Carries CAR

CAR stands for carries in football. Rushing attempts — every handoff, keeper or scramble a player takes.

How CAR is calculated

Counted. A sack is charged as a passing play, not a carry.

What counts as a good CAR?

Half of the 44 qualified NFL players in 2026 were at or below 94. Clearing 145.8 put a season in the top tenth of the league.

Median
94
Top 10%
145.8
Leader
175

Qualified: 4+ games, 50+ CAR, non-zero, 2026 regular season.

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