Chicago Bears All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Chicago Bears all-time rushing touchdown leaders starts with Walter Payton, the franchise icon who still owns the team record with 110 regular-season rushing touchdowns. Neal Anderson ranks second, Rick Casares is third, and Matt Forte and Gale Sayers complete a top five that reflects Chicago’s long running back tradition.

This list uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise rushing touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason rushing touchdowns are not included.

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How This Bears Rushing Touchdown List Works

This ranking is based on regular-season rushing touchdowns recorded with the Chicago Bears franchise. Players are ranked by Bears-only rushing touchdowns, not total NFL career rushing touchdowns.

Last updated: 2026 offseason. D’Andre Swift is listed through the 2025 season, so his Bears total can change if he adds more rushing touchdowns in future seasons.

1. Walter Payton: 110 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1975-1987 with Chicago, franchise-record 110 rushing touchdowns, franchise-record 16,726 rushing yards, NFL MVP, Super Bowl XX champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Walter Payton is the Chicago Bears all-time rushing touchdown leader by a massive margin. His 110 rushing scores are more than double every Bears player except Neal Anderson.

Payton’s touchdown total reflects durability, goal-line toughness and complete offensive value. He was not just stacking yards between the 20s. He finished drives and carried Chicago’s offense for more than a decade.

That is why Payton owns both this record and the top spot on the Chicago Bears all-time rushing yards leaders list. It is also a major reason he sits at the top of our best Chicago Bears players of all-time ranking.

2. Neal Anderson: 51 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1986-1993 with Chicago, 51 rushing touchdowns, 6,166 rushing yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections.

Neal Anderson ranks second in Bears career rushing touchdowns. Following Walter Payton was nearly impossible, but Anderson still built one of the strongest running back résumés in franchise history.

Anderson had enough power to score near the goal line and enough versatility to stay on the field in different situations. His 51 rushing touchdowns remain the best non-Payton total in Bears history.

He also gave Chicago stability after Payton retired, which matters in this franchise’s running back timeline. Anderson was not Payton, but he was a legitimate top-tier Bears back in his own right.

3. Rick Casares: 49 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1955-1964 with Chicago, 49 rushing touchdowns, 5,657 rushing yards and multiple Pro Bowl seasons.

Rick Casares ranks third in Chicago Bears rushing touchdowns. Long before Payton, Forte or modern workhorse backs, Casares was one of the franchise’s defining power runners.

He played in a more physical, lower-volume era, but his scoring production has lasted for decades. His 49 rushing touchdowns still place him right near the top of the Bears record book.

Casares belongs this high because he combined volume, toughness and scoring value. He was one of the main offensive pieces of his Bears era.

4. Matt Forte: 45 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 2008-2015 with Chicago, 45 rushing touchdowns, 8,602 rushing yards, 4,116 receiving yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections.

Matt Forte ranks fourth among the Chicago Bears all-time rushing touchdown leaders. He was more famous for all-purpose value, but he still finished enough drives to land inside the franchise top five.

Forte’s game was built on vision, patience, receiving ability and consistency. He was not a pure goal-line specialist, which makes 45 rushing touchdowns a strong total.

His complete offensive résumé is what separates him from several backs behind him. Forte was a runner, receiver and volume engine for Chicago’s offense, which is why he belongs near the top of any best Chicago Bears running backs of all-time ranking.

5. Gale Sayers: 39 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1965-1971 with Chicago, 39 rushing touchdowns, 4,956 rushing yards, elite return production and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Gale Sayers ranks fifth in Bears rushing touchdowns despite a career cut short by injuries. At his peak, he was one of the most explosive runners football has ever seen.

Sayers did not need a huge workload to change a game. He could score from distance, erase angles and turn ordinary plays into touchdowns.

His total would almost certainly be higher with better health, but the ranking still shows how special his peak was. Sayers remains one of the clearest examples of peak over longevity in Bears history.

6. David Montgomery: 26 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 2019-2022 with Chicago, 26 rushing touchdowns, 3,609 rushing yards and reliable receiving production.

David Montgomery is tied for sixth in Bears career rushing touchdowns with 26. His Chicago years were built on toughness, contact balance and steady production.

Montgomery was not always running behind ideal blocking, but he consistently created difficult yards. He could turn a blocked-for-two run into four or five, which made him one of Chicago’s most dependable offensive players during his Bears run.

His touchdown total does not put him with the Payton-Forte tier, but it keeps him comfortably inside the franchise top 10.

6. Willie Galimore: 26 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1957-1963 with Chicago, 26 rushing touchdowns and 2,985 rushing yards.

Willie Galimore is also tied for sixth with 26 rushing touchdowns. He was one of the most dangerous open-field runners of his era.

Galimore brought speed and burst to the Bears backfield, giving Chicago a home-run threat who could score from distance. That big-play ability is why his touchdown total still holds up.

He did not have the same rushing yardage as the biggest names above him, but this list is about finishing runs. Galimore did that often enough to stay in the top 10.

6. Hugh Gallarneau: 26 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1941-1942 and 1945-1947 with Chicago, 26 rushing touchdowns and 1,421 rushing yards.

Hugh Gallarneau completes the three-way tie at No. 6 with 26 rushing touchdowns. His place this high shows how valuable he was as a scorer during Chicago’s early powerhouse years.

Gallarneau’s rushing yardage is lower than several players behind him, but the touchdown production is the point. He was a short-field and scoring weapon in an era where the Bears were one of football’s standard-setters.

That makes him a strong fit on this specific leaderboard, even if broader all-time running back lists usually lean more toward volume and longevity.

9. Bronko Nagurski: 25 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1930-1937 and 1943 with Chicago, 25 rushing touchdowns, 2,778 rushing yards, multiple NFL championships and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bronko Nagurski ranks ninth with 25 rushing touchdowns. His numbers come from a completely different version of football, but his impact on the Bears is enormous.

Nagurski was one of the sport’s original power icons. He gave Chicago a physical identity that helped define the early Bears and still lives in the way people talk about the franchise.

Pure stat totals do not fully capture his value, but 25 rushing touchdowns are still enough to keep him inside the top 10 here.

10. Jordan Howard: 24 Rushing TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 2016-2018 with Chicago, 24 rushing touchdowns, 3,370 rushing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.

Jordan Howard rounds out the top 10 with 24 rushing touchdowns. His Bears tenure was short, but his early production was strong.

Howard was a downhill runner with vision, patience and contact balance. He was not flashy, but he consistently found yards and helped stabilize the offense during a rough stretch for the franchise.

Scoring 24 rushing touchdowns in only three Bears seasons is the reason he makes this list. That is a strong short-run résumé.

Biggest Takeaways

The biggest takeaway is Walter Payton’s massive lead. His 110 rushing touchdowns remain the clear franchise record and one of the strongest offensive marks in Bears history.

The second takeaway is how tight the group becomes after the top five. David Montgomery, Willie Galimore and Hugh Gallarneau are tied with 26 rushing touchdowns, while Bronko Nagurski and Jordan Howard sit right behind them.

The third takeaway is era variety. This leaderboard includes early Bears legends, Hall of Fame backs, modern workhorses, quarterbacks and active-era names in the expanded table.

Full Table: Chicago Bears All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Note: This table uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise rushing touchdown stats only. Tied ranks are preserved.

FAQ: Chicago Bears All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Who has the most rushing touchdowns in Chicago Bears history?

Walter Payton has the most rushing touchdowns in Chicago Bears history with 110 regular-season rushing touchdowns.

Who is second in Bears career rushing touchdowns?

Neal Anderson ranks second in Chicago Bears career rushing touchdowns with 51 rushing touchdowns.

Who is third in Bears career rushing touchdowns?

Rick Casares ranks third in Chicago Bears career rushing touchdowns with 49 rushing touchdowns.

Why are three players ranked sixth?

David Montgomery, Willie Galimore and Hugh Gallarneau are all ranked sixth because each player finished with 26 rushing touchdowns for the Bears.

Where does Gale Sayers rank in Bears rushing touchdowns?

Gale Sayers ranks fifth in Chicago Bears career rushing touchdowns with 39 rushing touchdowns.

Are playoff rushing touchdowns included in this Bears ranking?

No. This ranking uses regular-season Chicago Bears rushing touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason rushing stats are not included.

Conclusion: Walter Payton Still Owns the Bears Rushing TD Record

Walter Payton remains the Chicago Bears all-time rushing touchdown leader with 110 regular-season scores. Neal Anderson is second, Rick Casares is third, and Matt Forte and Gale Sayers round out a strong top five.

The tie at No. 6 shows how close the middle of this leaderboard is. David Montgomery, Willie Galimore and Hugh Gallarneau all finished with 26 rushing touchdowns, while Bronko Nagurski and Jordan Howard complete the top 10.

For a franchise built around defense, toughness and running backs, this is one of the cleaner Bears leaderboards. Payton owns the record by a mile, but the names behind him show how long Chicago has leaned on the ground game.

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