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Statistics About The Average Yards Per Carry Nfl
The average yards per carry in the NFL is approximately 4.3 yards.
In this post, we explore a collection of intriguing statistics surrounding average yards per carry in the NFL. From individual player records to team averages, these numbers provide a fascinating look at the efficiency and effectiveness of running backs and quarterbacks in the league throughout the years. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover some notable achievements and milestones in the realm of yards per carry in NFL history.
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"The NFL record for the highest career average yards per carry by a running back is held by Jamaal Charles at 5.4."
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"Jim Brown held the highest average yards per carry in a season (6.4) in 1963."
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"In 2020, the league average yards per carry was 4.4."
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"The highest average yards per carry by a team in 2020 was Baltimore Ravens (5.5)."
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"Michael Vick has the highest career average yards per carry by a quarterback with 7.0."
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"Lamar Jackson holds the record for most average yards per carry (6.9) in a season by a quarterback."
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"Marion Motley holds the highest career average yards per carry (5.7) among Hall of Famers."
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"The Green Bay Packers had the lowest average yards per carry (3.9) in 2020 season."
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"Derrick Henry led the league with an average yards per carry of 5.4 in 2020."
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"The 1973 Buffalo Bills hold the record for the highest team average yards per carry in a season (5.6)."
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"The San Diego Chargers hold the lowest team average yards per carry in a season (2.6) in 2000."
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"Arian Foster had the highest Yards per Carry in 2010 season with 6.4 yards."
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"Barry Sanders holds the record for the most 5.0+ YPC seasons in a career (9)."
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"In 2017, NFL teams averaged 4.1 yards per carry, which was the lowest average since 2006."
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"In 2019, the NFL averaged 4.3 yards per carry, the fourth highest average of all time."
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"The Patriots’ Sony Michel carried the ball 97 times in the 2019 playoffs, but only averaged 3.7 yards per carry."
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"In 2019, the Baltimore Ravens set the record for most rushing yards in a single season, and averaged 5.5 yards per carry."
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"The Dallas Cowboys had the highest yards per carry in the 2016 season with a 4.8 average."
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"In the 2020 season, Washington Football Team had the lowest average yards per carry (3.7)."
Statistic 20
"In 1983, the Detroit Lions held the record for the fewest yards per carry in a season at 3.03."
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