Ravens’ Derrick Henry on pace to become first player to accomplish this unbelievable feat

Derrick Henry’s 87-yard run on Sunday night was more than just a big play that helped the Ravens trample the Bills. It was reinforcement that “The King” has not relinquished his crown as the NFL’s premier running back. 

The big run also put Henry on pace to do something that no other player has done in the NFL’s 105-year history. 

Through four games, Henry is on pace to rush for 2,040 yards. If Henry tops 2,000 this season, he will become the first player in NFL history to do so on multiple occasions. If he’s not already a shoo-in for future Hall of Fame induction, this accomplishment would be his surefire ticket to Canton, Ohio. 

Henry is already on the short list of running backs who have rushed over 2,000 yards once. The list includes gold jacket-wearers O.J. Simpson (1973), Eric Dickerson (1984), Barry Sanders (1997), Terrell Davis (1998) and future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson (2012). Speedster Chris Johnson (2009) and fellow power back Jamal Lewis (2003) are the only other backs to run for over 2,000 yards in a season. 

Henry’s 2,000-yard season took place…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-10-01 19:05:02

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