Eric Dickerson: The Unstoppable Force

Breaking Barriers in the 1984 Season

Eric Dickerson is basically the king of rushing yards in the NFL. By 1984 he was running like a runaway train, leaving tackles eating his dust. He rushed for an insane 2,105 yards that season! That's like running the whole length of the field over 12 times! No wonder fans loved him and other teams hated him.

The Magic Number: 2,105 Yards

Dickerson racked up a crazy 2,105 yards that year, which is basically like running the length of the entire football field over 12 times! It was insane. Speed, smarts, and pure will – he had it all. Fans cheered, and opposing teams just cried.

The Adrian Peterson Challenge

Fast forward to 2012 and another runner, Adrian Peterson, nearly stole Dickerson’s crown. He ran for a super impressive 2097 yards, especially considering he’s just recovering from a nasty injury. But close isn't good enough, right?

The Legends Who Came Close

Other legends like Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders and Derrick Henry all gave him a good shot, but they just couldn’t reach Dickerson’s magic numbers. Lewis ran for a whopping 2,066 yards in 2003, Sanders surprised everyone with 2,053 yards in 1997, and Henry demolished defenses for 2,027 yards in 2020 a few years ago. Still not quite there!

The Grit and Glory

Why is this record so darn special? It’s all about fight, determination and pushing yourself to the limit. The running backs are the team’s workhorses, and it’s pure joy when they are released for long touchdown runs.

The Torchbearer

Eric Dickerson, with his signature goggles and upright running style, remains the torchbearer. His record endures, a testament to his greatness and the golden era of football. As fans, we wait, wondering who will rise next, who will challenge the unbreakable. Until then, we tip our hats to the man who ran into history, leaving defenders in his wake.