NFL
Derrick Henry Passes Bettis and Tomlinson for Seventh on NFL Rushing List
Henry began Thursday night ninth on the career rushing list and needed 35 yards against Jacksonville to pass both Hall of Famers.
Derrick Henry moved into seventh place on the NFL’s career rushing list Thursday night, passing Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson during the Baltimore Ravens’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Henry entered the game with 13,650 regular-season rushing yards, according to The Associated Press’s game preview. He needed 13 yards to move ahead of Bettis, who finished with 13,662, and 35 to surpass Tomlinson’s 13,684.
The two Hall of Famers had been separated by just 22 yards on the career rushing leaderboard. Henry began the night ninth and moved past both at M&T Bank Stadium.
Curtis Martin is next on the list in sixth place with 14,101 yards. Emmitt Smith holds the NFL record with 18,355.
