Galian Beast
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After the 49ers game, Elliott became the league leader in rushing yards and many people sought to qualify it.
Let's quickly put to bed the idea that Ezekiel Elliott leads the league in rushing yards because he also leads the league in attempts.
No player in the top 10 in rushing attempts has a better average yards per carry than Ezekiel Elliott.
No player is anywhere close to him in first downs. He has 27 first downs, while the next two running backs behind him have 18, and the next has 17.
Only Devonta Freeman with nearly half Zeke's carries has a better first down percentage (based on qualified runners).
In 2014, Murray also lead the league in attempts. It's still what you do with them and Elliott is quickly putting himself on a course that others can not follow.
Let's quickly put to bed the idea that Ezekiel Elliott leads the league in rushing yards because he also leads the league in attempts.
No player in the top 10 in rushing attempts has a better average yards per carry than Ezekiel Elliott.
No player is anywhere close to him in first downs. He has 27 first downs, while the next two running backs behind him have 18, and the next has 17.
Only Devonta Freeman with nearly half Zeke's carries has a better first down percentage (based on qualified runners).
In 2014, Murray also lead the league in attempts. It's still what you do with them and Elliott is quickly putting himself on a course that others can not follow.