Houston Texans: Career Touchdown Leaders, by number of touchdowns
PlayerNo of touchdowns scored
Arian Foster68
Andre Johnson64
DeAndre Hopkins54
Owen Daniels29
Domanick Williams28
Kevin Walter25
Will Fuller25
Corey Bradford18
Lamar Miller18
Deshaun Watson18
Steve Slaton17
Jacoby Jones15
Brandin Cooks13
Joel Dreessen13
Jonathan Wells12
Alfred Blue11
Ron Dayne11
Darren Fells11
Garrett Graham10
Ben Tate10
  • Region: United States
  • Time period: 2002 to 2024
  • Published: Mar 2024

Data Analysis and Insights

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 | Published by: Statistico | About Us | Data sources

Arian Foster leads with the highest number of touchdowns

Arian Foster tops the Houston Texans' career touchdown leaders with 68 touchdowns, setting a significant margin over other players. His closest competitor, Andre Johnson, trails with 64 touchdowns, highlighting Foster's dominant role in the team's scoring history.

Top four players account for over 50% of the touchdowns

The combined touchdowns of Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Owen Daniels total 215, accounting for more than half of the touchdowns scored by the top 20 players listed. This statistic underscores the significant impact these four individuals have had on the team's offensive success.

Tight competition among the top three receivers

The top three positions are closely contested, with Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, and DeAndre Hopkins scoring 68, 64, and 54 touchdowns, respectively. The narrow gaps between their scores reflect the competitive nature and high level of performance among the Texans' key players.

Touchdown distribution shows depth and variation in scoring sources

The list features a wide range of positions, from quarterbacks to running backs and wide receivers, indicating the Texans' diverse scoring strategy. Players like Deshaun Watson, a quarterback, with 18 touchdowns, highlight the team's ability to find the end zone through various means.

Decline in touchdowns beyond the top performers

After the top three scorers, there is a noticeable drop in the number of touchdowns. Owen Daniels, ranking fourth, has scored 29 touchdowns, almost half of DeAndre Hopkins' 54. This decline illustrates the concentration of scoring ability among the top few players.

Will Fuller and Kevin Walter tied in touchdown receptions

Will Fuller and Kevin Walter are tied for the sixth position with 25 touchdowns each. Their equal contribution emphasizes the role of wide receivers in the Texans' offensive playbook and their ability to reach the end zone.

Minimal gaps among lower-ranked players indicate competitive scoring dynamics

The differences in touchdown counts among players ranked 8th to 11th and 14th to 19th are minimal, often separated by just one touchdown. For example, Corey Bradford, Lamar Miller, and Deshaun Watson each have 18 touchdowns. This closeness suggests a competitive environment where many players contribute similarly to the team's scoring efforts.

Emergence of running backs and wide receivers as primary scorers

Running backs and wide receivers dominate the list, indicating their crucial roles in the Texans' scoring strategy. Arian Foster, a running back, and Andre Johnson, a wide receiver, as the top two scorers, underscore the significance of these positions in generating touchdowns for the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the leader for the highest number of touchdowns in the Houston Texans' history?

Arian Foster leads the Houston Texans' history with the highest number of touchdowns at 68 touchdowns.

What portion of total touchdowns is attributed to the top four players?

The top four players, including Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Owen Daniels, account for more than 50% of the touchdowns, totaling to 215.

How does the touchdown distribution vary among positions in the Houston Texans' team?

The touchdown distribution varies among different positions including quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, highlighting the Texans' diverse scoring strategy.

Terms and Definitions

An American professional football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL). The Houston Texans are part of the South division in the American Football Conference (AFC).

A ranking of players by the number of touchdowns they have scored throughout their entire professional career while playing for a specific team.

In American football, a touchdown is the primary method of scoring. It is scored when a player carries the ball across the opponent's goal line, or catches the ball while in the opponent's end zone, resulting in six points.

One of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL). The league is split into the AFC and the National Football Conference (NFC), with each conference being further divided into four divisions.

A professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided evenly between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major sports leagues in the United States.

In American football, an end zone is a rectangular area at each end of the field within the boundaries of play. The objective of the offense is to get the football into the opposition's end zone for a touchdown.

In American football, the goal line refers to the boundary line separating the end zone from the field of play. It is the line that a team must cross to score a touchdown.
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