NFL rushing leaders entering Week 17

NFL rushing leaders entering Week 17

The rushing title race will be a sprint through the final two weeks of the regular season.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III runs with the ball.

There was a change at the top and bottom of the rushing top 10. Christian McCaffrey had a big game on the ground against the Colts and bumped Rico Dowdle from the list. More importantly, the surging James Cook has closed and surpassed Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts for the lead in the category. The bills running back has 1,532 rushing yards and leads Taylor by 43 yards with two weeks left. He's come from way back to be No. 1.

10. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushes for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Rushing yards: 1,039

9. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Rushing yards: 1,072

8. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams avoids a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Rushing yards: 1,100

7. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,102

6. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams scores a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,147

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: 1,250

4. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Rushing: 1,253

3. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins runs against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rushing yards: 1,267

2. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 1,489

1. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook practices.

Rushing yards: 1,532

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL rushing leaders after 16 weeks

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