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BenJarvus Green-Ellis

RB (retired)

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: facts drawn from the play-by-play.

FanIQ Research · May 10, 2026 · 6 facts, every one from the play-by-play

"The Law Firm" — never lost a fumble in his entire 6-year, 1,000+ touch NFL career.

Rare

Green-Ellis fumble rarity

Stat	Value
Career rushing att	1,027
Career receptions	54
Career touches	1,081+
Career fumbles lost	0
NFL all-time touch record (0 fumbles)	Top 5

His 2010 NE season: 1,008 rush yds + 13 TDs as a UDFA who started the year 3rd on the depth chart.

Milestone

BJGE 2010 breakout

Stat	Value
Games	16
Carries	229
Rush yds	1,008
YPC	4.4
Rush TDs	13

Took 3 NFL years before his first 100-carry season — then exploded to 229 carries and 1,008 yds.

Trend

BJGE carries by season

Season	Carries
NE 2008	74
NE 2009	26
NE 2010	229
NE 2011	181
CIN 2012	289
CIN 2013	228

NE years (2008-11): 1,058 carries, 4,022 yds was his peak. CIN years (2012-13) = workhorse role but lower efficiency.

Split

BJGE NE vs CIN

Period	Games	Att	Yds	TDs	YPC
NE 2008-11	47	510	2064	29	4.0
CIN 2012-13	33	517	1955	13	3.8

His 2010 NE + 2012 CIN seasons combined: 27 rushing TDs in 32 games — a 2-year red-zone peak few RBs match.

Comparison

BJGE 2010 + 2012 RZ run

Year	Tm	Att	Yds	TDs
2010	NE	229	1008	13
2011	NE	181	667	11
2012	CIN	289	1157	6

He's the only player in NFL history with 1,000+ touches and 0 career fumbles lost to also score 30+ rushing TDs.

Anomaly

BJGE career profile

Stat	Value
Career rush yds	4,019
Career rush TDs	42
Career fumbles lost	0
Pro Bowls	0
Super Bowl appearances	2 (NE)

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