5 NFL running backs who could register over 1,500 rushing yards in 2022 season
Teams across the NFL strive to be the best in every department, as a well-rounded team usually leads to success. Having a strong ground game is one of the most important components of a well-rounded squad, as they can be the heartbeat of the team, as well as providing some much-needed rest for the star quarterback.
Plenty of teams across the league rely massively on their running backs to lead the offense, including Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans, as well as Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts.
With the quality of running backs across the league on the up, it’s entirely plausible that multiple will rush for 1,500 yards in 2022. Here are five who are most likely:
#5 - Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans could easily surpass 1,500 yards during the 2022 NFL season. Henry has been one of the best running backs in football in recent years, having run for 1,540 yards in 2019, then 2,027 in 2020, leading the league in rushing in both seasons.
On top of that, Henry managed a ridiculous 937 yards in just eight games in 2021 before his season was cut short due to injury. King Henry is the lynchpin of the Titans offense, as Tennessee continues with the inconstant Ryan Tannehill at quarterback.
Henry could easily lead the league in rushing attempts for the third time in his career this year.
#4 - Najee Harris
Najee Harris could also pass 1,500 rushing yards in 2022. As a rookie, Harris was excellent, rushing for 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns on 307 attempts as he finished fourth in the league in rushing yards.
With another season under his belt, Harris could easily top his 2021 total. His Steelers now have the choice between Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback, meaning Harris could be the heartbeat of their offense, much like 2021.