Every NFL team's greatest rushing season of all time

Every NFL team’s greatest rushing season of all time

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Eric Dickerson #29 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the football during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals as rain falls at Riverfront Stadium on September 23, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Bengals 24-14. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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Seahawks Shaun Alexander runs for a 25-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Cardinals at Qwest Field in Seattle, Sept. 25, 2005. (Photo by Kevin Casey/NFLPhotoLibrary) /

Seattle Seahawks: Shaun Alexander (2005)

The Seattle Seahawks first took the field in 1976. It seems as if they’ve always had some kind of standout running back. From Sherman Smith to Curt Warner and John L. Williams. From Chris Warren to Marshawn Lynch and Chris Carson. Now they have a promising performer in Kenneth Walker, who comes off a solid rookie season in which he totaled 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.

In the early part of this century, the team was led by head coach Mike Holmgren. He was hired in 1999 and lasted 10 seasons in the Pacific Northwest. On his watch, the Seahawks used a first-round pick in 2000 (19th overall) on University of Alabama running back Shaun Alexander.

In 2005, the former member of the Crimson Tide led the league with 370 carries, 1,880 yards on the ground and 27 rushing touchdowns. Alexander was named the NFL MVP that season.

In the divisional playoffs vs. Washington, he was injured and limited to nine yards on six carries. Alexander bounced back a week later, rushing 34 times for 132 yards and two scores in a 34-14 win over the Panthers in the NFC Championship Game. He enjoyed a solid outing vs. the Steelers in Super Bowl XL, finishing with 95 yards on 20 carries in the 21-10 loss.

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