{
  "id": 16138196,
  "title": "Ravens' Derrick Henry on Verge of Joining Jerry Rice in Exclusive NFL Club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ravens-derrick-henry-on-verge-of-joining-jerry-rice-in-exclusive-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T02:04:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/ravens-derrick-henry-on-verge-of-joining-jerry-rice-in-exclusive-nfl-club-12608505"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every week during the football season, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry seems to achieve another record that will soon go down in NFL history. According to Polymarket Football's recent post on X, Henry has recorded 37 games this season where he scored multiple touchdowns. If he can accomplish one more such feat, Henry would move ahead of Randy Moss for the fourth-most multiple touchdown games in the league. The three players ahead of Henry in this ranking are NFL legends Jerry Rice, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Emmitt Smith. However, the path to the No. 4 position is not going to be easy. That’s because Henry and the Ravens are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals, a team that has made significant strides in their defense over the past season, thanks to the addition of Jonathan Allen, Dexter Lawrence, and Bryan Cook. While the Bengals' defense has improved, it still has some work to do before it can handle a force like Henry.\n\nCincinnati is currently posting a -0.03 EPA (Expected Points Added) per rush allowed, placing them at the ninth-worst spot in the league. However, it’s the defensive line duo of Jonathan Allen and Dexter Lawrence who have made the most impact, combining for nine tackles for loss and 25 stops. According to Clutch Points, \"In fact, despite the additions on the defensive line, the pass defense is where the Bengals have been more effective. Cincinnati is allowing -0.11 EPA per pass allowed, which just sneaks into the NFL’s top 10 this season.\" The upcoming match between Henry and the Bengals will be a crucial moment in Henry's quest to join the exclusive NFL club of Jerry Rice, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Emmitt Smith.",
  "summary": "Ravens RB Derrick Henry is knocking on the doorstep of a rare NFL feat accomplished by just 3 players, including Jerry Rice.",
  "key_points": [
    "Derrick Henry nears 4th place in multiple TD games with 37 in 2023 season.",
    "Bengals defense improved but still ranks 9th worst in EPA per rush allowed.",
    "Henry vs Bengals game crucial for his pursuit of Jerry Rice's record."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Henry's pursuit of an elite scoring milestone tests whether his historic production can overcome a Cincinnati defense that has significantly strengthened its front line through key veteran additions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}