Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry joined elite company Saturday night, climbing into the NFL’s top 10 on the all-time rushing yards list.
The former Tennessee Titans star surpassed Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett following a dominant first half against the Green Bay Packers, piling up more than 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns before halftime. Henry reached the milestone on the Ravens’ second offensive possession.
Later on the same drive, he scored the 120th rushing touchdown of his career, tying Adrian Peterson for the fourth-most rushing touchdowns in NFL history. He would go on to pass Peterson and finish the game one touchdown behind Marcus Allen for No. 3 on the all-time rushing touchdown list.
Henry finished the night with 216 yards on 36 carries and four touchdowns. He also broke the record for the most 200+ yards games in NFL history, surpassing Peterson and O.J. Simpson.
“I’m just so thankful, I’m so blessed,” Henry said postgame. “Every teammate, coach that has contributed throughout my career for me to have those accolades and the success I had. I’m just very appreciated.”
The 31-year-old has steadily climbed the all-time rushing ranks this season. He finished the night with 12,892 career rushing yards and previously passed Jim Brown on Thanksgiving against the Cincinnati Bengals. Henry now owns 25 games with at least 100 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, tying Brown and LaDainian Tomlinson for the most such performances in league history.
“Growing up hearing those names, idolizing those guys,” Henry said. “My name to be mentioned with theirs is a surreal for me and something I’ll always cherish.”
In his first season with Baltimore last year, Henry rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns. After Saturday night, he has recorded 1,469 yards and 16 scores this season, continuing to build a Hall of Fame résumé.
GettyGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 27: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
With just one game remaining, Henry can not catch No. 9 on the all-time rushing list in Eric Dickerson. But shall he return next season, and rushes at the same pace, he could make his way into the top 6.
The Ravens finish the season at the Pittsburgh Steelers in what could be for the AFC North title depending on what the Steelers do against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Here is the NFL’s All-Time Rushing Yards List
Here are the top 25 rushing yards leaders in NFL history after Saturday night:
| 1 | Emmitt Smith | 18,355 |
| 2 | Walter Payton | 16,726 |
| 3 | Frank Gore | 16,000 |
| 4 | Barry Sanders | 15,269 |
| 5 | Adrian Peterson | 14,918 |
| 6 | Curtis Martin | 14,101 |
| 7 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 13,684 |
| 8 | Jerome Bettis | 13,662 |
| 9 | Eric Dickerson | 13,259 |
| 10 | Derrick Henry (only active player) | 12,892 |
| 11 | Tony Dorsett | 12,739 |
| 12 | Jim Brown | 12,312 |
| 13 | Marshall Faulk | 12,279 |
| 14 | Edgerrin James | 12,246 |
| 15 | Marcus Allen | 12,243 |
| 16 | Franco Harris | 12,120 |
| 17 | Thurman Thomas | 12,074 |
| 18 | Fred Taylor | 11,695 |
| 19 | Steven Jackson | 11,438 |
| 20 | John Riggins | 11,352 |
| 21 | Corey Dillon | 11,241 |
| 22 | O.J. Simpson | 11,236 |
| 23 | LeSean McCoy | 11,102 |
| 24 | Warrick Dunn | 10,967 |
| 25 | Ricky Watters | 10,643 |
Here is the NFL’s All-Time Rush TD List
Here is the top 25 in career rushing TDs after Saturday night:
| 1 | Emmitt Smith | 164 |
| 2 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 145 |
| 3 | Marcus Allen | 123 |
| 4 | Derrick Henry (only active player) | 122 |
| 5 | Adrian Peterson | 120 |
| 6 | Walter Payton | 110 |
| 7 | Jim Brown | 106 |
| 8 | John Riggins | 104 |
| 9 | Marshall Faulk | 100 |
| Shaun Alexander | 100 | |
| 11 | Barry Sanders | 99 |
| 12 | Jerome Bettis | 91 |
| Franco Harris | 91 | |
| 14 | Eric Dickerson | 90 |
| Curtis Martin | 90 | |
| 16 | Priest Holmes | 86 |
| 17 | Marshawn Lynch | 85 |
| 18 | Jim Taylor | 83 |
| 19 | Corey Dillon | 82 |
| 20 | Ottis Anderson | 81 |
| Frank Gore | 81 |
Ravens Star Derrick Henry Has Extremely Notable Night in NFL History