Josh Allen has spent enough time in Buffalo proving the same point: when the Bills need a play, he can make it with his arm or his legs. That dual-threat ability is what keeps him in the conversation with the NFL’s most dangerous quarterbacks, and one projection says that won’t change in 2026.
Sayre Bedinger of NFL Spin Zone predicted Allen will finish among the Top 5 quarterbacks in rushing yards next season, alongside Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, and Malik Willis.
” Over the course of his NFL career, Josh Allen averages 627 rushing yards per 17 games played. Over the last three seasons, his highest total is 579, which came just last season. This is an element of Allen’s game that was really unleashed when he got into the league, and has consistently been a weapon he is able to use in a variety of ways.” said Bedinger.
Allen’s production on the ground has been a major part of what makes him such a problem for defenses. He has rushed for 4,721 yards and 79 touchdowns, including three straight seasons with 12 or more rushing scores. From 2021-2022, he ran for at least 762 yards each year.
That rushing threat has evolved over time. Early in his career, Buffalo built more of the offense around designed runs for Allen. As the years went on, the Bills pulled back on those calls to avoid putting extra punishment on their quarterback.
Even with that shift, Allen still finds ways to hurt defenses when plays break down. A collapsing pocket or receivers failing to separate often turns into an opportunity for him to take off and create something himself.
The Bills also added DJ Moore, and James Cook has already established himself as one of the best running backs in the game. Still, Allen’s legs remain a central part of the offense, and the expectation is that they’ll keep showing up in big moments in 2026.
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