2026 NFL Rushing Props


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NFL rushing props are available at the best betting sites throughout the season. There are a variety of rushing lines available for weekly games. Popular betting options include over/unders for rushing yards, touchdowns, and the longest rush for all of the top backs who are set to suit up and play in a given week. Season-long rushing props are also available. Here’s a look at what you need to know about betting on NFL rushing props.

NFL rushing props

Betting odds for NFL rushing props appear in the table below. You can change the display by using the drop-down menus. You can also type in the name of a particular player to find his rushing props. If you see a bet that interests you, click the odds to be directed to the sportsbook offering that wager. Sports betting promos are available to new users.

NFL rushing prop betting

Beyond betting on how the RBs will perform each week, you can also take your chances with a range of other NFL player props:

As for the running game, there are a number of options week in and week out. Read on for more details about some of the top NFL rushing props.

Over/under rushing yard props

For each game throughout the season, sportsbooks will release over/under lines on all of the top running backs who are expected to play. Bettors can then choose if the back will exceed the sportsbook’s line or fall short. As an example, the line for Bijan Robinson might be 82.5 yards. If he rushes for 83 or more yards, those who bet on “over” will win. If he ends up with 82 or fewer, bets on the under will be successful.

Running back TD props

The best NFL betting sites also offer various lines on running backs to score touchdowns during their respective game. You can bet on a back to score at any time, to have the game’s first touchdown, or to find the end zone multiple times, for example. To win, you simply have to make the right call, such as Derrick Henry scoring a TD after you wager on him to score at any time during the game.

Longest rush props

A lengthy rushing play has the potential to quickly flip the momentum of a game or break it open even further. Lines are set for the longest rush for each of the top backs in their respective weekly games. Using Christian McCaffrey as an example, the line for his longest rush could be 17.5 yards. If his biggest play is for 18 or more rushing yards, over bettors have a ticket to cash, while bettors on the under are hoping for no runs of more than 17 yards.

What are NFL rushing props?

For individual games, you can place your bets on the various player, team, and game props, several of which will be for rushing yardage over/unders. There are also season-long rushing props. These are long-term futures wagers that can provide you with additional things to root for throughout the season, and a chance at solid profits if you end up being correct. Depending on where you live, you might have access to different products. If you are located in a state where you have fantasy, pick’em, or social sportsbook options, check out our Betr Picks and Fliff reviews.

Which RBs have the best chance to lead the league in yards?

Heading into the season, betting favorites to lead the NFL in rushing yards this year included Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, James Cook, and Jahmyr Gibbs. Looking back to the 2025-26 season, Cook led the way with 1,621 rushing yards, followed by Henry at 1,595 and Taylor at 1,585.

Look below for up-to-the-minute odds being offered for most total regular-season rushing yards for 2026-27:

Who led the NFL in rushing last season?

Here are the top 10 rushing yard leaders from last season and their total yards:

RankPlayerTeamYards
1James CookBuffalo Bills1,621
2Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens1,595
3Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts1,585
4Bijan RobinsonAtlanta Falcons1,478
5De’Von AchaneMiami Dolphins1,350
6Kyren WilliamsLos Angeles Rams1,252
7Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions1,223
8Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers1,202
9Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys1,201
10Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles1,140

Recent NFL rushing yard leaders

Here’s a look back at the last decade of rushing champs and their final tally:

SeasonPlayerTeamYards
2025James CookBuffalo Bills1,621
2024Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles2,005
2023Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers1,459
2022Josh JacobsLas Vegas Raiders1,653
2021Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts1,811
2020Derrick HenryTennessee Titans2,027
2019Derrick HenryTennessee Titans1,540
2018Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys1,434
2017Kareem HuntKansas City Chiefs1,327
2016Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys1,631

NFL rushing props for 2026

Futures odds for the winner of the next Super Bowl often become available even before the current one is in the books. Other futures odds tend to come out a few months after the season comes to a close, including rushing props. Let’s look at some of the top rushing props for the 2026 season, but note that the exact offerings may vary by sportsbook.

Most rushing yards

For this prop, you’re betting on which player you think will lead the league in rushing for the year. Here’s a look at the current preseason odds at DraftKings for most rushing yards with Week 1 approaching:

The positive odds across the board set the stage for some potentially lucrative returns. A bet of $10 on Taylor to lead the league would result in $60 in profit if that turns out to be the case, while a $100 wager would bring back $600.

While there’s no way to predict which backs will make it through the season unscathed, it’s a good idea to try to account for injury risk while you’re making your choices. For example, if you’re not feeling great about a team’s offensive line, then betting on that club’s top back to lead the league might not be a good idea.

Most rushing TDs

This prop works the same as season-long yardage leaders, but with the goal of picking out which back will lead the league in rushing touchdowns. Odds work in the same fashion, with numbers available for all of the game’s top backs. Here are the players with the shortest odds for most TDs this year, prior to the start of the season as listed over at FanDuel Sportsbook:

Note that quarterbacks often show up on this futures list, too. For example, at some sites, the Bills’ Josh Allen appears on this list with odds of around +1000 to lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns.

Player over/unders

Sportsbooks will also post over/under bets on individual running back totals. There will be a line for total regular-season rushing yards or TDs with odds for betting on over or under that line. For example, here’s an example of such a player prop over at BetMGM Sportsbook right now:

After doing your research, if you expect Robinson to exceed the listed line, then you could wager on the over. If you anticipate he will come up short, then you might want to go with the under.

Single-game NFL rushing props

For each individual game all season long, bettors have a number of running back props to choose from.

Since there are so many options for each game, bettors also have several approaches. For example, you can stick to the top running backs or what seem to you to be the best matchups, or base your wagering decisions on the odds and lines for specific props.

FAQ

Are season-long NFL props void if a player gets injured during the season?   

No, bets are active as soon as Week 1 begins and remain live until we know the outcome. Sportsbooks will not adjust bets like season-long rushing yard leaders due to the injury of a single player. However, if the player ends up out for the season before play begins, sportsbooks will void and refund bets on that player.

Which NFL player had the most rushing yards in a single season?

Eric Dickerson set the all-time rushing yard record for a single season in 1984. As a member of the Los Angeles Rams, he rushed for 2,105 yards on 379 attempts.

When was the last time a running back won the NFL MVP award?

Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings was the last running back to win the NFL MVP award, doing so in 2012. The award has gone to a quarterback every season since.

Which player led the NFL in rushing yards last season?

James Cook led the league in rushing yards with 1,621. Derrick Henry finished second with 1,595.

Which player is favored to lead the NFL in rushing yards this season?

At most sites, either Jonathan Taylor or Derrick Henry is listed as the favorite to finish the season with the most rushing yards.