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Many great NFL running backs are also great receivers, and pad their statistics with receiving yards and TDs as well as rushing yards and rushing TDs. In addition, some receivers carry the ball on reverse plays and accumulate rushing yards. The latter isn't as common, but here we take a look at combined rushing and receiving yards to list the top 10 players in yards from scrimmage in NFL history.
Jerry Rice
When you consider that Jerry Rice is the only wide receiver on this list, and that he is at the top of it, that's saying something. It's saying, pretty much, that Rice was not only the best receiver of all-time, he's one of the greatest NFL players of all-time, period. Rice leads all NFL players with 23,540 yards from scrimmage, but most of that is his 22,895 yards receiving over a career that spanned from 1985 to 2004 with the 49ers, Raiders and Seahawks. In 1995, Rice caught 122 passes for an NFL record 1848 yards with 15 TDs. Rice also scored 207 total touchdown s.
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith, who played for Dallas and Arizona from 1990 to 2004, is the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards on the ground, and also had 515 catches for 3224 yards out of the backfield. In all, Smith ranks number two all-time with 21,579 yards from scrimmage, and is the leading running back of all-time in this category. In 1995, Smith had 1773 yards rushing with 25 touchdowns, and added 62 catches for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBmN2PTUB7w 375 yards that s ame season to give him a career high of 2148 yards from scrimmage.
Walter Payton
Walter Payton, nicknamed "Sweetness," played his entire career with the Bears, from 1975-1987. Payton was the NFL's all-time leading rusher until he was recently overtaken by Smith. But Payton's 21,264 yards from scrimmage rank him third in NFL history, with 16,726 yards rushing and another 4538 receiving. Payton also has 125 total TDs, and his best season overall was 1977 with 1852 rushing yards and another 269 receiving yards to give him 2121 yards from scrimmage.
Marshall Faulk
It's hard to believe RB Marshall Faulk only played for twelve seasons (with the Rams and Colts), but he did. In the process, Faulk became one of the greatest two-way backs ever, racking up 19,154 yards from scrimmage. He had 12,279 yards rushing with 100 TDs, and added 767 catches for 6875 yards and another 36 TDs as a receiver. In 2000, Faulk had 26 total touchdowns, but his biggest feat may ha ve been in 1999, when he rushed for over 1000 yards (1381) and had over 1000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBmN2PTUB7w yards as a receiver (1048), giving him an NFL record for all-purpose yards in a season with 2429. Not coincidentally, that was the same year Faulk's Rams went to the Super Bowl.
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders was a great running back for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998, and though many believe he retired prematurely, Sanders had quite a career. In all, he had 18,190 yards from scrimmage, including 15,269 rushing yards and 99 TDs. Sanders added 352 catches for 2921 yards and another 10 TDs out of the backfield. His best season was 1997, when Sanders rushed for 2053 yards and added another 305 yards as a receiver.
Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen, like Faulk, was another great multi-purpose back, tallying 17,654 yards from scrimmage in a career that spanned from 1982 to 1997 with the Raiders and Chiefs. Allen rushed for 12,243 yards and added 587 catches for 5411 yards. He also scored 144 combined TDs. In 1985, Allen caught a career-high of 67 passes for 555 yards, and added 1759 rushing yards for a career high of 2314 yards from scrimmage.
Curtis Martin
Curtis Martin played for the Patriots and Jets from 1995 to 2005, and totaled 17,430 yards from scrimmage, which ranks him seventh in NFL history. Martin rushed for 14,101 yards and added another 3329 yards as a receiver, and also had a combined 100 touchdowns. In 2004, Martin had a career high in rushing yards with 1697, adding 245 yards out of the backfield to give him a total of 1942 yards from scrimmage, also a career high.
Thurman Thomas
Thurman Thomas was a key cog in those great Bills teams of the nineties that reached the Super Bowl four straight times, playin g for them from 1988-1999 and then finishing his career with one season (2000) in Miami. Thomas had 16,532 yards from scrimmage in his career, with 12,074 yards rushing and another 4458 out of the backfield. His best season was 1992, when he rushed for 1487 yards and added another 626 yards as a receiver, giving Thomas a career high of 2113 all-purpose yards.
Tony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett played almost his entire career with Dallas (1977-1987) and played one final season with the Denver Broncos in 1988. Along the way, Dorsett piled up 16,293 yards from scrimmage, including 12,739 yards rushing and another 3554 as a receiver. His best season overall was 1981, with 1646 rushing yards and 325 more out of the backfield, giving Dorsett a career high of 1971 yards from scrimmage.
Tiki Barber
Tiki Barber played his entire career with the New York Giants, from 1997 to 2006, and like Sanders, retired somewhat in his prime. But Barber was another amazing all-purpose back, tallying 15,631 yards from scrimmage in his career. In 2005, he had a career high of 1860 rushing yards and added 530 yards out of the backfield for a total of 2390 yards from scrimmage, second in NFL history only to Faulk's 2429 in 1999.
There is no dearth of weed killers, a.k.a. herbicides, in the market today. You can choose one depending on what type of weed you intend to deal with. Basically, two types of weed killers are available in the market: selective weed killers and nonselective weed killers. While the selective weed killers specifically target a particular variety of weed without causing any harm to domestic plants in the vicinity, nonselective weed killers are known to kill all the plants-wild as well as domestic-that come in contact with them.
Of these two types, the nonselective herbicides are stronger, and are usually used to clear large tracts of land, like railway embankments or industrial sites. A third type, organic herbicides have been introduced of late. These herbicides, most of which are nonselective, are known to have very low toxicity for humans and animals, and very little or no residual activity. On the flip side, they are a little costly, and therefore, most people prefer to go wit h the other options.
Additionally, weed killers are categorized into two groups based on when they are supposed to be used: pre-emergence herbicides and post-emergence herbicides.
Pre-emergence herbicides: These herbicides are to be used when you expect weeds to crop up in your lawn. These are ideal for annual weeds, like crabgrass and goosegrass. You should ideally use them at the time of the year when weeds are likely to surface, or as soon as you notice the slightest sign of weed growth in your surroundings. If used too early, the chances are that they will be rendered useless by the time the weeds start surfacing.
Post-emergence herbicides: These herbicides are to be used when you see considerable growth of weeds in your lawn. These weed killers are ideal for both, perennial and annual broadleaf weeds. Even though they can be used at any time after the weeds have surfaced, they are most effective when the weeds are http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/how-to-grow/ relatively young.
Weed Killer Reviews
When it comes to weed control, timing is undoubtedly the most important factor. It is better to act as soon as you sense the slightest growth of weed in your garden as it can be quite difficult to deal with them once they start spreading. You can opt for chemical weed killers, which boast of being the best in the market, to get rid of these pests. In case you face difficulty in deciding which one to opt for, given below is a list of some reputable brands that you can choose from.
Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns
It may not be as fast as other weed killers available in the market, but there is no questioning the effectiveness of Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns. It's a selective herbicide which can destroy more than 200 different types of pest plants without coming hard on your lawn. More importantly, it is relatively inexpensive, and thus, your best bet if you have a huge lawn. You just need to make sure that you follow the instructions provided on the container properly.
Roundup QuikPRO Non-Selective Herbicide
Roundup is considered one of the best selling herbicides in the world. With ingredients like glyphosate (73.3 percent) and diquat (2.9 percent) in it, there is no questioning the efficacy of Roundup QuikPRO to get rid of pest plants from your lawn. It is a fast-act ing herbicide. If the manufacturer is to be believed, the results are seen within 24 hours of spraying.
BurnOut II Fast Acting Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate
BurnOut II Weed & Grass Killer is an organic herbicide made of blended lemon and vinegar juices which can get rid of the top cover of weeds within a span of 24 hours of its first application, and destroy the root system on its second application. Being a nonselective herbicide, it can be used on walkways and driveways, and also near ponds and streams without any issue.
Ortho Weed-B-Gon MAX Concentrate
With iron as its main ingredient, Weed-B-Gon MAX is harmless for humans, pet animals, and the environment. More importantly, it is a reasonably priced selective herbicide which will not affect your lawn. The product is rightly advertised as 'Kills Weeds, Not Lawns.' If chickweed, ground ivy, dandelion, clover, yellow oxalis, or English daisy have infested your lawn, then Weed-B-Gon MA X is the weed killer that you need to opt for.
Avenger Weed Killer
Avenger Weed Killer is widely considered one of the most effective organic herbicides available in the market. With castor oil and d-Limonene (citrus oil) as its natural ingredients, it naturally strips these weeds of the waxy plant cuticle, causing them to dehydrate and die. Being a nonselective weed killer, it can be used to clear considerably large tracts of land, such as recreation parks and sidewalks.
EcoSMART Organic Weed and Grass Killer
Yet another ready-to-use organic weed killer which you can use to get rid of all those pest plants in your garden, without worrying about harming your pets, family members, or the environment. You need Sprinkler System Installation Flower Mound to keep in mind that it is a nons elective weed killer, which will kill all the plants that come in contact with it. The plants will start dying within a few minutes from spraying. In rare cases though, you may have to opt for second application.
Killzall Grass and Weed Killer
As its name suggests, Killzall Grass and Weed Killer is a nonselective herbicide which kills any plant species, including flowering plants and lawn grass, that it touches. It is considered by many to be a relatively inexpensive alternative to Roundup. Killzall Grass and Weed Killer contains 41 percent glyphosate and is, thus, very useful if you have annual broadleaf weeds and grasses invading your yard.
Barricade 4FL Pre-Emergent Herbicide
With Prodiamine as its most important ingredient, Barricade 4FL Pre-Emergent Herbicide is believed to be one of the best pre-emergence herbicides available. If you are tired of incessant growth of broad-leaved weeds, like crabgrass and goosegrass, in your surroundings, Barricade weed killer is Sprinkler System Installation Flower Mound your best bet to fix them all. You simply have to apply it in January, and it will last throughout that season.
Verdone Extra Lawn Weed Killer
If your lawn has been infested by broad-leaved weeds, Verdone Extra is the solution for your problem. A selective weed killer, Verdone Extra Weed Killer will help you get rid of all the weeds from your lawn within a period of 4 - 6 weeks. Other than broad-leaved weeds, this herbicide will also help you deal with small-leaved weeds, like the white clover and yellow suckling clover. Once it has dried, it won't pose a threat for your kids or pets.
Bayer Advanced Natria Grass & Weed Killer
Being a nonselective herbicide, Bayer's Natria Grass & Weed Killer may not be ideal for your lawn, but it is by far the best bet when clearing considerably large tracts of land. It can be used to get rid of thistle, chickweed, dandelion, stinkweed, etc. It is also ideal for vines growing on fences and other standing structures. That it can be applied at any time of the year, is an additional advantage of this product.
While all these synthetic and organic herbicides are effective when it comes to weed control, you can even resort to ingredients readily available in your kitchen, like vinegar, bleach, and salt, to curb weed infestation. Simply spraying vinegar or bleach in your lawn can help you curb weed growth to a certain extent. Whi le exposure to bleaching powder is generally considered harmful for humans, it will evaporate within the next few days, making your lawn as good as ever. Similarly, adding a pinch of salt at the base of unwanted plants can also help destroy them. That, however, will be a cumbersome task if you have a huge lawn.
It is important to note that some weed killers have toxic chemicals; therefore, they can be harmful for your domestic plants, pets, as well as https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Gardening for you. The risk involved is most when the herbicide is not used as directed or when the same is used in excess. Taking that into consideration, it is wise to follow the instructions carefully and, more importantly, resort to protective gear (like goggles and gloves) and a good spraying device when using these herbicides.
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