Derrick Henry isn’t just running the ball; he’s rewriting history every time he steps on the field. After steamrolling the Pittsburgh Steelers for 186 yards in the Baltimore Ravens' Wild Card win, Henry tied Terrell Davis for the most playoff games with 150+ rushing yards.
That’s four games of pure dominance. The Ravens’ workhorse is now on the brink of passing Davis, a Hall of Famer, to claim a record that may never be broken in today’s NFL.
Here’s the kicker: this isn’t just about stats. Henry’s postseason brilliance is elevating the Ravens at a critical time. A five-game win streak has fans dreaming of another Lombardi Trophy, and Henry’s punishing style is a big reason why. The Ravens have gone from “Lamar needs to do it all” to an offense that punishes defenses with a pick-your-poison strategy. And when Henry starts rolling, defenses look like they’re ready to call it a day.
The next hurdle? A rematch against the Buffalo Bills, who know exactly what’s coming. In Week 4, Henry ran them into the dirt with 199 yards and a touchdown. Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones isn’t sugarcoating it, saying, “It’s gonna be a bloodbath.” Daniel Jeremiah of The Rich Eisen Show added to the drama, stating flatly, “If you don’t stop Derrick Henry, you have no chance.” And let’s be honest—stopping Henry has been a task few have accomplished when it matters most.
Derrick Henry is so good, he needs his own record books
Terrell Davis was a generational back, leading the Broncos to two Super Bowl titles and cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats. But Davis played in an era where bell-cow running backs were the norm. Henry? He’s doing this in 2025, when teams would rather throw it 50 times than run it 25.
What Henry has accomplished is like watching a vinyl record outsell Spotify—it’s powerful, nostalgic, and borderline impossible in today’s NFL.
Only eight running backs in history have more than one playoff game with 150+ rushing yards. Seven of them are in the Hall of Fame. Henry, with his unmatched combination of size, speed, and savagery, is poised to not only join them but to tower over their accomplishments.
Derrick Henry is now tied for the all-time #NFL lead with 4 playoff games with 150+ rushing yards.
— Ken McKusick (@FilmstudyRavens) January 14, 2025
Only 8 RBs in #NFL history have more than 1 playoff game with 150+ yards rushing. Among the other 7, all but Le'Veon Bell are in the Hall of Fame. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/hRPXuOpyx0
The Bills, who were humiliated by Henry earlier this season, claim to be ready this time.
Key defenders like Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard are looking to slow the Ravens’ ground game. Still, slowing Henry and actually stopping him are two different things. Henry left the Week 4 contest with 199 yards rushing on 24 carries and two touchdowns (one rushing and one receiving). His performance was so electric Lamar Jackson almost cursed on air.
Buffalo’s defense might bring 11 hats to the ball, but Henry’s stiff arm alone could send half of them flying—just ask Minkah Fitzpatrick, who's probably still cleaning the dirt out of his hair after being put through planet Earth.
This game is about the Ravens proving they’re built to win it all. Derrick Henry’s shot at history is a nice bonus, but the real focus is getting through Buffalo and keeping the Super Bowl dream alive. Henry’s record would be legendary, but it’s just a piece of the bigger picture.
No other running back will ever do what Derrick Henry is on the verge of doing. The NFL has moved on from workhorse backs, and the league’s pass-heavy style doesn’t leave room for this kind of dominance. Henry isn’t just rare—he’s one of one. If he breaks this record, it’s safe to say no running back will ever come close again. This is the kind of history that stands forever.
If the NFL's all-time greats aren't even close to sniffing Henry's success, who's feasibly coming for him? The King doesn’t just wear the crown. He redefines what it means to rule.