Barry Sanders Breaks 2,000: Lions Legend Hits 2,053 in 1997 Finale

Barry Sanders Breaks 2,000: Lions Legend Hits 2,053 in 1997 Finale

December 21
1997 — Barry Sanders becomes only the third player in league history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season. He rushes for 184 yards in the final game of the regular season to push his 1997 total to 2,053 yards, the second highest seasonal tally in NFL history.

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