Most rushing yards through the first 17 games with the Lions
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Barry Sanders leads with 1,604 rushing yards through his first 17 games, first of the 144 who played 17 games with the Lions.
1,604game 117
- Barry Sanders
- Billy Sims
- David Montgomery
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Sanders1989 – 1990 | 1,604 | |
| Billy Sims1980 – 1981 | 1,362 | |
| David Montgomery2023 – 2024 | 1,246 | |
| Kevin Jones2004 – 2005 | 1,242 | |
| James Stewart2000 – 2001 | 1,223 | |
| Reggie Bush2013 – 2014 | 1,108 | |
| Jahmyr Gibbs2023 – 2024 | 1,069 | |
| Mel Farr1967 – 1968 | 1,067 | |
| Kevin Smith2008 – 2009 | 995 | |
| Steve Owens1970 – 1971 | 992 | |
| Kerryon Johnson2018 – 2019 | 991 | |
| Jamaal Williams2021 – 2022 | 877 | |
| Mikel Leshoure2012 – 2013inactive after 15 games | 807 | |
| Garry James1986 – 1987 | 709 | |
| Jahvid Best2010 – 2011 | 692 | |
| Lawrence Gaines1976 – 1978 | 679 | |
| Altie Taylor1969 – 1970 | 675 | |
| Ameer Abdullah2015 – 2016 | 660 | |
| D'Andre Swift2020 – 2021 | 660 | |
| Shawn Bryson2003 – 2004 | 624 | |
| Adrian Peterson2020inactive after 16 games | 604 | |
| James Jones1983 – 1984 | 590 | |
| Greg Hill1999inactive after 14 games | 542 | |
| Nick Eddy1968 – 1970 | 479 | |
| Rodney Peete1989 – 1990 | 465 | |
| Joique Bell2012 – 2013 | 439 | |
| Craig Reynolds2021 – 2023 | 437 | |
| Derrick Moore1993 – 1994 | 429 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1957, so 17 careers that began earlier aren't here.