Jahmyr Gibbs leveraged a 78-yard touchdown run to edge out Christian McCaffrey for the weekly rushing lead.
Although Gibbs went against one of the league’s best rush defenses, he had an explosive run and volume, which carried him to 136 yards.
Week 7 featured six running backs who hit the century rushing mark, five of whom were on the winning team.
Matchups against weak rushing defenses matter, but teams that fall behind don’t have the luxury to stack up running back carries.
In chasing most rushing yards, favorites or short dogs who can win should be on the list of running backs to target.
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 |
Most Week 8 Rushing Yards Prediction (Sunday): Derrick Henry (+550)
The easiest path to leading the week in rushing yards is by building a lead, followed by running the ball.
The Ravens are essentially a different team on both sides of the ball compared to the team that played before the bye.
The Bears are dealing with injuries on the defensive side of the ball, especially at cornerback, which improves the Ravens' chances of building an early lead even with Lamar Jackson expected to sit.
Coming out of the bye, the Bears have built early double-digit leads, which has allowed Ben Johnson to balance the running and passing attack.
Should that change this week, Caleb Williams may struggle in expected passing situations.
This game features an elite running back against a rush defense that ranks 23rd in success rate and the likelihood of a favorable game state.
Henry is coming off a game in which he exceeded expectations before the bye.
The Ravens need to turn their season around quickly to keep Super Bowl aspirations alive.
It starts here as the schedule softens post-bye.
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Week 8 Running Back Longshot Bet: De'Von Achane Receiving Ladders
- Over 33.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
- 50+ Receiving Yards (+222)
- Race to 80 receiving yards (+1580)
We are seeing Achane in a situation that mirrors Christian McCaffrey’s, as key pass catching options are missing due to injury.
The offense is without Jonnu Smith, who soaked up a ton of short targets last season but was traded before the season.
Tyreek Hill is out for the season, Darren Waller is on injured reserve, and Jaylen Waddle is injured, although likely to play.
Like the situation in San Francisco, there are offensive line limitations, and quick passes to the most explosive player provide a great option.
The Falcons are coming off a game in which they allowed 10.3 yards per reception to McCaffrey in a similar offensive scheme.
