Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders starts with Patrick Mahomes, the franchise record-holder with 267 touchdown passes. For a team with Len Dawson, Trent Green, Alex Smith and other important quarterbacks in its history, Mahomes already standing at No. 1 shows how completely he has changed the Chiefs record book.
Len Dawson ranks second with 237 passing touchdowns, while Trent Green sits third with 118. Bill Kenney, Alex Smith, Steve DeBerg, Elvis Grbac, Matt Cassel, Mike Livingston and Steve Bono round out a top 10 that covers the AFL years, the Marty Schottenheimer era, the early-2000s passing boom and the modern Mahomes dynasty.
For the full team index, visit our Kansas City Chiefs all-time leaders and player rankings hub. This list uses regular-season passing touchdowns recorded with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise only, including the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise era.
How This Chiefs Passing Touchdown List Works
This list ranks the Kansas City Chiefs all-time passing touchdown leaders by regular-season touchdown passes recorded with the franchise. It does not include playoff passing touchdowns, preseason stats or touchdown passes thrown for another NFL team.
That matters for players like Alex Smith, Steve DeBerg, Elvis Grbac, Matt Cassel, Joe Montana and Steve Bono, who also had NFL chapters outside Kansas City. For this leaderboard, only their Chiefs franchise production counts.
This is a stat-leader post, so the full table goes beyond the graphic’s top 10. The expanded leaderboard includes the top 30 range and keeps the full 2-touchdown tie group together instead of cutting the table in the middle of a tie.
Last updated: 2026 offseason. Patrick Mahomes is still active with Kansas City, so his Chiefs passing touchdown record can continue to grow.
Table of Contents
- How This Chiefs Passing Touchdown List Works
- 1. Patrick Mahomes — 267 Passing TDs
- 2. Len Dawson — 237 Passing TDs
- 3. Trent Green — 118 Passing TDs
- 4. Bill Kenney — 105 Passing TDs
- 5. Alex Smith — 102 Passing TDs
- 6. Steve DeBerg — 67 Passing TDs
- 7. Elvis Grbac — 66 Passing TDs
- 8. Matt Cassel — 59 Passing TDs
- 9. Mike Livingston — 56 Passing TDs
- 10. Steve Bono — 37 Passing TDs
- Passing Touchdowns vs. Chiefs Quarterback Legacy
- Biggest Takeaways
- Full Ranking Table
- FAQ
- Conclusion
- More Chiefs and NFL Rankings
1. Patrick Mahomes — 267 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2017–present with Kansas City, franchise-record 267 passing touchdowns, franchise-record 35,939 passing yards, multiple NFL MVP awards, multiple Super Bowl MVP awards and multiple Super Bowl championships.
Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs all-time passing touchdown leader with 267. He passed Len Dawson and turned the top of the Chiefs quarterback record book into his own territory before even reaching the back half of a normal Hall of Fame career arc.
Mahomes changed what elite quarterback play looks like in Kansas City. His arm strength, creativity, pocket movement and ability to create touchdowns outside structure have made the Chiefs one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses.
The craziest part is that this record is still moving. Mahomes already owns the Chiefs passing touchdown crown, and every healthy season gives him another chance to push the franchise record into a range that could be extremely difficult to catch.
2. Len Dawson — 237 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1962–1975 with the franchise, 237 passing touchdowns, 28,507 passing yards, AFL/NFL champion, Super Bowl IV MVP and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.
Len Dawson ranks second in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 237. Before Mahomes took over the record, Dawson was the standard for quarterback greatness in franchise history.
Dawson was accurate, efficient and calm in an era where passing was much harder than it is today. He led the Chiefs through their AFL glory years and helped bring Kansas City its first Super Bowl title.
Even after being passed statistically, Dawson’s place in Chiefs history is locked in. His touchdown total, championship résumé and Hall of Fame legacy still give him one of the strongest cases of any player in franchise history.
3. Trent Green — 118 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2001–2006 with Kansas City, 118 passing touchdowns, 21,459 passing yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Trent Green ranks third in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 118. During the early 2000s, he helped lead one of the most productive offenses in football.
Green fit perfectly in Dick Vermeil’s system and had elite help around him, including Tony Gonzalez, Priest Holmes and one of the best offensive lines of the era. His timing, toughness and willingness to attack downfield made Kansas City’s offense a real problem.
The playoff success did not match the regular-season production, but Green’s passing touchdown total still gives him one of the best statistical quarterback runs in Chiefs history.
4. Bill Kenney — 105 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1979–1988 with Kansas City, 105 passing touchdowns, 17,277 passing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Bill Kenney ranks fourth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 105. He was one of Kansas City’s top quarterbacks during the 1980s and gave the franchise multiple productive passing seasons.
Kenney was not surrounded by the same offensive firepower as some other names on this list, but he still put up enough volume to stay high in the record book. His 1983 Pro Bowl season remains one of the better quarterback seasons from that period of Chiefs football.
His 105 touchdown passes keep him just ahead of Alex Smith and behind only Mahomes, Dawson and Green on the Chiefs passing touchdown list.
5. Alex Smith — 102 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2013–2017 with Kansas City, 102 passing touchdowns, 17,608 passing yards, multiple Pro Bowl selections and four playoff appearances as a Chiefs starter.
Alex Smith ranks fifth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 102. His value to Kansas City goes beyond the raw number because he helped stabilize the franchise under Andy Reid.
Smith was efficient, smart and careful with the football. He helped turn the Chiefs into a consistent playoff team before Patrick Mahomes became the starter.
His final season in Kansas City was one of the best of his career, and his leadership helped create the bridge into the Mahomes era. That makes Smith an important part of the story, even if Mahomes quickly rewrote the record book after him.
6. Steve DeBerg — 67 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1988–1991 with Kansas City, 67 passing touchdowns and 11,873 passing yards.
Steve DeBerg ranks sixth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 67. His Kansas City chapter came later in his NFL career, but it was one of his most productive stretches.
DeBerg was experienced, accurate and smart with the football. He helped guide Kansas City during the early Marty Schottenheimer years, when the franchise started becoming a tougher AFC contender.
His 67 touchdown passes put him just ahead of Elvis Grbac and keep him firmly inside the Chiefs top 10.
7. Elvis Grbac — 66 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1997–2000 with Kansas City, 66 passing touchdowns, 10,643 passing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Elvis Grbac ranks seventh in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 66. His Kansas City career was shorter than many names on this list, but his production was strong.
Grbac had the arm talent to push the ball downfield and helped keep the Chiefs competitive during the late 1990s. When the offense found rhythm, he could put up big passing numbers.
He finished only one touchdown behind Steve DeBerg, which shows how tightly packed the middle of the Chiefs quarterback record book is.
8. Matt Cassel — 59 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2009–2012 with Kansas City, 59 passing touchdowns, 9,549 passing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Matt Cassel ranks eighth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 59. His best Kansas City season came in 2010, when he helped lead the Chiefs to an AFC West title.
Cassel built a strong connection with Dwayne Bowe and gave Kansas City a productive passing season during a rebuilding period. His peak with the Chiefs was meaningful, even if the full run did not last as long as fans hoped.
His 59 touchdown passes keep him ahead of Mike Livingston and Steve Bono on this leaderboard.
9. Mike Livingston — 56 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1968–1979 with Kansas City, 56 passing touchdowns and 11,295 passing yards.
Mike Livingston ranks ninth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 56. He spent more than a decade with Kansas City and helped carry the quarterback room after Len Dawson’s era.
Livingston moved between backup and starter roles across different phases of Chiefs history. His long stay with the franchise allowed him to build a strong statistical place in the record book.
He was not as decorated as Dawson or Mahomes, but his longevity and steady service keep him inside the Chiefs top 10.
10. Steve Bono — 37 Passing TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1994–1996 with Kansas City, 37 passing touchdowns, 6,489 passing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Steve Bono rounds out the Chiefs top 10 in career passing touchdowns with 37. His Kansas City career was brief, but he played a role in the team’s strong mid-1990s run.
Bono was not a high-volume passer, but he fit the Chiefs’ controlled offensive style under Marty Schottenheimer. He protected the ball, managed games and helped Kansas City win.
His 37 touchdown passes keep him ahead of other notable Chiefs names, including Cotton Davidson, Joe Montana and Todd Blackledge.
Passing Touchdowns vs. Chiefs Quarterback Legacy
Passing touchdowns tell a different story than passing yards because they measure finishing power. That is why Mahomes’ lead matters so much. He is not just piling up yardage; he is turning drives into points at a historic pace for the franchise.
Dawson’s total is still incredible when adjusted for era. He threw 237 touchdown passes while playing through the AFL years and a much lower-volume passing environment. That gap between Dawson and the rest of the pre-Mahomes leaderboard shows how far ahead he was for generations.
Green, Kenney and Smith give the middle of the leaderboard its shape. Green had the best pure passing stretch of the pre-Mahomes modern era, Kenney gave the Chiefs real 1980s volume, and Smith helped rebuild the franchise into a reliable winner under Andy Reid.
The expanded table also shows how quickly the leaderboard thins out after the top 10. Kansas City has had plenty of recognizable quarterbacks, but only five players have thrown at least 100 regular-season touchdowns for the franchise.
Biggest Takeaways From the Chiefs Passing TD List
The biggest takeaway is Patrick Mahomes’ takeover of the franchise record book. His 267 passing touchdowns already put him ahead of Len Dawson, and his lead can keep growing because he is still active.
The second takeaway is how strong Dawson’s legacy still is. Dawson threw 237 touchdown passes in a much tougher passing era and led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship.
The third takeaway is that Kansas City has had several distinct quarterback eras. Dawson defined the AFL/Super Bowl IV era, Green led the early-2000s offense, Smith helped launch the Andy Reid era and Mahomes turned the Chiefs into a modern dynasty.
Full Ranking Table: Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders
Note: This table is sorted by regular-season passing touchdowns with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise only. It includes the top 30 range and the complete 2-touchdown tie group.
| Rank | Player | Position | Team Years | Passing TDs | Passing Yards | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2017–present | 267 | 35,939 | 85 |
| 2 | Len Dawson | QB | 1962–1975 | 237 | 28,507 | 178 |
| 3 | Trent Green | QB | 2001–2006 | 118 | 21,459 | 85 |
| 4 | Bill Kenney | QB | 1979–1988 | 105 | 17,277 | 86 |
| 5 | Alex Smith | QB | 2013–2017 | 102 | 17,608 | 33 |
| 6 | Steve DeBerg | QB | 1988–1991 | 67 | 11,873 | 50 |
| 7 | Elvis Grbac | QB | 1997–2000 | 66 | 10,643 | 47 |
| 8 | Matt Cassel | QB | 2009–2012 | 59 | 9,549 | 44 |
| 9 | Mike Livingston | QB | 1968–1979 | 56 | 11,295 | 83 |
| 10 | Steve Bono | QB | 1994–1996 | 37 | 6,489 | 27 |
| 11 | Cotton Davidson | QB | 1960–1962 | 32 | 4,919 | 39 |
| 12 | Joe Montana | QB | 1993–1994 | 29 | 5,427 | 16 |
| 13 | Todd Blackledge | QB | 1983–1987 | 26 | 4,510 | 32 |
| 14 | Damon Huard | QB | 2004–2008 | 24 | 4,612 | 18 |
| 15 | Rich Gannon | QB | 1995–1998 | 23 | 3,997 | 11 |
| 16 | Steve Fuller | QB | 1979–1982 | 22 | 5,333 | 32 |
| 16 | Dave Krieg | QB | 1992–1993 | 22 | 4,353 | 15 |
| 18 | Tyler Thigpen | QB | 2007–2009 | 18 | 2,649 | 13 |
| 19 | Tony Adams | QB | 1975–1978 | 9 | 2,126 | 22 |
| 20 | Pete Beathard | QB | 1964–1967, 1973 | 8 | 1,649 | 13 |
| 20 | Brodie Croyle | QB | 2006–2010 | 8 | 1,669 | 9 |
| 22 | Jacky Lee | QB | 1967–1969 | 5 | 597 | 4 |
| 23 | Matt Moore | QB | 2019–2020 | 4 | 659 | 0 |
| 23 | Eddie Wilson | QB | 1962–1964 | 4 | 994 | 3 |
| 25 | Nick Foles | QB | 2016 | 3 | 410 | 0 |
| 26 | Marcus Allen | RB | 1993–1997 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 | Chad Henne | QB | 2018–2022 | 2 | 359 | 0 |
| 26 | Ron Jaworski | QB | 1989 | 2 | 385 | 5 |
| 26 | Tyler Palko | QB | 2010–2011 | 2 | 831 | 7 |
| 26 | Brady Quinn | QB | 2012 | 2 | 1,141 | 8 |
| 26 | Mark Vlasic | QB | 1991–1992 | 2 | 316 | 0 |
FAQ: Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders
Who has the most passing touchdowns in Kansas City Chiefs history?
Patrick Mahomes has the most passing touchdowns in Kansas City Chiefs history with 267 regular-season passing touchdowns.
Who is second in Chiefs career passing touchdowns?
Len Dawson ranks second in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 237 regular-season passing touchdowns.
Who is third in Kansas City Chiefs all-time passing touchdowns?
Trent Green ranks third with 118 regular-season passing touchdowns for Kansas City.
Where does Bill Kenney rank in Chiefs passing touchdowns?
Bill Kenney ranks fourth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 105 regular-season passing touchdowns.
Where does Alex Smith rank in Chiefs passing touchdowns?
Alex Smith ranks fifth in Chiefs career passing touchdowns with 102 regular-season passing touchdowns.
Is Patrick Mahomes also the Chiefs passing yards leader?
Yes. Patrick Mahomes is also the Chiefs all-time passing yards leader with 35,939 regular-season passing yards.
Are playoff passing touchdowns included in this Chiefs ranking?
No. This ranking uses regular-season passing touchdowns with the Chiefs franchise only. Playoff passing touchdowns are not included.
Does this Chiefs list include Dallas Texans franchise stats?
Yes. The Chiefs franchise began as the Dallas Texans before becoming the Kansas City Chiefs, so franchise-era totals from both periods are included.
Conclusion: Patrick Mahomes Owns the Chiefs Passing TD Record
Patrick Mahomes remains the Kansas City Chiefs all-time passing touchdown leader with 267. Len Dawson ranks second with 237, while Trent Green is third with 118.
The leaderboard shows how much Mahomes has changed the franchise. Dawson was the original Chiefs quarterback legend, Green led a high-powered early-2000s offense, Smith helped create stability under Andy Reid and Mahomes elevated Kansas City into one of the NFL’s defining modern teams.
Mahomes already owns the passing touchdown crown, and because he is still active, the record can keep climbing. For Chiefs fans, the No. 1 spot belongs to the quarterback who turned Kansas City’s passing history into something completely different.
More Chiefs and NFL Rankings
For more Chiefs history, read our best Kansas City Chiefs players of all-time ranking and our best Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks of all-time list.
You can also check out our Chiefs stat leader pages for Kansas City Chiefs all-time passing yards leaders, Kansas City Chiefs all-time rushing yards leaders, Kansas City Chiefs all-time rushing touchdown leaders, Kansas City Chiefs all-time receiving yards leaders, Kansas City Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leaders, Kansas City Chiefs all-time interceptions leaders and Kansas City Chiefs all-time sacks leaders.
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