Derrick Henry absolutely went off on Sunday, hitting the endzone three times for the Baltimore Ravens in their dominant 41-23 win against the Colts. Those three scores weren’t just any touchdowns, though. They officially pushed him past NFL legend Marcus Allen on the all-time career rushing touchdowns list, rocketing Henry to 125 total rushing scores.
King Henry’s Historic Day
This wasn’t some fluke. We’re talking about a guy who bulldozed his way into the endzone from 4 yards, then busted open a 32-yard monster, and topped it off with another 3-yard score! That’s how you put up 144 yards on the ground against a division rival. Marcus Allen, a true NFL legend and Hall of Famer, held that spot with 123 career rushing TDs. Now, King Henry sits firmly at 125, his name etched even deeper into the record books. It wasn’t just a physical domination either; Henry took a moment to show huge respect for the legend he just passed.
“I love Marcus Allen,” Henry said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “I got to get to know him through the Heisman commercials. He’s a great dude. And for my name to be mentioned up with his, it’s an honor. I’m very grateful.”
Think about this: it was the eighth time in his incredible career Henry has gone for three or more rushing touchdowns in a single game. Eight times he’s been *that* unstoppable. That’s just wild!
Chasing Down Even Bigger Legends
At 32 years old, Henry isn’t just collecting stats; he’s actively chasing down NFL royalty. Emmitt Smith, the undisputed king, sits at the top with a mind-boggling 164 rushing touchdowns. But closer on the horizon? LaDainian Tomlinson, with 145. Henry is already at 125, so that 145 from LT isn’t just a dream; it’s a very real target this season. Could he hit it? Absolutely. It’s not just rushing touchdowns where he’s climbing. Henry also leaped up the all-time total touchdowns list, passing Marvin Harrison to claim ninth place with 130 total scores. Cris Carter is literally *one* score ahead of him at 131. Ravens coach Jesse Minter perfectly summed up what it takes to see these kinds of performances.
“You don’t want to take it for granted with those type of performances because they’re really special,” Minter commented. “But it’s a tribute to how he operates and how he works every day.”
That kind of relentless work ethic is exactly why Henry is still making history in his thirties. The Ravens looked sharp in Week 1, and Henry’s consistent, record-breaking play is going to make every single game a must-watch event. Can he catch Tomlinson this year and push further into that elite top two? The entire league is watching, and we’re definitely on the edge of our seats!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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