Josh Allen Tops All-Time QB Rushing TDs, Ranks 25th Among Running Backs
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made history on Sunday by becoming the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks in the NFL. He achieved this milestone with his 76th rushing touchdown, surpassing Cam Newton’s previous record.
Breaking Down Allen’s Rushing Touchdowns
Allen’s impressive rushing total places him 25th in NFL history across all positions. Remarkably, he has scored more rushing touchdowns than several legendary running backs, many of whom are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The following is a list of some notable rushing touchdowns:
- Earl Campbell: 74
- Leroy Kelly: 74
- Joe Perry: 71
- Steve Van Buren: 69
- Thurman Thomas: 65
- Larry Csonka: 64
- Lenny Moore: 63
- O.J. Simpson: 61
- Terrell Davis: 60
- Paul Hornung: 50
- John Henry Johnson: 48
- Floyd Little: 43
- Ollie Matson: 40
- Gale Sayers: 39
- Hugh McElhenny: 38
- Ernie Nevers: 38
Future Projections
As the season progresses, Allen has a real opportunity to further climb the all-time rushing touchdown rankings. Here’s a look at the next milestones:
- 1 more touchdown: Tie with Tony Dorsett (24th all-time)
- 2 more touchdowns: Tie with Ricky Watters (23rd all-time)
- 4 more touchdowns: Tie with Edgerrin James (22nd all-time)
- 5 more touchdowns: Tie with Ottis Anderson and Frank Gore (20th all-time)
Clearly, Allen is not only a standout quarterback but also one of the premier players in the league when it comes to rushing. His ability to score from the ground sets him apart in NFL history.
