Jahmyr Gibbs lapped the field in Week 12, finishing with 103 yards more than any other running back.
His performance was highlighted by touchdown runs of 69 and 49 yards.
Five running backs reached 100 rushing yards in Week 12, including Kareem Hunt and Emmanuel Wilson, who needed 30 and 28 carries, respectively, to do so.
Volume remains a critical component chasing rushing leaders, and volume is often correlated with a favorable game script.
The top-eight single game rushing performances this season have come from running backs on the winning team.
Up to this point, 18 of the top 20 highest rushing totals on the season are from running backs on the winning team, and the two that were on the losing side lost by a single point in the final minute of the game.
In chasing most rushing yards or rushing yards over prop bets, favorites or short dogs who can win should be on the list of running backs to target.
There are two teams favored by double-digit points this week.
One one those is the Rams, but Kyren Williams has only hit the 100 rushing yard plateau once this season despite the Rams' winning record and favorable game states.
NFL Weekly Rushing Leaders, 2025:
| Week | Running Back | Rushing Yards | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derrick Henry | 169 | Buffalo Bills |
| 2 | Jonathan Taylor | 165 | Denver Broncos |
| 3 | David Montgomery | 151 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | Ashton Jeanty | 138 | Chicago Bears |
| 5 | Rico Dowdle | 206 | Miami Dolphins |
| 6 | Rico Dowdle | 183 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 7 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 136 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 8 | James Cook | 216 | Carolina Panthers |
| 9 | Kyle Monangai | 176 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 10 | Jonathan Taylor | 244 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 11 | De'Von Achane | 120 | Washington Commanders |
| 12 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 219 | New York Giants |
Most Week 13 Rushing Yards Prediction (Sunday): Travis Etienne (+1800)
Although Etienne is sharing work with Bhayshul Tuten, he is still averaging 18 carries per game over the past four weeks as the Jaguars have steadily reduced Trevor Lawrence’s role.
The Jaguars are 6-point favorites, which provides a runway for Etienne to remain busy on Sunday.
The Titans have struggled to score points this season and are dealing with some offensive line injuries, which reduces the likelihood that Etienne is phased out of this game at any point.
The Titans are allowing 132 rushing yards per game and have allowed more than 100 rushing yards in all but two games this season.
Etienne is averaging 4.8 yards per carry, his highest since his rookie season, and 3.33 yards after contact, the best of his career, while playing for a new contract.
As a large favorite against the 32nd-place Titans, Etienne has the traits of a running back with a spike week potential.
As the third-largest favorite on a small slate, attacking a Jaguars running back at elevated odds provides a nice opportunity on Sunday.
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Week 13 Running Back Longshot Bet: Kenneth Gainwell & Jaylen Warren Combined Rush Yards
- 100+ Rushing Yards (+129)
- 125+ Rushing Yards (+349)
- 150+ Rushing Yards (+890)
The Buffalo Bills can’t stop the run, and Arthur Smith loves to establish the run.
The Bills are allowing 148.9 rushing yards per game and allowing 5.3 yards per rush.
Over the past three games, teams have averaged 169 rushing yards.
That includes the Texans and Buccaneers offenses, which have struggled to run the ball all season.
Both Warren and Gainwell combined for 28 rush attempts last week in a trailing game state against the Bears.
The Bills have allowed over 180 rushing yards in five games this season, which makes the highest ladder of 150 combined rushing yards appealing.
With Aaron Rodgers returning at less than 100% and DK Metcalf playing with an ankle injury, there is a scenario in which the Steelers rely on the ground game as much as possible.