| PLAYER | # |
|---|---|
| John Riggins (WAS) | 24 |
| Eric Dickerson (LAR) | 18 |
| Pete Johnson (CIN) | 14 |
| Curt Warner (SEA) | 13 |
| Chuck Muncie (LAC) | 12 |
| Earl Campbell (TEN) | 12 |
| Mike Pruitt (CLE) | 10 |
| Ted Brown (MIN) | 10 |
| Tony Collins (NE) | 10 |
| Wayne Wilson (NO) | 9 |
| Marcus Allen (LV) | 9 |
| Gerald Riggs (ATL) | 8 |
| Andra Franklin (MIA) | 8 |
| Theotis Brown (SEA) | 8 |
| Roger Craig (SF) | 8 |
| Tony Dorsett (DAL) | 8 |
| Billy Sims (DET) | 7 |
| William Andrews (ATL) | 7 |
| Ron Springs (DAL) | 7 |
| Walter Payton (CHI) | 6 |
Note: Regular season only.