Historic Run: Dillon Shatters Payton’s Single-Game Rushing Mark in 2000

Historic Run: Dillon Shatters Payton’s Single-Game Rushing Mark in 2000

October 22
2000 — Corey Dillon rushes for 278 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries in Cincinnati’s 31-21 victory over Denver to break Walter Payton’s single-game rushing record. Dillon established the NFL rookie record (since broken) with a 246-yard outburst against Tennessee on Dec. 4, 1997.

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