Walter Payton

Walter Payton's 16,726 career rushing yards stood as the NFL record for nearly two decades, until Emmitt Smith surpassed it in 2002. Payton's single-game 275 rushing yards against the Vikings in 1977 was an NFL record for over two decades, and he scored 110 career rushing touchdowns. He also threw 8 career touchdown passes off trick plays, a rare bit of versatility for a running back. His durability was legendary: 'Sweetness' missed only one game in 13 NFL seasons.