- 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 | 652 |
| 2 | Zack Moss | Indianapolis Colts | 589 |
| 3 | Travis Etienne | Jacksonville Jaguars | 583 |
| 4 | D’Andre Swift | Philadelphia Eagles | 571 |
| 5 | Derrick Henry | Tennessee Titans | 526 |
| 6 | Raheem Mostert | Miami Dolphins | 520 |
| 7 | Kenneth Walker III | Seattle Seahawks | 516 |
| 8 | James Cook | Buffalo Bills | 486 |
| 9 | Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | 466 |
| 10 | De’Von Achane | Miami Dolphins | 460 |
| 11 | Isiah Pacheco | Kansas City Chiefs | 459 |
| 12 | Kyren Williams | Los Angeles Rams | 456 |
| 13 | Joe Mixon | Cincinnati Bengals | 453 |
| 14 | Breece Hall | New York Jets | 443 |
| 15 | Gus Edwards | Baltimore Ravens | 426 |
| 16 | Tony Pollard | Dallas Cowboys | 423 |
| 17 | Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | 412 |
| 18 | Josh Jacobs | Las Vegas Raiders | 408 |
| 19 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Detroit Lions | 399 |
| 20 | Alexander Mattison | Minnesota Vikings | 390 |
| 21 | David Montgomery | Detroit Lions | 385 |
| 22 | Brian Robinson | Washington Commanders | 384 |
| 23 | Jerome Ford | Cleveland Browns | 381 |
| 24 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | 380 |
| 25 | James Conner | Arizona Cardinals | 364 |
Week 8 was a strong one for running backs. Jahmyr Gibbs seized his opportunity with David Montgomery sidelined, rushing for a league-best 152 yards and one touchdown on Monday Night Football as the Lions beat the Raiders.
Saquon Barkley ignored trade rumors, rushing for 128 yards on a whopping 36 carries. It was a losing effort as the Giants fell to the New York Jets.
Derrick Henry continued his hot streak, running for 101 yards on 22 carries to aid the Tennessee Titans in a 28-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
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