Derrick Henry Surpasses 1,500 Rushing Yards for 4th Time, Joins Elite NFL Club with 11,000+ Yards and 100+ TDs

Dec 21, 2024, 09:48 PM

Derrick Henry has achieved a milestone by surpassing 1,500 rushing yards for the 2024 NFL season, marking the fourth time in his career he has reached this mark. He joins an elite group of players, becoming the fifth in NFL history to record at least four seasons with 1,500 or more rushing yards, alongside legends such as Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Eric Dickerson, and Edgerrin James. Additionally, Henry's career achievements include becoming the ninth player to accumulate over 11,000 rushing yards and 100 rushing touchdowns, joining notable names like Emmitt Smith and Jim Brown. He is now in the company of Saquon Barkley, who also surpassed 1,500 rushing yards this season, making it the third instance in the last 12 seasons where there have been two or more players with 1,500+ rushing yards in a single season.