What happened: Josh Allen recorded his 10th rushing touchdown of the 2026 season, moving into second place on the NFL leaderboard. Jahmyr Gibbs paces the league with 11 rushing touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift sits tied with Allen at 10. Christian McCaffrey and Javonte Williams are tied for fourth with nine rushing touchdowns apiece.
Why it matters: Allen's scoring pace keeps him shoulder-to-shoulder with the league's primary running backs in red-zone efficiency. His ability to finish drives on the ground provides a consistent scoring floor as the 2026 regular season enters its second half.
By the numbers: In 2026, Gibbs leads the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns, followed by Allen and Swift with 10 apiece. Through nine games, Swift has totaled 576 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 155 carries, while Williams has posted 629 yards and nine touchdowns on 154 carries.
What to watch: Watch how the rushing touchdown race develops as offenses navigate the second half of the 2026 regular season.