Tom Brady threw, ran, or caught touchdowns more than 737 times in his career — extending the league record across two decades.
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Top 10 NFL Career Touchdown Leaders
Total touchdowns combine passing TDs (thrown), rushing TDs (ran), and receiving TDs (caught). Quarterbacks dominate due to passing volume; running backs and receivers rank lower in raw totals.
| # | Name | Career Touchdowns | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 737 | TDs |
| 2 | Drew Brees | 571 | TDs |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | 539 | TDs |
| 4 | Brett Favre | 513 | TDs |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | 500 | TDs |
| 6 | Philip Rivers | 421 | TDs |
| 7 | Dan Marino | 420 | TDs |
| 8 | Ben Roethlisberger | 418 | TDs |
| 9 | Eli Manning | 368 | TDs |
| 10 | Joe Montana | 280 | TDs |
How NFL Touchdowns Are Counted
Total career touchdowns sum passing, rushing, and receiving TDs. Quarterbacks dominate because each TD pass thrown is one TD credited.
Tom Brady’s 737 total includes 649 passing TDs (NFL record), 24 rushing TDs, plus accumulated career stats. He retired after 2022 season at age 45.
Jerry Rice’s 208 receiving TDs is the all-time receiving record by 30+ over Randy Moss. Rice played 20 seasons (1985-2004).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most NFL touchdowns ever?
Tom Brady at 737 career total touchdowns including passing, rushing, and receiving. He retired in 2023.
Does Brady have any rushing TDs?
Yes — 24 across his career. Most quarterbacks have at least some, especially on goal-line sneaks.
Will Mahomes pass Brady?
Possibly. Mahomes is at 245 TDs through age 28. If he plays 15+ more seasons at current pace, he could reach 700+.
Why is Jerry Rice so high?
Rice has the all-time receiving TD record (197) and total receptions (1,549). Adds rushing TDs for a total of 208.
Note: Career touchdown totals per Pro Football Reference as of 2024 season.
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