Who Is Leading the NFL in Rushing?
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The NFL season is well underway and there are plenty of contenders for the title of leading rusher. Who is your pick?
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are leading the NFL in rushing. The Cowboys have averaged 160.0 yards per game on the ground so far this season, which is the best in the league. Dallas has been led by running back Ezekiel Elliott, who has rushed for 1,155 yards and eight touchdowns.
Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott is currently leading the NFL in rushing. The Dallas Cowboys running back has 597 yards on the ground so far this season. Elliott is also second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns, with six. He is just behind Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, who has seven rushing touchdowns.
New York Jets
The New York Jets are leading the NFL in rushing this season. This is thanks to their strong offensive line and their two running backs, Le’Veon Bell and Bilal Powell. The Jets have been able to run the ball effectively all season, and they show no signs of slowing down.
Le’Veon Bell
Le’Veon Bell is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State, and was a two-time consensus All-American. As a junior in 2012, he was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are currently leading the NFL in rushing. This is thanks to their strong offensive line and their running back, LeSean McCoy. McCoy is currently the leading rusher in the NFL with 817 yards. The Bills have also been able to keep quarterback Tyrod Taylor upright, which has allowed him to make plays with his feet.
Devin Singletary
Devin Singletary is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic, and was drafted by the Bills in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are currently leading the NFL in rushing, with an average of 154.8 yards per game. This is thanks in large part to the efforts of running back David Johnson, who has rushed for 841 yards and eight touchdowns so far this season. The Cardinals’ rushing attack has been a key part of their success this year, and it looks like it will continue to be a major factor in their quest to make the playoffs.
Kenyan Drake
Kenyan Drake is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb is leading the NFL in rushing with 996 yards on the season. Chubb has been a revelation for the Browns, who have struggled to find consistent offensive production in recent years. With Chubb leading the way, the Browns have a chance to be a competitive team in the AFC this season.
Nick Chubb
As of right now, Nick Chubb is leading the NFL in rushing with 544 yards. He is closely followed by Dalvin Cook with 542 yards and Derrick Henry with 528 yards.
