Tennessee Titans (2,690 yards in 2000) * Pro Football Hall of Fame member Italics - players active during 2010 season Top 20 lists courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau Return to Top 20 at the Start of 2011>>>
	2	Brian Mitchell	23,330
	3	Walter Payton*	21,803
	4	Emmitt Smith*	21,583
	5	Tim Brown	19,682
	6	Marshall Faulk*	19,190
	7	Barry Sanders*	18,308
	8	Herschel Walker	18,168
	9	LaDainian Tomlinson	17,727
	10	Marcus Allen*	17,648
	11	Curtis Martin	17,430
	12	Tiki Barber	17,359
	13	Eric Metcalf	17,230
	14	Derrick Mason	16,980
	15	Thurman Thomas*	16,532
	16	Tony Dorsett*	16,347
	17	Terrell Owens	16,276
	18	Henry Ellard	15,718
	19	Warrick Dunn	15,655
	20	Edgerrin James	15,610

Top 20 - Interceptions

Veteran Darren Sharper is the highest ranked player who was active in 2010 who ranks among the Top 20 career leaders in interceptions.

A rule change made on Feb. 25, 1933 allowed for a forward pass to be attempted from anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.