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Bills quarterback Josh Allen joined Ernie Nevers as the NFL’s second player to total nine touchdowns with at least four rushing TDs in a five-day span, doing so across wins over the Texans (41-31) and the Lions as Buffalo opened 2-0; he completed 66.7% of passes with no interceptions in the two-game stretch.
Josh Allen recorded his 10th career game with 2+ rushing TDs and 2+ passing TDs, capped by a 2-yard rushing score as the Bills defeated the Lions 34-17 to move to 2-0.
Derrick Henry rushed for three TDs in Baltimore's 41-23 win over Indianapolis, moving past Marcus Allen into No. 3 on the NFL's all-time rushing TD list with 125, behind Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; he also surpassed Marvin Harrison to reach 130 total TDs.
Derrick Henry scored three rushing touchdowns in Baltimore’s Week 1 win over the Colts, including a 4-yard first‑quarter TD that tied Marcus Allen at 123 career rushing TDs, a 32-yard second‑quarter score, and a 3-yard fourth‑quarter TD that gave him 125 career rushing TDs and moved him to No. 3 on the all‑time list behind Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; he sits within about 1,000 rushing yards of reaching 14,000 for his career.
Josh Allen set the NFL record for career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 76, surpassing Cam Newton, and ranks 25th all-time among all players, outscoring many Hall of Fame running backs, highlighting his exceptional running ability and impact on the game.
Derrick Henry surpassed Walter Payton to move into fifth place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list with his 111th career touchdown, and scored his 112th in a game against the Chicago Bears, marking a significant milestone despite a challenging start to the season.
Derrick Henry scored his 111th career rushing touchdown, breaking a tie with Walter Payton for fifth all-time, during a game against the Chicago Bears, highlighting his impressive NFL career and nearing further milestones.
Josh Jacobs, now with the Green Bay Packers after leaving the Raiders, had a strong season with career-high rushing touchdowns but feels he left potential on the table, aiming to improve and chase a Super Bowl victory, inspired by players like Saquon Barkley.
The Detroit Lions set an NFL record by scoring a rushing touchdown in 24 consecutive games, including playoffs, after their recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This streak began in October 2023 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions' running backs, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, have been instrumental in this achievement, combining for 18 rushing touchdowns this season and establishing themselves as one of the top running back duos in the league.
Christian McCaffrey made 49ers playoff history by becoming the first running back in the team's history to record two or more rushing touchdowns in consecutive playoff games. He also leads the league in touchdowns and 20-plus-yard runs in the 2024 NFL playoffs. Since joining the 49ers, McCaffrey has been a standout player, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is one rushing touchdown away from tying Steve Young for the second-most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history. With 42 career rushing touchdowns, Allen has a chance to eventually break the all-time record currently held by Cam Newton, who scored 75 rushing touchdowns. No other active quarterback is close to catching Allen, with Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson trailing behind.
Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles set an NFL record by scoring the most rushing touchdowns for a quarterback in their first 50 games, with 29. The Eagles have had several quarterbacks on the all-time rushing touchdowns list, including Donovan McNabb, Randall Cunningham, and Michael Vick. The top three overall are Jack Kemp, Steve Young, and Cam Newton. Hurts' performance this season includes 29 rushes for 96 yards and three touchdowns.