Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier Puts Nail In Coffin With Late Rushing Touchdown
Sep 14, 2025, 9:17 PM | Updated: 9:25 pm
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tyler Allgeier #25 of the Atlanta Falcons is pursued by Ivan Pace Jr. #0 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS – Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier followed his blocks and cruised up the gut to score his first touchdown of the season on Sunday Night Football.
The TD gave the Atlanta Falcons a 22-6 lead with three minutes left, sealing the team’s first win of the season.
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Allgeier finished with 16 carries for 76 yards as well as one reception for four yards.
The touchdown was Atlanta’s only time in the end zone to that point. The 15-6 score prior to that was built with five Falcons field goals and two Minnesota field goals.
Despite the lack of execution in scoring moments, the Falcons’ rushing attack was dynamic. 219 of the team’s 327 yards came on the ground, as the Vikings had no answer for Bijan Robinson’s explosiveness and Allgeier’s power from the opening kickoff.
About Tyler Allgeier
The Fontana, California native played for the Cougars from 2018-21. He played linebacker before switching to running back full-time ahead of the 2020 season.
During his time in Provo, Allgeier ran the ball 452 times for 2,899 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Allgeier set BYU’s single-season rushing record with 1,601 yards on the ground in 2021.
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Following his standout career in Provo, the Falcons selected the former Cougar running back with the No. 151 overall pick during the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
During his rookie season in 2022, Allgeier carried the ball 210 times for 1,035 yards and three touchdowns. He also recorded 16 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown.
In 2023, Allgeier took 186 carries for 683 yards and four touchdowns. In the passing game, he had 18 receptions for 193 yards and a touchdown.
In year four, Allgeier took 137 carries for 644 yards and three touchdowns. He added 13 catches for 88 yards through the air.
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