DeMarco Murray sets Cowboys single-season rushing record
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Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray had an afternoon to remember Sunday, setting a franchise record for rushing yards in a season.
Murray entered the game 19 yards shy of Emmitt Smith's mark of 1,773.
Congratulations my man @DeMarcoMurray Great season lets win this game now.
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) December 28, 2014
Emmitt on Murray: I couldn’t be happier for him. He is very deserving of this recognition.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) December 28, 2014
Teammate Dez Bryant also entered the record books Sunday, breaking Terrell Owens' single-season franchise record for touchdown receptions with his 16th.