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Derrick Henry Nears Historic Rushing Touchdown Milestone
8/8/2026, 8:22:24 PM
Milestone Overview
Running back Derrick Henry is poised to tie Marcus Allen for third-most career rushing touchdowns in NFL history. A single additional touchdown would bring his total to 123, matching Allen’s mark. Only Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson currently rank above them.
Career Rankings
Henry’s career totals already place him among the league’s elite. With 13,018 rushing yards, he sits tenth on the all-time rushing yardage list, ahead of legends such as Eric Dickerson (13,259), Jerome Bettis (13,662), LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) and Curtis Martin (14,101). He also shares the record for five 1,500-yard seasons with Barry Sanders; a sixth 1,500-yard season would make him the only running back to achieve that feat.
Potential Season Records
If Henry reaches at least 1,500 rushing yards this season, he will become the sole player with six 1,500-yard seasons in a career. This would extend his standing as one of the most productive backs of the modern era and further solidify his place in the NFL’s historical leaderboards.
Implications
Achieving these milestones would enhance Henry’s legacy and could influence future Hall of Fame considerations. It also underscores the rarity of sustained high-volume production at the running back position, a role increasingly impacted by evolving offensive strategies.
