2024 NFL Rushing Touchdown Leader Odds

Are rushing touchdowns on the decline?

When the Dallas Cowboys got the ball close to the opposing team’s goal line in the 90s, it was nearly automatic.

Hand the ball to Emmitt Smith and watch him run it in for six points. Smith is the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 164.

LaDainian Tomlinson sits second at 145, while Marcus Allen is a distant third with 123. Speaking of L.T., he is the NFL’s single-season rushing touchdown leader.

Single-Season Rushing Touchdown Leaders

LaDainian Tomlinson	28	2006
Shaun Alexander	27	2005
Priest Holmes	27	2003
Emmitt Smith	25	1995
John Riggins	24	1983

It’s hard to believe nobody has even hit the 20 mark since Tomlinson’s historic feat. Raheem Mostert of the Miami Dolphins led the league last season with 18.

Keep reading to find out potential candidates to lead the league in rushing touchdowns and why a quarterback may be the wise wager.

Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Season

This is all about how many times a player scored a rushing touchdown during the regular season. Playoffs and preseason games don’t count.

Style points for endzone celebrations don’t count.

There is no vote, like how the MVP Award is determined.

It’s just that easy.

Betting on the Rushing Touchdowns Leader

Betting on the player to lead the league in rushing touchdowns is a type of NFL futures bet savvy gamblers can add to their portfolio.

With these types of bets, some value can be found as we slide down the odds board.

Who will have the most rushing touchdowns this season? Let’s have a look at this year’s favorites.

2024 Favorites

Saquon Barkley (+450) – Philadelphia Eagles

As a rookie in 2018, Barkley rushed for 11 touchdowns with the New York Giants.

He has yet to eclipse that mark, although many believe this could be the year, his first as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Following a dominant performance in Week 1 vs. the Packers, Barkley was on pace for 34 rushing touchdowns this season.

And while he likely won’t even flirt with Tomlinson’s single-season mark, Barkley has a chance to become the first player to rush for 20 touchdowns since LT did it back in 2006 if he remains healthy. 

Derrick Henry (+600) – Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens’ running back is no stranger to rushing touchdowns.

He tied for the most in 2019 before leading the league the following year. Last season, his 12 rushing TDs were tied for seventh most.

If the Ravens want to protect Lamar Jackson’s health, they may give Henry the ball anytime they are close to the goal line.

A safer bet may be that Henry will hit double digits in rushing touchdowns for the seventh straight season. 

Josh Allen (+1000) – Buffalo Bills

There is no denying the fact Josh Allen is a special player. And while no quarterback has ever led the league in rushing touchdowns, that may change in the near future.

Allen finished last season with 15 rushing TDs, second behind Mostert. And with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis no longer in Buffalo, the Bills are lacking offensive weapons.

Fortunately for them, Allen is capable of carrying most of the load and that means scoring touchdowns himself. 

Alvin Kamara (+1200) – New Orleans Saints

Could we be seeing a resurgence in Alvin Kamara? The Saints running back rushed for 14 touchdowns in 2018 and then two years later, ran for another 16.

He was one of the premiere backs in the league. But over the last three seasons, he has managed to rush for just 11 touchdowns.

Kamara though is off to a flying start in 2024. Through Week 2, he already has four rushing TDs. That is the same amount he had in 2021 and double his 2022 total.

Don’t sleep on Kamara and a very strong Saints offense under Klint Kubiak.  

Jalen Hurts (+1400) – Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles’ quarterback has scored 38 rushing touchdowns over the last three seasons – that’s an average of just under 13 per year.

In 2023, Hurts ran for 15 touchdowns, tied for second most. A number of those came via the “Tush Push”, which became a thing back in 2022.

The NFL made changes to the play this season, so only time will tell how it will impact Hurts and his ability to get a “Brotherly Shove” into the endzone.

The addition of Barkley could also affect Hurts’ rushing touchdown totals. 

LONGSHOT – Isiah Pacheco (+2500) – Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has played in the league for two seasons and has himself two Super Bowl rings.

And while he has enjoyed a ton of team success, he has yet to reach that level on an individual basis. He ran for 935 yards last season, scoring seven rushing touchdowns in the process.

K.C.’s offense is one of the best in the league and Pacheco has an opportunity to be a major part of it.

This feels wrong to say, but the offensive wizardry of Patrick Mahomes may hurt Pacheco’s chances of racking up rushing touchdowns. 

UPDATE: Pacheco suffered a fibula injury in Week 2..

2023 Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Player	Rushing TDs	Team
Raheem Mostert	18	MIA Dolphins
Josh Allen	15	BUF Bills
Jalen Hurts	15	PHI Eagles
Christian McCaffrey	14	SF 49ers
Gus Edwards	13	LAC Chargers
David Montgomery	13	DET Lions
Derrick Henry	12	BAL Ravens
Kyren Williams	12	LAR Rams
Travis Etienne Jr	11	JAX Jaguars
Jahmyr Gibbs	10	DET Lions

NFL Rushing Touchdowns Leaders: Last 10 Years

The Rushing Touchdown suffered a bit of a slump during the 2013 – 2016 seasons.

During those four years, no player rushed for more than 13 TDs in a season.

Since 2017, the Rushing TD leaders have been scoring at a much higher pace. Is it beginning to slow down?

Year	Player	Rushing TDs	Team
2023	Raheem Mostert	18	Dolphins
2022	Jamaal Williams	17	Lions
2021	Jonathan Taylor	18	Colts
2020	Derrick Henry	17	Titans
2019	Derrick Henry	16	Titans
2018	Aaron Jones	16	Packers
2017	Todd Gurley	17	Rams
2016	Todd Gurley	13	Rams
2015	* 4 Players Tied	11	N/A
2014	Marshawn LynchDeMarco Murray	13	SeahawksCowboys

NFL Most Rushing Touchdowns Single Season

LaDainian Tomlinson getting to 28 TDs in a single season seems like an incredible accomplishment.

Our list of players with the most rushing TDs in a single season is loaded with Hall of Fame talent.

Year	Player	Rushing TDs	Team
2006	LaDainian Tomlinson	28	Chargers
2005	Shaun Alexander	27	Seahawks
2003	Priest Holmes	27	Chiefs
1995	Emmitt Smith	25	Cowboys
1983	John Riggins	24	Football Team
1996	Terry Allen	21	Football Team
1998	Terrell Davis	21	Broncos
2002	Priest Holmes	21	Chiefs
1985	Joe Morris	21	Giants
1994	Emmitt Smith	21	Cowboys

Priest Holmes and Emmitt Smith are the only two names who make it onto our list twice.

Both players had a several-year run where they were considered the best all-around player at their position.

Take Advantage Of Available Betting Tools

If you enjoy betting on the NFL, you likely know that sportsbooks have the upper hand.

That’s because they research every little stat to set the line at a number that will have bettors scratching their heads and betting both sides.

Most bettors don’t have time to spend hours in front of a computer trying to figure out how they can beat the system.

That’s where tools like Anytime TD PRO come into play. If you enjoy making prop bets involving touchdowns, this is a must-have to give you a better chance to win your wager.

Always Shop Around

The one suggestion I have is that if you like a particular player to lead the league in rushing touchdowns this season, don’t just settle on the first set of odds you see. Shop around for the best odds.

The chance of finding a better number on different sites is very high.

Why would you bet Josh Allen at +1000 on Bet365 when you can get him at +1500 on FanDuel?

Instead of making $100 on a $10 bet, wouldn’t you want to earn $150?

So shop around for your Best Odds and get every edge you can over the sportsbooks.

How to Bet On the Rushing TDs Leader

1. Go to your sportsbook and log in.

2. Look for the tab with ‘Betting Odds and choose NFL.’

3. Click on ‘Player Futures.’

4. Select ‘Most Rushing TDs.’

5. Place your bet on the bet-slip window.