Derrick Henry passes Marcus Allen, climbs to third in all-time rushing touchdowns

Derrick Henry ran for three touchdowns in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts and with that performance climbed to third on the all-time rushing touchdown list. After the game, he stands at 125 such scores, two more than Marcus Allen.

As NFL reports, Henry scored two touchdowns in the first half of the matchup and later added a third to cap a big day in his career. The record-breaking score came on a powerful 32-yard run, as his team built a 31-point first half under first-year coach Jesse Minter.

The performance strengthens Henry’s place among the greatest rushers in history and adds weight to the discussions around his career, which is expected to be recognized at the highest level. The news was reported by NFL.