NFL Rushing Props 2023

The NFL conference championship games come our way this weekend, with the winners heading off to Super Bowl 57. In addition to the main betting lines, legal online sportsbooks have various NFL rushing props for bettors to choose from, such as rushing yard over/unders, total rushing TDs and longest runs. Here are some of the top NFL rushing props for both of this weekend’s playoff games and the latest odds.

Rushing props for the NFL conference championships

The table below has the latest prop odds for the top RBs in this week’s games. If you see a bet that you like, just click on it to be directed to the sportsbook to place it.

NFL rushing props for conference championship games

There are just two teams left standing in each conference. They’ll go toe-to-toe this weekend with a ticket to the Super Bowl at stake, and some of the league’s top backs will be in action. Beyond betting on how they’ll do, you can also take your chances with a range of other NFL player props:

• NFL touchdown props: Bet on players to score multiple TDs and more.
• NFL passing props: Wager on longest pass completions and more.
• NFL receiving props: Wager on receiving yards and more.

As for the running games, we could see a good deal of ground-and-pound as teams try to move down the field. Current forecasts for the two host cities are calling for chilly temps. Here’s a look at some of the top NFL rushing props for the divisional round.

Over/under rushing yard props for the NFL conference championships

In advance of the games, oddsmakers will set lines for total rushing yards for each of the top RBs scheduled to play. Bettors then get to make a simple choice: Will the player go over or under the line? Here are the over/under rushing yard props for the top backs in the conference championship games.

• SF RB Christian McCaffrey:
• PHI RB Miles Sanders:
• CIN RB Joe Mixon:
• KC RB Isiah Pacheco:

Rushing TD props for the NFL conference championships

You can also bet on which backs will carry their respective clubs across the goal line. Which players have the best shot at pounding in the rock this week? Here are the conference championship rushing TD props and the latest odds.

• SF RB Christian McCaffrey:
• PHI RB Miles Sanders:
• CIN RB Joe Mixon:
• KC RB Isiah Pacheco:

Longest rush prop bets for the NFL conference championships

Monster runs quickly find their way into the NFL highlight reels, and bettors can try to forecast which players will make it happen. Who is going to turn heads during the conference title games? Here are the latest odds for longest rush prop bets for this week’s top candidates.

• SF RB Christian McCaffrey:
• PHI RB Miles Sanders:
• CIN RB Joe Mixon:
• KC RB Isiah Pacheco:

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 over/under on rushing yardage.

There are also season-long rushing props. These are long-term futures wagers that aren’t settled until the outcome is known. The bets provide you with additional rooting interest throughout the season, and the chance at solid profits if you make the right call.

NFL rushing props 2023

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

Most rushing yards

For this prop, you’re placing your bets on which player you think will lead the league in rushing for the entire year. There are plenty of intriguing candidates to choose from season after season. If we look at some recent odds from the DraftKings sports app, here’s what the numbers looked like for a few favorites.

• Jonathan Taylor +450
• Derrick Henry +650
• Dalvin Cook +1000
• Nick Chubb +1000

The positive odds across the board set the stage for some potentially lucrative returns. If you bet $10 on Taylor to lead the league and he goes on to do so, the return is $45, while a $100 wager could bring back $450.

While there’s no way to predict which backs will make it through the season unscathed, the injury risk should be accounted for 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 wouldn’t be a good idea.

Most rushing TDs

This prop works the same as season-long yardage leaders with the goal of picking out which back will lead the league in rushing scores. Odds work in the same fashion: favorites up top, longshots on the bottom, and all other players in between.

• Jonathan Taylor +450
• Derrick Henry +650
• Joe Mixon +900

Last season, Taylor was at the top of the charts with 18, followed by James Conner and Damien Harris, who tied for second with 15 apiece. Joe Mixon was fourth with 13, followed by Austin Ekeler with 12.

Most rushing attempts

The league leader in yardage also has a great chance to lead in attempts. You can bet on who will be the leader here as well at some online sportsbooks. Taylor also topped this category a season ago with 332, followed by Najee Harris with 307 and Joe Mixon at 292.

Player over/unders

Sportsbooks will also post over/under bets on individual running back totals. For example, DraftKings has made the below prop available for New York Jets rookie RB Breece Hall.

The bar has been set at 830.5 rushing yards. Bettors simply have to make the call on whether or not Hall will clear it. The odds are equal on both sides, but there can be some movement on the lines in response to betting volume.

As the offseason advances, we can expect to see more options listed, including player rushing TDs. Once the regular season gets underway, over/under rushing props will be available for each game on the docket.

Which RBs have the best chance to lead the league this season?

Over the offseason, Jonathan Taylor was the clear favorite to lead the league in rushing yards this season. The tough season for him and the Colts led to a shift at the top of the board. There was some jockeying for much of the season, but Josh Jacobs ended up taking the rushing crown with 1,653 yards. Derrick Henry finished in second with 1,538, while Nick Chubb was third at 1,525.

Who led the NFL in rushing last season?

Jonathan Taylor led the league last season, and the race wasn’t even close. Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, Najee Harris, and Dalvin Cook rounded out the top five, but they were all 500+ yards behind the leader. Here are the top 10 finishers from last season and their totals.

Recent NFL rushing yard leaders

If we look back over the past decade, three players have won a pair of rushing titles. Is Taylor poised to join the list of multi-time winners? We’ll have to wait and see. For now, here’s a look back at the last decade of rushing champs.

FAQ

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

No, bets are considered to be active as soon as Week 1 begins and remain live until the outcome is known. Bets like season-long rushing yard leaders will not be adjusted due to the injury of a single player. However, if the player is ruled out for the season before play begins, any bets on that player will be voided and refunded.

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 in 2012. The award has gone to a quarterback every season since then.