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Derrick Henry, 32, showed no signs of slowing down on Sunday when he ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries in the Baltimore Ravens' 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1.
The win was a big deal for a new coaching staff under head coach Jesse Minter. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle had a solid debut as a playcaller. The Ravens outgained the Colts in total yards 506-251, gaining an average of 7.9 yards per play.
Henry's rising performance was key to the Ravens having success on offense. Henry reached a historical milestone during his three-touchdown performance, scoring his 124th career touchdown (and 125th), which passed Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen's 123 touchdowns. Only two former NFL players have more rushing touchdowns, LaDainian Tomlinson with 145 and Emmitt Smith with 164.
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Allen was a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1982. He won Super Bowl MVP for his performance in the Raiders' 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Allen rushed for 191 yards and two scores on 20 carries in the contest.
Allen earned NFL MVP in 1985, was nominated an All-Pro three times, and earned six Pro Bowl selections in his career.
Following the game, Henry told reporters that he and Allen have met thanks to being winners of the Heisman Trophy. Henry was thankful to be in the same class as Allen.
"I love Marcus Allen," Henry said, via ESPN. "I got to get to know him through the Heisman commercials. He's a great dude. And for my name to be mentioned up with his, it's an honor. I'm very grateful."
Henry is still running like he can chase down Tomlinson's record within by at least next season. Smith's 164 is still far away, but not out of reach.
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