Eric Dickerson and the Most Rushing Yards in a Playoff Game (Since 1960)
Eric Dickerson (profootballhof.com)
Yesterday, Sports List of the Day checked out quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a playoff game.
Today, take a look at running backs with the most rushing yards in a single playoff game.
Eric Dickerson is top of the heap with 248.
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| 1. | Eric Dickerson | 1986-01-04 | L.A. Rams | 248 |
| 2. | Lamar Smith | 2000-12-30 | Miami Dolphins | 209 |
| 3. | Keith Lincoln | 1964-01-05 | San Diego Chargers | 206 |
| 4. | Timmy Smith | 1988-01-31 | Wasington Redskins | 204 |
| 5. | Lawrence McCutcheon | 1975-12-27 | L.A. Rams | 202 |
| 6. | Freeman McNeil | 1983-01-09 | New York Jets | 202 |
| 7. | Ryan Grant | 2008-01-12 | Green Bay Packers | 201 |
| 8. | Terrell Davis | 1999-01-09 | Denver Broncos | 199 |
| 9. | Wilbert Montgomery | 1981-01-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 194 |
| 10. | Marcus Allen | 1984-01-22 | Oakland Raiders | 191 |
| 11. | Thurman Thomas | 1994-01-23 | Buffalo Bills | 186 |
| 12. | John Riggins | 1983-01-15 | Washington Redskins | 185 |
| 13. | Terrell Davis | 1997-12-27 | Denver Broncos | 184 |
| 14. | Priest Holmes | 2004-01-11 | Kansas City Chiefs | 176 |
| 15. | Natrone Means | 1996-12-28 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 175 |
| 16. | Cedric Benson | 2010-01-09 | Cincinnati Bengals | 169 |
| 17. | Barry Sanders | 1994-01-08 | Detroit Lions | 169 |
| 18. | Terrell Davis | 1999-01-17 | Denver Broncos | 167 |
| 19. | Curtis Martin | 1997-01-05 | New England Patriots | 166 |
| 20. | John Riggins | 1983-01-30 | Washington Redskins | 166 |
Posted on January 8, 2012, in NFL and tagged football, game, most, nfl, Playoff, rushing, yards. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
It was the LA Rams not St Louis!!! For both 1 and 5 get it right Vin!!!
Yikes, you are correct sir. I must have done this post at 3AM. Corrected. And thank you. Appreciate it. If you see anything else, or just like a post, feel free to comment!
Note only 2 players feature more than once – Riggins (2x) and TD (3x). Who’s the greatest postseason RB of all time then?
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