Emmitt Smith entered the 2002 NFL Football season needing just 539 yards to eclipse the career rushing record set by Walter Payton when he retired after the 1987 season. As long as he stays healthy, he should break the mark sometime in October.

You can keep track of Emmitt Smith's progress as he inches closer and closer to the career rushing record by checking this page after each game throughout the season.

Week 1 vs. Houston Texans: 67 yards on 17 carriers
Week 2 vs. Tennessee Titans: 59 yards on 18 carriers
Week 3 vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 52 yards on 11 carries
Week 4 vs. St. Louis Rams: 58 yards on 13 carries
Week 5 vs. New York Giants: 70 yards on 13 carries
Week 6 vs. Carolina Panthers: 59 yards on 13 carries
Week 7 vs. Arizona Cardinals: 82 yards on 22 carries
Week 8 vs. Seattle Seahawks: 109 yards on 24 carries