running back
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Bijan Robinson scored an early touchdown following a 53-yard run, while fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. also reached the end zone three times.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Wilson was pushed into Hill by Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II midway through the first quarter after a play was whistled dead because of a Minnesota penalty.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The Eagles were without receiver DeVonta Smith and left tackle Lane Johnson, and star running back Saquon Barkley left the game in the first quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Along the way, Kelce has broken long-time Rams running back Marshall Faulk’s all-time record for yards after catch, which has been officially tracked since 1992.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
For a half second, Luke thought about running back to the apartment and forgetting all of it.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
