Eric Dickerson has opened up about his pre-game ‘meal’ before setting the NFL Rushing record and according to him, he had lots of sex before heading to the field. Just like legendary boxer Mike Tyson, Eric Dickerson was banging a lot.
Here is a breakdown of Eric Dickerson’s 1984 season.
In his second season, Dickerson continued his onslaught of the NFL record book. As a rookie, Dickerson established rookie records for most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18), including another two receiving touchdowns.[1] His efforts earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors.
Eleven times during the 1984 season, he gained more than 100 yards rushing, breaking the record of 100-yard games in a season held by O. J. Simpson. His 2,105 total yards rushing in the 1984 NFL season beat Simpson’s 1973 NFL season record of 2,003 yards rushing in a single season. To date, no one has rushed for more yards in a single NFL season. However, Simpson’s career high rushing total came in a 14-game season, whereas Dickerson’s mark was set during a 16-game season. Dickerson broke OJ’s record with a 215-yard performance in a 27–16 Rams win over the Houston Oilers in Week 15.
Week | Team | Carries | Yards | Average |
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1 | DAL | 21 | 138 | 6.6 |
2 | CLE | 27 | 102 | 3.8 |
3 | at PIT | 23 | 49 | 2.1 |
4 | at CIN | 22 | 89 | 4.0 |
5 | NYG | 22 | 120 | 5.5 |
6 | ATL | 19 | 107 | 5.6 |
7 | at NO | 20 | 175 | 8.8 |
8 | at ATL | 24 | 145 | 6.0 |
9 | SF | 13 | 38 | 2.9 |
10 | at STL | 21 | 208 | 9.9 |
11 | CHI | 28 | 149 | 5.3 |
12 | at GB | 25 | 132 | 5.3 |
13 | at TB | 28 | 191 | 6.8 |
14 | NO | 33 | 149 | 4.5 |
15 | HOU | 27 | 215 | 8.0 |
16 | at SF | 26 | 98 | 3.8 |
1984 | TOTAL | 379 | 2,105 | 5.6 |
Dickerson became the seventh back to gain more than 10,000 yards and the fastest ever to do so, reaching the milestone in just 91 games. During his 11-year career, Dickerson gained 13,259 yards rushing, which was second all-time at the time of his retirement, and rushed for 90 touchdowns. He gained another 2,137 yards and 6 touchdowns on 281 pass receptions. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Dickerson was All-Pro in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 1999, his first year of eligibility, Eric Dickerson was selected to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also in 1999, he was ranked number 38 on The Sporting News’ list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. The following year, he provided on-field commentary during Monday Night Football broadcasts.
The Rams’ number 29 has been retired in his honor.
Dickerson was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor during the week 15 game against the Houston Texans on December 15, 2013 along with Marshall Faulk, who is also a former Colts running back.
In 1999, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 2019, he was one of twelve running backs selected to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Dickerson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
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