NFL Stats: Top 5 Running Leaders Going Into NFL Week 11

NFL week 11 is set to kick-off  and the running game is set to be a major factor. Here’s a look at the top five rushing leaders heading into week 11.

Here’s a quick fun fact before we dive into the list.

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#1. Dalvin Cook: Minnesota Vikings, 954 Yards

Cook has quite literally been carrying the Viking’s offense heading into NFL Week 11. Despite only playing in eight games, Cook has risen to the top of the rushing list averaging a league-high 119.3 yards per game.

Cook’s big play potential is by far the best in the league. Just look at this stat for evidence:

Cook is also currently the league leader in rushing touchdowns with 12 and averages a staggering 5.5 yards per carry. Cook is a machine waiting to break out each game.

#2. Derrick Henry: Tennessee Titans, 946 Yards

The rushing king from last year is adding yet another prolific season to his resume coming into NFL Week 11. Henry’s big frame and monstrous size has kept him trucking over defenders all season long.

Derrick Henry is also the definition of a workhorse. He has the most rushing attempts going into NFL Week 11 with 201. He also sits at fifth in the league with 8 rushing touchdowns and is also second in the league with 105.1 yards per game.

Henry has broken out some massive games this season, his best being his devastating performance against the Texans. There he totaled 212 yards on 22 attempts for 9.6 yards per carry along with two touchdowns. He also had this run:

His stiff arm is also the meanest in the league:

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#3. Ronald Jones: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 730 Yards

Jones jumps into the top 5 list going into NFL Week 11 following a groundbreaking performance against the Panthers. He rushed for 192 yards on just 23 carries for 8.3 yards per carry with one touchdown. It was also his 98 yard touchdown run that broke the game open for Tampa Bay.

Jones is yet another weapon in the formidable Tampa Bay offense. He averages a sharp 5.1 yards per carry and can clearly erupt for a big game on any day.

#4. Josh Jacobs: Las Vegas Raiders, 700 Yards

Josh Jacobs has kept his legs churning for the Raiders all season. He ranks sixth in yards per game with 77.8 and is tied with Derrick Henry with eight touchdowns on the season  as we head into NFL Week 11.

Jacobs has burst out onto the scene in a major way for the Raiders this season, clearly establish himself as a go-to weapon.

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#5. James Robinson: Jacksonville Jaguars, 689 Yards

As a rookie, Robinson has done spectacularly as NFL Week 11 approaches. Sitting at fifth place in the rushing yards leaders with all the talented runners around him, is no small feat.

Robinson has been impressive all year even if the Jaguars haven’t. He is yet to lose a fumble and is averaging a solid 76.6 yards per game along with five touchdowns on the year.

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