Players with the most rushing yards in NFL history

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Rushing is basically when a player runs with the ball to get the down or just rush to score a touchdown. All the players in the offense can rush.

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Check out some of the great players who have dominated the rushing game and amassed the most yards in NFL history.

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5. Adrian Peterson

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4. Barry Sanders

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3. Frank Gore

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2. Walter Payton

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1. Emmitt Smith

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Players with the most rushing yards in NFL history

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Rushing is basically when a player runs with the ball to get the down or just rush to score a touchdown. All the players in the offense can rush.

Check out some of the great players who have dominated the rushing game and amassed the most yards in NFL history.

5. Adrian Peterson

14,000 yards

4. Barry Sanders

15,269 yards

3. Frank Gore

16,000 yards

2. Walter Payton

16,726 yards

1. Emmitt Smith

18,355 yards

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