Priest Holmes leads in touchdowns

Priest Holmes stands at the pinnacle of Kansas City Chiefs' touchdown history with 83 touchdowns, a testament to his exceptional career and pivotal role in the team's offensive success.

Top three touchdown scorers

Following closely behind Holmes, Tony Gonzalez and Travis Kelce have scored 76 and 72 touchdowns respectively, highlighting their significant contributions and illustrating the importance of tight ends in the Chiefs' scoring strategy.

Tight Ends' pivotal role

Tony Gonzalez and Travis Kelce, both tight ends, have combined for a remarkable total of 148 touchdowns, underscoring the pivotal role tight ends play in the Chiefs' offense over the years.

Wide receivers and running backs balance

The list features a balanced mix of positions with 8 wide receivers and 8 running backs among the top 20 touchdown scorers, showcasing the Chiefs' versatile offensive strategies.

Exclusive club of high scorers

Only five players have managed to cross the 60 touchdown mark, highlighting their elite status and exceptional contribution to the team's success throughout their careers.

Decade-spanning talents

The list encompasses players from different eras, including Abner Haynes from the 1960s and Travis Kelce, who is active as of 2023, demonstrating the Chiefs' long-standing tradition of nurturing high-scoring talents.

Comparing to current year standings

With the current year being 2024, Travis Kelce's position in the top three, with 72 touchdowns, may indicate ongoing contributions to the Chiefs' scoring efforts, suggesting a possible rise in his ranking depending on his performance this season.

Distinct gap in touchdown tallies

A significant gap exists between the top scorer, Priest Holmes, with 83 touchdowns, and the 20th highest scorer, Frank Jackson, with 28 touchdowns, showcasing the steep decline in touchdown contributions among the top 20 scorers.

40 touchdown milestone

Only 14 players have surpassed the 40 touchdown milestone, underlining the difficulty of reaching such a high mark and the exceptional nature of those who do.

Close competition among recent stars

The relatively close touchdown counts between Travis Kelce (72 touchdowns) and Tyreek Hill (67 touchdowns) reflect the competitive nature and high level of performance among the team's recent stars.