Derrick Henry leads Sunday slate with 104 rush yards after contact

Gibbs and Saquon Barkley trail with 82 yards each

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read

Most rush yards after contact on Sunday so far Derrick Henry 104 Jahmyr Gibbs 82 Saquon Barkley Via @PFF on X

What happened: Derrick Henry accumulated a leading 104 rushing yards after contact during Sunday's slate. Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley tied for second in the metric with 82 yards apiece. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai rounded out the top group with 79 yards each.

Why it matters: The performance affirms Derrick Henry remains the focal point of the rushing attack in 2026. It also marked his 26th career game with at least 100 rushing yards and multiple touchdowns, the most in NFL history.

By the numbers: Henry compiled 144 total rushing yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries. He finished with a 22-yard advantage in yards after contact over the next closest runners.

What to watch: Workload distributions and rushing efficiency metrics will update as the remaining matchups conclude.

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@PFF 2026-09-14T00:36:12.454443+00:00

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