Ravens RB Derrick Henry Achieves Milestone During Week 1 Game

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Derrick Henry can dominate for several more years, says Adrian Peterson

The Baltimore Ravens have a 31-13 halftime lead against the Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens offense have been rolling in the first half.

In other news, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is now 3rd on the all-time running backs touchdown list, passing Marcus Allen on the list.

Derrick Henry is now behind LaDainian Tomlinson and Emmitt Smith all-time in touchdowns. Henry is showing no signs of slowing down as the Ravens continue to dominate the ground game.

NFL Legend Adrian Peterson believes the big man can play at a high level for several more years. Adrian Peterson spent most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings and last played for the Washington Commanders. Peterson is sixth on the all-time rushing list with 14,918 yards.

“He’s obviously gifted,” Peterson told RG’s Kyle Odegard. “He’s gifted with size, good speed, agility. To be that big and to move the way he moves, it’s been impressive to see him do that, and continue to do it here at 32 years old. I feel like if he can keep his head in it, keep God first, and keep putting work in, shoot, he can do it for several more years at that level.


Derrick Henry Climbing All-Time Ravens Rush List

“Man, it’s impressive to see him continue to play at such a high level,” Peterson added. “He’s such a big back. He does an amazing job of taking care of his body. To me, I know that’s what it takes. It’s taking care of your body and putting the work in. If you’ve got a great supporting cast around you on the field, at the running back position you can really do some incredible things.”

Derrick Henry ranks number 4 in the Baltimore Ravens’ all-time rushing list. He has rushed for 3,516 (and counting) yards since joining the Ravens in 2024.

In 2024, he rushed for 1,921 yards while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. In 2025, Henry rushed for 1,595 yards while averaging 5.2 yards per carry.

While Henry has been a great asset to the Ravens, there have been times when Baltimore did not use the star running back on some occasions. Things are a little different these days due to a new coaching staff.


Baltimore’s Offense Looking Stout

It’s clear that good things happen when Derrick Henry gets the ball. The Ravens just need to stick to their running game which has won them so many games in the past.

Now that Harbaugh is gone, the offense should open up a bit more. Henry will likely get more touches in 2026 due to the hire of Declan Doyle.

Right now, Baltimore is looking to close out the Indianapolis Colts away from home. No Zay Flowers or Ja’Kobi Lane for the rest of the game, but the Ravens should have no problem closing this game out due to how their defense is playing.

“Life will be easier in 2026,” ESPN’s Bill Barnwell wrote. “The Ravens project to face the league’s fifth-easiest schedule, as their season begins with five of the first six contests against teams that FPI expects to post losing records in the ColtsSaintsTitansFalcons and Browns.

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