Allen Passes Kelly as Bills' All-Time TD Leader

Quarterback Josh Allen's 259th career touchdown pass moved him past Jim Kelly on the franchise's all-time list during a 36-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football

Allen Passes Kelly as Bills' All-Time TD Leader

Josh Allen threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to D.J. Moore with 12:18 remaining, surpassing Jim Kelly as the Buffalo Bills' all-time leader in passing touchdowns with 259. The Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 36-10 in Week 8 at Highmark Stadium.

Why it matters

The milestone places Allen above Kelly, who led Buffalo to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1990 through 1993, in the franchise record books. It also marks a new benchmark for the Bills' offense as Allen continues to build his statistical legacy in Buffalo.

Allen's 259 combined touchdown passes compare with Kelly's 237 regular-season record, with Allen at 230 regular-season touchdowns. Allen's Week 8 line against the Ravens was 21 of 34 for 289 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

The players

Josh Allen

Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, drafted seventh overall in 2018 and named NFL MVP in 2024 after a 13-4 regular season.

Jim Kelly

Former Bills quarterback who led the franchise to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

The details

Allen escaped a collapsing pocket on a third-and-eight and threw a backhanded shovel pass to Keon Coleman, a touchdown earlier in the 2026 season against the Las Vegas Raiders that tied Kelly's record. Kelly and his wife Jill attended the game in which the record was broken.

Week 7, 2026: Allen tied Kelly's franchise touchdown record against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Week 8, 2026: Allen broke the record with a touchdown to D.J. Moore against the Baltimore Ravens.

Season Trajectory

Allen's record moves him past Jim Kelly, whose franchise passing benchmarks were built during the Bills' four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1990 through 1993. The Bills' 6-1 start in 2026 keeps Allen on pace to challenge Kelly's regular-season mark of 237 touchdowns.

Allen needs 7 more regular-season touchdown passes to surpass Kelly's regular-season record of 237, which matters for fantasy managers tracking Bills passing volume. The Bills' remaining 10 regular-season games in 2026 will determine whether that record falls this season.

The takeaway

Allen's 259 combined touchdown passes place him at the top of Bills history, and his pace in 2026 gives him a realistic path to Kelly's regular-season record. Readers following the team can track that chase through the remaining 10 games.