EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa needed 153 yards rushing in the season finale against the Washington Redskins to earn a $200,000 bonus. He rushed for 154, despite never getting close to that mark in a game prior to Sunday.
Darkwa’s previous career high was 117 yards, set earlier this year against the Denver Broncos. He crushed that Sunday in an 18-10 win over the Washington Redskins that included a 75-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage.
“By 1 yard?