Chris Johnson Can Crack Top 5 on Franchise Touchdown List

Running back Chris Johnson recorded a 94-yard rushing touchdown last week against the Jets, setting a record for the franchise’s longest run.

The score gave Johnson 47 career touchdowns. He has reached the end zone 43 times on rushing plays and four times on receptions.

Now tied for the sixth-highest touchdown total in franchise history, Johnson’s next touchdown will place him in a three-way tie for fourth place, joining Ernest Givins (48 from 1986-94) and Ken Burrough (1971-81).

Most career touchdowns, franchise history:

74 – Eddie George (1996-03)
73 – Earl Campbell (1978-84)
51 – Charley Hennigan (1960-66)
48 – Earnest Givins (1986-94)
48 – Ken Burrough (1971-81)
47 – Chris Johnson (2008-12)
47 – Drew Hill (1985-91)
47 – Haywood Jeffires (1987-95)
40 – Derrick Mason (1997-04)
36 – Steve McNair (1995-05)
36 – Lorenzo White (1988-94)