2012 – RB Adrian Peterson
It would have been nigh on impossible for Peterson to surpass, let alone match, his 2012 deeds in 2013. Peterson rushed for an incredible 2,097 yards, falling just nine short of breaking the NFL record, as he led the Minnesota Vikings to a 10-6 record and a wild card berth in 2012.
In 2013, he played in 14 games and racked up 1,266 yards along with 10 touchdowns. This marked the seventh consecutive season with double-digit touchdowns. Despite these deeds, the Vikings ended their season at 5-10-1 and finished in the last place in the NFC North.