Question

Among running backs who’ve played in this century, who has run for the most career yards without ever going over 1,000 in a season? The two teams the player spent most of his career with play this week. (Hint: he had really big arms.)

Answer

Michael Pittman, who spent most of his 11 seasons with Arizona and Tampa Bay. He ran for 926 yards for the Bucs in 2004. He finished with career with 5,627 rushing yards. Don Perkins, who played for Dallas in the ‘60s, is the all-time leader in this category, with 6,217 yards (with no 1,000s).