running back
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At his current pace, he could threaten the single-season record of 28 set by Los Angeles Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
It was a similar story with the Detroit Lions, who also hung 45 points on the Arizona Cardinals thanks to a monster game from running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who had 207 yards and two touchdowns.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Bijan Robinson scored an early touchdown following a 53-yard run, while fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. also reached the end zone three times.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Along the way, Kelce has broken long-time Rams running back Marshall Faulk’s all-time record for yards after catch, which has been officially tracked since 1992.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I sneak away, up the first few steps, then make a huge loud performance of running back down the rest of them.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
