Also , he was among the top - ten players for rushing attempts during his entire career , including 1976 , 1977 , and 1978 , and led the category in 1979 .
Payton led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns in the 1977 NFL season .
Also , Payton was among the top - ten players for rushing attempts during Payton 's entire career , including 1976 , 1977 , and 1978 , and led the category in 1979 .
Payton led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns in the 1977 NFL season .