Josh Allen reaches 5,000 career rushing yards in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills became the fifth quarterback in NFL history to accumulate 5,000 career rushing yards during a Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 9, 2026. After entering the game needing nine yards to reach the milestone, Allen completed a series of runs, including a pivotal 3-yard run in the third quarter to surpass the mark. He joins Lamar Jackson, Michael Vick, Cam Newton, and Russell Wilson in this exclusive group. Allen's dual-threat capability as a passer and runner has fundamentally shaped Buffalo's offense throughout his career.
- •Allen crossed the 5,000-yard mark in the third quarter.
- •He entered the game needing nine yards to reach the milestone.
- •The achievement came in Allen's ninth NFL season.
- •He is now part of an elite group of five QBs with 5,000 rushing yards.
- •Allen's rushing contributions highlight his unique playing style.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen has run for 5,000 yards and only 4 other QBs can say that
"Josh Allen joins Jackson, Vick, Newton, and Wilson as the only quarterbacks with 5,000 career rushing yards.
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