Most rushing yards through the first 17 games with the Cowboys
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Ezekiel Elliott leads with 1,743 rushing yards through his first 17 games, first of the 124 who played 17 games with the Cowboys.
1,743game 117
- Ezekiel Elliott
- Julius Jones
- Calvin Hill
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott2016 – 2017 | 1,743 | |
| Julius Jones2004 – 2005 | 1,463 | |
| Calvin Hill1969 – 1970 | 1,305 | |
| Tony Dorsett1977 – 1978 | 1,303 | |
| Javonte Williams2025 – 2026 | 1,242 | |
| DeMarco Murray2011 – 2012 | 1,134 | |
| Darren McFadden2015 – 2016 | 1,099 | |
| Emmitt Smith1990 – 1991 | 1,049 | |
| Duane Thomas1970 – 1971 | 982 | |
| Herschel Walker1986 – 1987 | 799 | |
| Felix Jones2008 – 2009 | 744 | |
| Tashard Choice2008 – 2009 | 697 | |
| Marion Barber2005 – 2006 | 667 | |
| Troy Hambrick2000 – 2001 | 598 | |
| Preston Pearson1975 – 1976 | 512 | |
| Tony Pollard2019 – 2020 | 471 | |
| Chris Warren1998 – 1999 | 462 | |
| Paul Palmer1989inactive after 9 games | 446 | |
| Eddie George2004inactive after 13 games | 432 | |
| Malik Davis2022 – 2025 | 411 | |
| Joseph Randle2013 – 2014 | 371 | |
| Troy Aikman1989 – 1990 | 354 | |
| Charley Young1974 – 1975 | 338 | |
| Richie Anderson2003 – 2004 | 336 | |
| Alfred Morris2016 – 2017 | 330 | |
| Les Shy1966 – 1968 | 314 | |
| Roger Staubach1969 – 1971 | 312 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1957, so 14 careers that began earlier aren't here.