# NFL Rushing Yards Picks: Week 3 2026

> Best rushing yards props for Week 3. Derrick Henry and the rest of the board, scored on volume and the defense-vs-position matchup, no odds needed.

**Date:** 2026-09-25  
**Author:** HeatCheck HQ  
**Tags:** NFL, Rushing Yards, Rushing Yards Props, Weekly Picks, Player Props, Betting Strategy, RB  
**Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/nfl-rushing-yards-picks-week-3-2026  
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**Today's best NFL rushing yards picks for Friday, September 25, 2026** are Derrick Henry (Score: 106, 106 rushing yards a game, at Cowboys (3rd vs the position)), Blake Corum (Score: 67, 67 rushing yards a game, at Broncos (4th vs the position)), Kyren Williams (Score: 63, 63 rushing yards a game, at Broncos (4th vs the position)). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's volume, recent form, and matchup scoring model, updated daily.

# NFL Rushing Yards Picks: Week 3

Every running back is ranked on three things that carry week to week: how many rushing yards they produce a game, the volume behind it, and the defense they draw. We surface the high-usage players landing in the softest matchups. No odds, just the profile and the spot. Here are the Week 3 plays.

> [Rushing Yards Dashboard](/nfl/rushing-yards): the full board with your own line, updated as lineups confirm.

## Derrick Henry, Ravens RB (@ DAL)

*106 rushing yds/G · L5 106 · opp 3rd vs RB*

Derrick Henry averages 106 rushing yards a game for the Ravens. The volume backs it up at 20.0 carries a game. This week he visits the Cowboys, who rank 3rd against the position, a genuine soft spot.

## Blake Corum, Rams RB (@ DEN)

*67 rushing yds/G · L5 67 · opp 4th vs RB*

Blake Corum averages 67 rushing yards a game for the Rams. The volume backs it up at 11.0 carries a game. This week he visits the Broncos, who rank 4th against the position, a genuine soft spot.

> **Want the full board?** Every running back ranked on the [Rushing Yards Dashboard](/nfl/rushing-yards), or see cross-sport plays on [Top Plays](/top-plays).

## Kyren Williams, Rams RB (@ DEN)

*63 rushing yds/G · L5 63 · opp 4th vs RB*

Kyren Williams averages 63 rushing yards a game for the Rams. The volume backs it up at 11.5 carries a game. This week he visits the Broncos, who rank 4th against the position, a genuine soft spot.

## Breece Hall, Jets RB (@ DET)

*66 rushing yds/G · L5 66 · opp 5th vs RB*

Breece Hall averages 66 rushing yards a game for the Jets. The volume backs it up at 19.0 carries a game. This week he visits the Lions, who rank 5th against the position, a genuine soft spot.

## Bijan Robinson, Falcons RB (@ GB)

*78 rushing yds/G · L5 78 · opp 6th vs RB*

Bijan Robinson averages 78 rushing yards a game for the Falcons. The volume backs it up at 18.5 carries a game. This week he visits the Packers, who rank 6th against the position, a genuine soft spot.

## Ashton Jeanty, Raiders RB (@ NO)

*75 rushing yds/G · L5 75 · opp 7th vs RB*

Ashton Jeanty averages 75 rushing yards a game for the Raiders. The volume backs it up at 22.0 carries a game. This week he visits the Saints, who rank 7th against the position, a genuine soft spot.

## Week 3 Rushing Yards Board

| # | Player | Team | Matchup (opp rank vs pos) | Rushing Yards/G | L5 |
|---|--------|------|---------------------------|--------------|----|
| 1 | Kenneth Walker III | KC | @ MIA (16th) | 145 | 145 |
| 2 | Derrick Henry | BAL | @ DAL (3rd) | 106 | 106 |
| 3 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | vs NYJ (31st) | 104 | 104 |
| 4 | James Cook | BUF | vs LAC (26th) | 96 | 96 |
| 5 | Jonathan Taylor | IND | vs HOU (27th) | 95 | 95 |
| 6 | D'Andre Swift | CHI | vs PHI (10th) | 85 | 85 |
| 7 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | @ GB (6th) | 78 | 78 |
| 8 | Ashton Jeanty | LV | @ NO (7th) | 75 | 75 |
| 9 | Kyle Monangai | CHI | vs PHI (10th) | 74 | 74 |
| 10 | Aaron Jones | MIN | @ TB (29th) | 73 | 73 |
| 11 | Omarion Hampton | LAC | @ BUF (22nd) | 69 | 69 |
| 12 | Chase Brown | CIN | @ PIT (9th) | 68 | 68 |

Matchup rank is the opponent's defense-vs-position rank, where a lower number means a softer spot. L5 is the player's average over his last five games.

## Related NFL research

- [Anytime Touchdown Props Guide](/blog/nfl-anytime-touchdown-props-guide) — how red-zone role and usage drive TD probability.
- [Passing / Rushing / Receiving Yards Guides](/blog/nfl-rushing-receiving-yards-props-guide) — reading volume and matchup for yardage props.
- [Defense vs Position Guide](/blog/nfl-defense-vs-position-guide) — how to use the matchup ranks in these picks.
- [NFL Player Prop Strategy](/blog/nfl-player-prop-strategy-guide) — the full research workflow.

## Before You Lock

These are the highest-usage rushing producers in the friendliest spots, but a prop is only as good as the line you get. Confirm the player is active and the game script fits: a team playing from ahead runs more and throws less, and the opposite when trailing. Weather matters for the passing game. Use the board to build a shortlist, then check this week's news and your own number before you bet.

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