What happened: Allen has accounted for nine total touchdowns and at least four rushing scores over a five-day span, putting him alongside Ernie Nevers in a category only two players have reached. The same stretch has also been stacked against Deshaun Watson's eight total touchdowns across the last 1,041 days.
Why it matters: That puts Allen's start in historical-company terms instead of framing it as an ordinary hot streak. It also renews scrutiny on Watson, who is in the final year of his contract.
By the numbers: Allen: 9 total touchdowns in 5 days, with 4-plus rushing TDs. Watson: 8 total touchdowns in 1,041 days. Historical marker: Allen is the second player to reach the 9-total-TD and 4-rushing-TD threshold over a five-day span, joining Ernie Nevers.
What to watch: Allen's next outing will test whether this pace keeps separating from the league's normal scoring curve. Watson's next game will show whether that long touchdown total starts moving again.