Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has found himself struggling amid a troublesome foot injury lately. While it didn’t force him to miss a game, the 29-year-old had to be kept out of the practice sessions. However, the week 18 game is approaching, and so is the opportunity for Allen to etch his name in the history books. Latest updates suggest that his name has been removed from the injury reports, presenting a major opportunity for him to equal a massive record also held by veteran QB Aaron Rodgers.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to put his name next to some of the biggest legends in NFL history. Heading into Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, Allen is one touchdown away from reaching a major milestone once again.

The QB will record his sixth season with at least 40 total touchdowns if he scores just once in the upcoming clash.

Total touchdowns encompass passing, receiving, rushing, and return scores across both the regular season and postseason. However, the NFL’s official ‘touchdowns scored’ statistic only credits the player who physically carries the ball into the end zone, meaning passing touchdowns are excluded from that total.

This would also tie Allen with Aaron Rodgers for the most such seasons in league history. Tom Brady finished his career with four 40-touchdown seasons. That means, if Allen does so, he will become the first player ever to post six straight seasons with 40 or more total touchdowns. No other player has done more than two in a row.

Currently, Allen sits at 39 total touchdowns with one game left. He has thrown 25 touchdown passes and rushed for 14 scores. While his passing total is his lowest since 2019, his rushing production remains elite and is the second-highest of his career.

His first 40-touchdown season came in 2020 during his breakout year. He followed it up with similar numbers in 2021 and 2022. His legs have played a bigger role in recent years, including a quarterback-record 15 rushing touchdowns in 2023. The ongoing season also celebrated him as the youngest player to reach 300 career touchdowns and ranks second all-time in wins through a quarterback’s first eight seasons.

But the question is: Will Allen suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday?

Sean McDermott prioritizes Josh Allen’s availability on Sunday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has quietly built one of the most impressive durability streaks in the NFL. He has started 134 games in a row (including playoff games), which is currently the longest active streak among all quarterbacks.

That streak nearly ended late last season. Allen technically started the game in Week 18 of the 2024 campaign but only played the opening snap before heading to the sideline. The move was made to keep the streak alive while still protecting the franchise quarterback for the postseason. Bills head coach Sean McDermott took criticism for the decision, but it showed how much value the team places on Allen’s availability.

A similar situation could unfold again this Sunday. McDermott has made it clear that keeping him healthy remains the top priority as the playoffs approach. Allen isn’t someone who enjoys sitting out, and the HC has joked about the fact that removing him from the field is no easy task. If the QB starts against the Jets, it would mark his 135th consecutive start. While that number is impressive, it is still far from the all-time NFL record. Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre holds the top spot with 297 straight starts. Other major streaks belong to Philip Rivers, Jim Marshall, Bill Romanowski, and Mick Tingelhoff.

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