Who Were the NFL Rushing Leaders?

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2023
Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
1459 yds
2022
Josh JacobsLas Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders
1653 yds
2021
Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
1811 yds
2020
Derrick HenryTennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
2027 yds
2019
Derrick HenryTennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
1540 yds
2018
Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1434 yds
2017
Kareem HuntKansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
1327 yds
2016
Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1631 yds
2015
Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
1485 yds
2014
DeMarco MurrayDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1845 yds
2013
LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
1607 yds
2012
Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
2097 yds
2011
Maurice Jones-DrewJacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
1606 yds
2010
Arian FosterHouston Texans
Houston Texans
1616 yds
2009
Chris JohnsonTennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
2006 yds
2008
Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
1760 yds
2007
LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
1474 yds
2006
LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
1815 yds
2005
Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
1880 yds
2004
Curtis MartinNew York Jets
New York Jets
1697 yds
2003
Jamal LewisBaltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
2066 yds
2002
Ricky WilliamsMiami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
1853 yds
2001
Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
1555 yds
2000
Edgerrin JamesIndianpolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
1709 yds
1999
Edgerrin JamesIndianpolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
1553 yds
1998
Terrell DavisDenver Broncos
Denver Broncos
2008 yds
1997
Barry SandersDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions
2053 yds
1996
Barry SandersDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions
1553 yds
1995
Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1773 yds
1994
Barry SandersDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions
1883 yds
1993
Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1486 yds
1992
Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1713 yds
1991
Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
1563 yds
1990
Barry SandersDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions
1304 yds
1989
Christian OkoyeKansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
1480 yds
1988
Eric DickersonIndianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
1659 yds
1987
Charles WhiteLos Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
1374 yds
1986
Eric DickersonLos Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
1821 yds
1985
Marcus AllenLos Angeles Raiders
Los Angeles Raiders
1759 yds
1984
Eric DickersonLos Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
2105 yds
1983
Eric DickersonLos Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
1808 yds
1982
Freeman McNeilNew York Jets
New York Jets
786 yds
1981
George RogersNew Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
1674 yds
1980
Earl CampbellHouston Oilers
Houston Oilers
1934 yds
1979
Earl CampbellHouston Oilers
Houston Oilers
1697 yds
1978
Earl CampbellHouston Oilers
Houston Oilers
1450 yds
1977
Walter PaytonChicago Bears
Chicago Bears
1852 yds
1976
O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
1503 yds
1975
O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
1817 yds
1974
Otis ArmstrongDenver Broncos
Denver Broncos
1407 yds
1973
O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
2003 yds
1972
O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
1251 yds
1971
Floyd LittleDenver Broncos
Denver Broncos
1133 yds
1970
Larry BrownWashington Redskins
Washington Redskins
1125 yds
1969
Gale Sayers (NFL)Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
1032 yds
Dickie Post (AFL)San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
873 yds
1968
Leroy Kelly (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1239 yds
Paul Robinson (AFL)Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
1023 yds
1967
Leroy Kelly (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1205 yds
Jim Nance (AFL)Boston Patriots
Boston Patriots
1216 yds
1966
Gale Sayers (NFL)Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
1231 yds
Jim Nance (AFL)Boston Patriots
Boston Patriots
1458 yds
1965
Jim Brown (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1544 yds
Paul Lowe (AFL)San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
1121 yds
1964
Jim Brown (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1446 yds
Cookie Gilchrist (AFL)Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
981 yds
1963
Jim Brown (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1863 yds
Clem Daniels (AFL)Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
1099 yds
1962
Jim Taylor (NFL)Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
1474 yds
Cookie Gilchrist (AFL)Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
1096 yds
1961
Jim Brown (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1408 yds
Billy Cannon (AFL)Houston Oilers
Houston Oilers
948 yds
1960
Jim Brown (NFL)Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1257 yds
Abner Haynes (AFL)Dallas Texans
Dallas Texans
875 yds
1959
Jim BrownCleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1329 yds
1958
Jim BrownCleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
1527 yds
1957
Jim BrownCleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
942 yds
1956
Rick CasaresChicago Bears
Chicago Bears
1126 yds
1955
Alan AmecheBaltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
961 yds
1954
Joe PerrySan Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
1049 yds
1953
Joe PerrySan Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
1018 yds
1952
Dan TowlerLos Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
894 yds
1951
Eddie PriceNew York Giants
New York Giants
971 yds
1950
Marion MotleyCleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
810 yds
1949
Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
1146 yds
1948
Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
945 yds
1947
Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
1008 yds
1946
Bill DudleyPittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
604 yds
1945
Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
832 yds
1944
Bill PaschalNew York Giants
New York Giants
737 yds
1943
Bill PaschalNew York Giants
New York Giants
572 yds
1942
Bill DudleyPittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
696 yds
1941
Clarence "Pug" Manders 
Brooklyn Dodgers
486 yds
1940
Byron WhiteDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions
514 yds
1939
Bill OsmanskiChicago Bears
Chicago Bears
699 yds
1938
Byron White 
Pittsburgh Pirates
567 yds
1937
Cliff BattlesWashington Redskins
Washington Redskins
874 yds
1936
Tuffy LeemansNew York Giants
New York Giants
830 yds
1935
Doug RussellChicago Cardinals
Chicago Cardinals
499 yds
1934
Beattie FeathersChicago Bears
Chicago Bears
1004 yds
1933
Jim MusickBoston Redskins
Boston Redskins
809 yds
1932
Cliff BattlesBoston Braves
Boston Braves
576 yds