Derrick Henry’s Next Touchdown Will Move Him Past Marshall Faulk
Derrick Henry can pass Marshall Faulk for fourth in career touchdowns by a running back when Baltimore hosts Jacksonville.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is on the verge of surpassing Marshall Faulk's career touchdown total for running backs. Henry currently has eight rushing touchdowns this season, but he needs just two more to surpass Faulk's 136 touchdowns. To do so, Henry would join a select group of players, including Emmitt Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Marcus Allen, all members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Henry has also added six receiving scores to his tally, bringing his total rushing touchdowns to 136. If Henry scores a touchdown against Jacksonville, he would become the third running back in NFL history to reach 137 rushing touchdowns, alongside Tomlinson and Allen. Tomlinson reached double digits in rushing touchdowns every season from 2001 to 2009.
Baltimore's recent struggles, including three consecutive losses, have led head coach Jesse Minter to emphasize the importance of the run game. With undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano set to start at quarterback, the Ravens will depend on Henry's ability to find the end zone to secure a victory. Rookie guard Vega Ioane, who missed the previous game due to a knee injury, is expected to return to the lineup.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville holds the record for the longest streak without allowing an opposing player to gain at least 75 rushing yards. The San Francisco 49ers hold the two longest stretches, from 2021 to 2023 and from 1989 to 1991.
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