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Most receiving touchdowns in a season
Randy Moss, 23 in 2007.
Randy Moss had 23 receiving touchdowns for the New England Patriots in 2007, in 16 games: the NFL record. In 2026, Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads with 8 through 7 games, on pace for 19.
The 2026 leaders against the record
Player
Now
G
Pace
Jaxon Smith-Njigba8
7
19
CeeDee Lamb6
7
15
Christian Watson6
7
15
George Kittle5
7
12
Mike Gesicki5
6
14
Isaiah Likely5
7
12
Ja'Marr Chase5
6
14
Amon-Ra St. Brown5
6
14
Davante Adams4
7
10
Stefon Diggs4
6
11
Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 23. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.
How the record moved
2007
Randy MossNew England Patriots
231987
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
221984
Mark ClaytonMiami Dolphins
181961
Bill GromanHouston Oilers (AFL), tied the record
171951
Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams, tied the record
171942
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
171941
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
101938
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
91936
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
81935
Bill KarrChicago Bears, tied the record
61935
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
61934
Bill HewittChicago Bears, tied the record
51932
Ray FlahertyNew York Giants
5The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.
Most seasons leading the league
Don Hutson1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 19449
Jerry Rice1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 19936
Randy Moss1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 20095
Alyn Beals1946, 1947, 1948, 19494
Lance Alworth1964, 1965, 19663
Cris Carter1995, 1997, 19993
Terrell Owens2001, 2002, 20063
Davante Adams2020, 2022, 20253
Bill Karr1933, 19352
Ken Kavanaugh1947, 19492
Harlon Hill1954, 19552
Raymond Berry1958, 19592
Every season's leader
Year
Player
TD
G
20251414
Davante AdamsLos Angeles Rams
20241717
Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals
20231316
Tyreek HillMiami Dolphins
2023
1317
Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers
2022
1417
Davante AdamsLas Vegas Raiders
20211617
Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams
20201814
Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers
20191116
Kenny GolladayDetroit Lions
2018
1515
Antonio BrownPittsburgh Steelers
2017
1315
DeAndre HopkinsHouston Texans
20161416
Jordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers
2015
1416
Allen RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars
2015
1416
Brandon MarshallNew York Jets
20151416
Doug BaldwinSeattle Seahawks
20141616
Dez BryantDallas Cowboys
2013
1616
Jimmy GrahamNew Orleans Saints
20121416
James JonesGreen Bay Packers
20111716
Rob GronkowskiNew England Patriots
2010
1516
Dwayne BoweKansas City Chiefs
20091316
Randy MossNew England Patriots
2009
1316
Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
20091316
Vernon DavisSan Francisco 49ers
20081216
Calvin JohnsonDetroit Lions
20081216
Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
20072316
Randy MossNew England Patriots
20061316
Terrell OwensDallas Cowboys
2005
1216
Steve SmithCarolina Panthers
2005
1216
Marvin HarrisonIndianapolis Colts
20041616
Muhsin MuhammadCarolina Panthers
2003
1716
Randy MossMinnesota Vikings
20021316
Terrell OwensSan Francisco 49ers
20011616
Terrell OwensSan Francisco 49ers
20001516
Randy MossMinnesota Vikings
19991316
Cris CarterMinnesota Vikings
19981716
Randy MossMinnesota Vikings
19971316
Cris CarterMinnesota Vikings
1996
1416
Tony MartinSan Diego Chargers
1996
1416
Michael JacksonBaltimore Ravens
19951716
Carl PickensCincinnati Bengals
19951716
Cris CarterMinnesota Vikings
19941816
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
1993
1516
Andre RisonAtlanta Falcons
19931516
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19921316
Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
19911416
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19901316
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19891716
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19881416
Mark ClaytonMiami Dolphins
19872212
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19861516
Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers
19851316
Daryl TurnerSeattle Seahawks
19841816
Mark ClaytonMiami Dolphins
19831416
Roy GreenSt. Louis Cardinals
198298
Wes ChandlerSan Diego Chargers
1981
1316
Steve WatsonDenver Broncos
19811316
Alfred JenkinsAtlanta Falcons
19801316
John JeffersonSan Diego Chargers
19791216
Stanley MorganNew England Patriots
19781316
John JeffersonSan Diego Chargers
19771214
Nat MooreMiami Dolphins
19761214
Cliff BranchOakland Raiders
19751114
Lynn SwannPittsburgh Steelers
19751114
Mel GraySt. Louis Cardinals
19741314
Cliff BranchOakland Raiders
19731314
Harold JacksonLos Angeles Rams
19721214
Gene WashingtonSan Francisco 49ers
19711114
Paul WarfieldMiami Dolphins
19701314
Dick GordonChicago Bears
19691414
Warren WellsOakland Raiders · AFL
19691214
Lance RentzelDallas Cowboys
19681114
Warren WellsOakland Raiders · AFL
19681114
Karl NoonanMiami Dolphins · AFL
1968
1214
Paul WarfieldCleveland Browns
19671114
Otis TaylorKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19671114
Al DensonDenver Broncos · AFL
19671314
Homer JonesNew York Giants
19661314
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19661314
Bob HayesDallas Cowboys
19651414
Don MaynardNew York Jets · AFL
19651414
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19651214
Dave ParksSan Francisco 49ers
19651214
Bob HayesDallas Cowboys
19641314
Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL
19641014
Bucky PopeLos Angeles Rams
19641014
Johnny MorrisChicago Bears
19641014
Bobby MitchellWashington Redskins
19631614
Art PowellOakland Raiders · AFL
19631314
Gary CollinsCleveland Browns
19631314
Terry BarrDetroit Lions
19621214
Chris BurfordDallas Texans · AFL
19621414
Frank ClarkeDallas Cowboys
19611714
Bill GromanHouston Oilers · AFL
1961
1314
Tommy McDonaldPhiladelphia Eagles
19601414
Art PowellNew York Titans · AFL
19601512
Sonny RandleSt. Louis Cardinals
19591412
Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts
1958912
Tommy McDonaldPhiladelphia Eagles
1958912
Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts
1957812
Jim MutschellerBaltimore Colts
19561212
Billy HowtonGreen Bay Packers
1955912
Harlon HillChicago Bears
19541212
Harlon HillChicago Bears
19531012
Billy WilsonSan Francisco 49ers
19531012
Pete PihosPhiladelphia Eagles
19521512
Cloyce BoxDetroit Lions
19511712
Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams
19501212
Bob ShawChicago Cardinals
19491212
Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
1949912
Hugh TaylorWashington Redskins
1949912
Ken KavanaughChicago Bears
1949912
Tom FearsLos Angeles Rams
19481414
Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19481412
Malcolm KutnerChicago Cardinals
19471013
Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19471312
Ken KavanaughChicago Bears
19461014
Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
1946711
Billy DewellChicago Cardinals
19451010
Frank LiebelNew York Giants
1944910
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19431110
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19421711
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
19411011
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1940711
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1939711
Jim BentonCleveland Rams
1938911
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1937711
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1936812
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1935612
Bill KarrChicago Bears
1935612
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
1934513
Bill HewittChicago Bears
1933314
Kink RichardsNew York Giants
1933313
Johnny BloodGreen Bay Packers
1933310
Shipwreck KellyBrooklyn Dodgers
1933313
Bill KarrChicago Bears
1933313
Luke JohnsosChicago Bears
1933311
Ernie CaddelPortsmouth Spartans
1933314
Dale BurnettNew York Giants
1932512
Ray FlahertyNew York Giants
Team names as they were that season. G is games played. Seasons ran 17 games from 2021, 16 from 1978 and 14 from 1961, fewer before, so older totals came in fewer games.
League leaders by team
Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.
Questions
What is the NFL record for receiving touchdowns in a season?
23, by Randy Moss of the New England Patriots in 2007. It broke Jerry Rice's 22 from 1987.
Who leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2026?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, with 8 in 7 games. That is a pace of 19 over 17 games, 4 short of the record.
Who led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2025?
Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams, with 14.
Who has led the NFL in receiving touchdowns the most times?
Don Hutson, 9 times (1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 and 1944).
Which team has had the most receiving touchdowns leaders?
The Green Bay Packers, 16 seasons, counted by franchise today.