Who holds the record for the most scrimmage yards in a season?

Football is a sport that is loved and followed by millions of fans all over the world. One of the most critical statistics football fans love to track is the number of yards a team or individual player gains during a game or a season. Scrimmage yards are a player's total yards during rushing and receiving plays. Let us look at the players holding the record for the most scrimmage yards in a season.

Scrimmage yards are a statistic used in football that measures the total number an offensive player gains from the line of scrimmage. The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line on the field where the ball is placed at the start of each play. It can be gained in two ways: rushing and receiving.

Most scrimmage yards in a season by a quarterback (QB)

Patrick Mahomes had 5,097 during the 2018 NFL season. Mahomes, who was in his second year in the league, had a remarkable season, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC Championship game. Mahomes' 5,097 included 5,097 passing and 272 rushing yards. He completed 383 of his 580 pass attempts, with 50 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for two touchdowns in 2018.

Most scrimmage yards in a season by a right-back (RB)

With 290 carries, 1,361 rushings, eight touchdowns on the ground, 83 receptions, 854 receiving, and three scores on receptions, Le'Veon Bell ended his first entire regular season with a career-high. Barry Foster's 2,034 from scrimmage in 1992 is surpassed by Bell's 2,215 for a new single-season franchise record.

Most scrimmage yards in a season by NCCA

Christian McCaffrey is a star running back in the NFL who plays for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft after a standout college career at Stanford University.

McCaffrey's breakout came in 2019 when he set the record for the most scrimmage yards by a Panthers player in a single season. That year, he had 2,392, which included 1,387 rushing, 1,005 receiving, and 19 total touchdowns.

McCaffrey's 2019 was awe-inspiring because he missed three games due to an injury. In the 13 games he played, he was the focal point of the Panthers' offence and could produce consistently. He also became only the third player in NFL history to have 1,000 rushings and 1,000 receiving yards in the same year, joining Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk.

Most scrimmage yards in a season by a wide receiver (WR)

Cooper Kupp is a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who currently plays for the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has quickly established himself as one of the league's top receivers.

Kupp had a breakout season in 2020 when he set the record for the most receptions by a Rams player in 2020. That year, he caught 136 passes for 1,856 yards and ten touchdowns, leading the league in receiving. His 136 receptions tied him with Michael Thomas for the second-most receptions in a single season in NFL history, behind only Marvin Harrison's record of 143 receptions in 2002.

Kupp's performance in 2020 earned him Second-Team All-Pro honours, and he was named to his first Pro Bowl. He became the first Rams player to lead the league in receiving yards since Isaac Bruce in 1996. Kupp's record-breaking in 2020,- cemented his status as one of the NFL's top receivers.

Most scrimmage yards in a season, including playoffs

Jerry Rice holds the record, including playoffs. In 1995, Rice recorded 2,509, including 1,848 receiving and 661 on punt and kickoff returns.

Rice's 1995 was one of the best in NFL history, as he broke the record for the most receiving yards in a single season with 1,848. He scored 15 touchdowns and helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to the playoffs. In the postseason, Rice continued to dominate, recording 409 receiving and three touchdowns in three games.

Rice's record-breaking season in 1995 was just one of many incredible ones in his illustrious career. He holds numerous NFL records, including the most job receiving (22,895), most career receptions (1,549), and most career touchdown receptions (197). Rice was also a 13-time Pro Bowler, a 10-time First-Team All-Pro, and a three-time Super Bowl champion.

Most scrimmage yards by a running back in a season

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In 2009, Chris Johnson recorded 2,509, including 2,006 rushing and 503 receiving. Johnson's record-breaking 2009 was one of the most impressive in NFL history, as he became just the sixth player ever to rush for over 2,000 in a single season. He also caught 50 passes for 503 yards, showcasing his versatility as a running back.

Johnson's success during his NFL career was not limited to his record-breaking in 2009. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in his first six years in the league and was named to three Pro Bowls. He also helped lead the Tennessee Titans to the playoffs in 2008 and 2009.

Single-season scrimmage yards record

Derrick Henry had 2,242 during the 2020 NFL season. Henry, who plays for the Tennessee Titans, had a fantastic 2020, rushing for 2,027 and catching 19 passes for 114 yards. The most in a season all-time is held by Marshall Faulk, who had 2,429 during the 1999 NFL season—Faulk's fantastic year included 1,381 rushings and 1,048 receiving.

The most scrimmage yards in a season record are held by different players depending on their position. Patrick Mahomes have the records for QB, Chris Johnson for RB, Barry Sanders for NCAA, Isaac Bruce for WR, and Marshall Faulk for including playoffs and all-time yards from scrimmage. Derrick Henry holds the single-season scrimmage yards record. These players have left their mark on football and have given fans some fantastic performances to remember.

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