Most touchdowns in a season

The 2026 leaders against the record

Jahmyr Gibbs

9

6

26

Javonte Williams

9

7

22

Christian McCaffrey

8

7

19

Derrick Henry

8

7

19

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

8

7

19

Jonathan Taylor

8

7

19

Josh Allen

8

6

23

Kenneth Walker III

8

6

23

D'Andre Swift

7

7

17

CeeDee Lamb

6

7

15

Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 31. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.

Every 20-touchdown season

1

LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers

312006

2

Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks

282005

3

Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs

272003

4

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams

262000

5

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

251995

6

Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs

242002

John RigginsWashington Redskins

241983

8

Terrell DavisDenver Broncos

231998

Randy MossNew England Patriots

232007

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

231987

O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills

231975

12

Chuck ForemanMinnesota Vikings

221975

Gale SayersChicago Bears

221965

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

221994

15

Terry AllenWashington Redskins

211996

Jim BrownCleveland Browns

211965

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams

212001

Todd GurleyLos Angeles Rams

212018

Larry JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

212005

Alvin KamaraNew Orleans Saints

212020

Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers

212023

Joe MorrisNew York Giants

211985

Raheem MostertMiami Dolphins

212023

24

Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks

202004

Eric DickersonLos Angeles Rams

201983

Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers

202021

Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

202024

Ahman GreenGreen Bay Packers

202003

David JohnsonArizona Cardinals

202016

Leroy KellyCleveland Browns

201968

LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia Eagles

202011

Lenny MooreBaltimore Colts

201964

Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

202021

Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

202025

LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers

202005

DeAngelo WilliamsCarolina Panthers

202008

Regular season, through 2025. Team names as they were that season.

How the record moved

2006

LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers

31

2005

Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks

28

2003

Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs

27

2000

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams

26

1995

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

25

1983

John RigginsWashington Redskins

24

1975

O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills

23

1965

Gale SayersChicago Bears

22

1964

Lenny MooreBaltimore Colts

20

1962

Abner HaynesDallas Texans (AFL), tied the record

19

1962

Jim TaylorGreen Bay Packers, tied the record

19

1945

Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles

18

1942

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

17

1941

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

12

1939

Andy FarkasWashington Redskins

11

1938

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers, tied the record

9

1934

Beattie FeathersChicago Bears

9

1933

Kink RichardsNew York Giants, tied the record

7

1932

Red GrangeChicago Bears

7

Touchdowns scored: rushing, receiving and returns. A quarterback's touchdown passes are a separate record (Peyton Manning's 55 in 2013). The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.

Most seasons leading the league

Every season's leader

2025

Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

20

2024

Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

20

2023

Raheem MostertMiami Dolphins

21

2023

Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers

21

2022

Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers

18

2021

Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

20

2021

Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers

20

2020

Alvin KamaraNew Orleans Saints

21

2019

Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers

19

2019

Aaron JonesGreen Bay Packers

19

2018

Todd GurleyLos Angeles Rams

21

2017

Todd GurleyLos Angeles Rams

19

2016

David JohnsonArizona Cardinals

20

2015

Allen RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars

14

2015

Brandon MarshallNew York Jets

14

2015

Devonta FreemanAtlanta Falcons

14

2015

Doug BaldwinSeattle Seahawks

14

2014

Marshawn LynchSeattle Seahawks

17

2013

Jamaal CharlesKansas City Chiefs

19

2012

Arian FosterHouston Texans

17

2011

LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia Eagles

20

2010

Arian FosterHouston Texans

18

2009

Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings

18

2008

DeAngelo WilliamsCarolina Panthers

20

2007

Randy MossNew England Patriots

23

2006

LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers

31

2005

Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks

28

2004

Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks

20

2003

Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs

27

2002

Priest HolmesKansas City Chiefs

24

2001

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams

21

2000

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams

26

1999

Edgerrin JamesIndianapolis Colts

17

1999

Stephen DavisWashington Redskins

17

1998

Terrell DavisDenver Broncos

23

1997

Karim Abdul-JabbarMiami Dolphins

16

1996

Terry AllenWashington Redskins

21

1995

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

25

1994

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

22

1993

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

16

1992

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys

19

1991

Barry SandersDetroit Lions

17

1990

Barry SandersDetroit Lions

16

1989

Dalton HilliardNew Orleans Saints

18

1988

Greg BellLos Angeles Rams

18

1987

Jerry RiceSan Francisco 49ers

23

1986

George RogersWashington Redskins

18

1985

Joe MorrisNew York Giants

21

1984

Mark ClaytonMiami Dolphins

18

1984

Marcus AllenLos Angeles Raiders

18

1983

John RigginsWashington Redskins

24

1982

Marcus AllenLos Angeles Raiders

14

1981

Chuck MuncieSan Diego Chargers

19

1980

Billy SimsDetroit Lions

16

1979

Earl CampbellHouston Oilers

19

1978

David SimsSeattle Seahawks

15

1977

Walter PaytonChicago Bears

16

1976

Franco HarrisPittsburgh Steelers

14

1976

Chuck ForemanMinnesota Vikings

14

1975

O.J. SimpsonBuffalo Bills

23

1974

Chuck ForemanMinnesota Vikings

15

1973

Larry BrownWashington Redskins

14

1972

Ron JohnsonNew York Giants

14

1972

Emerson BoozerNew York Jets

14

1971

Duane ThomasDallas Cowboys

13

1970

MacArthur LaneSt. Louis Cardinals

13

1970

Dick GordonChicago Bears

13

1969

Warren WellsOakland Raiders · AFL

14

1969

Lance RentzelDallas Cowboys

13

1969

Tom MatteBaltimore Colts

13

1968

Warren WellsOakland Raiders · AFL

12

1968

Leroy KellyCleveland Browns

20

1967

Emerson BoozerNew York Jets · AFL

13

1967

Homer JonesNew York Giants

14

1966

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

13

1966

Dan ReevesDallas Cowboys

16

1966

Leroy KellyCleveland Browns

16

1965

Don MaynardNew York Jets · AFL

14

1965

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

14

1965

Gale SayersChicago Bears

22

1964

Lance AlworthSan Diego Chargers · AFL

15

1964

Lenny MooreBaltimore Colts

20

1963

Art PowellOakland Raiders · AFL

16

1963

Jim BrownCleveland Browns

15

1962

Abner HaynesDallas Texans · AFL

19

1962

Jim TaylorGreen Bay Packers

19

1961

Bill GromanHouston Oilers · AFL

18

1961

Jim TaylorGreen Bay Packers

16

1960

Art PowellNew York Titans · AFL

14

1960

Sonny RandleSt. Louis Cardinals

15

1960

Paul HornungGreen Bay Packers

15

1959

Jim BrownCleveland Browns

14

1959

Raymond BerryBaltimore Colts

14

1958

Jim BrownCleveland Browns

18

1957

Lenny MooreBaltimore Colts

11

1956

Rick CasaresChicago Bears

14

1955

Harlon HillChicago Bears

9

1955

Alan AmecheBaltimore Colts

9

1954

Harlon HillChicago Bears

12

1953

Joe PerrySan Francisco 49ers

13

1952

Cloyce BoxDetroit Lions

15

1951

Elroy HirschLos Angeles Rams

17

1950

Bob ShawChicago Cardinals

12

1949

Alyn BealsSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC

12

1949

Gene RobertsNew York Giants

17

1948

Mal KutnerChicago Cardinals

15

1947

Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles

14

1946

Ted FritschGreen Bay Packers

10

1945

Steve Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles

18

1944

Bill PaschalNew York Giants

9

1944

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

9

1943

Bill PaschalNew York Giants

12

1943

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

12

1942

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

17

1941

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

12

1940

Dick ToddWashington Redskins

9

1940

Johnny DrakeCleveland Rams

9

1939

Andy FarkasWashington Redskins

11

1938

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

9

1937

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

7

1937

Clarke HinkleGreen Bay Packers

7

1937

Cliff BattlesWashington Redskins

7

1936

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

8

1935

Bill KarrChicago Bears

6

1935

Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers

6

1935

Dutch ClarkDetroit Lions

6

1935

Ernie CaddelDetroit Lions

6

1934

Beattie FeathersChicago Bears

9

1933

Kink RichardsNew York Giants

7

1932

Red GrangeChicago Bears

7

Team names as they were that season. 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

Green Bay Packers14

Chicago Bears9

Indianapolis Colts8

Washington Commanders8

Detroit Lions7

Los Angeles Chargers7

Los Angeles Rams7

New York Giants7

Dallas Cowboys6

San Francisco 49ers5

Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.