Derrick Henry passes Walter Payton for 5th in NFL rushing TDs

Field Level Media|published: Sun 26th October, 14:27 2025

Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry recorded his 111th career rushing touchdown on Sunday, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Walter Payton for fifth place all-time in NFL history.

Henry ran in from 2 yards out with 8:15 remaining in the second quarter against Payton's former team, the Chicago Bears.

Henry, 31, reached his totals in his 143rd career NFL game, while Payton needed 190 to reach 110.

Henry is now nine rushing touchdowns shy of matching Adrian Peterson for fourth place. Emmitt Smith has the NFL record with 164, followed by LaDainian Tomlinson (145) and Marcus Allen (123).

--Field Level Media