The record for the most rushing yards in a single NFL season is held by Eric Dickerson, who rushed for 2,105 yards in 1984 while playing for the Los Angeles Rams. The record has stood for over 35 years and many consider it to be one of the most impressive feats in NFL history. Other notable players who have come close to breaking the record include Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 2,097 yards in 2012, and Jamal Lewis, who rushed for 2,066 yards in 2003.