- Tracking the NFL rushing leaders for 2023.
While the NFL has become known for its pass-happy nature, the importance of having a solid running game cannot be underestimated. Teams with the best running backs are usually popular in NFL betting.
Who Leads the NFL in Rushing Yards This Year?
| Rank | Name | Team | Rushing Yards |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | 353 |
| 2 | D’Andre Swift | Philadelphia Eagles | 308 |
| 3 | James Cook | Buffalo Bills | 267 |
| 4 | James Conner | Arizona Cardinals | 266 |
| 5 | Tony Pollard | Dallas Cowboys | 264 |
| 6 | Raheem Mostert | Miami Dolphins | 240 |
| 7 | Brian Robinson | Washington Commanders | 216 |
| 8 | Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | 213 |
| 9 | Zack Moss | Indianapolis Colts | 210 |
| 10 | De’Von Achane | Miami Dolphins | 208 |
| 11 | Travis Etienne Jr. | Jacksonville Jaguars | 205 |
| 12 | Kenneth Walker III | Seattle Seahawks | 204 |
| 13 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | 193 |
| 14 | Joe Mixon | Cincinnati Bengals | 180 |
| 15 | Nick Chubb | Cleveland Browns | 170 |
| 16 | Derrick Henry | Tennessee Titans | 163 |
| 17 | Jerome Ford | Cleveland Browns | 160 |
| 18 (tie) | Alexander Mattison | Minnesota Vikings | 155 |
| 18 (tie) | Isiah Pacheco | Kansas City Chiefs | 155 |
| 20 | Breece Hall | New York Jets | 154 |
| 21 | Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 150 |
| 22 | Gus Edwards | Baltimore Ravens | 145 |
| 23 (tie) | Joshua Kelley | LA Chargers | 142 |
| 23 (tie) | Kyren Williams | LA Rams | 142 |
| 25 | David Montgomery | Detroit Lions | 141 |
De’Von Achane received the first significant work of his NFL career and responded with a massive 203-yard performance, the top rushing total of Week 3.
D’Andre Swift continues to play exceptionally well for the Philadelphia Eagles. He ran for 130 yards when the Eagles trounced the Tampa Bay Bucs on Monday Night Football.
Tony Pollard and Zack Moss both ran for 122 yards, tied for the third-highest Week 3 total. Lamar Jackson rounds out the top five in Week 3 as the top non-running back performer. He had 101 yards on the ground in the Ravens’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
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