Most Rushing TDs in an NFL Season: Who holds the single-season record?

Updated Feb. 9, 2026 7:18 a.m. ET

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Which players have posted the most rushing touchdowns in a single NFL season? You'll find that list in this article.

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Most Single-Season Rushing TDs in NFL History

Leaderboard excludes records set prior to the AFL-NFL merger.
Name (Year)	Team	Rushing TDs
LaDainian Tomlinson (2006)	Chargers	28
Priest Holmes (2003)	Chiefs	27
Shaun Alexander (2005)	Seahawks	27
Emmitt Smith (1995)	Cowboys	25
John Riggins (1983)	Redskins	24
Priest Holmes (2002)	Chiefs	21
Joe Morris (1985)	Giants	21
Emmitt Smith (1994)	Cowboys	21
Terry Allen (1996)	Redskins	21
Terrell Davis (1998)	Broncos	21
Larry Johnson (2005)	Chiefs	20
Chuck Muncie (1981)	Chargers	19
Earl Campbell (1979)	Oilers	19
Raheem Mostert (2023)	Dolphins	18
Eric Dickerson (1983)	Rams	18
Adrian Peterson (2009)	Vikings	18
Marshall Faulk (2000)	Rams	18
Jonathan Taylor (2021)	Colts	18
LaDainian Tomlinson (2005)	Chargers	18
Emmitt Smith (1992)	Cowboys	18
LeGarrette Blount (2016)	Patriots	18
DeAngelo Williams (2008)	Panthers	18
George Rogers (1986)	Redskins	18
Jonathan Taylor (2025)	Colts	18
Michael Turner (2008)	Falcons	17
Stephen Davis (1999)	Redskins	17
LaDainian Tomlinson (2004)	Chargers	17
Derrick Henry (2020)	Titans	17
LeSean McCoy (2011)	Eagles	17
Jamaal Williams (2022)	Lions	17
Todd Gurley II (2018)	Rams	17
Larry Johnson (2006)	Chiefs	17

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