The Baltimore Ravens are lucky to have one of the best running backs in NFL history, Derrick Henry, lining up in their backfield. While it has been a slightly underwhelming season for Henry’s standards, he has still totaled a strong 1,025 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 222 carries through 14 weeks.
The offensive line has caused several problems for the Ravens’ offense, including quieting the team’s rushing attack. Don’t get it twisted, Henry is still as dangerous, but the rushing lanes are not opening up as consistently, and the 31-year-old is often hit before even reaching the line of scrimmage.
Still, Henry’s 1,025 rushing yards rank sixth in the league, and his 10 rushing touchdowns rank fifth. He is also marching through the record books along the way. He is up to 11th in NFL history in rushing yards, fifth in rushing touchdowns, and 13th in total touchdowns.
With four games left in the regular season, Henry is not done.
Derrick Henry is poised for another milestone in Week 15
In Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Henry is on a collision course with reaching yet another milestone. NFL.com’s Research team constructed a list of five players closing in on milestones in Week 15, and like clockwork, Henry is on pace to reach another accomplishment.
“Henry has been the most prolific rusher in the league since joining the Ravens in 2024, leading the NFL with 2,946 rushing yards over that span. With just 54 more yards on the ground, Henry will become the fourth player ever to tally at least 3,000 rushing yards in their first two seasons with a new team, joining Ricky Williams with the Dolphins in 2002-03, Priest Holmes in 2001-02 with the Chiefs, and Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis in 1996-97 with the Steelers.”
This news should surprise absolutely no one. In his 10th NFL season, Henry has pretty much done it all, and even in what may be considered a down year for him, he is still etching his name next to some of the best rushers the league has ever seen.
That 54-yard mark should be easy for Henry to reach. He has amassed 54 or more rushing yards in nine of 13 games this year, and has eclipsed that count in eight straight games. The last time Henry lined up across from the Bengals’ defense in Week 13, he ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 10 attempts.
With Baltimore’s offense being in a rut over the past month, Henry is the easy option to lead the way and find some success. While the offensive line troubles have plagued the passing attack, Henry has proven he can still get it done despite the miscues up front.
The 31-year-old should see every carry he needs to join the likes of Ricky Williams, Priest Holmes, and Jerome Bettis on that list. In a must-win game, Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken needs to let Henry take control, and if he does, it should not only lead to a victory but also another career-defining milestone for the king.