What Team Leads the NFL in Rushing?
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The NFL has seen a lot of great rushing teams over the years, but which one currently leads the league? Read on to find out!
The NFL’s Top Rushers
The National Football League (NFL) is a proffesional American football league. The NFL is the highest level of professional football in the United States.NFL teams are made up of 32 total teams.
Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys leads the NFL in rushing yards with 1,631. Elliott is also second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 14. The Cowboys have a record of 13-3 and are seeded first in the NFC playoffs.
Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Titans. In 2018, he led the league in rushing yards (1,540) and tied for second in rushing touchdowns (12).
Saquon Barkley
The New York Giants running back is currently leading the NFL in rushing yards, with 1,155 yards on the season. Barkley is also second in the league in touchdowns, with 11.
The NFL’s Top Rushing Teams
In the NFL, there are a few teams that always seem to be at the top of the leaderboard when it comes to rushing yards. These teams have strong offensive lines, talented running backs, and they know how to use them. Let’s take a look at the NFL’s top rushing teams.
The Dallas Cowboys
In the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys have always been known for their rushing attack. Led by legends like Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett, the Cowboys have always had a potent rushing attack.
In recent years, the Cowboys have been led by running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he has helped the Cowboys to be one of the top rushing teams in the league.
In 2017, the Cowboys were second in the NFL in rushing yards, behind only the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys rushed for 2,268 yards as a team, and Elliott rushed for 1,252 of those yards.
The Cowboys also had success in 2018, as they again finished second in the NFL in rushing yards. They rushed for 2,165 yards as a team, and Elliott again led the way with 1,434 of those yards.
The 2019 season was another successful one for the Cowboys’ rushing attack, as they once again finished second in the league in rushing yards. They rushed for 2,103 yards as a team, and Elliott was again their leading rusher with 1,357 of those yards.
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the best teams in the NFL when it comes to running the football, and they have been led by some great running backs over the years.
The Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans currently lead the NFL in rushing. As of Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season, the Titans have a total of 2,002 rushing yards. This is 200 more yards than the second-place team, the Baltimore Ravens.
The Titans’ success on the ground is due in large part to their running back, Derrick Henry. Henry has beenstellar this season, rushing for 1,243 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is averaging 107.2 yards per game and has already eclipsed the 100-yard mark six times this season.
The Titans’ offensive line has also been key to their success in the running game. They have opened up huge holes for Henry to run through all season long. The unit as a whole has been very consistent and they have really allowed Henry to thrive in this offense.
The New York Giants
The New York Giants are currently leading the NFL in rushing. They have three running backs that have contributed to their success. Saquon Barkley, Wayne Gallman, and Devonta Freeman have all had great seasons so far. They have a strong offensive line that has been opening up holes for them to run through. The Giants are averaging 153.1 rushing yards per game.
