Bills MVP Chasing Record Held by TCU Legend LaDainian Tomlinson

By admin — In News — September 23, 2026

   ​LaDainian Tomlinson is known as one of the most productive running backs in NFL history, and the former TCU star still owns a place near the top of the league’s record books.However, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has gotten off to a start that has put one of Tomlinson’s longstanding marks on his radar.READ MORE: Ex Horned Frogs Wideout Faces Early Pressure to Deliver for NFL’s ChargersHe has a pair of rushing touchdowns in each of the Bills’ two games so far, bringing his total to four.That puts him on pace to surpass Tomlinson’s single-season record for rushing touchdowns, which he set back in 2006 with an eye-popping 28 scores. If he were somehow to keep up the pace he is on, he would finish the year with 34 rushing touchdowns, which would absolutely crush the record for a quarterback at 15, which was set by both Allen and Jalen Hurts in 2023.It is an impressive pace for the Bills quarterback, particularly considering how much of his production comes from both his arm and his legs.Of course, there is a massive caveat to any pace-based projection this early in an NFL season.Allen is not likely to maintain his current scoring rate over the course of a full season. Injuries, defensive adjustments, game scripts, and simple statistical regression can all have an impact as the year progresses. A quarterback can also see his opportunities change significantly as the season unfolds.Still, the fact that Tomlinson’s record is even being discussed alongside a quarterback says something about how explosive Allen has been.Tomlinson’s place in this conversation is particularly notable for TCU fans. The former Horned Frog remains one of the most accomplished players in program history and went on to establish himself as one of the NFL’s premier offensive weapons ever after being selected in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.Allen, meanwhile, has developed into one of the scariest dual-threat quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. His ability to score touchdowns as both a passer and runner has allowed him to produce numbers that are difficult to match from the quarterback position.The possibility of Allen eventually catching Tomlinson’s mark is therefore something TCU fans should keep an eye on, even if it is far too early to assume that the record is in serious danger.READ MORE: Dee Winters Leads Former TCU Stars During NFL Week 2There is a long way to go before the 2026 season reaches its conclusion. Allen’s current pace could slow considerably, and Tomlinson’s record could ultimately remain untouched.But if Allen continues putting up touchdowns at anything close to his current rate, a record belonging to one of TCU’s greatest NFL stars could become one of the more interesting storylines to follow throughout the remainder of the season.  

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