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Most passing + rushing TDs through the first 17 games of an NFL career, among active players

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Patrick Mahomes’ record is safe for now. The closest active player, Riley Leonard, would need 4.1 a game over his next 12 games.

Most passing + rushing TDs through the first 17 games of an NFL career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Patrick Mahomes2017 – 201852
Tyler Shough2025 – 202627
Jaxson Dart2025 – 202616 of 17 games27
Jake Browning2023 – 202516 of 17 games22
Michael Penix Jr.2024 – 202617
J.J. McCarthy2025 – 202614 of 17 games16
Spencer Rattler2024 – 202516 of 17 games12
Shedeur Sanders2025 – 202611 of 17 games10
Tommy DeVito2023 – 202613 of 17 games9
Jarrett Stidham2019 – 202516 of 17 games8

Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 17 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.