Derrick Henry makes NFL history during Ravens' Week 1 showdown vs. Colts
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Key Points:
- Derrick Henry moved to third place on the NFL's all-time career rushing touchdowns list during the Baltimore Ravens' season opener, scoring his 123rd touchdown to tie Marcus Allen.
- Henry surpassed Allen in the second quarter with a 32-yard touchdown run, showcasing his vision, strength, and speed, and later added a third touchdown in the fourth quarter, bringing his total to 125 career rushing touchdowns.
- Marcus Allen, whom Henry passed, retired as the NFL's career leader in rushing touchdowns and was a celebrated player with multiple MVP awards and records, including a long-standing Super Bowl run record.
- Only Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson have more career rushing touchdowns than Henry, with Smith holding the record at 164 and Tomlinson at 145.
- Henry is also nearing a milestone in rushing yards, sitting 10th all-time and less than 1,000 yards away from joining an elite group of players with at least 14,000 rushing yards.
