Edgerrin James
RetiredSeattle Seahawks · RB
Edgerrin James recorded 148 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 11 rostered seasons with Seattle Seahawks, ARZ, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts.
82.8
rush yds/gm
22.7
rec yds/gm
13
playoff games
148
career games
Five defining games
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A researched consensus introduction to Edgerrin James's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James, postseason and milestone context, and verified Sportsboxd box scores. This frozen editorial order balances the highest-leverage indexed appearances with statistical peaks that represent Edgerrin James's career; no ranking formula runs in the application.
- #1. In the Divisional Round against Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs, Edgerrin James recorded 125 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 16 receiving yards in the leading indexed performance of this editorial five. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James
- #2. In the conference championship against Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, Edgerrin James recorded 78 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdowns, 13 receiving yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James
- #3. In the Divisional Round against Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts, Edgerrin James recorded 56 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdowns, 26 receiving yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James
- #4. Against Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks, Edgerrin James recorded 219 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 9 receiving yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James
- #5. Against Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles, Edgerrin James recorded 152 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 47 receiving yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Edgerrin James
Reviewed through 2026-08-11
Divisional Round
2003INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
KANSAS CITYCHIEFS
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JAN 11, 2004
Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs
Divisional Round · Jan 11, 2004
125 rush yds · 2 rush TD · 1 rec
Conference Championship
2003INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
NEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
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JAN 18, 2004
Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots
Conference Championship · Jan 18, 2004
78 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 2 rec
Divisional Round
2005PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
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JAN 15, 2006
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts
Divisional Round · Jan 15, 2006
56 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 5 rec
Single-game peaks
Career highs
Position-relevant single-game records from Edgerrin James's indexed NFL box scores.
Career highs: 219 rushing yards · 38 carries
Regular Season
2000INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
SEATTLESEAHAWKS
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OCT 15, 2000
Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks
Regular Season · Oct 15, 2000
219 rush yds · 3 rush TD · 1 rec
Career high: 3 rushing touchdowns
Regular Season
2005ST. LOUISRAMS
INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
Score hidden
OCT 17, 2005
St. Louis Rams vs Indianapolis Colts
Regular Season · Oct 17, 2005
143 rush yds · 3 rush TD · 3 rec
Career high: 1 run of 40+ yards
Regular Season
2004INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
CHICAGOBEARS
Score hidden
NOV 21, 2004
Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears
Regular Season · Nov 21, 2004
204 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 1 rec