Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Season: 2023 Edition (Part 2)

G'day tribe! Yesterday I posted the first part of the most rushing touchdowns in a season which you can check out here. I discussed the record for the most rushing touchdowns in a single NFL season highlighting the significance of these miraculous feats. Today let's take a look at the top five!

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5. John Riggins - 24 TDs (1983)

John Riggins was a red zone specialist and he was a key part of the Redskins' success in the 1983 season. Washington finished with a 14-2 record but lost Super Bowl XVIII to the Raiders.

Riggins rushed for 1,347 yards and 24 touchdowns during the 1983 season, a then-record for most rushing touchdowns in a season.

He even missed a game during the season and could've added to his tally. Even more remarkable was the fact that Riggins was 34 years old.

4. Emmitt Smith - 25 TDs (1995)

Emmitt Smith backed up his 1994 effort of 21 touchdowns with 25 touchdowns in the 1995 season. He excelled in the red zone and was a huge part of the Cowboys success leading up to, and during their victory in Super Bowl XXX.

The 1995 season saw Smith set a-then record for most touchdowns in a season with 25. He also became the first player in NFL history to reach 1,400 or more rushing yards in five consecutive seasons.

1995 ... Emmitt Smith With 4 TouchDowns Against The New York Giants #CowboysNation pic.twitter.com/AFJzba3gVc

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3. Priest Holmes - 27 TDs (2003)

Priest Holmes earned a third Pro Bowl appearance following his 2003 season where he scored 27 touchdowns and registered 1,420 rushing yards on 320 carries.

Holmes was able to exploit his incredible ability and elusiveness to repeatedly find the end zone, and backed up his previous years performance. His three-year stretch from 2001-2003 is considered by many to be the best in NFL history.

2. Shaun Alexander - 27 TDs (2005)

The Seahawks made it to Super Bowl XL on the back of 28-year old Shaun Alexander and his 2005 MVP season where he scored 27 touchdowns and rushed for 1,880 total yards.

Alexander was particularly good in short-yardage situations but he also had good hands for a power back making him a very difficult player to cover.

It was the last truely productive year for Alexander as injuries took a toll. In three more seasons he scored only 11 touchdowns before retiring.

1. LaDainian Tomlinson - 28 TDs (2006)

After Shaun Alexander's record setting 2005 season, LaDainian Tomlinson went one better and scored 28 touchdowns, the most rushing touchdowns in a season.

Tomlinson was unstoppable and he had an exceptional ability to break tackles. His 28 touchdowns is remarkable considering he only had three touchdowns after four games, and seven after six games.

During a nine-game span he rushed for 21 touchdowns, including a three-game stretch where Tomlinson ran in 10 touchdowns. He went on to score four touchdowns in a single game on three occasions.

LaDainian Tomlinson turns 41 today ⚡️

◾️ 2017 Hall of Fame class ◾️ 2006 NFL MVP ◾️ Record for most rushing TDs in a season (28) ◾️ 5x Pro Bowler ◾️ 3x First-team All-Pro Imagine LT in this era of RBs 🤯 (via @nflthrowback)pic.twitter.com/L2ShNH19Qr — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) June 23, 2020

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