Josh Allen climbs running-back ranks with 86 rushing TDs

Legends he chases praise Bills star

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Josh Allen is rewriting what it means to be a rushing quarterback. With 86 career regular-season rushing touchdowns, th Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Josh Allen owns 86 career regular-season rushing touchdowns. The total has him closing on running backs in NFL history. Those backs praised Allen.

Why it matters: Quarterback rushing production of that volume changes short-yardage and red-zone math for Buffalo. Sustaining it alongside passing duties explains why peers at another position are weighing in.

By the numbers: 86 career regular-season rushing touchdowns for Josh Allen.

What to watch: Watch whether Allen adds to the rushing total in Buffalo's next scheduled game.

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@TheAthletic 2026-10-12T13:20:27.123877+00:00

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