List of the Day: Best Rushing Seasons, 2000s AFC

Jamal Lewis

TOP 10
1- Jamal Lewis, 2003 Baltimore Ravens
2066 yards, 387 att., 5.3 avg., 14 TD

2- Chris Johnson, 2009 Tennessee Titans
2006 yards, 358 att., 5.6 avg., 14 TD

3- Ricky Williams, 2002 Miami Dolphins
1853 yards, 383 att., 4.8 avg., 16 TD

4- LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006 San Diego Chargers
1815 yards, 348 att., 5.2 avg., 28 TD

5- Larry Johnson, 2006 Kansas City Chiefs
1789 yards, 416 att., 4.3 avg., 17 TD

6- Larry Johnson, 2005 Kansas City Chiefs
1750 yards, 336 att., 5.2 avg., 20 TD

7- Edgerrin James, 2000 Indianapolis Colts
1709 yards, 387 att., 4.4 avg., 13 TD

8- Curtis Martin, 2004 New York Jets
1697 yards, 371 att., 4.6 avg., 12 TD

9- LaDainian Tomlinson, 2002 San Diego Chargers
1683 yards, 372 att., 4.5 avg., 14 TD

10-LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003 San Diego Chargers
1645 yards, 313 att., 5.3 avg., 13 TD


Chris Johnson



Ricky Williams



LaDainian Tomlinson

BEST BY FRANCHISES NOT IN TOP 10
New England Patriots: Corey Dillon, 2004
1635 yards, 345 att., 4.7 avg., 12 TD

Denver Broncos: Clinton Portis, 2003
1591 yards, 290 att., 5.5 avg., 14 TD

Jacksonville Jaguars: Fred Taylor, 2003
1572 yards, 345 att., 4.6 avg., 6 TD

Pittsburgh Steelers: Willie Parker, 2006
1494 yards, 337 att., 4.4 avg., 13 TD

Cincinnati Bengals: Rudi Johnson, 2005
1458 yards, 337 att., 4.3 avg., 12 TD

Buffalo Bills: Travis Henry, 2002
1438 yards, 325 att., 4.4 avg., 13 TD

Cleveland Browns: Jamal Lewis, 2007
1304 yards, 298 att., 4.4 avg., 9 TD

Houston Texans: Steve Slaton, 2008*
1282 yards, 268 att., 4.8 avg., 9 TD

Oakland Raiders: Tyrone Wheatley, 2000
1046 yards, 232 att., 4.5 avg., 9 TD

* Texans joined NFL in 2002


Larry Johnson



Edgerrin James



Curtis Martin



Corey Dillon