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Most RUSH YDS during 1 season in NFL history: 1. 1984 Eric Dickerson (2,105), 2. 2012 Adrian Peterson (2,097), 3. 2003 Jamal Lewis (2,066), 4. 1997 Barry Sanders (2,053), 5. 2020 Derrick Henry (2,027), 6. 1998 Terrell Davis (2,008), 7. 2009 Chris Johnson (2,006)

Harrison Smith has the most INT (28) among Safeties since entering the NFL in 2012

Highest-paid Safeties in the NFL (based on AAV): 1. Jamal Adams ($17.5M), 2. Harrison Smith ($16.0M), 3. Justin Simmons ($15.3M), 4. Budda Baker ($14.8M)

Harrison Smith has the highest PFF Grade (92.0) among Safeties since 2017

Adam Thielen recorded the t-most consecutive GP (8) with 100+ REC YDS in NFL history, tied with Calvin Johnson

Kirk Cousins has the highest career PASS RTG (103.6) and most season CMP (425 during 2018) in Minnesota Vikings history

Kirk Cousins had the t-most 4th Qtr PASS TD (13) in the NFL during 2020

August 18, 2009: After 2 previous retirements, Brett Favre signed a 2-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. He led them to the NFC Championship but the all-time INT leader committed a crucial TO in the clutch that lifted the Saints to the Super Bowl

Brett Favre had 1 of the best seasons of his career in 2009 with the Vikings: 12-4 record, 11th & final Pro Bowl, NFC title game (final playoff GP), Career-low 7 INT (only year under 13), Highest CMP%, Highest PASS RTG, 1st QB to beat every team

Dalvin Cook’s single-season ranks in Minnesota Vikings history: 2nd & T-3rd in RUSH TD (16 & 13), 2nd in RUSH YDS/GP (111.2) & YScm (1,918), 3rd in RUSH YDS (1,557), 5th in RUSH ATT (312)

Dalvin Cook is the only player with 1,500+ RUSH YDS & 15+ RUSH TD during 1 season in Minnesota Vikings history

Most REC YDS by a rookie since the NFL merger in 1970: 1. 2020 Justin Jefferson (1,400), 2. 2003 Anquan Boldin (1,377), 3. 1998 Randy Moss (1,313), 4. 2014 Odell Beckham Jr. (1,305), 5. 2004 Michael Clayton (1,193)

Most REC YDS through 10 career seasons in NFL history: 1. Jerry Rice (13,275), 2. Julio Jones (12,896), 3. Torry Holt (12,660), 4. Marvin Harrison (12,331), 5. Randy Moss (12,193)

Most REC YDS during 1 decade in NFL history: 1. Torry Holt (12,594 in 2000s), 2. Julio Jones (12,125 in 2010s), 3. Jerry Rice (12,078 in 1990s), 4. Randy Moss (11,739 in 2000s), 5. Terrell Owens (11,644 in 2000s), 6. Antonio Brown (11,263 in 2010s)

Most RUSH YDS/ATT by team in 2020: 1. Ravens (5.5), 2. Titans (5.2), 3. Eagles (5.0), 4. Vikings (4.9), T5. Browns, Packers, Seahawks (4.8)

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