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Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen Makes NFL History
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Josh Allen is no longer just a quarterback; he’s a one-man wrecking crew who just bulldozed his way into the NFL history books. Again. In the Week 13 showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen didn’t just play football; he decided to rewrite the definition of what a quarterback can be. With his 11th rushing touchdown of the season, a gritty, determined 8-yard scramble, Allen officially became the most prolific rushing QB the league has ever seen.

With his 76th career rushing touchdown, he snatched the crown right off Cam Newton’s head. And let’s be real, he did it with style. While it took the legendary Newton 148 games to set the previous record, Allen galloped past him in just 123. He’s not just breaking records; he’s shattering them with time to spare, almost as if he’s got a dinner reservation he can’t be late for.

The Record-Breaking Moment

The history-making play was pure, unadulterated Allen. On a crucial third-and-goal, with the game hanging in the balance, Allen took the snap and became a human battering ram. He charged headfirst into a wall of Steelers defenders who tried to stop him. But trying to stop Allen when he smells the end zone is like trying to stop a freight train with a fishing net. He just kept churning those legs, his offensive line giving him that extra shove, and plunged across the goal line.

It was a perfect snapshot of his career: a little bit of chaos, a whole lot of power, and an unbreakable will to win. The score put the Bills up 23-7, effectively putting the nail in the coffin for the Steelers.

Allen Isn’t Just a Runner

Let’s not get it twisted, though. While his legs were making history, his arm was doing its own thing. In the same game, Allen also tossed a touchdown pass to Keon Coleman, marking the 49th game of his career with both a rushing and a passing TD. Oh, and for good measure, that passing TD also pushed him past Hall of Famer Brett Favre for the fifth-most passing touchdowns in a player’s first eight seasons.

What we’re witnessing is more than just a great season; it’s the evolution of the quarterback position, live and in high definition. Josh Allen isn’t just playing the game; he’s changing it. And for the rest of the league? Good luck trying to keep up.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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