The 'Most rushing yards in a season by team' quiz

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The NFL has a long and storied history of great running backs who have led their teams to success on the ground. In order to answer this quiz question, we need to identify the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise. Here are some of the most notable players and their achievements:

1. Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson (2008) - Peterson had an incredible 2008 season, rushing for 2,314 yards and 13 touchdowns. This was the second-most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, behind only Walter Payton's 2,356 yards in 1980.

2. Dallas Cowboys - Emmitt Smith (1991) - Smith had an amazing 1991 season, rushing for 2,066 yards and 16 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, and it remains the Cowboys' franchise record to this day.

3. San Francisco 49ers - Joe Montana (1989) - While Montana is best known for his passing prowess, he also had a standout 1989 season as a runner. He rushed for 627 yards and 10 touchdowns, helping lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory that year.

4. New England Patriots - Kevin Faulk (2002) - Faulk had an impressive 2002 season, rushing for 1,229 yards and 18 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history by a player who primarily played as a running back, rather than a feature back like Smith or Peterson.

5. Green Bay Packers - Ahman Green (2003) - Green had an outstanding 2003 season, rushing for 1,883 yards and 16 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history by a player who primarily played as a running back, rather than a feature back like Smith or Peterson.

6. Denver Broncos - Floyd Little (1974) - Little had an incredible 1974 season, rushing for 2,063 yards and 18 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, and it remains the Broncos' franchise record to this day.

7. Chicago Bears - Walter Payton (1980) - As mentioned earlier, Payton had an amazing 1980 season, rushing for 2,356 yards and 19 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, and it remains the Bears' franchise record to this day.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers - Franco Harris (1978) - Harris had an incredible 1978 season, rushing for 2,060 yards and 15 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, and it remains the Steelers' franchise record to this day.

9. New Orleans Saints - Pierre Thomas (2009) - Thomas had an impressive 2009 season, rushing for 1,473 yards and 12 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history by a player who primarily played as a running back, rather than a feature back like Smith or Peterson.

10. Buffalo Bills - O.J. Simpson (1973) - Simpson had an amazing 1973 season, rushing for 2,083 yards and 13 touchdowns. This was the most rushing yards in NFL history at the time, and it remains the Bills' franchise record to this day.

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