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Bills' Josh Allen breaks NFL record for career rushing TDs by a quarterback
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Josh Allen broke an NFL record and possibly the Pittsburgh Steelers ' backs.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback bulled his way into the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
It was Allen's 76th career rushing touchdown, surpassing Cam Newton for most by a quarterback in league history.
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Allen kept a run-pass option, slammed ahead and was spun around as his offensive linemen pushed him into the end zone. The reigning NFL MVP roared in celebration as the Bills went up 23-7 on 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Only 24 running backs in NFL history have more career rushing touchdowns than Allen.
All-time NFL rushing touchdown leaders
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1. Emmitt Smith, 164
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2. LaDainian Tomlinson, 145
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3. Marcus Allen, 123
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4. Adrian Peterson , 120
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5. Derrick Henry , 116
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6. Walter Payton, 110
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7. Jim Brown, 104
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8. John Riggins, 104
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T9. Shaun Alexander, 100
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T9. Marshall Faulk, 100
Most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback
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1. Josh Allen, 76
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2. Cam Newton, 75
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3. Jalen Hurts , 63
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4. Steve Young, 43
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5. Jack Kemp, 40
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T6. Steve McNair 37
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T6. Tobin Rote, 37
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8. Michael Vick , 36
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9. Aaron Rogers, 35
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T10. Randall Cunningham, 35
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T10. Steve Grogan, 35
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Josh Allen breaks NFL record for career rushing TDs by a quarterback
