Josh Allen Necks Up on Remarkable Rushing Milestone
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is just steps away from breaking into the NFL's elite rushing yardage club. With only eight games remaining, he can join Lamar Jackson, Michael Vick, Cam Newton and Russell Wilson by reaching 5,000 career rushing yards.
According to official reporting by ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Allen currently boasts an impressive 4,721 rushing yards, which means maintaining his historic pace could make him the fifth QB in NFL history to hit this milestone. If he continues at his current average of 36.9 rushing yards per game, he will cross the threshold before the season concludes.
NFL History
Allen's pursuit of this record is part of a unique and impressive statistic: he already holds the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 79. He has averaged at least six rushing touchdowns in every year of his career, setting him up to potentially join an exclusive club of four other players (Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Jim Brown). This season, he could become the fourth player ever to achieve this feat.
What Does 5,000 Rushing Yards Mean?
The 5,000-yard rushing total is a landmark in NFL history. Lamar Jackson (6,522), Michael Vick (6,109), Cam Newton (5,628), and Russell Wilson (5,568) are the only other quarterbacks to have passed this milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Josh Allen to 5,000 career rushing yards?
With just eight games remaining in the season and averaging 36.9 rush yards per game, Allen has a clear shot at joining history.
Who are the other quarterbacks who have reached 5,000 rushing yards?
Lamar Jackson (6,522), Michael Vick (6,109), Cam Newton (5,628), and Russell Wilson (5,568).