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Trivia for December 30, 2018

Question

Ezekiel Elliott is on the verge of winning the rushing title, but he’s run for only 6 TDs. Entering Week 17, Elliott is sitting at 1,434 yards, but with only 6 rushing touchdowns. Who are the only two running backs in this century who’ve run for even more yards while running for even fewer touchdowns?

Answer

Jamaal Charles and Tiki Barber. Charles has actually done it twice, running for 1,467 and 1,509 yards in 2010 and 2012, with 5 TDs each season. Barber ran for 1,662 yards in 2006, also with 5 TDs. (This is looking at just rushing production – Elliott and Charles also caught touchdowns). Fred Taylor in 2003 ran for 1,572 yards, with 6 TDs. Looking at earlier years, 1981 Tony Dorsett stands out – 1,646 yards, but he scored only 4 of their 15 rushing touchdowns. Barry Sanders in 1998 ran for 1,491 yards, also with just 4 TDs.

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