"Emmitt Smith isn't a great back. Emmitt doesn't fall into the category of the greats such as Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders, and the Juice."
-IMNEVERWRONG
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
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