Top 10 in NFL rushing yardage for 2026 season

There is a logjam in the NFL rushing race. Five running backs are over the 800-yard mark and they are within 66 yards of each other in the scrap for the title.

Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons leads the way with 880 yards. Kenneth Walker III of the Chiefs is eight yards back, while the Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs trails the leader by 33 yards.

Bucky Irving of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is next with 825 yards, and James Cook of the Buffalo Bills has 814.

A look at the top 10:

10. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.

Rushing yards: 619

9. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) runs against Indianapolis Colts safety Hunter Wohler.

Rushing yards: 629

8. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens.

Rushing yards: 656

7. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrate a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 689

6. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams (5) makes a tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30).

Rushing yards: 704

5. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) celebrates with offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Rushing yards: 814

4. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) celebrates during the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium.

Rushing yards: 825

3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leaves the field during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

Rushing yards: 847

2. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Rushing yards: 872

1. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.