Derrick Henry's career has already carved out a path that leads straight to Canton - and he’s not done adding milestones to the map just yet.
The next one is within reach. According to NBC Sports research, Henry is just 69 rushing yards away from joining an elite club: only three other players in NFL history have logged seven seasons with 1,000+ rushing yards and 10+ rushing touchdowns.
That list? LaDainian Tomlinson (eight times), Adrian Peterson (seven), and Emmitt Smith (seven).
That’s not just good company - that’s Mount Rushmore-level company for NFL running backs.
Henry has already hit that mark in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Now, with the 2025 season winding down, he’s knocking on the door once again. And if you’ve watched Henry run lately, you know he’s not limping toward history - he’s bulldozing through it.
But there’s more on the line this week than just a statistical milestone. If Henry can rack up 150 or more rushing yards against the Steelers, he’ll join the legendary Jim Brown as the only players ever with three 150-yard rushing games against Pittsburgh. And here’s the kicker - Henry would be the only one to do it in three straight matchups, including last season’s wild-card showdown.
That’s not just a stat. That’s dominance - against a franchise known for its defensive tradition.
Of course, the Steelers know what’s at stake, and after giving up the most rushing yards at home in 50 years, they’re going to be desperate to stop the bleeding. Expect them to stack the box, load up the line, and dare Baltimore to beat them through the air. That means the pressure shifts to Lamar Jackson to make plays in the passing game - and let’s be honest, Lamar hasn’t quite looked like that Lamar in recent weeks.
It’s a bold strategy from Pittsburgh - one that could backfire if Henry finds even a sliver of daylight. Because when he gets going, it’s not just about yards.
It’s about momentum. It’s about morale.
And it’s about a defense that starts to feel every hit in the fourth quarter.
And maybe that’s the biggest question heading into this one: Can anyone actually stop Derrick Henry when he’s locked in? Even with nine in the box, even with a game plan built entirely around slowing him down, there’s a chance it just doesn’t matter. Henry’s not just a running back - he’s a force of nature.
This game carries weight for both teams. Baltimore is looking to stay in the AFC hunt, and Pittsburgh?
They’re teetering. If the Steelers drop another one, the Week 15 Monday night matchup against the Dolphins in Pittsburgh could get ugly - and not just on the scoreboard.
We’re talking empty seats, frustrated fans, and a fresh wave of “Fire Tomlin!” chants echoing through Acrisure Stadium.
But before we get there, all eyes are on Henry. Because when he’s this close to history, you don’t want to miss what happens next.