NFL 2010 Preview: Chris Johnson - Titanic Performance
Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans running back CHRIS JOHNSON (right) was named the 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press after a record-breaking season.

Last year, Johnson became the sixth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards (2,006) in a season.

The elusive back also displayed his versatility by amassing an NFL-record 2,509 scrimmage yards, surpassing the previous mark held by MARSHALL FAULK (2,429 in 1999).

"You can't give this guy any space at all," says New England Patriots head coach BILL BELICHICK. "He's a terrific back. He's got speed. He's got quickness. He makes people miss. He breaks a lot of tackles. He's as good a back as I've seen in a long time."

A dynamic runner with breakaway speed, Johnson has rushed for at least 100 yards in 11 consecutive games and can extend the mark in 2010. He needs four such performances in a row for the most consecutive 100-yard rushing games in NFL history.

San Francisco 49ers All-Star linebacker PATRICK WILLIS, who is known for his instincts, toughness and athletic ability to make plays sideline-to-sideline, has a great appreciation for Johnson's attributes.

"I just know that he can run," says Willis. "If you give him what he is looking for, which is the edge, he can turn and run like there is no tomorrow."

 

MOST SCRIMMAGE YARDS IN A SEASON

Player Team Year Yards
Source: NFL
Chris JohnsonTennessee20092,509
Marshall FaulkSt. Louis19992,429
Tiki BarberN.Y. Giants20052,390
LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego20032,370
Barry SandersDetroit19972,358

 

MOST SCRIMMAGE YARDS IN A SEASON

Player Team Year Yards
Source: NFL
Eric DickersonL.A. Rams19842,105
Jamal LewisBaltimore20032,066
Barry SandersDetroit19972,053
Terrell DavisDenver19982,008
Chris JohnsonTennessee20092,006

 

CONSECUTIVE 100+ RUSHING YARD GAMES

Player Team Year(s) Games
* Active Streak (Source: NFL)
Barry SandersDetroit199714
Marcus AllenLA Raiders1985-8611
Chris JohnsonTennessee2009*11*
Walter PaytonChicago19859
Fred TaylorJacksonville20009
Deuce McAllisterNew Orleans20039
Larry JohnsonKansas City20059
LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego20069

 

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