Top Rushing Performances in Their First Five Games

Adrian Peterson rushed for 607 yards in his first five games making him second all time behind Eric Dickerson. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Adrian Peterson rushed for 607 yards in his first five games making him second all time behind Eric Dickerson. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson rushed for 645 yards in his first five games. Photo by NFL/WireImage.com

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Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson rushed for 645 yards in his first five games. Photo by NFL/WireImage.com

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Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims rushed for 560 yards in his first five games. Photo by NFL/WireImage.com

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Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims rushed for 560 yards in his first five games. Photo by NFL/WireImage.com

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Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones rushed for 533 yards in his first five games. Photo by Allen Kee/WireImage.com

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Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones rushed for 533 yards in his first five games. Photo by Allen Kee/WireImage.com

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Houston Oilers Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell rushed for 503 yards in his first five games. Photo by Thomas Croke/WireImage.com

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Houston Oilers Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell rushed for 503 yards in his first five games. Photo by Thomas Croke/WireImage.com

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LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 486 yards in his first five games. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 486 yards in his first five games. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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George Rogers rushed 490 yards in his first five games. Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport

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George Rogers rushed 490 yards in his first five games. Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport

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