Josh Allen didn’t just help the Bills notch a convincing win over the Steelers - he rewrote the NFL record books while doing it.
Buffalo’s 26-7 road victory over Pittsburgh was a statement in more ways than one. The defense clamped down, the offense controlled the tempo, and Allen, as he's done so often, found a way to leave his mark - this time, with history on the line.
Let’s start with the milestone. Allen’s second-quarter rushing touchdown wasn’t just another six points on the board.
It was his 76th career rushing touchdown, pushing him past Cam Newton for the most ever by a quarterback in NFL history. Newton’s 75 scores stood as the gold standard for mobile QBs, but Allen - in just his 123rd career game - now stands alone at the top.
For context, Newton needed 145 games to hit 75.
The record-breaking moment came on a third-down scramble, and Allen described it like a quarterback who's lived in chaos and made it work: “They were doubling two guys on the outside, and Ty Johnson adjusted midplay. I followed him, got out to the right, got stood up, and the O-line came to throw me in there.
That was pretty cool.” That’s classic Josh Allen - improvising, absorbing contact, and still finding the end zone.
And yes, getting a little help from the big guys up front.
Statistically, Allen’s day wasn’t flashy - 15-of-23 passing for 123 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He added 38 yards and that historic touchdown on the ground.
But the numbers don’t tell the full story. This was a gritty, efficient performance where Allen played within the game plan and made the plays that mattered.
It wasn’t about lighting up the scoreboard - it was about controlling the game and delivering when it counted.
That’s been a theme for Allen this season. He now has 2,832 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, and 11 rushing scores - all while keeping the Bills in the thick of the playoff race at 8-4.
His dual-threat ability continues to be one of the most dangerous weapons in football. And while he may not repeat as MVP in 2025, he’s putting together another Pro Bowl-caliber season.
What’s more impressive is Allen’s sustained excellence. With this year’s production, he’s now logged six straight seasons with at least 30 combined passing and rushing touchdowns.
That breaks a tie with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers for the second-longest such streak in NFL history. That’s elite company - and Allen’s consistency in both the air and on the ground is what makes him such a unique threat.
Of course, Allen isn’t one to dwell on personal accolades. “That’s not why I play the game,” he said when asked about the rushing record.
“I’m just happy I helped this team get a victory tonight.” That’s been his mantra throughout his career - team first, everything else second.
But make no mistake: Allen’s legacy is growing with every game, and he’s already cemented himself as one of the most dynamic quarterbacks the league has ever seen.
Looking ahead, the Bills have five games left in the regular season - matchups against the Bengals, Patriots, Browns, Eagles, and Jets. Three of those teams are currently below .500, and if Buffalo handles business, they’re in position to make a strong playoff push.
But for now, the spotlight belongs to Allen. He’s not just carrying the Bills - he’s carrying the torch for a new generation of quarterbacks, redefining what it means to be a franchise player in today’s NFL.