Who Led the NFL in Rushing Yards Last Year?

Who led the NFL in rushing yards last year? This is a question that many football fans may be wondering. The answer may surprise you.

Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards last year with 1,631 yards on the ground. Elliott also led the league in carries with 322 and rushing touchdowns with 15. The second-year player out of Ohio State was a big part of the Cowboys’ success in 2016, as they went 13-3 and won the NFC East.

Led the NFL in rushing yards

Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing yards last year. He had 1,631 yards on 322 carries, for a league-leading average of 5.1 yards per carry. Elliott also had 15 rushing touchdowns, which was tied for second-most in the NFL.

Averaged over 100 yards per game

Ezekiel Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards last year with 1,631. He also averaged over 100 yards per game, which was good for second in the league. Elliott’s production helped the Dallas Cowboys earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.

LeSean McCoy

LeSean McCoy was the leader in rushing yards last year with 1,607. This was his second time leading the league in this category. McCoy is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Second in the NFL in rushing yards

In 2019, LeSean McCoy was second in the NFL in rushing yards, behind only Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans. McCoy rushed for 1,267 yards on 207 carries, an average of 6.1 yards per carry. He also had eight rushing touchdowns.

Averaged over 80 yards per game

In his sixth NFL season, LeSean McCoy of the Buffalo Bills led the league in rushing with 1,267 yards on the ground, edging out second-place finisher Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys by eight yards. McCoy’s stellar rushing totals helped him average an impressive 80.4 yards per game over the course of the 16-game regular season schedule. The 29-year-old running back also chipped in 508 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver out of the backfield.

While Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards per game (108.7), McCoy’s 80.4-yard average was good enough for second among qualified running backs behind only David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals (84.6). Given that he played in one fewer game than Johnson due to a midseason injury, it’s possible that McCoy would have finished ahead of him in this category as well had he been healthy for all 16 contests.

DeMarco Murray

In 2014, DeMarco Murray led the NFL in rushing yards with 1,845 on 322 attempts, for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. He also had 9 TDs on the ground.

Third in the NFL in rushing yards

DeMarco Murray is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Oklahoma, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. After four seasons with the Cowboys, Murray signed with the Titans in free agency.

In his first season with the Titans, Murray had a career-high 1,287 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. He also had 57 receptions for 416 yards and two touchdowns.

Averaged over 70 yards per game

DeMarco Murray is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was nicknamed “The Franchise” due to becoming the Cowboys’ all-time leading rusher in a single season. Murray also holds the NFL record for most rushing attempts in a game without a fumble.

In his first season as a starter, Murray helped the Cowboys win their first division title since 2009 with an NFC East championship. He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 1,845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, while also catching 57 passes for 416 yards and another score. His total of 2,261 yards from scrimmage was second only to that of fellowCowboy Ezekiel Elliott.