rushing yards

Carrier's distance total

Rushing yards is a football statistic measuring the total distance gained by running the ball, as opposed to passing.

A running back who carries the ball from his own 20-yard line to the 35 has gained 15 rushing yards.

The stat applies to individual players and teams: He finished the season with over 1,200 rushing yards.

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