The record is 6 by Ernie Nevers, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 28, 1929
Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929
Ernie Nevers scored 6 Rushing touchdowns on Nov. 28 1929. This still today is the most rushing touchdowns in a single game in NFL history. Clinton Portis and a handfull of other backs have five touchdowns in a single game but Nevers is the only back to ever punch in 6.
Career Record: Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys. He has five rushing touchdowns scored over three games. Single Game Record: Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos scored three rushing touchdowns in a single game.
31, LaDainian Tomlinson
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Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers, November 28, 1929
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Ernie Nevers scored 6 Rushing touchdowns on Nov. 28 1929. This still today is the most rushing touchdowns in a single game in NFL history. Clinton Portis and a handfull of other backs have five touchdowns in a single game but Nevers is the only back to ever punch in 6.
Career Record: Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys. He has five rushing touchdowns scored over three games. Single Game Record: Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos scored three rushing touchdowns in a single game.
31, LaDainian Tomlinson
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As of 2007, Emmitt Smith holds the record for 18,400 rushing yards. He also holds the record for the most rushing touchdowns with 164. Second place is Ladainian Tomlinson with about 120.
Franco Harris has the most rushing touchdowns for the Steelers with 91.
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