Derrick Henry Shines in Week 6 Victory, Continues to Make NFL History

Derrick Henry, the star running back for the Baltimore Ravens, delivered another stellar performance in the Ravens’ Week 6 triumph over the Washington Commanders. Henry rushed for 132 yards and scored two crucial touchdowns, propelling his team to victory and solidifying his place among the NFL’s elite running backs.

This latest feat marks Henry’s 20th career game with at least 100 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. With this accomplishment, he joins the ranks of Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Emmitt Smith, who hold the record for such performances with 25 and 21 games, respectively.

Henry’s impressive career has been marked by consistent excellence on the field. His dominant performance against Washington earned him the title of Offensive Player of the Week, the ninth of his career. This achievement ties him with Adrian Peterson for the fourth-most Offensive Player of the Week awards ever received by a running back. Henry’s previous accolades include:

• 2018: Week 14 (Tennessee Titans)
• 2019: Week 17 (Tennessee Titans)
• 2020: Weeks 6, 17 (Tennessee Titans)
• 2021: Weeks 2, 6 (Tennessee Titans)
• 2022: Week 8 (Tennessee Titans)
• 2024: Weeks 4, 6 (Baltimore Ravens)

Henry’s transition to the Ravens has been seamless, and he has quickly become a key component of Baltimore’s offensive strategy. His ability to consistently produce game-changing performances has been invaluable to the team. In just a few short weeks, he has already made a significant impact, earning two Offensive Player of the Week awards in the 2024 season alone.