Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts led all running backs with 1,811 total rushing yards. In doing so, the 22-year-old set a franchise record with 1,811 rushing yards and is the first player under the age of 23 in NFL history with at least 1,800 rushing yards in a single season.
Nick Chubb became the fifth player in team history and first since Mike Pruitt (1979-81) to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. Chubb also became the first player in franchise history with at least 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of his first four seasons.
2021 NFL RUSHING LEADERS
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 1,811
Nick Chubb (CLE) 1,259
Joe Mixon (CIN) 1,205
Najee Harris (PIT) 1,200
Dalvin Cook (MIN) 1,159
Antonio Gibson (WAS) 1,037
Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) 1,002