Who’s the Leading Rusher in the NFL?
Wondering who the leading rusher is in the NFL? Check out our blog post to find out!
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), the rushing title is awarded to the player who gains the most rushing yards over the course of a season. Currently, this record is held by New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 1,307 yards during the 2019 season.
Current Rushers
As of right now, there are many great running backs in the NFL. Out of all of them, who is the leading rusher? This title goes to Ezekiel Elliot of the Dallas Cowboys. As of December 6th, 2019, he has ran for 1,357 yards and 12 touchdowns. Second place goes to Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans with 1,243 yards and 11 touchdowns. Lastly, coming in at third is Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers with 1,090 yards and 10 touchdowns. These are the top three running backs in the NFL as of right now.
Leading Rusher
Ezekiel Elliot of the Dallas Cowboys is the current leading rusher in the NFL as of Week 10 of the 2019 season. Although Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams has more touchdowns, Elliot has more total yards.
Conclusion
Ezekiel Elliot is the current leader in rushing yards in the NFL as of week 7. He is closely followed by Le’Veon Bell, who has played one less game.
