Rushing Yards

Rushing yards refer to the total distance a player gains by running with the football during a game. When a player takes the ball and advances it forward on the ground, the yards covered are counted as rushing yards. This statistic highlights a team's ability to move the ball via running plays, such as handoffs or quarterback scrambles. Rushing yards are an important measure of offensive strength, reflecting a team's effectiveness in ground-based plays and a player's ability to break tackles and gain positive yardage while running.