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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 17, 2026 10:03 AM ET

Derrick Henry's all-time case is no longer a reach

He reached 125 career rushing touchdowns this week after opening the season with 104 rushing yards after contact.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
Post on X
"We are watching the greatest running back in NFL history right now: Derrick Henry." https://t.co/582wmTr0wX Via @Ravens on X

What happened: The source called Derrick Henry the greatest running back in NFL history right now. That is landing after Derrick Henry reached 125 career rushing touchdowns this week. Wire Report also noted he posted 104 rushing yards after contact in Week 1.

Why it matters: A greatest ever argument stops sounding forced when the touchdown total is that high and the power has clearly not faded. Being the only named back above 100 rushing yards after contact in Week 1 says this is not just a legacy debate. If the production still looks this dominant in 2026, the all-time conversation is fair.

Sources

  • @Ravens 

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