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Most single-game rushing yards in nfl history

Walter Payton had the flu when he broke the NFL record with 275 rushing yards when Chicago played Minn 11/20/77.

Corey Dillon broke his record in 2000 rushing for 278 yards Cincinnati vs Denver (10-22-2000)

That record was then broken by Jamal Lewis in 2003 with 295 yards. Then, in 2007, Adrian Peterson, in his rookie season, ran for 296 yards against San Diego (and LaDainian Tomlinson)

NFL Hall of Fame great Walter Payton

Walter Payton, known as "Sweetness" for his smooth style, until 2002 was the leading National Football League (NFL) rusher of all time, with a career total of 16,726 yards.

Walter Payton played all 13 years of his professional career with the Chicago Bears winning a championship in 1985.

Payton died of a rare liver disease in 1999. He was remembered as both a great player and a great man.