The NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set by Eric Dickerson in 1984, has stood for over four decades amid evolving offensive schemes that favor passing and running back committees. After roughly five weeks of the 2026 season, the league leader Bijan Robinson sits at 580 yards, with Kenneth Walker III at 537 and James Cook at 532; these totals project near or just under the mark only with unprecedented sustained volume and efficiency over the remaining schedule. Modern factors including injury risk, shared workloads, defensive adjustments, and fewer 300-plus carry seasons reduce the likelihood of any back reaching the required pace, aligning with the market's strong consensus against a record breaker.