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Chart: Running backs going strong at 30 or older

September 12, 2015 at 10:09PM
Adrian Peterson warmed up before practice during training camp.
Adrian Peterson warmed up before practice during training camp. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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

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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

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Justin ForsettRavens291,266

Arian FosterTexans281,246

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