Michael Vick’s Legacy: Tyler Allgeier Matches Record

Milestone Performance by Tyler Allgeier

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier had the third-best rushing output of his career during Sunday’s 38-20 victory against the Carolina Panthers, gaining 105 yards with a touchdown on 18 carries. He also reached a very important milestone.

With a 3-yard carry in the fourth quarter, Allgeier surpassed 2,000 career rushing yards in his 39th NFL game. That is tied for the third-fewest number of games it has taken a Falcons player to reach 2,000 career rushing yards, and Allgeier shares that spot with none other than Michael Vick.

Michael Vick's Historic Impact

• The Falcons’ former star quarterback finished his 39th game with 2,030 rushing yards and established himself as the pinnacle of dual-threat quarterback play in NFL history.
• Vick ultimately gained 3,859 rushing yards during his time in Atlanta from 2001-2006, finishing his career with 6,109 yards on the ground, averaging seven yards per carry—a record.
• This milestone by Allgeier places him in the ranks of a franchise legend.

Allgeier’s Rising Stardom

This isn't the first time Allgeier has made waves in the Falcons’ record books. In the 2022 season, he finished with 1,035 rushing yards, breaking the franchise record for most yards by a Falcons rookie.

“Tyler was a pain in my neck his rookie season,” said Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who was with the Los Angeles Rams at the time. “Being a defensive coordinator against him (and) trying to figure out who he was. Cordarrelle Patterson was the back and (Allgeier) was the other.”

With time, Allgeier has cemented his status as a fan favorite through his reliability and humble work ethic.