What is total yards from scrimmage?
The total of rushing yards and receiving yards is known as yards from scrimmage. This definition of yardage differs from total offense which gives credit for passing yardage to the person throwing the football rather than receiving the football.
Who has the most yards from scrimmage in the NFL?
Jerry Rice has gained the most career yards from scrimmage, with 23,540 yards.
| NAME | GP | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Brown | 255 | 15,124 |
| Steven Jackson | 160 | 15,121 |
| Steve Smith Sr. | 219 | 15,118 |
| Jerome Bettis | 192 | 15,111 |
Who has the most yards from scrimmage since 2016?
Ezekiel Elliott
Since 2016, Ezekiel Elliott has gained the most yards from scrimmage, with 9,630 yards.
Who led the NFL in scrimmage yards from 2010 to 2020?
From 2010 through 2019, McCoy led the NFL with 10,434 rushing yards and 13,923 scrimmage yards.
Who has the most scrimmage yards in a game?
Flipper Anderson
Flipper Anderson has the most scrimmage yards in a game, with 336 yards versus the Saints on November 26, 1989.
Who has the most yards from scrimmage in a season?
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson has gained the most yards from scrimmage in a season, with 2,509 yards in 2009.
| NAME | SEASON | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | 2009 | 503 |
| Marshall Faulk | 1999 | 1,048 |
| Tiki Barber | 2005 | 530 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | 2003 | 725 |
Who has the most yards from scrimmage in one season?
Chris Johnson has gained the most yards from scrimmage in a season, with 2,509 yards in 2009.
| NAME | SEASON | REC |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | 2009 | 50 |
| Marshall Faulk | 1999 | 87 |
| Tiki Barber | 2005 | 54 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | 2003 | 100 |
What RB has the most scrimmage yards?
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith has the most career scrimmage yards by a running back, with 21,579 yards.
What is the most total yards in a NFL game?
The Los Angeles Rams have gained the most all-purpose yards by a team in a game, with 722 yards against the New York Yanks on September 28, 1951.
When did O.J. Simpson rush for 2000 yards?
Dec. 16, 1973
16, 1973: Simpson becomes the first NFL player to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season. O.J. Simpson positioned himself to crack the 2,000-yard barrier.
Which NFL QB can throw the farthest?
Longest throw in NFL history? Randall Cunningham during competition (76 yards) There are reports that Cunningham threw the ball an absurd 76 yards during the 1993 NFL Quarterback Challenge.