"I believe one of DeAngelo's [ Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams] most impressive accomplishments has gone unnoticed by the local and national media. I think he has the highest amount of single season rushing yards without a fumble. I'd take DeAngelo's 1,500 yards and zero fumbles over Adrian Peterson's [Minnesota Vikings running back] 1,800 yards and nine fumbles. Any day."

You know what? In this case, I would, too. Peterson led the NFL in both rushing yardage (1,760) and fumbles (nine). And of those nine fumbles, six came in December. You think a few Philadelphia Eagles are going to try to strip him this weekend?

Of the 16 NFL rushers who gained more than 1,000 yards this season, only Williams and LaDainian Tomlinson never fumbled on a rushing carry.

LIST OF THE MOST NOTABLE FUMBLERS WHO GAINED 1,000 YARDS:

1. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota) nine fumbles; 2. Frank Gore (San Francisco) six; 3. Steven Jackson (St. Louis) five; 4. Ryan Grant (Green Bay) four

THE 1,000-YARD RUSHERS WHO FUMBLED LEAST:

1. DeAngelo Williams and LaDanian Tomlinson, zero

Tied for third: Jamal Lewis (Cleveland), Matt Forte (Chicago) and Chris Johnson (Tennessee) with one each

NOTE: Clinton Portis and Atlanta's Michael Turner, the other two running backs along with Peterson selected instead of Williams to the Pro Bowl, each had 3 fumbles this season.