Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) led running backs in rushing expected points added in 2025 at +18.8. 65 players with 50+ carries qualified. Source: nflverse.
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Rushing EPA totals how much a runner's carries moved his team's expected points. It is unsentimental about volume: a back can lead the league in yards and still post a negative figure if those yards arrived in situations that did not need them.
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NFL Running Back Rushing EPA leaders, 2025 season (50+ carries minimum)
Who led NFL running backs in rushing expected points added in 2025?
Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) led running backs in rushing expected points added in 2025 at +18.8. Blake Corum (RB, LA) was next at +15.9.
What is rushing expected points added?
Rushing EPA totals how much a runner's carries moved his team's expected points. It is unsentimental about volume: a back can lead the league in yards and still post a negative figure if those yards arrived in situations that did not need them.
How many players qualified for the 2025 rushing expected points added leaderboard?
65 players with 50+ carries qualified for the 2025 rushing expected points added leaderboard among running backs. The table above lists the top 50.
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