If you’ve watched a Buffalo Bills game lately, you know the drill. The Bills get inside the five-yard line, and suddenly, a 6-foot-5, 237-pound human tank wearing number 17 decides he’s bored with passing. He lowers his shoulder, plows through a linebacker who probably deserves a raise, and hits the paint.
It’s becoming a weekly ritual.
But exactly how many rushing touchdowns Josh Allen has is a number that keeps moving because the guy refuses to stop running. As of January 2026, following the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season, Josh Allen has 79 career rushing touchdowns.
That isn't just a high number for a quarterback. It is the most in NFL history for the position. He didn't just break the record; he’s currently in the process of obliterating it.
Passing the Superman: Josh Allen vs. Cam Newton
For a long time, Cam Newton’s record of 75 rushing touchdowns looked like one of those "unbreakable" stats. People thought Cam was a freak of nature—and he was—but Allen is playing a different game.
The record officially fell on November 30, 2025. In a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen scampered for an 8-yard score. That was his 76th, moving him past "Superman" into the solo top spot.
What’s wild is the pace.
- Cam Newton took 148 games to hit 75 touchdowns.
- Josh Allen surpassed him in just 121 games.
Honestly, it’s not even a fair fight at this point. Allen has averaged nearly 10 rushing touchdowns a year since he stepped onto the field as a raw rookie from Wyoming back in 2018. If he stays healthy, we aren't just talking about him being the best rushing QB ever. We’re talking about him rivaling legendary running backs.
The 2025 Season: A Masterclass in the Red Zone
The 2025-26 regular season was arguably Allen's most efficient "ground and pound" campaign. He finished the year with 14 rushing touchdowns. Think about that. Most starting NFL running backs would kill for 14 scores on the ground. Allen did it while also throwing for over 3,600 yards.
His 2025 season included some absurd highlights that felt like a video game. In Week 1 against the Ravens, he became the first player ever to have 250+ passing yards and 2+ rushing scores in a single quarter. Then, in Week 11 against the Buccaneers, he put up 3 passing and 3 rushing touchdowns in the same game—again.
Basically, if the Bills are near the goal line, Josh Allen is the most dangerous person in the stadium. Defensive coordinators are losing sleep trying to figure out if they should spy him or cover the receivers. Most of the time, they just guess wrong.
Breaking Down the Career Stats Year-by-Year
You can't really appreciate the 79 rushing touchdowns without seeing the consistency. A lot of mobile QBs start fast and then slow down once they get their first big contract or a couple of nagging injuries. Allen has actually sped up.
- 2018: 8 TDs (The "Is he a fullback?" rookie year)
- 2019: 9 TDs
- 2020: 8 TDs (The breakout MVP-caliber season)
- 2021: 6 TDs (The only "down" year for his legs)
- 2022: 7 TDs
- 2023: 15 TDs (Tied the single-season QB record)
- 2024: 12 TDs
- 2025: 14 TDs
When you add those up, you get the regular-season total of 79. If you include his postseason stats, the number gets even scarier. He’s already crossed the 300 total touchdown mark (passing + rushing) faster than anyone in the history of the league. 127 games. That’s it.
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Why He’s More Dangerous Than the "Tush Push"
We have to talk about Jalen Hurts for a second. Jalen is amazing, and he’s currently third on the all-time list with 63 rushing scores. But there is a massive difference in how they get their points.
Hurts lives on the "Tush Push" or the Brotherly Shove. It’s effective, but it’s mostly 1-yard sneaks where his offensive line does the heavy lifting.
Allen? He’s a different beast. While he does his fair share of sneaks, a huge chunk of his scores come from him breaking the pocket and outrunning safeties or just leaping over defenders like they’re hurdles. In fact, back in 2024, he had that legendary 52-yard touchdown run in the playoffs against the Steelers where he just... didn't stop.
Since 2022, only about a fifth of Allen’s rushing scores have come from "tush push" style plays. The rest are pure Josh Allen magic—scrambles, designed draws, and sheer force of will.
The Hall of Fame Running Back Comparison
This is where things get truly weird. Josh Allen has more rushing touchdowns than some of the greatest running backs to ever wear cleats.
He has already surpassed:
- Earl Campbell (74)
- Thurman Thomas (65)
- O.J. Simpson (61)
- Terrell Davis (60)
He is currently tied with or hovering right around guys like Tony Dorsett. He is essentially a Hall of Fame-level goal-line back who also happens to have one of the strongest arms in NFL history. It’s a bit of a cheat code, honestly.
Can Anyone Catch Him?
Right now, Jalen Hurts is the only active player with a realistic shot, but even he is trailing by 16 scores. Lamar Jackson is a legendary runner, but he doesn't get used at the goal line the way Allen does. Lamar usually does his damage in the open field, whereas Allen is the Bills' primary "power back" in the red zone.
The biggest threat to Allen's record is, frankly, Allen himself. As he enters the later stages of his career, there is always talk about "preserving" him and making him run less. Coach Sean McDermott has been saying that for years.
Does Allen listen? Not really. He’s too competitive. He’s the guy who tries to truck a defensive end on a meaningless 3rd-and-2 in October. Until he loses that edge, that touchdown total is going to keep climbing.
Practical Insights for Fans and Fantasy Owners
If you're trying to track this record or wondering what it means for the future of the game, keep these things in mind:
- Check the Game Logs: Allen’s rushing floor is higher than almost any player in fantasy football history. He’s the only player with 3,000+ passing and 500+ rushing yards in the 2025 season.
- Watch the Injuries: Despite his violent playstyle, Allen hasn't missed a game due to injury since his rookie season. His availability is his greatest ability.
- Postseason context: Keep an eye on his playoff stats. While the official "record" usually focuses on the regular season (79), his total career impact is significantly higher when you factor in the 13+ postseason games he has played.
- The 100 Club: At his current pace of roughly 12-14 touchdowns per year, Allen could realistically hit 100 career rushing touchdowns by the end of the 2027 season. That would put him in the top 10 of all players (including RBs) in NFL history.
The "Josh Allen" era of the Buffalo Bills has completely redefined what we expect from a quarterback. We used to be impressed if a QB ran for five scores a year. Now, if Allen doesn't get ten, it feels like an off-year.
Keep a close eye on the Bills' box scores as they head into the 2026 playoffs and beyond. Every time he crosses that goal line, he isn't just scoring points; he's padding a record that might never be touched again.
To keep track of Allen's progress in real-time, the best sources remain the official NFL Stat Lab and Pro Football Reference, which update immediately after the conclusion of each week's games.