: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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Wilson posted 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions, 155 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns through 11 games.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the Jets can lean on his scrambling ability, which can also help the Jets’ rushing attack, which finished 31st (91.8 rushing yards per game) a season ago.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Warren — who is currently projected as a top-10 prospect by Pro Football Focus — produced 1,233 receiving yards, 218 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns (including a passing score) last year for the Nittany Lions.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
During his previous two seasons in Arizona, the Cardinals had one of the NFL’s top rushing offenses.
—Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the Jets can lean on his scrambling ability, which can also help the Jets’ rushing attack, which finished 31st (91.8 rushing yards per game) a season ago.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Warren — who is currently projected as a top-10 prospect by Pro Football Focus — produced 1,233 receiving yards, 218 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns (including a passing score) last year for the Nittany Lions.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
During his previous two seasons in Arizona, the Cardinals had one of the NFL’s top rushing offenses.
—Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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