Ramjack Media
05 February 2026
In 1973, the NFL was a league built on defense, physicality, and 14-game seasons — and no running back had ever rushed for 2,000 yards. That changed when Buffalo Bills star O.J. Simpson crossed an impossible-seeming barrier, becoming the first player in league history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a single season. Achieved in just 14 games, Simpson’s campaign redefined what was possible at the running back position and set a benchmark that still stands apart. On today’s episode of Sports History Daily, we revisit one of the most dominant individual seasons the NFL has ever seen, and explore the complex legacy that followed.
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