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NFL records: Name the players ranked second and third for most rushing yards in a single NFL season. Context: #1 all-time is Eric Dickerson (2,105 yards, 1984); give the next two names in order of total yards. Choose the correct pair (second, then third).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Adrian Peterson and Jamal Lewis

Explanation:

Given data

  • Single-season rushing yard leaders list.
  • Known #1: Eric Dickerson, 2,105 yards (1984).


Concept/Approach
Recall historical season totals and order them by yards.


Step-by-step
• Adrian Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards in 2012 (second all-time).• Jamal Lewis rushed for 2,066 yards in 2003 (third all-time).


Verification/Alternative
Cross-checking leaderboards confirms the ordering: Dickerson (2,105) > Peterson (2,097) > Lewis (2,066).


Common pitfalls
Confusing Barry Sanders' 2,053 (1997) or OJ Simpson's 2,003 (1973) as second or third.


Final Answer
Adrian Peterson and Jamal Lewis

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