In the realm of American football, it is abundantly clear that running back Derrick Henry has seamlessly integrated into the ranks of the Baltimore Ravens this season, demonstrating his outstanding performances week after week.
A notable statistic vividly illustrates the sheer dominance that Henry has exhibited on the field throughout this year: he has amassed an impressive 873 rushing yards in just seven games, a feat that surpasses the total rushing yards of 23 NFL teams, as pointed out by NFL’s Andrew Siciliano. This remarkable achievement underscores the fact that Henry has outpaced more than 70% of his opponents in terms of rushing yards—a rare feat that only a select few NFL stars can boast of in their careers.
Among the 23 teams that Henry has out-rushed this season, notable names include the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs (773 yards), the Minnesota Vikings (716), the Chicago Bears (629), and the woefully struggling Dallas Cowboys (463), who currently hold the unenviable title of the league’s worst rushing offense.
Earlier this season, Henry etched his name into the annals of NFL history by becoming the 32nd player to reach the prestigious 10,000 rushing yard milestone in his career. Furthermore, he has also joined the elite ranks of just five NFL players in history to amass both 10,000 rushing yards and 100 scrimmage touchdowns within the first 125 games of their careers.
As Henry continues to make waves in his ninth season in the NFL, one question lingers in the air—could this be the year that he finally clinches a coveted Super Bowl title as well? The football world watches with bated breath as Henry navigates this historic season, leaving a trail of remarkable accomplishments in his wake.
