BALTIMORE -- One of Derrick Henry's easiest touchdowns of his career was among the most momentous for the Baltimore Ravens running back.
In the second quarter against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Henry went untouched on a 2-yard run, which moved him past Walter Payton for sole possession of fifth place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdowns list. It was Henry's 111th career touchdown run in his 143rd game.
Henry scored his 112th career rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, on a 2-yard run in the Ravens' 30-16 victory.
"I'm trying to be so appreciative about all of the things [I do] and some of the runs in the game that I like to have back, but I'm always going to give homage and pay homage to the ones that came before me. It's such a cool thing," Henry said of passing Payton on the all-time list. "I've been blessed with the teammates and coaches I had throughout the years to reach that milestone, but [there's] still more [work] to do, and [I am] looking forward to being better."
This was a bright spot in what has been a tough start for Henry. Entering Sunday, Henry's 88 carries were his fewest through six games since 2018.
But Henry scored his fifth touchdown of the season Sunday, running wide left and going into the end zone standing up.
On the all-time rushing touchdown list, Henry trails only Emmitt Smith (164), LaDainian Tomlinson (145), Marcus Allen (123) and Adrian Peterson (120).