Derrick Henry is a beast in the playoffs. He’s a human battering ram who runs over defenders like they’re bowling pins. And his performance in the Ravens’ Wild Card win over the Steelers was just another reminder of his dominance.
Henry rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, averaging an eye-popping 7.2 yards per carry. He’s now the all-time leader in games with 175+ rushing yards in playoff history, and he’s tied for the most games with 150+ rushing yards. He’s also got the second-most rushing yards in a playoff game for a player aged 30 or older.
Henry’s playoff resume is stacking up nicely. He’s ninth all-time in playoff rushing yards, and his 114.7 rushing yards per game is second only to Terrell Davis among players with at least five playoff appearances.
But is he the best playoff running back ever? That’s a tough one. Terrell Davis still holds the crown, with his Super Bowl MVP and his incredible dominance in his eight playoff games. But Henry is definitely in the conversation, and he’s making a strong case for himself with every playoff performance.
He’s a force of nature in the postseason, and he’s a key reason why the Ravens are considered Super Bowl contenders. If he keeps playing like this, he might just surpass Davis and claim the title of greatest playoff running back of all time.
