Derrick Henry breaks NFL record previously shared with Adrian Peterson, O.J. Simpson

Mike Moraitis

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As Derrick Henry's career continues to run into his 30s, he's going to be breaking more and more NFL records.

The Baltimore Ravens running back broke another on Saturday night in a 216-yard, four-touchdown performance against the Green Bay Packers in a game the Ravens needed to have.

Henry now has seven 200-yard games during his career, which is the most in league history, surpassing both Adrian Peterson and O.J. Simpson, both of whom had six.

Henry moved into fourth place on the all-time rushing touchdowns list, also passing Peterson. With 122, Henry is just two shy of of passing Marcus Allen for third all time.

Henry still has some work to do to move up, as LaDainian Tomlin sits in second place on the all-time list with 145, and Emmitt Smith is in first with a whopping 164.

For most guys Henry's age, getting to Smith wouldn't seem plausible, but Father Time has yet to take its toll on the superstar rusher, so we can't rule him out from getting there.

Henry continues to break the mold during his NFL career.

Running backs aren't supposed to be elite past the age of 30, yet here we are with Henry, who goes into Sunday ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards.

He may never get that elusive Super Bowl, but you can punch Henry's ticket into the Hall of Fame already.

There have been few in league history who have dominated like The King has and there is no doubt he is the best running back of his generation.

With the victory, the Ravens stave off elimination for at least one more day.

Now, Baltimore will turn its attention to Sunday, when the Pittsburgh Steelers can wrap up the AFC North with a win over the Cleveland Browns.

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