Josh Allen makes Bills history vs. 49ers on SNF
Josh Allen has etched his name deeper into Buffalo Bills history, surpassing Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to claim the franchise’s all-time total touchdown record. The 28-year-old quarterback reached this milestone during the Bills’ Week 13 clash against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football.
With just 42 seconds left in the first half, Allen threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Mack Hollins, extending Buffalo’s lead to 21-3. That throw marked Allen’s 245th career touchdown, eclipsing Kelly’s previous record of 244. What’s remarkable is that Allen accomplished this feat in just 106 regular-season games—compared to Kelly’s 160—averaging an impressive 2.3 touchdowns per game.
Allen tied Kelly’s record two weeks prior in a critical win over the Kansas City Chiefs, capping that game with a clutch 26-yard touchdown run. Breaking the record on Sunday Night Football, Allen achieved the milestone in just his 106th game—compared to Kelly’s 160 games.
That’s an average of 2.3 touchdowns per game for Allen, a testament to his dominance as both a passer and a runner.
So far in his career, Allen has tallied 186 passing touchdowns, 58 rushing touchdowns, and even one receiving touchdown. These numbers underscore his versatility and ability to adapt in any game situation. At only 28, Allen has plenty of time to widen the gap, making it unlikely any Bills player will challenge his record soon.
Allen’s accomplishments are remarkable, considering he’s only in his seventh NFL season. His career-best season came in 2020, when he recorded 45 total touchdowns, including 37 through the air. In 2023, he led the league in total touchdowns (44) and yards (4,830).
What sets Allen apart isn’t just his record-breaking numbers but his focus on the ultimate prize: a Super Bowl title. Despite individual accolades, Allen remains laser-focused on bringing Buffalo its first Lombardi Trophy. “The goal has always been the same,” Allen has said. “Winning a championship for this city.”
Buffalo’s offense was firing on all cylinders Sunday night, responding to an early San Francisco field goal with three consecutive touchdown drives. The Bills capitalized on big plays, including James Cook’s explosive 65-yard run, and Allen’s historic touchdown to Mack Hollins capped a 97-yard drive just before halftime.
The Bills continued their dominance in Orchard Park, pulling off a rare and thrilling touchdown to take a 28-3 lead over the 49ers midway through the third quarter. Josh Allen became just the fourth player in NFL history to record both a passing and receiving touchdown on the same play.
With 5:58 left in the third, Allen threw a short pass to Amari Cooper, who lateraled the ball back to Allen just before being tackled. Allen then sprinted to his left and dove for the pylon, scoring a 7-yard touchdown.
Despite Cooper being credited with a -2-yard pass, the lateral gave Allen 7 receiving yards and a touchdown in the box score. Marcus Mariota last achieved this rare feat in the 2017 Wild Card game.
With the Miami Dolphins losing to the Green Bay Packers earlier on Sunday, a Bills win would secure their fifth consecutive AFC East title. Beyond divisional dominance, Allen’s eyes are set on guiding Buffalo to its first Lombardi Trophy.
Allen’s success extends beyond the football field. Days before the Bills’ showdown with the 49ers, he announced his engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld. Bills Mafia celebrated the news, and fans speculated that Allen could cap his season with two rings—one personal and one professional.
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