# Davante Adams nears NFL record

> Davante Adams edges closer to surpassing Jerry Rice's NFL record for career touchdowns.
- Title: Davante Adams nears NFL record · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Davante Adams edges closer to surpassing Jerry Rice's NFL record for career touchdowns. Davante Adams is within reach of breaking Jerry Rice's NFL career…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/rams-wr-davante-adams-on-the-verge-of-passing-hall-of-famer-in-nfl-record-book-12576093
- Author: Reice Shipley
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: davante adams, nfl, jerry rice, career receiving touchdowns, los angeles rams, wide receiver
## Adams' touchdown streak
Davante Adams scored four touchdowns in the Rams' first five games of the 2026 NFL season.
## Current record position
Adams has 121 career receiving touchdowns, trailing Jerry Rice's 197 career touchdowns.
## Next milestone
Adams' next touchdown will make him the NFL's No. 6 all-time receiver with 122 touchdowns.
## Future potential
Adams could break into the top five in career receiving touchdowns if he plays through 2026.
## Key takeaway

Davante Adams is within reach of breaking Jerry Rice's NFL career receiving touchdowns record with 121 touchdowns.