Clinton Portis

Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis
Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis (26) runs away from Oakland Raiders linebacker Napoleon Harris (58) on Sunday, December 22, 2002, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 28-16.

Running back Clinton Portis closes his rookie season with a 228-yard rushing effort in a win vs. Arizona at INVESCO Field at Mile High to finish the season with a franchise rookie-record 1,508 rushing yards, the fifth-best rushing season by a rookie in NFL history. His 228 rushing yards tie for the best effort in the NFL in 2002 and tie for the fourth-most by a rookie in a single game in NFL history. Additionally, Portis’ two touchdowns on the day give him 17 for the season (15 rushing, 2 receiving), tied for third-most by a rookie in NFL history. For the season, he also posts the second-best yards-per-carry average (5.52) for a rookie in league history.