Mahomes Nears TD Record: A Leap Past Manning?

As of November 8, 2026, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is rapidly approaching a significant NFL record. He is just three touchdown passes away from setting the all-time record for the most touchdowns thrown within a player's first 10 seasons.

Mahomes currently has 325 career touchdown passes, a total that includes his playoff performances. This places him remarkably close to Peyton Manning's record of 327 touchdowns in the same initial decade of a career. Should Mahomes throw two touchdowns in an upcoming game against the Jets, he will tie Manning's achievement; three touchdowns will secure the record solely for him.

In his rookie year, Mahomes participated in only one game without throwing any touchdowns. Over the subsequent eight and a half seasons, he has accumulated 279 regular-season touchdown passes, supplemented by an additional 46 in the playoffs. This remarkable tally suggests the record, once broken, may remain his for an extended period.

The closest active quarterback on pace to challenge this record is Josh Allen, who is in his eighth NFL season and has recorded 260 career touchdown passes. While Allen has a theoretical chance to surpass Manning's total in the near future, it is highly improbable that he will outpace Mahomes' eventual record by the end of the current season.