Martin: Quiet Greatness

Martin: Quiet Greatness

Curtis Martin, a Hall of Fame running back, had an illustrious 11-season NFL career with the New England Patriots and New York Jets. His career statistics are as follows:

Career Totals
• Games Played: 168
• Rushing Attempts: 3,518
• Rushing Yards: 14,101
• Yards per Carry: 4.0
• Rushing Touchdowns: 90
• Receptions: 484
• Receiving Yards: 3,329
• Receiving Touchdowns: 10
• Total Touchdowns: 100  

Seasonal Highlights
• 1995 (Rookie Season with New England Patriots): 1,487 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 30 receptions for 261 yards, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
• 2004 (with New York Jets): Led the NFL with 1,697 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, and 41 receptions for 245 yards.

Playoff Performance
• Games Played: 10
• Rushing Attempts: 182
• Rushing Yards: 795
• Rushing Touchdowns: 8
• Receptions: 37
• Receiving Yards: 305
• Receiving Touchdowns: 0

Martin’s consistent performance and durability made him one of the most reliable running backs of his era. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Here are Curtis Martin’s career totals split by team during his Hall of Fame NFL career:

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New England Patriots (1995–1997)
• Games Played: 45
• Rushing Attempts: 868
• Rushing Yards: 3,799
• Rushing Touchdowns: 32
• Receptions: 117
• Receiving Yards: 833
• Receiving Touchdowns: 2
• Total Yards from Scrimmage: 4,632
• Total Touchdowns: 34

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New York Jets (1998–2005)
• Games Played: 123
• Rushing Attempts: 2,650
• Rushing Yards: 10,302
• Rushing Touchdowns: 58
• Receptions: 367
• Receiving Yards: 2,496
• Receiving Touchdowns: 8
• Total Yards from Scrimmage: 12,798
• Total Touchdowns: 66

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Career Totals
• Games: 168
• Rushing Yards: 14,101
• Rushing Touchdowns: 90
• Receptions: 484
• Receiving Yards: 3,329
• Receiving Touchdowns: 10
• Total Touchdowns: 100
• Yards from Scrimmage: 17,430

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Martin is one of only a few running backs in NFL history to rush for over 10,000 yards with a single team (Jets) while also maintaining high production during his earlier stint (Patriots).

Here are the NFL running backs who rushed for over 10,000 yards with a single team, a rare feat that reflects both talent and longevity:

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RBs with 10,000+ Rushing Yards for One Team
1. Emmitt Smith – Dallas Cowboys
• 17,162 yards (1990–2002)
• All-time NFL rushing leader
• Won 3 Super Bowls with Dallas
2. Walter Payton – Chicago Bears
• 16,726 yards (1975–1987)
• Held the rushing record before Emmitt Smith
3. Barry Sanders – Detroit Lions
• 15,269 yards (1989–1998)
• Retired at his peak with gas left in the tank
4. Franco Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers
• 11,950 yards (1972–1983)
• Central to Pittsburgh’s 1970s dynasty
5. Tony Dorsett – Dallas Cowboys
• 12,036 yards (1977–1987)
• Known for speed and grace
6. LaDainian Tomlinson – San Diego Chargers
• 12,490 yards (2001–2009)
• One of the most complete backs ever
7. Curtis Martin – New York Jets
• 10,302 yards (1998–2005)
• Also added 3,799 with the Patriots for a total of 14,101
8. Thurman Thomas – Buffalo Bills
• 11,938 yards (1988–1999)
• Engine behind 4 straight AFC titles
9. Eric Dickerson – Los Angeles Rams
• 10,138 yards (1983–1987, part of 1992)
• NFL single-season record holder (2,105 yards)
10. Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings

• 11,747 yards (2007–2016)
• One of the most powerful runners of his era