3 Georgia Bulldogs among NFL’s rushing leaders ahead of Week 3

The Georgia Bulldogs are known for recruiting and developing elite talent at the running back position. It is crazy to think that Nick Chubb, Todd Gurley, and Sony Michel all shared a backfield together during their time at Georgia.

The NFL is an evolving sport. Teams do not rely on running backs as much as they once did, but establishing the run is still critical to an offense’s ability to have success.

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Three Georgia Bulldogs are among the NFL’s top five leading rushers after Week 2.

Who are the NFL’s leading rushers entering Week 3?

1

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

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• Total rushing yards: 268
• Total carries: 42
• Rushing touchdowns: two

2

Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

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• Total rushing yards: 180
• Total carries: 29
• Rushing touchdowns: zero

3

D'Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles

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• Total rushing yards: 178
• Total carries: 29
• Rushing touchdowns: one

4

Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a severe, season-ending leg injury in Week 2. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

• Total rushing yards: 170
• Total carries: 28
• Rushing touchdowns: zero

5

James Cook, Buffalo Bills

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• Total rushing yards: 169
• Total carries: 29
• Rushing touchdowns: zero