Walter Payton’s “Flu Game” on November 20, 1977 Fighting a 101-degree fever and intense flu-like symptoms, Payton carried the ball 40 times for 275 yards and a touchdown in what was a 10-7 ...

Payton spent 13 seasons in the NFL breaking records. According to his Hall of Fame stats, at the time of his retirement, Payton ranked No. 1 in NFL history in carries (3,838), rushing yards (16,726), ...

He was captured in selfies during timeouts and halftime. This is classic Ham — the Vikings' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

DEC. 5. DARIUS SLAYTON NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD. New York Giants receiver Darius Slayton has been named the team’s 2024 Walter Payton Man of The Year award nominee. Slayton, who is in his ...

Saquon Barkley had the 9th most rushing yards in a single NFL game in 2024. See which other players make the list.

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2012) Bart Starr Award (2013) Iconic performance: December 19, 2010 against Washington, Witten caught 10 passes for 140 yards and a TD in the Cowboys’ 33-30 win.

Iconic performance: Payton rushed for 275 rushing yards against the Minnesota Vikings on November 20, 1977 at Soldier Field. Few players at any position in NFL history were as fun and exciting to ...

The team did not say when he died. Avellini and Payton had the finest seasons of their careers in 1977, when Chicago and the Minnesota Vikings each went 9-5 in the NFC North.

The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer. Avellini and Payton had the finest seasons of their careers in 1977, when Chicago and the Minnesota Vikings each went 9-5 in the NFC North.

CBS Sports HQ CHICAGO (AP) — Bob Avellini, the former Chicago quarterback who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, died Saturday. He was 70.