Derrick Henry ranked third all-time for NFL rushing touchdowns in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Derrick Henry and Josh Allen are recognized among the top NFL rushing touchdown scorers as of October 2026. Henry ranks third overall with 129 rushing touchdowns, trailing only Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson. Meanwhile, Allen, a quarterback, sits second among active players with 86 rushing touchdowns. Both players have demonstrated exceptional consistency and athleticism in their careers, contributing significantly to their teams' offensive strategies. The top ten all-time rushing touchdown list includes 10 players, with seven being Hall of Famers, indicating the historical significance of this achievement.
- •Emmitt Smith leads all-time with 164 rushing touchdowns.
- •Henry's 129 rushing TDs make him the top active player.
- •Allen broke Cam Newton's record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
- •Jonathan Taylor is also notable among active players with 75 rushing touchdowns.
- •Henry needs 16 more touchdowns to pass Tomlinson for second place.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Most NFL rushing TDs in history: Where Derrick Henry, Josh Allen and more active players rank in 2026
"The two stars are among the greatest at scoring on the ground.
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