NFL rushing leaders entering final week of regular season

NFL rushing leaders entering final week of regular season

James Cook holds the lead as the NFL rushing race comes down to the final week of the regular season.

James Cook of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown over the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on December 21, 2025 in Cleveland.

The rushing race is heading to the finish line and James Cook of the Buffalo Bills holds a 47-yard lead over Jonathan Taylor. With the Bills locked into the playoffs, how much action will the Buffalo running back see in the season finale? Is the rushing title something Sean McDermott will consider? Fifteen backs have crossed the 1,000-yard plateau, with another three needing less than 100 yards to get there.

10. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Rushing yards: 1,140

9. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,143

8. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushes for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Rushing yards: 1,179

7. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams avoids a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Rushing yards: 1,192

6. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams scores a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,201

5. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins runs against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rushing yards: 1,350

4. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson reacts with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. after running for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Rushing yards: 1,445

3. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Rushing: 1,469

2. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,559

1. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook practices.

Rushing yards: 1,606

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL rushing leaders entering final week

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