NFL Rushing EPA & Efficiency Leaders 2026
Advanced rushing leaders for the 2026 NFL regular season — expected points added per carry, yards per carry and first-down rate for every qualified rusher (36+ carries).
| Player | Team | Att | Yds | Y/A | EPA | EPA/Att | 1D | 1D% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | 48 | 240 | 5 | 19.47 | 0.41 | 25 | 52.1 |
| Drake Maye | NE | 38 | 211 | 5.55 | 16.18 | 0.43 | 17 | 44.7 |
| Kenneth Walker III | KC | 106 | 665 | 6.27 | 12.55 | 0.12 | 34 | 32.1 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | 111 | 641 | 5.77 | 8.87 | 0.08 | 30 | 27 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | 77 | 350 | 4.55 | 8.67 | 0.11 | 20 | 26 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | 89 | 426 | 4.79 | 6.85 | 0.08 | 25 | 28.1 |
| James Cook | BUF | 117 | 627 | 5.36 | 5.92 | 0.05 | 35 | 29.9 |
| Kyle Monangai | CHI | 60 | 324 | 5.4 | 5.84 | 0.1 | 17 | 28.3 |
| Jaylen Warren | PIT | 84 | 460 | 5.48 | 5.15 | 0.06 | 25 | 29.8 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | 105 | 504 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 0.04 | 36 | 34.3 |
| Ollie Gordon II | MIA | 47 | 236 | 5.02 | 4.17 | 0.09 | 13 | 27.7 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | JAX | 39 | 168 | 4.31 | 3.4 | 0.09 | 13 | 33.3 |
| Brian Robinson | ATL | 53 | 211 | 3.98 | 2.49 | 0.05 | 15 | 28.3 |
| Blake Corum | LA | 47 | 223 | 4.74 | 1.95 | 0.04 | 12 | 25.5 |
| Javonte Williams | DAL | 85 | 317 | 3.73 | 1.87 | 0.02 | 23 | 27.1 |
| Kyren Williams | LA | 80 | 393 | 4.91 | 1.8 | 0.02 | 26 | 32.5 |
| Deshaun Watson | CLE | 45 | 196 | 4.36 | 0.72 | 0.02 | 14 | 31.1 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | 36 | 182 | 5.06 | -0.01 | -0 | 8 | 22.2 |
| Bucky Irving | TB | 96 | 452 | 4.71 | -0.21 | -0 | 18 | 18.8 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | 122 | 492 | 4.03 | -1.99 | -0.02 | 32 | 26.2 |
| Kaelon Black | SF | 45 | 170 | 3.78 | -2.81 | -0.06 | 9 | 20 |
| Rachaad White | WAS | 36 | 145 | 4.03 | -3.15 | -0.09 | 7 | 19.4 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | JAX | 94 | 388 | 4.13 | -4.33 | -0.05 | 24 | 25.5 |
| Jeremiyah Love | ARI | 67 | 245 | 3.66 | -5.08 | -0.08 | 9 | 13.4 |
| Braelon Allen | NYJ | 74 | 314 | 4.24 | -5.78 | -0.08 | 20 | 27 |