Bills’ Josh Allen ties Thurman Thomas’ franchise rushing touchdown record in Week 17 vs. Jets

The Buffalo Bills have fielded two Hall of Fame running backs during the franchise’s long and rich history. Yet it’s a quarterback who now sits in a tie for the franchise record for career touchdown runs. 

Bills quarterback Josh Allen ran for his 65th career touchdown in Week 17, tying him for the franchise record with Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas. Thomas, the league’s MVP in 1991, helped the Bills become the first franchise to play in four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990-93. 

Allen already made history on the ground this season, as he recently passed four Hall of Fame running backs (Terrell Davis, O.J. Simpson, Lenny Moore and Larry Csonka) on the career touchdown run list. The only quarterback with more career touchdown runs than Allen is Cam Newton, the 2015 league MVP ran for 75 scores during his 11-year career. 

Last year, Allen and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tied each other for the single-season record for most touchdown runs in one season for a quarterback with 15. This season, Allen became the first quarterback in history with multiple years with at least 25 touchdown passes and 10 touchdown runs. 

Allen has done all of this despite playing most of this season with a broken left hand. His play this season has led the Bills to a fifth consecutive AFC East division title. It may also lead to the 28-year-old’s first league MVP. Allen is in a close race for that award with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is in pursuit of his third MVP trophy. 

In a thrilling Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen made history by tying Thurman Thomas’ franchise rushing touchdown record. Allen’s impressive performance on the ground helped lead the Bills to a crucial victory as they clinched a playoff spot.

Allen’s ability to make plays with his legs has been a key component of his success throughout the season, and his performance against the Jets was no exception. With his rushing touchdown in the game, Allen now has 19 career rushing touchdowns, tying him with Bills legend Thurman Thomas for the most in franchise history.

As Allen continues to establish himself as one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league, his ability to contribute in the running game sets him apart from his peers. His record-tying performance against the Jets was just another example of his impact on the field and his importance to the Bills’ success.

With the playoffs on the horizon, Allen’s versatility and playmaking ability will be crucial for the Bills as they look to make a deep postseason run. Congratulations to Josh Allen on this historic achievement and here’s to many more memorable moments to come. #GoBills #JoshAllen #ThurmanThomas #PlayoffsBound

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