The “tush push” or “brotherly shove” has put Jalen Hurts on top by a big margin in terms of most rushes for first downs on third down. After his week 11 comeback against the Buffalo Bills, Hurts has 25 first downs running on 35 third down attempts.
He’s followed by fellow QBs Josh Allen (16/21), Russell Wilson (15/22), Joshua Dobbs (13/18) and then Lamar Jackson (11/23). Christian McCaffrey is 11-for-17.
The 25-year-old Jalen Hurts leads his Philadelphia Eagles into a battle Sunday with the San Francisco 49ers who are in 1st in the NFC West..
2023 Rushes For First Down On Third Down (through Week 11)
Jalen Hurts 25/37
Josh Allen 16/21
Russell Wilson 15/22
Joshua Dobbs 13/18
Lamar Jackson 11/23
Christian McCaffrey 11/19
Latavius Murray 11/17
Sam Howell 10/14
Tony Pollard 10/15
Dak Prescott 10/14
Kyren Williams 10/16
Gus Edwards 9/11
Justin Fields 9/17
Baker Mayfield 9/16