Who Leads the NFL in Rushing Yards This Year?

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey runs
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BetMGM Staff @BETMGM Sep 27, 2023, 6:38 PM
  • 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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