Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III rushes during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Barry Werner, List WireTue, December 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM UTC·1 min readJonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts looked like he was going to run away with the NFL rushing title. Not so fast. James Cook of the Buffalo Bills had a huge game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and is now within 54 yards of the running back who has been leading the NFL for the entire 2025 season. De'Von Achane and Jahmyr Gibbs have crossed the 1,000-yard mark and four other backs are within shouting distance of reaching the plateau in Week 15.
10. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball.Rushing yards: 849
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement9. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams avoids a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey.Rushing yards: 868
8. Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young after scoring a touchdown.Rushing yards: 929
7. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.Rushing yards: 931
6. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams scores a touchdown.Rushing yards: 955
5. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson reacts with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. after running for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.Rushing yards: 995
4. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown.Rushing yards: 1,019
3. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins runs against the Los Angeles Chargers.Rushing yards: 1,034
2. James Cook, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook practices.Rushing yards: 1,228
1. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown.Rushing yards: 1,282
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL rushing leaders entering Week 14
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