Who Leads The NFL In Rushing Yards?
The NFL season is well underway and some players are really starting to heat up. Who leads the NFL in rushing yards so far?
The NFL’s Top Rushers
As the NFL season comes to an end, we take a look at the top running backs in the league. Leading the pack is Ezekiel Elliot of the Dallas Cowboys with a total of 1,631 yards. Closely following him is Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans with 1,540 yards. In third place is Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings with 1,135 yards.
Ezekiel Elliot
Ezekiel Elliot of the Dallas Cowboys leads the NFL in rushing yards with 1,150. He is followed by Le’Veon Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers with 971 yards. Third on the list is Kareem Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs with 924 yards.
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 December 2019, he became the sixth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
During his high school career, Henry was rated as a five-star recruit by Scout.com and Rivals.com, and was ranked among the nation’s top running backs in his class. He originally committed to play football at Georgia, before switching his commitment to Alabama on May 17, 2013. As a junior in 2015, he won the Heisman Trophy, becoming just the second Crimson Tide player to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
Saquon Barkley
Currently, Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants leads the NFL in rushing yards with 1,198. He is followed by Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys with 1,071 yards and Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans with 1,063 yards.
The NFL’s Top Rushing Teams
The NFL’s leading rusher may come as a surprise to some. With 1,631 yards, Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans is at the top of the list. But, the Dallas Cowboys, led by Ezekiel Elliott, are close behind with 1,571 yards.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have the most rushing yards in the NFL with 2,262. They are followed by the Buffalo Bills with 2,153 yards and the Philadelphia Eagles with 2,029 yards.
The Tennessee Titans
In the 2019 NFL regular season, the Tennessee Titans led the league in rushing yards. The Titans tallied 2, Dirtybird records for most rushing yards gained in a season. This was a significant improvement from their 2018 ranking of 25th. In 2019, Derrick Henry was the primary ball carrier for the Titans, and he was a large part of their success on the ground. Henry rushed for 1,540 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He also caught 18 passes for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The New York Giants
The New York Giants are currently leading the NFL in rushing yards. They have a total of 1,608 rushing yards on the season. The next closest team is the Dallas Cowboys, who have 1,585 rushing yards. The Giants have been led by running back Saquon Barkley, who has 1,198 rushing yards on the season.
The NFL’s Top Rushing Games
In the NFL, there have been some incredible rushing performances over the years. Players like Adrian Peterson, O.J. Simpson, and Eric Dickerson have put up some of the best rushing numbers in NFL history. So, who leads the NFL in rushing yards?
Week 1: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
In the first week of the NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the New York Giants. The Cowboys were led by their star running back, Ezekiel Elliott, who ran for 111 yards and a touchdown. The Giants were unable to stop Elliott, and the Cowboys went on to win the game by a score of 35-17.
Week 2: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins
In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Washington Redskins. The Cowboys ran for a total of 289 yards, led by Ezekiel Elliott who had 111 yards on 23 carries. The Redskins, on the other hand, managed just 73 rushing yards as a team. Adrian Peterson was the leading rusher for Washington, gaining 37 yards on 10 carries.
Week 3: New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The New York Giants take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Giants are coming off a disappointing loss to the Dallas Cowboys, while the Buccaneers are coming off a hard-fought victory over the New Orleans Saints. Both teams will be looking to get back on track with a win in this game.
The Buccaneers have the advantage on offense, as they have the NFL’s leading rusher in Doug Martin. Martin has run for 316 yards and three touchdowns so far this season, and he will look to keep up his impressive play against the Giants’ defense. The Giants will need to find a way to stop Martin if they want to win this game.
On the other side of the ball, the Giants have the league’s leading rusher in Rashad Jennings. Jennings has run for 352 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, and he will be looking to lead his team to victory in this game. The Buccaneers will need to find a way to stop Jennings if they want to win this game.
This should be a great matchup between two teams that are both looking for a win.
