Coverage dated September 20, 2026

Why one record-setting NFL season still matters more than 50 years later

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O.J. Simpson’s 2,003-yard season changed NFL history, setting new standards for running backs and inspiring record chases for decades.

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    Why one record-setting NFL season still matters more than 50 years later (opens The Oregonian)

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    O.J. Simpson’s 2,003-yard season changed NFL history, setting new standards for running backs and inspiring record chases for decades.

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