Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has spent much of his NFL career climbing the league's all-time rushing and scoring lists, and Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills presents another opportunity to join elite company.
Henry enters Week 8 with 135 career touchdowns, leaving him one shy of matching Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, who finished his 12-year career with 136 combined rushing and receiving scores. The Ravens veteran has recorded 129 rushing touchdowns and six receiving touchdowns during his career, further establishing himself as one of the most productive running backs in NFL history. Faulk finished with 100 rushing touchdowns and 36 receiving scores during his time with Indianapolis and St. Louis.
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would be another significant achievement for Henry, but Baltimore needs his production for reasons extending beyond the record books. The Ravens enter Sunday's matchup at 4-3 after consecutive losses to Cleveland and Cincinnati, with the running game struggling to produce consistently.
Henry was limited to 45 yards on 17 carries during Baltimore's 35-13 loss to Cincinnati, averaging just 2.6 yards per attempt. The Ravens led 13-0 at halftime before allowing 35 unanswered points, and the offense couldn't sustain possessions or regain momentum. Henry has rushed for 579 yards and seven touchdowns through seven games, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Although he remains Baltimore's leading rusher, his efficiency has declined from previous seasons, making improved offensive line play even more important.
Thinking back to when Derrick Henry took it 86 yards to the house on his first carry of the game vs the Bills. pic.twitter.com/VB4sJ7uTGy
— Ryan Ripken (@ryanripkenshow) October 28, 2026
The veteran is also approaching another historic benchmark involving consecutive seasons with double-digit rushing touchdowns.
Henry has recorded at least 10 rushing touchdowns in eight consecutive seasons, dating to 2018. Three more rushing scores this season would extend that streak to nine, tying Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson for the longest such run in NFL history. Baltimore's offensive line will play an important role in helping Henry reach those milestones. Rookie right guard Vega Ioane is recovering from an MCL sprain, while Cam Jurgens continues establishing himself as the starting center.
Lamar Jackson's potential return could also create additional rushing opportunities by forcing Buffalo to account for the quarterback's mobility. For the Ravens, establishing Henry early and keeping him involved throughout the game could help control possession against Buffalo's high-powered offense.
Henry's next touchdown would place him alongside another NFL legend. More importantly, a productive performance could help Baltimore end its two-game losing streak and regain momentum in the AFC playoff race.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' Derrick Henry is closing in on Marshall Faulk's TD milestone
