#NFL Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Aldon Smith eye NFL records

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Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Aldon Smith eye NFL records

Three of the NFL's marquee, single-season records are in danger of being broken, including the sack record. Will Aldon Smith surpass Michael Strahan? Daniel Jeremiah breaks down all three marks.

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9:35 AM - 16 Dec 12 · Details

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Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson and Aldon Smith (left to right) are all trying to break NFL single-season records.

The 2012 season has been filled with intriguing storylines. Peyton Manning's comeback, the fantastic play of the rookie quarterbacks and the emergence of J.J. Watt have all received a tremendous amount of attention. However, there is another plot jockeying for position in the spotlight over these final three weeks.

Three of the NFL's marquee, single-season records are in danger of being broken as we head down the stretch. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is closing in on Eric Dickerson's rushing-yardage mark, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is very close to surpassing Jerry Rice's receiving-yardage record, and San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith is 3.5 sacks away from breaking Michael Strahan's record.