IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 27: Emmitt Smith (C) of the Dallas Cowboys runs behind the block of fullback Robert Thomas (L) as Reggie Tongue (R) of the Seattle Seahawks tries to make the tackle in first half action at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, 27 October, 2002. Smith eclipsed the mark owned by Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears of 16,726 yards. (Photo credit should read PAUL K. BUCK/AFP via Getty Images)
Emmitt Smith Breaks Walter Payton’s All-Time NFL Rushing Record on FS1
In the latest installment of NFL on FOX Greatest Games, Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith breaks Walter Payton’s all-time NFL rushing record on Oct. 27, 2002. Smith surpassed Payton’s record of 16,726 rushing yards late in the fourth quarter with an 11-yard run. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Dallas Cowboys 17-14 at Texas Stadium. Seahawks-Cowboys airs tonight at 8:00 PM ET on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
.@EmmittSmith22 runs past Walter Payton’s all-time NFL rushing record as the @dallascowboys face the @Seahawks in tonight’s edition of @NFLONFOX Greatest Games at 8:00 PM ET on FS1 and FOX Deportes. pic.twitter.com/TU9Ojwma66
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