Does the NFL consider combined yards as a statistic, and if so, does Walter Payton hold that record?
If I remember correctly, he has over 21,000 combined yards. David R. Sacramento, California Yes, the NFL tracks combined net yards and you’re also correct that Walter Payton compiled more than 21,000. The Bears legend ranks third in NFL history with 21,803 combined yards, trailing only Jerry Rice (23,546) and Brian Mitchell (23,330). Combined yards consist of rushing, receiving, interception returns, punt returns, kickoff returns and fumble returns. I was wondering which game this year the Bears will wear their orange jerseys and what their record is when wearing orange. Benjamin S. Fort Wayne, Indiana The Bears are slated to wear their orange jerseys on Sunday, Nov. 1 when they host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. This will be the fifth straight season the Bears wear their alternative orange jerseys. They’ve defeated the 49ers 17-9 in 2005 and 41-10 in 2006, while splitting with the Lions, losing 16-7 in 2007 and winning 27-23 in 2008. The Bears also lost to the Cowboys 21-7 on
