Most rushing yards through the first 4 games of an NFL season, among active players
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O.J. Simpson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Joe Milton III, would need 211 a game over his next 3 games. Kenneth Walker III finished his first 4 games of a season this season 7th, with 537 rushing yards.
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- O.J. Simpson (1975 BUF)
- Kenneth Walker III (2026 KC)
- Bijan Robinson (2026 ATL)
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 O.J. Simpson (1975 BUF)1975 | 697 | |
 Kenneth Walker III (2026 KC)2026 | 537 | |
 Bijan Robinson (2026 ATL)2026 | 494 | |
| James Cook (2026 BUF)2026 | 421 | |
 Derrick Henry (2026 BAL)2026 | 374 | |
 Jahmyr Gibbs (2026 DET)2026 | 353 | |
 Jonathan Taylor (2026 IND)2026 | 353 | |
 Kyle Monangai (2026 CHI)2026 | 324 | |
| D'Andre Swift (2026 CHI)2026 | 311 | |
 Jaylen Warren (2026 PIT)2026 | 309 |
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Method
- An active player whose first 4 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.