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How many rushing yards did Barry Sanders accrue in the 1997 regular season?

  • 1053

  • 3053

  • 1503

  • 2053

Answer

Barry Sanders ran for 2,053 yards during the 1997 regular season, the highest total in the NFL. Sanders rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the first 15 games of the season, setting a new NFL record. He also scored 16 touchdowns, the third-highest total in the league. Sanders' performance helped the Lions win their first division title since 1991.
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