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Week 14

Running backs take center stage with boffo performances

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Posted: Tuesday December 14, 1999 12:46 AM

Cincinnati running back Corey Dillon has rushed for 445 yards in his last three games. AP

By David Lundy, CNN/SI

ATLANTA (CNN/SI) -- Top running backs turned Week 14 into a showcase for rushers as seven backs gained more than 100 yards and four gained more than 150 yards -- a huge week for ballcarriers by NFL standards.

Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans turned in a monster day on Thursday, with 199 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries against the Oakland Raiders. On Sunday, Corey Dillon, Stephen Davis, and Marshall Faulk set the pace, each rushing for more than 150 yards and playing a pivotal role in his team's victory.

Dillon scored three rushing touchdowns and gained 192 yards on 28 attempts as the Cincinnati Bengals pounded the Cleveland Browns 44-28. Davis, the league's second-leading rusher going into the weekend, gained 189 yards on 37 carries and scored a touchdown as the Redskins stayed atop the NFC East with a 28-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Faulk continued to set up the St. Louis Rams' passing attack, carrying the ball 29 times for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 30-14 win over the New Orleans Saints.

In the aerial game, Qadry Ismail came up huge for the Baltimore Ravens, catching six passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in Baltimore's 31-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As for quarterbacks, the best performance yardage-wise was turned in by Drew Bledsoe in a losing cause. He threw for 379 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 20-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The big winner for Week 14 was the Carolina Panthers' Steve Beuerlein, who connected on 29 of 43 passing attempts for 373 yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers' 33-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Here are the top performers:

Top Rushing Performances

Eddie George, Titans vs. Raiders, 28 carries for 199 yards, 2 TD
Corey Dillon, Bengals vs. Browns, 28 carries for 192 yards, 3 TD
Stephen Davis, Redskins vs. Cardinals, 37 carries for 189 yards, TD
Marshall Faulk, Rams vs. Saints, 29 carries for 154 yards, 2 TD
Priest Holmes, Ravens vs. Steelers, 18 carries for 130 yards, TD
Robert Smith, Vikings vs. Chiefs, 21 carries for 118 yards
Charlie Garner, 49ers vs. Falcons, 26 carries for 107 yards
Edgerrin James, Colts vs. Patriots, 20 carries for 101 yards, TD
Chris Warren, Cowboys vs. Eagles, 25 carries for 92 yards, TD

Top Receiving Performances

Qadry Ismail, Ravens vs. Steelers, 6 receptions for 258 yards, 3 TD
Terry Glenn, Patriots vs. Colts, 9 receptions for 148 yards
Patrick Jeffers, Panthers vs. Packers, 8 receptions for 147 yards
Keyshawn Johnson, Jets vs. Dolphins, 11 receptions for 144 yards, 2 TD
Kevin Johnson, Browns vs. Bengals, 7 receptions for 135 yards
Marvin Harrison, Colts vs. Patriots, 6 receptions for 118 yards
Warrick Dunn, Buccaneers vs. Lions, 6 receptions for 115 yards
Jeff Graham, Chargers vs. Seahawks, 9 receptions for 114 yards
Torry Holt, Rams vs. Saints, 6 receptions for 113 yards
Johnnie Morton, Lions vs. Buccaneers, 7 receptions for 107 yards
Isaac Bruce, Rams vs. Saints, 4 receptions for 102 yards

Top Passing Performances

Drew Bledsoe, Patriots vs. Colts, 31 of 44 for 379 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Steve Beuerlein, Panthers vs. Packers, 29 of 43 for 373 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Kurt Warner, Rams vs. Saints, 21 of 31 for 346 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Brett Favre, Packers vs. Panthers, 26 of 38 for 302 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Shaun King, Buccaneers vs. Lions, 23 of 37 for 297 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Jon Kitna, Seahawks vs. Chargers, 25 of 40 for 285 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Brian Griese, Broncos vs. Jaguars, 21 of 33 for 275 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rich Gannon, Raiders vs. Titans, 20 of 28 for 273 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Tony Banks, Ravens vs. Steelers, 8 of 26 for 268 yards, 3 TD
Mike Tomczak, Steelers vs. Ravens, 22 of 41 for 249 yards, 2 TD
Troy Aikman, Cowboys vs. Eagles, 22 of 40 for 242 yards, 1 TD
Gus Frerotte, Lions vs. Buccaneers, 23 of 44 for 241 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
Kerry Collins, Giants vs. Bills, 23 of 44 for 240 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Tim Couch, Browns vs. Bengals, 16 of 28 for 239 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Ray Lucas, Jets vs. Miami, 22 of 38 for 230 yards, 2 TD
Jim Harbaugh, Chargers vs. Seahawks, 20 of 35 for 229, 0 TD, 1 INT

 

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