Josh Allen just etched his name atop another page of the NFL record books-and this one’s all about power, grit, and a nose for the end zone.
With a fourth-quarter touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Allen recorded his 76th career rushing touchdown, passing Cam Newton for the most ever by a quarterback in NFL history. The milestone moment came on an eight-yard scramble that capped off a grueling 15-play drive and pushed Buffalo’s lead to 16. It was vintage Allen-tough, decisive, and unrelenting when it mattered most.
The score didn’t just give the Bills breathing room in what became a dominant 26-7 win-it also gave Allen a record that once seemed untouchable. Newton, the former MVP and Carolina Panthers icon, set the bar high with a combination of size, speed, and swagger.
But Allen, with his own brand of athleticism and physicality, has quietly and consistently chipped away at that number over the years. And now, he stands alone.
It’s been building for a while. Allen tied Newton back in Week 11 with a three-touchdown rushing performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-an all-out showcase of what makes him such a unique weapon near the goal line.
He didn’t find the end zone with his legs in a Week 12 loss to Houston, but the dam was bound to break. And in Pittsburgh, it finally did.
At just 29 years old, Allen isn’t slowing down. If anything, he’s expanding what it means to be a modern quarterback.
His arm talent is well-documented, but it’s the physicality and fearlessness with which he runs that separates him from most of his peers. Whether it’s designed runs, red zone keepers, or scrambles under pressure, Allen’s legs are as dangerous as his cannon of an arm.
But he’s not alone in the race. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is lurking, currently sitting third on the all-time list with 63 rushing touchdowns.
Like Allen, Hurts is a nightmare to defend in short-yardage situations and has a knack for finishing drives himself. It’s a record that could see some back-and-forth in the coming years, especially with both QBs in their prime.
For now, though, the crown belongs to Allen-and so does the momentum. The Bills bounced back in a big way after their stumble against the Texans, improving to 8-4 with the win over the Steelers. Next up: a showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14, a game with major AFC playoff implications.
But regardless of what happens next week or the rest of the season, Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh will be remembered as the day Josh Allen ran his way into NFL history.