Jonathan Taylor Closing in on LaDainian Tomlinson’s Touchdown Record
by Patrick Catterall,
October 28, 2025
Jonathan Taylor has four 3+ touchdown games through Week 8, putting him within striking distance of LaDainian Tomlinson’s single-season record of six.
With nine games left, the Colts star could make NFL history.
Most 3+ Touchdown Games in a Season
| Rank | Player | Season | Team | 3+ TD Games | Total TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 2006 | SD | 6 | 21 |
| 2 | Marshall Faulk | 2000 | STL | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | Chuck Foreman | 1975 | MIN | 5 | 16 |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor | 2025 | IND | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Shaun Alexander | 2005 | SEA | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Priest Holmes | 2003 | KC | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | Priest Holmes | 2002 | KC | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Jerry Rice | 1987 | SF | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | Joe Morris | 1985 | NYG | 4 | 12 |
| 10 | Jim Brown | 1965 | CLE | 4 | 13 |
Data sourced from StatMuse.
Taylor’s Historic Pace
At his current rate, Taylor is on pace for around eight 3-touchdown games over a full 17-game season, which would break LaDainian Tomlinson’s 2006 record and stand alone as the best single-season total in NFL history.
Elite Company
LaDainian Tomlinson’s 2006 campaign remains the benchmark for touchdown production, with 21 rushing scores and six games with three or more touchdowns.
His record has stood untouched for 19 years, surviving challenges from Shaun Alexander, Priest Holmes, and now, potentially, Jonathan Taylor.
What makes Taylor’s chase compelling is how modern offensive dynamics differ from 2006, with more passing, more committee backfields, and fewer red-zone carries for single backs. That context makes his feat even more impressive.
Sharing space with legends like Marshall Faulk, Jerry Rice, and Jim Brown underscores just how rare Taylor’s 2025 run is, and he is currently the favorite for Offensive Player of the Year at the time of writing.
How Taylor Compares All-Time
While Taylor’s 2025 season is trending toward history, he still has a long climb to break into the NFL’s all-time leaderboard for most career 3-touchdown games. The names at the top of that list represent decades of sustained dominance.
| Rank | Player | Games Played | Total TDs | Rush TD | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 14 | 45 | 3 | 42 |
| 2 | Jim Brown | 14 | 49 | 44 | 5 |
| 3 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 13 | 44 | 41 | 3 |
| 4 | Priest Holmes | 12 | 38 | 35 | 3 |
| 5 | Marshall Faulk | 12 | 41 | 30 | 11 |
| 6 | Emmitt Smith | 10 | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| 7 | Shaun Alexander | 9 | 31 | 27 | 4 |
| 8 | Randy Moss | 9 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 | Marvin Harrison | 9 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 10 | Jim Taylor | 8 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 16 | Jonathan Taylor | 6 | 20 | 18 | 2 |
Data sourced from StatMuse.
A Long Road to Join the Legends
Taylor’s six career games with three or more touchdowns currently place him 16th all-time, tied with Vikings great Chuck Foreman. The company is elite, but so are the targets ahead.
Players like Jerry Rice (14), LaDainian Tomlinson (13), and Marshall Faulk (12) achieved their totals over long, Hall of Fame careers.
If Taylor sustains his production into future seasons, he could climb rapidly. With his combination of power, vision, and red-zone efficiency, it’s easy to imagine him breaking into the all-time top ten in the coming years.