Josh Allen Sets New NFL QB Rushing Record

Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen passed former Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton Sunday evening for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history. Allen scrambled on a designed run early in the 4th quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers for an 8-yard touchdown, making the score 22-7. This marked the 76th rushing touchdown of his career at just 29 years old.

Josh Allen accomplished this record in 123 total games played, 25 less than the former record holder, Cam Newton. Allen has always been considered a dual threat quarterback by many coaches and analysts. However, these statements hold more weight now than ever as he continues to add historic NFL rushing records to his resume, while simultaneously shredding defenses with his passing abilities.

Since Allen was drafted in 2018, Derrick Henry (Ravens’ running back) is the only player in the NFL with more rushing touchdowns. This puts into perspective just how dominant the Bills’ quarterback has been over the past 8 seasons. Allen is coming off a historic 2024-2025 season in which he was awarded MVP. He continues to prove why he is still at the top of the list of the NFL’s most valuable players.