NFL quarterbacks often find themselves in the spotlight, with fans eagerly following their stats. One of the most crucial stats for any quarterback is the number of touchdowns they have scored. In this article, we delve into the top 10 NFL quarterbacks with the most touchdowns in league history, as well as those with the most touchdowns in Super Bowl history.
Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks with the Most Touchdowns
The list of the top 10 touchdown scorers in NFL history is dominated by quarterbacks. Jerry Rice, the non-quarterback with the most career touchdowns (208), doesn’t even come close to the 10th quarterback on our list.
- Eli Manning: The former 2x Super Bowl champ and no.1 draft pick has 373 total career touchdowns (366 passing, 7 rushing) and 57,023 yards.
- Matt Ryan: The 2016 NFL MVP has a total of 394 career touchdowns (381 passing, 13 rushing).
- Dan Marino: The Miami Dolphins legend recorded 429 career touchdowns (420 passing, 9 rushing) in his career.
- Philip Rivers: Spending his time with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Rivers accounted for a total of 424 career touchdowns (421 passing, 3 rushing).
- Ben Roethlisberger: In his 15-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Roethlisberger has a career total of 438 touchdowns (418 passing, 20 rushing).
- Aaron Rodgers: The one-team man has a career total of 510 total touchdowns (475 passing, 35 rushing).
- Brett Favre: The Super Bowl XXXI champ recorded 522 total touchdowns (508 passing, 14 rushing) in his 20 seasons in the NFL.
- Peyton Manning: The two-time Super Bowl champ has a career total of 557 touchdowns (539 passing, 18 rushing).
- Drew Brees: The Super Bowl XLIV champion and MVP had a total of 596 touchdowns (571 passing, 25 rushing) in his 20 seasons in the NFL.
- Tom Brady: The seven-time Super Bowl champ and the GOAT holds the number one spot on this list with a career total of 677 touchdowns (649 passing, 28 rushing). He is the only man in NFL history to have achieved more than 600 touchdowns.
Most Touchdowns in Super Bowl History
In Super Bowl history, NFL quarterbacks also dominate the list of most career touchdowns. However, some non-quarterbacks have made their mark as well.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski recorded an impressive five touchdowns in five Super Bowl appearances, thanks to his connection with Tom Brady. Emmitt Smith, one of the greatest running backs in the league, secured five touchdowns in just three Super Bowl games for the Dallas Cowboys. The consensus greatest wide receiver in football history, Jerry Rice, caught an incredible eight touchdown passes in Super Bowls in just four games, coming out as champ in three.
However, Tom Brady tops the list with 21 appearances and the most touchdowns in Super Bowl history. Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana follow with nine and 11 touchdowns, respectively. Other notable NFL quarterbacks on the list include Roger Staubach, Kurt Warner, Steve Young, and Brett Favre.
Conclusion
It’s evident that NFL quarterbacks are often the center of attention, dominating both league and Super Bowl touchdown records. While some non-quarterbacks have made their mark in Super Bowl history, the quarterbacks continue to steal the show. As fans, we can only marvel at the incredible skill and talent these athletes possess, as they continue to break records and create unforgettable moments on the field.
