NFL Stats Leader 2021: Who has the most rushing yards heading into Week 14?

The rushing yards leaders for the 2021 NFL season continue to take shape as Week 14 approaches. One new running back has cracked into the top five for the first time this season, while the overall leader continues to run away with the crown.

Here are the players who currently have the most rushing yards.

NFL rushing yards leaders ahead of Week 14

#5 - Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team - 800 rushing yards

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson has found his way into the top five in rushing yards for the first time this year. He is on a hot stretch right now, rushing for 294 yards combined over the last three games.

His solid contributions are a big reason why the Washington Football Team is on an active four-game winning streak entering Week 14.

#4 - Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns - 867 rushing yards

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb

Nick Chubb has played a fewer number of games this season than any player in the top 20 in rushing yards. He is fourth-most this season due to his effective and powerful running style.

He breaks a ton of tackles and his 5.8 rushing yards per carry is the highest average in the NFL among all running backs.

NFL rushing yards leaders

Most rushing yards entering Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans - 937 rushing yards

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry has not played football in a month, but he still has the third most rushing yards in the NFL. He still averages the most rushing yards per game this season and is one of only five running backs to have over 200 carries.

The Titans are hoping he will be able to return from his foot injury before the end of the 2021 season.

#2 - Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals - 978 rushing yards

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon continues to climb the rankings and now sits in second place for rushing yards this season. He also has the second most carries among all players.

He will almost definitely eclipse 1,000 rushing yards for the season in his next game for the Bengals. Only one player is currently over that mark so far this year.

#1 - Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts - 1,348 rushing yards

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor is really starting to run away with the rushing title this season. Entering Week 14, he has a nearly 400-yard lead over second place.

He also leads the NFL in carries and rushing touchdowns. He is on an insane hot streak right now, rushing for over 100 yards in seven of his last ten games while scoring at least one touchdown in ten games straight.