Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made NFL history on Sunday, November 30, 2025, becoming the league's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback during his team's dominant 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Record-Breaking Moment in Pittsburgh
The 29-year-old from Firebaugh, California, broke his tie with former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots star Cam Newton when he rushed right for an eight-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. This marked Allen's 76th career rushing touchdown, moving him into sole possession of first place among quarterbacks while also tying him for 25th overall among all players in NFL history with former Cincinnati Bengals running back Pete Johnson.
Despite the personal achievement, Allen remained focused on the team's success during his post-game news conference. "It's not why I play the game," Allen said, crediting his offensive line for pushing him across the goal line after Steelers defenders had stopped him short. "I'm just happy to help the team get a victory tonight."
Bills Dominate on the Ground
Allen's record-breaking performance was part of a broader offensive showcase by the Bills, who improved to 8-4 and maintained their position in the AFC wild-card race. The quarterback's fourth-quarter touchdown was his 11th rushing score of the season, tying him for second in the league with Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs.
Buffalo's ground game proved unstoppable throughout the contest. Running back James Cook contributed significantly with 144 rushing yards as the Bills amassed 249 total yards on the ground. The team controlled possession for nearly 42 minutes in the challenging conditions at Acrisure Stadium, where swirling winds made passing difficult.
Steelers Struggle Continues
While Buffalo celebrated their success, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced increasing challenges as they dropped to 6-6 with their fifth loss in seven games. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, playing with a brace protecting his broken left wrist, struggled throughout the game and left briefly in the second half after taking a hard hit from Joey Bosa.
The game turned decisively in Buffalo's favor when Christian Benford recovered a Rodgers fumble and returned it for a touchdown early in the third quarter, turning a 7-3 halftime deficit into a 10-7 lead. Rodgers finished the game 10 of 21 for 117 yards as Steelers fans frequently expressed their frustration with boos.
Despite their recent struggles, Pittsburgh remains tied with Baltimore for the AFC North lead, with the division rivals scheduled to meet twice over the final five weeks of the season.