Former Wisconsin and current New York Jets running back Braelon Allen set records during the second appearance of his NFL career on Sunday.
Allen found the end zone twice in the Jets’ seven-point win over the Tennessee Titans. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest player in NFL history to record two touchdowns from scrimmage in a single game.
While Allen did the majority of his damage on the ground, he also showcased his ability to create in the open field via the passing attack. The first score came when NFL legend Aaron Rodgers dumped Allen a screen pass, who then maneuvered around Tennessee defenders and dove to the pylon for a 12-yard touchdown.
The Fond du Lac, Wisconsin native saw three total touches on the drive, including another pass from Rodgers for a gain of 11 yards.
Allen also helped the Jets convert a short third down at the tail end of the third quarter before bursting down the sideline for a 20-yard score with just over four minutes to spare in the fourth frame. His touchdown would prove to be the difference in the 24-17 triumph over Tennessee.
The Wisconsin great finished the afternoon with nine total touches, 56 yards and those two touchdowns.
Here is every touch from Allen’s historic day.
The Jets will return to New York for the first home game of the 2024 season against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Sept. 19. Allen will likely see a similar, if not increased, workload behind star running back Breece Hall during the primetime slot.