Craig recalls wins-first mindset behind 1,000/1,000 season

Only two players have matched his 1985 feat.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

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"We weren't chasing numbers. We were chasing wins. I didn't realize I was making history." Roger Craig looks back on hi

What happened: Roger Craig said winning took priority over statistics and that he did not recognize the history as it unfolded. His remarks come before Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Why it matters: Craig became the first NFL player to surpass 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in one season. The milestone helped define a Hall of Fame career that included three Super Bowl championships.

By the numbers: Craig finished 1985 with 1,050 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 214 carries. He added 1,016 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 92 catches.

What to watch: Craig's enshrinement is scheduled for noon ET Saturday on ESPN and NFL Network.

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