Barry Sanders Professional career Professional career

| Week | Team | Carries | Yards | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL | 15 | 33 | 2.2 |
| 2 | TB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 |
| 3 | at CHI | 19 | 161 | 8.5 |
| 4 | at NO | 18 | 113 | 6.3 |
| 5 | GB | 28 | 139 | 5.0 |
| 6 | at BUF | 25 | 107 | 4.3 |
| 7 | at TB | 24 | 215 | 9.0 |
| 8 | NYG | 24 | 105 | 4.4 |
| 9 | at GB | 23 | 105 | 4.6 |
| 10 | at WAS | 15 | 105 | 7.0 |
| 11 | MIN | 19 | 108 | 5.7 |
| 12 | IND | 24 | 216 | 9.0 |
| 13 | CHI | 19 | 167 | 8.8 |
| 14 | at MIA | 30 | 137 | 4.6 |
| 15 | at MIN | 19 | 138 | 7.3 |
| 16 | NYJ | 23 | 184 | 8.0 |
| 1997 | TOTAL | 335 | 2053 | 6.1 |