Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) led running backs in receiving expected points added in 2025 at +39.0. 27 players with 40+ targets qualified.
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.
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | Receiving EPA | Targets | Receptions | Rec Yards | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | +39.0 | 129 | 102 | 924 | 17 |
| 2 | Bijan Robinson | RB | ATL | +26.6 | 103 | 79 | 820 | 17 |
| 3 | RJ Harvey | RB | DEN | +19.1 | 58 | 47 | 356 | 17 |
| 4 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | +17.8 | 94 | 77 | 616 | 17 |
| 5 | Josh Jacobs | RB | GB | +11.8 | 44 | 36 | 282 | 15 |
| 6 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | +10.6 | 45 | 40 | 333 | 16 |
| 7 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | +9.2 | 55 | 46 | 378 | 17 |
| 8 | Travis Etienne | RB | JAX | +9.2 | 52 | 36 | 292 | 17 |
| 9 | Breece Hall | RB | NYJ | +8.7 | 48 | 36 | 350 | 16 |
| 10 | James Cook | RB | BUF | +8.7 | 40 | 33 | 291 | 17 |
| 11 | Kyren Williams | RB | LA | +8.5 | 50 | 36 | 281 | 17 |
| 12 | Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | +6.9 | 40 | 33 | 271 | 15 |
| 13 | Kenny Gainwell | RB | PIT | +3.9 | 85 | 73 | 486 | 17 |
| 14 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | NE | +2.7 | 42 | 35 | 221 | 17 |
| 15 | Michael Carter | RB | ARI | +1.9 | 45 | 33 | 267 | 13 |
| 16 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | NYG | +0.0 | 48 | 36 | 288 | 15 |
| 17 | Rico Dowdle | RB | CAR | -0.9 | 50 | 39 | 297 | 17 |
| 18 | D'Andre Swift | RB | CHI | -1.6 | 48 | 34 | 299 | 16 |
| 19 | Tyjae Spears | RB | TEN | -1.6 | 50 | 45 | 264 | 13 |
| 20 | Rachaad White | RB | TB | -1.8 | 45 | 40 | 218 | 17 |
| 21 | Saquon Barkley | RB | PHI | -5.0 | 50 | 37 | 273 | 16 |
| 22 | Aaron Jones | RB | MIN | -7.5 | 41 | 28 | 199 | 12 |
| 23 | De'Von Achane | RB | MIA | -10.2 | 85 | 67 | 488 | 16 |
| 24 | Chase Brown | RB | CIN | -10.3 | 88 | 69 | 437 | 17 |
| 25 | Tony Pollard | RB | TEN | -11.8 | 41 | 33 | 206 | 17 |
| 26 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | LV | -11.9 | 73 | 55 | 346 | 17 |
| 27 | Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | -22.7 | 51 | 35 | 137 | 16 |
Receiving EPA leaders, all positions
Receiving EPA by position: wide receivers · tight ends
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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.
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.
27 players with 40+ targets qualified for the 2025 receiving expected points added leaderboard among running backs. The table above lists the top 27.
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