Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) led running backs in receiving expected points added in 2025 at +39.0. 27 players with 40+ targets qualified. Source: nflverse.
gamedai is the fantasy football app you listen to.
Expected points added measures how much each play moved a team's expected scoring, given down, distance and field position. Receiving EPA totals that across a player's targets, so a catch on third-and-long counts for more than the same yardage on first down.
The leaderboard
The top 27, ranked.
NFL Running Back Receiving EPA leaders, 2025 season (40+ targets minimum)
Who led NFL running backs in receiving expected points added in 2025?
Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) led running backs in receiving expected points added in 2025 at +39.0. Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL) was next at +26.6.
What is receiving expected points added?
Expected points added measures how much each play moved a team's expected scoring, given down, distance and field position. Receiving EPA totals that across a player's targets, so a catch on third-and-long counts for more than the same yardage on first down.
How many players qualified for the 2025 receiving expected points added leaderboard?
27 players with 40+ targets qualified for the 2025 receiving expected points added leaderboard among running backs. The table above lists the top 27.
You checked the numbers. Now hear what they mean for your roster.