Going strong at 30
There have been 46 1,000-yard rushing seasons by NFL players 30 or older. Adrian Peterson turned 30 in March. The top seasons by a 30+ running back:
TeamAgeYearYards
Tiki BarberN.Y. Giants3020051,860*
Curtis MartinN.Y Jets3120041,697
Walter PaytonChicago3019841,684
Tiki BarberN.Y. Giants3120061,662
Corey DillonNew England3020041,635
* 13th-best in NFL history
last year's 1,200-yard rushers
Peterson has eclipsed the 1,200-yard rushing mark every year he played in 14 or more games. Here's a look at those who accomplished that feat last season.
TeamAgeYards
DeMarco MurrayCowboys261,845
Le'Veon BellSteelers221,361
LeSean McCoyEagles261,319
Marshawn LynchSeahawks281,306
Justin ForsettRavens291,266
Arian FosterTexans281,246