Derrick Henry Surpasses Jim Brown,Continues Historic Touchdown Streak
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Nashville,TN – Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans etched his name further into NFL history Sunday,surpassing the legendary Jim Brown in career rushing yards. The milestone adds to an already remarkable season for the star running back and solidifies his place among the league’s all-time greats.
Breaking the 12,312-Yard Barrier
Henry reached 12,328 rushing yards, exceeding the Hall of Fame career total of Jim Brown, who finished with 12,312 yards. He now sets his sights on climbing the NFL’s all-time rushing list,needing 1,412 more yards to reach tony Dorsett’s 12,740 yards and enter the top 10.
Rare Company: Eight Consecutive Seasons with Double-Digit Touchdowns
Beyond yardage,Henry achieved a feat accomplished by only one other player in NFL history. He joins LaDainian Tomlinson as the only running backs to record 10 or more rushing touchdowns in at least eight consecutive seasons. Tomlinson accomplished this impressive run for nine straight years (2001-2009) while playing for the San Diego Chargers.
Closing in on Peterson’s Record
With 116 career rushing touchdowns, Henry is rapidly ascending the leaderboard. He is now just five touchdowns away from surpassing Adrian Peterson for the fourth-most career rushing touchdowns in NFL history.
Wow, what a performance by Derrick Henry! Its moments like these that remind us why we love the NFL.I’d love to hear your thoughts – who do you think will be the next great running back to break into the top 10? Share your opinions in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this article, please consider subscribing for more in-depth NFL coverage!
