In the history of the NFL (which dates back to 1920) has had eight 2,000-yard single-season rushers.
The first two of whom are seen in this week’s Fan Teaser: Eric Dickerson and O.J. Simpson.
Simpson rushed for 2,003 yards in only 14 games (and 332 carries!) in 1973 for the Buffalo Bills.
It took 11 seasons for a running back to top 2,000 again. That was Dickerson in 1984 when he ran for 2,105 yards over 16 games and 379 carries.
During the ensuing 40 seasons, there have bee six more: Barry Sanders, 1997; Terrell Davis, 1998; Jamal Lewis, 2003; Chris Johnson, 2009; Adrian Peterson, 2012; and Derrick Henry, 2020.
Just to review, The Fan Teaser comes courtesy of longtime buddy, Pat Schutte. The cropped photo below and the accompanying clue give you an idea as to who or what the image is of. We invite you to use the Comment option to take a crack at solving the Teaser and, if you’re so inclined, participate in some good-spirited banter with your fellow sports fans. The Fan Teaser will appear each Friday morning with the reveal coming to you Sunday.