Yards from scrimmage important statistic for running backs that contribute significantly to the passing attack. Many teams have special lineups for passing plays in which running backs who are better receivers are substituted into the game. Some running backs are notable for the fact that they are both a primary rushing and primary passing weapon. Notable running backs known for yards from scrimmage include Roger Craig, the first National Football League (NFL) player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, Walter Payton, the NFL career record holder among running backs (until broken by Emmitt Smith), and Chris Johnson, the
Malcolm Brown (American football) had 116 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Overall, he finished the 2014 season with 708 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and 16 receptions for 58 receiving yards. On May 2, 2015, Brown signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. He was released by the Rams on September 5, 2015 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. On December 31, 2015, Brown was promoted to the 53-man roster. On January 3, 2016, in the regular season finale, he made his NFL debut and had four carries for 17 yards in a 19–16 loss