Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who rushed 11 times for 46 yards against the Steelers, moved past the great John Riggins into 16th place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.

Jackson now has 11,379 yards. Riggins rushed for 11,352 yards over his career with the New York Jets and Redskins.

Jackson, who has rushed 186 times for 689 yards and six touchdowns this season, is the NFL’s leading active rusher with 11,379 career rushing yards.

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