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Dec 21, 1997
Barry Sanders recorded the third 2,000-yard season in 1997, rushing for 2,053 yards. Sanders had opened the season with
Barry Sanders Rushes for 2000 yards / Barry Sanders recorded the third 2,000-yard season in 1997, rushing for 2,053 yards. Sanders had opened the season with only 53 yards through two games, but ran for 100 yards or more in each of the last 14 games of the season and averaged 6.1 yards per carry during the season