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Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University and …

In 1983, Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke the single-season rookie rushing record, [5] recording the second 2,000-yard season in 1984. Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards, the current NFL rushing record, averaging 131.6 rushing yards per game.

Eric Dickerson rushed for a career-high 4 touchdowns during the Indianapolis Colts 55-23 win against the Denver Broncos on October 31, 1988. Eric Dickerson rushed for a career-high 248 yards during the Los Angeles Rams 20-0 win against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 1986.

Oct 30, 2023 · Eric Dickerson would lead the NFL in rushing with 1,659 yards, becoming the first member of the Colts to win the rushing title since Alan Ameche in 1955. The Broncos, meanwhile, finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs.

Sep 11, 2024 · On the 40th anniversary of his record-breaking season, the Hall of Fame tailback spoke to Athlon Sports about his elusive mark and the one person he’d like to see break it. On the final Sunday of...

Nov 1, 1988 · Dickerson rushed for 159 yards and 4 touchdowns Monday night despite sitting out much of the second half as the Indianapolis Colts trounced the Denver Broncos, 55-23.

Jan 4, 2025 · Adrian Peterson came the closest of any other player to breaking Eric Dickerson’s record. Peterson, the 2012 MVP, finished his regular season with 348 carries for 2,097 yards, falling just nine yards short of Dickerson’s record.

"NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1986 New York Giants, who defeated the Denver Broncos 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI, land at the No. 12 spot.

Dec 23, 2013 · You can blame the Denver Broncos for that. During what was probably the most electrifying game of his career, the Broncos couldn’t keep pace on the scoreboard and eventually he was pulled in a 55-23 blowout.