Hurts and Allen Poised to Shatter Cam Newton’s Rushing TD Mark
Lead Philadelphia and Buffalo quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen are closing in on Cam Newton’s NFL record of 77 career rushing touchdowns, with both stars scoring multiple ground scores through Week 1 on Friday night.
Nut Graf Newton set the benchmark for quarterback rushing touchdowns during his nine-year career, but Hurts’ two touchdowns in the Eagles’ season opener and Allen’s early-season burst have thrust his mark into jeopardy less than a decade after he retired.
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Record at Risk
- Cam Newton rushed for 77 touchdowns over 155 career games before retiring in 2021.
- Josh Allen enters Week 2 with 72 rushing TDs in just 124 games, needing six more to tie and seven to break Newton’s mark.
- Jalen Hurts has already tallied 67 rushing TDs in only 87 career games, averaging nearly one per game.
Early-Season Performance
- Hurts scored two rushing touchdowns in Philadelphia’s 28-17 win over Dallas on Thursday, pushing his career total to an NFL-best pace.
- Allen exploded for three rushing touchdowns in the Bills’ 31-24 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday night, bringing his career tally to 72.
Historical Context
- Newton claimed the rushing TD record in 2019, surpassing Steve Young’s previous mark of 43.
- Allen’s six rushing scores in 2024 marked his lowest seasonal total, while he posted 15 in 2023-matching Newton’s single-season high.
- Hurts registered 12 rushing touchdowns in 2024, positioning him as the fastest QB ever to reach 60+.
What Comes Next
- Buffalo travels to Miami in Week 2, where Allen could eclipse the record on Monday night.
- Philadelphia faces New Orleans on Sunday, giving Hurts an immediate shot at rewriting the rushing TD record books.
- Analysts predict one-or both-will own Newton’s record by season’s end, underscoring the shift toward dual-threat quarterbacks across the league.
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