Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry cemented his legacy in the NFL record books during Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran star officially surpassed LaDainian Tomlinson to claim the seventh spot on the all-time rushing yards list, a milestone that cements his status among the game’s most prolific ground attackers. This achievement follows last week’s historic moment when Henry joined Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen in an exclusive club of players with 100+ rushing touchdowns, further solidifying his place in the pantheon of elite running backs.
The Ravens RB breaks into the top seven all-time despite a career-low yards-per-carry average.
Despite the historic milestone, Henry’s current statistical profile presents a complex narrative for Baltimore. Heading into the matchup, the 32-year-old had accumulated 632 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games, yet he is currently averaging a career-low 4.0 yards per carry. This dip in efficiency has been a focal point of criticism, particularly after underwhelming performances in losses to the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. However, Henry showed resilience in the most recent outing against the Buffalo Bills, where he rushed for 53 yards on 11 carries and scored his first touchdown since Week 4, signaling a potential bounce-back for the Ravens’ offense.
The passing of Tomlinson is particularly poignant for Henry, who has long cited the former Chargers star as a childhood idol. As Jeff Zrebiec noted on X, Henry’s leapfrogging of his hero marks a symbolic transition of power in the running back position. While his per-carry numbers have dipped, Henry’s sheer volume and durability continue to make him a cornerstone of Baltimore’s attack. As the season progresses, the question remains whether Henry can sustain this high level of production to push further up the all-time charts, or if his declining efficiency will cap his final season with the Ravens.
Source: Yahoo Sports
