Baltimore Ravens Running Back Derrick Henry Makes NFL History Against the Chicago Bears
The King just dethroned Chicago royalty on their own turf, and it couldn’t have been scripted any better. Derrick Henry bulldozed his way into the NFL record books once again Sunday, scoring his 111th career rushing touchdown against the Chicago Bears to surpass the legendary Walter Payton for fifth place all-time. The irony? He did it right in front of Bears fans who still worship “Sweetness” like he’s still suiting up on Sundays.
Henry’s Historic Moment Against Chicago
MOVING UP THE RECORD BOOKS!!
111 CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS. 5TH-MOST IN NFL HISTORY. 👑 pic.twitter.com/91jm4sxuI4
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 26, 2025
With 8:15 left in the second quarter, Henry took a handoff on a simple sweep left and punched it in from two yards out. Nothing fancy, nothing flashy – just pure power football that’s become his trademark. The touchdown gave Baltimore a 7-6 lead, but more importantly, it moved Henry past one of the greatest to ever carry the rock.
The 31-year-old powerhouse reached this milestone in just 143 games, while Payton needed 190 contests to hit 110 touchdowns. That’s not a knock on Walter – the man played in a completely different era when defenses were legally allowed to separate your soul from your body. But it does show just how dominant Henry has been throughout his career.
The Road To Fifth All-Time
Three weeks earlier, Henry had tied Payton’s mark with touchdown number 110 in a loss to Houston. Since then, every Ravens fan has been waiting for this moment, knowing their workhorse would eventually break through. The achievement becomes even more impressive when you consider the journey. From winning the Heisman Trophy at Alabama to becoming Tennessee’s bell cow, and now carrying Baltimore’s rushing attack at an age when most running backs are contemplating retirement, the man just keeps producing.
What’s Next For the King
Now sitting at 111 rushing touchdowns, Henry has his sights set on Adrian Peterson’s fourth-place mark of 120 scores. At his current pace, that’s absolutely reachable, especially considering how Baltimore has leaned on him this season despite their early struggles.
Above Peterson sits Marcus Allen (123), LaDainian Tomlinson (145), and the seemingly untouchable Emmitt Smith at 164. While catching Smith might be asking too much even from someone as durable as Henry, moving into the top three isn’t completely out of the question if he can stay healthy.
Henry’s Legacy Continues Growing
What makes Henry special isn’t just the numbers – though 11,862 career rushing yards and counting certainly don’t hurt. It is the way he’s redefined what a modern running back can be. In an era obsessed with pass-catching specialists and committee approaches, Henry has shown that a traditional bulldozer can still dominate.
Baltimore knew exactly what they were getting when they signed him, and moments like Sunday remind everyone why he’s worth every penny. The Ravens may be struggling this season, but having a back who can rewrite history books while dragging defenders for extra yards makes every game worth watching.
