Derrick Henry-Jonathan Taylor matchup puts NFL’s top rushers in spotlight
Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor headline a Week 1 matchup headline by two all-world running backs
The NFL's Week 1 matchup between the Ravens and Colts features two of the league's most accomplished running backs, Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor. Henry finished second in rushing yards with 1,595 and 16 touchdowns in 2025, surpassing Adrian Peterson as the fourth-leading all-time in rushing touchdowns. Taylor matched Henry's yardage total, leading the NFL with 1,963 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, while also contributing 378 receiving yards and two scores.
Taylor's impressive performance earned him a significant contract extension this summer. Henry has been in the running for at least 100 scrimmage yards in six consecutive games this season. The Baltimore Ravens ranked second in rushing offense last season, while the Indianapolis Colts finished seventh in rushing defense, with the Colts ranking seventh against the run and the Ravens placing tenth. Controlling either rusher could give a team a significant advantage in the game.
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