D'Andre Swift reached over 1,000 rushing yards for the second time in his NFL career, showcasing his consistent performance and leadership with the Chicago Bears, contributing significantly to their third-ranked rushing attack and emphasizing his work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
Derrick Henry had a career-high 36 carries for 216 yards and four touchdowns in a game, marking the most carries in an NFL game in two years and showcasing a throwback, old-school running back performance.
Derrick Henry had a standout game with 216 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the Ravens' 41-24 victory over the Packers, showcasing a career-high performance after a previous game absence.
Derrick Henry moved into 10th place on the NFL's all-time rushing list with a 5-yard run, surpassing Tony Dorsett, and scored two touchdowns to help the Ravens lead 14-7 against the Packers.
The Dallas Cowboys secured a Christmas victory, improving to 7-8-1, with strong performances on fourth down, a season-high in rushing yards, and key defensive plays, setting a positive tone for their final game against the Giants.
Jaylen Warren was named Digest Player of the Week after rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Steelers' dominant performance against the Detroit Lions' top rushing offense.
Javonte Williams, who has become a key player for the Cowboys with a career-best season, is focused on finishing strong in the final games of the season despite the team's unlikely playoff chances. He expressed a desire to stay with Dallas beyond this season, emphasizing his love for the team and his goal to succeed, while also keeping his options open for free agency in March.
Mike Vrabel's faith in Rhamondre Stevenson paid off as the Titans' offense showed decisiveness and effectiveness in their rushing game, highlighting Vrabel's strategic approach and Stevenson’s reliability as a pass protector and runner.
Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a career-best performance with 218 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in a game for the Lions, prompting coach Dan Campbell to predict more dominant outings ahead, as the team improves to 5-2 after a win over the Bucs.
Quinshon Judkins, despite a delayed start due to off-field issues, has become the leading rookie running back in the NFL in yards, touchdowns, and first downs, emerging as a strong candidate for rookie of the year and a bright spot for the Browns.
Curry College running back Montie Quinn set an NCAA record by rushing for 522 yards and seven touchdowns in a game, surpassing previous records and highlighting an exceptional performance in Division III football.
A Curry College football player, Montie Quinn, set the NCAA single-game rushing record with 522 yards and 7 touchdowns against Nichols College, breaking the previous record of 427 yards. Quinn's performance helped Curry to a 71-27 victory, and he has accumulated 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.
Josh Jacobs played through illness to lead the Packers with 150 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Bengals, setting a team record for consecutive home games with a rushing TD, while the Packers' offensive line returned to full strength and rookie Matthew Golden made significant plays.
Josh Jacobs played through illness to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 28-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, rushing for 150 yards and two touchdowns despite feeling unwell, and was recognized for his relentless effort and leadership.
Former Michigan State running back Jalen Berger had a standout game for UCLA, rushing for 89 yards and three touchdowns against his old team, as UCLA dominated Michigan State with a strong ground game and wear-down tactics.