Josh Allen makes NFL history by surpassing Patrick Mahomes

Historic mark

Allen recorded two rushing touchdowns during the win over the Eagles, with his first being the 300th TD of his career. In doing so, he reached a significant milestone in fewer games than any other player in NFL history.

The game against Philadelphia was the 127th of Allen’s career, 12 fewer than it took Mahomes to record career TD No. 300. The Chiefs’ QB achieved the historic mark during a Week 6 win over the Detroit Lions.

Route to history

Allen has averaged 27.5 touchdowns passing and 9.8 touchdowns rushing per year throughout his career and has also scored one touchdown receiving in his eight professional seasons. Earlier this year, he set the NFL record for most career rushing touchdowns scored by a quarterback, exceeding the previous mark set by former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

More to come?

The Bills’ QB can again set himself apart this weekend in a matchup with the New York Jets, which he will enter having recorded 39 touchdowns this season. If he is to record one more score against the Jets, he would become the second QB in NFL history to record six straight seasons with 40-plus touchdowns, equaling Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ mark.

Allen has 40 touchdowns or more in each of the past five years.

Big day

If Allen is to find the end zone against the Jets, it won’t be the only thing worth celebrating on Sunday, as the game between Buffalo and New York could be the final game in the current Highmark Stadium. With the Bills having relinquished control of the AFC East title for the first time in six seasons, they will be forced to open the playoffs on the road, meaning it would take a perfect storm to give them another chance at a home game beyond the Jets game.

Bills fans will be hoping that Allen and company can give them something to cheer about in Week 18.