Top 10 in NFL rushing yardage for 2026 season

There is a logjam in the NFL rushing race. Five running backs are over the 800-yard mark and they are within 66 yards of each other in the scrap for the title.

Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons leads the way with 880 yards. Kenneth Walker III of the Chiefs is eight yards back, while the Detroit Lions‘ Jahmyr Gibbs trails the leader by 33 yards.

Bucky Irving of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is next with 825 yards, and James Cook of the Buffalo Bills has 814.

A look at the top 10:

10. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

Rushing yards: 619

9. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Rushing yards: 629

8. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Rushing yards: 656

7. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Rushing yards: 689

6. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Rushing yards: 704

5. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Rushing yards: 814

4. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rushing yards: 825

3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Rushing yards: 847

2. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

Rushing yards: 872

1. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Rushing yards: 880

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Top 10 in NFL rushing yardage for 2026 season