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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Henry was held to just 45 yards on 17 carries against Cincinnati—a measly 2.6 yards per carry. Jaylinn Hawkins notes that through a combination of factors, the usually dominant Hall-of-Fame back has struggled in several games this season; blocking has been an issue as Henry has been hit near the line of scrimmage too often, but it is fair to wonder if age is finally becoming a factor for the 32-year-old workhorse. Over the past two games against divisional opponents, Henry has been held to 103 total rushing yards while being kept out of the end zone.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Henry averaged less than 3.0 yards per carry on 17 attempts in Week 7, continuing the Ravens' ineffective rushing attack; he played in a near-evens snap split with Justice Hill (34 snaps to 31) despite being the team's lead back.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Henry had his worst rushing output in recent memory against the Bengals, gaining only 45 yards on 17 attempts (2.6 yards per carry); he continues to find little running room behind the Ravens' offensive line and has not appeared as decisive lately hitting holes and breaking tackles, now averaging only 3.9 yards per carry on the year.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Henry was stuffed again in short-yardage situations; the source identifies this as part of a pattern of short-yardage ineffectiveness. Opponents are stacking the box on third-and-short specifically to swallow up Henry, making direct runs into the pile—especially against elite defensive linemen like Dexter Lawrence—a poor strategic choice.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Derrick Henry has been extremely ineffective on short runs this season, both due to his own lack of push and consistently being hit in the backfield; the source indicates Baltimore needs to look at another back to carry the ball in short-yardage situations going forward, suggesting potential role reduction or committee usage in goal-line and short-yardage contexts.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
Derrick Henry has underperformed expectations this season outside of a few games. Dustin Cox notes: "Derrick Henry, when not getting hit behind the line of scrimmage, has not looked like usual dominant self outside of a few games this season." Cox further suggests that "Declan Doyle needs to seriously consider giving another running back the ball on short-yardage runs going forward," indicating Henry's struggles in critical situations. This reflects both offensive line issues and Henry's own performance decline.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Ravens RB whose success was limited last week against Cleveland; getting run game going with Henry is absolutely paramount to sustaining offensive success with Huntley at QB. Henry was bottled up against Browns and if Ravens can get a classic Henry performance, they should have a real chance against Bengals, but his limited production trend is concerning.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Ravens' offensive strategy centers on attacking the outside against Bengals' run defense; Henry's edge-running ability is key to exploiting the league-high 6.0 yards per carry allowed outside versus 3.3 between the tackles. Attacking the outside will take pressure off Cam Jurgens in his first start as a Raven.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Ravens RB and run game have struggled with efficiency this season; the team has not been as efficient running the ball and has specifically struggled in short-yardage conversion attempts with Henry, creating vulnerability for the Bengals to exploit by controlling the line of scrimmage.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Was effectively neutralized on the ground by the Browns' defense despite the absence of star defensive tackle Mason Graham, rushing 17 times for just 58 yards and suffering a costly fumble that led to Cleveland's only touchdown.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Running back fumbled in Week 6 against the Browns, giving Cleveland possession at the Ravens' 35-yard line and setting up a scoring opportunity that contributed to the Ravens' loss despite an otherwise strong defensive performance.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
It was an uncharacteristically rough day for the future Hall-of-Fame back on Sunday. Henry's fumble in the fourth quarter gave the Browns the ball at the 35-yard line, leading to their lone touchdown of the day to tie the game. Aside from the backbreaking turnover, Henry struggled to get anything going after a strong first quarter, finishing with just 58 yards on 17 carries for 3.4 yards per carry. He averaged less than one yard before contact while being tackled for a loss on four of his 17 carries.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Saw 33 snaps compared to Justice Hill's 24, ran 17 times but gained just 58 rushing yards and had a costly fourth-quarter fumble; despite snap advantage, production was minimal.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Still has seven touchdowns in six games despite the run game slowing down in recent weeks due to offensive line shuffling and Lamar Jackson's injury. Maintains strong touchdown production even in a compromised offensive environment.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Derrick Henry found tough sledding against the Browns, running 17 times for a season-low 58 yards (3.4 yards per carry), with 17 of his yards coming on a single carry. He did not score and had a costly lost fumble late in the fourth quarter that the Browns recovered and quickly converted into a game-tying touchdown, earning a D+ grade.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Henry rushed for a season-low 58 yards on 17 carries (3.4 yards per carry) against Cleveland and has not eclipsed 4.3 yards per carry in any game since Week 1; over the last three weeks his longest rush has been just 17 yards, indicating the Ravens' run blocking has deteriorated and Henry is running into walls of defenders for minimal gain, compounded by a fourth-quarter fumble in a key moment.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Fumbled in a critical moment and failed to produce in the running game; described as not doing much despite being a future Hall of Famer. The fumble was one of the Ravens' biggest blunders of the day and contributed to the team's inability to overcome the deficit. Offensive line struggles and the team's inability to adjust away from the struggling run game exacerbated his ineffectiveness.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Dustin Cox expects another heavy dose of Derrick Henry on the ground against the Browns, who have struggled to run the ball this season and face a Ravens defense that should control the line of scrimmage.PositiveMatchupOct 17, 2026
Ravens RB faces Browns' bottom-10 run defense weakened by injuries to DTs Mike Hall and Kalia Davis (both out) and Mason Graham (likely out or playing at less than 100%). The source expects Henry to receive plenty of outside runs and more confident between-the-tackles carries given Cleveland's interior line injuries; the Ravens previously attacked the Falcons' injured edge with outside runs to mitigate their own offensive line issues, and should have even more success against Cleveland's weakened front.PositiveUsageOct 17, 2026
Henry is a key offensive weapon for the Ravens; the Browns' defense will need to limit his damage on the ground as a primary defensive objective.PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026
Henry was a star performer for Baltimore's Week 5 win, rushing 24 times for 102 yards and scoring on an 18-yard screen pass; the Ravens' offense totaled 208 yards rushing against Atlanta's top-ranked run defense entering the week.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Ravens running back critical to Baltimore's overtime strategy; executed a masterful 14-play, 7:03-minute clock-killing drive in overtime against the Falcons by running the ball six times on the drive. The source emphasizes that not every team is capable of executing such a drive with Henry in the backfield, highlighting his unique value in game-management scenarios and his ability to control the clock and wear down defenses.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Henry received a heavy workload without Jackson under center, rushing for 102 yards on 24 carries while scoring on an 18-yard reception and adding a two-point conversion touchdown. Despite no run longer than 11 yards, he ground out tough yards and wore down Atlanta's defense in overtime.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Henry led the backfield with 42 snaps and 24 rushing attempts, edging out Justice Hill (35 snaps, 6 touches). Henry's snap and carry volume establishes him as the primary back in the Ravens' ground game.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Henry grinded out 102 rushing yards despite being limited to a longest run of only 11 yards, demonstrating consistent production and hard running in the fourth quarter and overtime. He also added an impressive 18-yard receiving touchdown on a catch-and-run screen reception, contributing to the Ravens' 200+ rushing yards and 5.9 yards-per-carry average.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Henry was used in a two-point conversion play on a wildcat sweep, with Zay Flowers serving as eye candy to break Henry into open space. This play design showcases the Ravens' creative offensive scheming in high-leverage situations.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
At age 32 and 250 pounds, Henry outrushed Bijan Robinson on National Running Back Day, averaging 4.2 yards per carry while protecting the ball and consistently picking up chunk gains on early downs to keep Baltimore's offense ahead of the sticks. In overtime, he bullied a gassed Falcons defense with a series of punishing runs that set up the game-winning score. The source emphasizes his unparalleled ability to get the edge at his age and weight, noting 'Father Time is undefeated, but there's a reason he keeps ducking Henry.'PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Key offensive contributor in Ravens' comeback victory over Atlanta; the source notes Baltimore "stuck to Derrick Henry" as a core offensive strategy in the win, emphasizing his role in the game plan despite the team playing without Lamar Jackson.NegativeMatchupOct 11, 2026
Ravens RB facing Falcons' phenomenal run defense without Lamar Jackson's offensive explosiveness to compensate. Nikhil Mehta states 'neither his nor Derrick Henry's legs will be able to bail him out against the Falcons' phenomenal run defense,' indicating Henry will struggle to generate production. Dustin Cox emphasizes the Ravens' offense must lean on Henry without Jackson but cannot afford to fall behind, as the Falcons' run defense is elite.PositiveUsageOct 10, 2026
Henry is expected to receive a heavy dose of carries in Week 5 as part of the Ravens' game plan to keep time of possession in Baltimore's favor and keep Atlanta's weapons off the field. The Ravens will run a heavy outside zone game similar to their big win against Green Bay last year, especially against Atlanta's depleted EDGE room. Huntley will also get plenty of carries to take some attention off Henry.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
With Tyler Huntley starting in place of injured Lamar Jackson, the Ravens will likely feature Derrick Henry on the ground and use Huntley's legs in conjunction with Henry's carries, elevating Henry's workload and fantasy opportunity.NegativeUsageOct 8, 2026
Henry averaged only 3.2 yards per carry on 23 attempts against Tennessee, a concerning efficiency metric. More troubling, only 25 of his 73 total yards came before contact, indicating significant run-blocking struggles from the Ravens offensive line. The source notes this is not a stat you want to see from an offensive line, and the Ravens will need to improve run blocking to lean on Henry against Atlanta with Lamar Jackson sidelined.NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026
Henry struggled to find running room against his former team Tennessee in Week 4, racking up 73 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries for just 3.2 yards per carry.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Derrick Henry's production has already declined due to the Ravens' O-line woes, and his situation will worsen if Lamar Jackson misses Week 5. The Falcons have the league's No. 1 run defense by a wide margin, which is especially problematic for a Ravens offense that leans on their ground game when Jackson is sidelined.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Henry led the backfield with 40 snaps, maintaining his primary role in the Ravens' running back rotation.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Derrick Henry was featured heavily against his former team with 23 carries but mustered only 73 rushing yards (3.2 yards per carry), with his longest run going for 14 yards. This marked his second straight game averaging 3.4 yards per carry or less, indicating continued inefficiency despite high volume.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Henry featured prominently in Week 4 matchup against Tennessee; touchdown celebration in game preview indicates active offensive role for Ravens running back in favorable Week 4 setup against 0-3 Titans.PositiveUsageOct 3, 2026
Henry disclosed this week that he felt the Titans unceremoniously shuffled him out of town; the source recommends putting the ball in his hands to let him get his anger out on Tennessee's defense, especially given the Ravens' run-blocking has looked much better than pass protection.NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026
Henry's running style—staying high and needing space to build momentum—is not conducive to short-yardage push plays, which explains his poor 3rd-and-short and 4th-and-short success rate in Baltimore. However, his career goal-line touchdown numbers suggest he shouldn't be performing this poorly; the issue is offensive line execution rather than Henry's ability, as the line needs to generate better push in those scenarios.NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026
Henry had a down day by his standards with 89 yards on 26 carries but managed a couple of explosive plays including a 29-yard long and two touchdowns. His running style staying high and need for space to build momentum isn't conducive to short-yardage push plays, and his goal-line touchdown numbers in his career suggest he shouldn't be struggling as much in Baltimore's short-yardage situations.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Henry will face his former team, the Titans, for the first time since leaving Tennessee, and the source expects him to be extra motivated to have another productive afternoon.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Derrick Henry prepares for his first career game against the Titans, his former team, in Week 4 after signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Ravens in March 2024. Henry acknowledged the emotional weight of the matchup—"It's going to be a crazy moment to be playing against the team that I came in the league playing for"—but downplayed making too much of it. Tennessee made no attempt to retain Henry in free agency, instead signing Tony Pollard to a three-year, $21.75 million deal. Henry described the situation as bittersweet, noting he saw the writing on the wall during the 2023 season and that the Titans were ready to move on, though he emphasized "It's always love" for his former team.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Henry delivered his usual strong performance in Week 3 with 89 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries in Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas, maintaining consistent production.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Henry found the end zone twice on Sunday while rushing for 89 yards on 26 carries. His two touchdowns moved him past Ray Rice for the second-most rushing touchdowns in franchise history, trailing only Jamal Lewis. Henry also passed Eric Dickerson to become the ninth all-time leading rusher in NFL history with 13,356 rushing yards, continuing his Hall of Fame trajectory.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
More than doubled Justice Hill's snap count (43 to 21) and took a heavy workload with 26 carries, establishing clear lead-back role.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Henry was bottled up by the Cowboys' defense, averaging only 3.4 yards per carry on 26 rushing attempts. He was stuffed on multiple third-and-short and fourth-and-short tries, though he did score two touchdowns and had one long run of 29 yards. Neither he nor Justice Hill was a factor in the passing attack. The source gave the running back group a B– grade.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Derrick Henry scored a touchdown during the Ravens' 34-31 victory over the Cowboys, contributing to the high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. The photo caption documents Henry celebrating after scoring, indicating he was a factor in the Ravens' offensive output.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
An offense with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry should not routinely struggle to pick up a yard or two, but the Cowboys consistently blew up their short-yardage attempts including multiple stops on the goal line. This speaks not only to the Ravens' issues at offensive line, but also offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's predictability in those moments. The game proved it is not as simple as giving it to Henry and letting him push forward; Doyle has to figure out which levers to pull and balance feeding his bell cow with change-ups to keep defenses honest.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Dustin Cox predicts a heavy dosage of Derrick Henry this week after he received just five carries in the second half of Week 2; ball control and winning time of possession will be key for the Ravens avoiding a shootout that they may not have the firepower to win, making Henry central to the game plan.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Henry ran for 4.3 yards per carry in Week 2 and is identified as one of the two best weapons alongside Bateman. Historically wrecked the Cowboys in 2024; the source projects he should finish with no fewer than 20 carries against Dallas. Cowboys are in the bottom three in rushing yards allowed per game and will load the box to stop Henry, but the Ravens must keep plunging him throughout the game to keep the Cowboys honest and create space for Lamar Jackson to run.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Henry finished Week 2 with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries against New Orleans, but saw just five carries in the second half as the Ravens' offense stalled and the team fell behind.PositiveUsageSep 23, 2026
Henry's Ravens rushing attack averaged 4.9 yards per carry in Week 2 against New Orleans, double the Saints' rushing efficiency of 2.4 yards per carry, demonstrating efficient ground-game execution despite the loss.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
Derrick Henry's role in the Ravens' late-game offense remains limited by pass-protection failures and schematic adjustments. The Saints run-blitzed in the second half specifically to take Henry out of the game plan, and while offensive coordinator Declan Doyle had effective calls to counter those looks, overall pass protection collapsed. The source questions whether the Ravens could have funneled more runs to Henry but identifies the larger issue as offensive talent deficiency and defensive breakdowns rather than Henry's availability or role. Henry alone will not solve the Ravens' late-game execution problems.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Derrick Henry had a modest game at 4.3 yards per carry, well below his standard, but the more concerning issue was his usage. Despite the Ravens catching an early lead and missing their top wide receiver (Zay Flowers), their future Hall of Fame running back had under 20 carries. Even worse, he had only five carries in the entire second half when the Ravens led 14-3 with less than 30 seconds remaining in the first half. The source calls this a baffling choice that dates back to his first year in Baltimore.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Ravens star running back had just five carries in the second half against Saints, including only one in the fourth quarter, despite leading 14-3 at halftime; source notes Ravens seemed to forget Henry existed and should have leaned on him more in the second half. Additionally, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle called a deep shot downfield on third-and-1 late in the game rather than giving Henry the ball, which may have cost the Ravens a scoring drive.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Henry played 31 snaps (53% of RB share) in Week 2 but notably received only five carries in the second half as Ravens protected a lead; finished with 87 scrimmage yards and a touchdown despite limited second-half volume.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Henry's longest run went for only eight yards and he averaged 4.3 yards per rush with one touchdown and 87 scrimmage yards. The Ravens puzzlingly only gave Henry five carries in the second half when they were leading by more than a touchdown; he likely would have been able to grind out much-needed first downs to help sustain drives.NegativeUsageSep 20, 2026
Ravens RB severely underutilized in Week 2 loss to Saints despite New Orleans' weak run defense; the coaching staff veered away from Henry after a few non-starter plays early, and he received only five carries over the final two quarters, losing all control of a two-pronged offensive flow. The source notes falling short of 20 carries when missing top WR Zay Flowers is criminal game management.PositiveMatchupSep 20, 2026
Henry is positioned for a strong Week 2 matchup against the Saints' run defense, which allowed Jahmyr Gibbs over 150 yards and 5+ yards per carry in Week 1. However, without Zay Flowers in the lineup, Henry will likely face loaded boxes, and if the Ravens' offensive line is missing starters, New Orleans could slow Baltimore's run game and force more pressure on the passing game.PositiveUsageSep 19, 2026
Derrick Henry is expected to get a heavy dosage of carries in Week 2 against a Saints' defense that surrendered 165 rushing yards to the Lions in Week 1. Baltimore's ground game looked dangerous with Henry and Lamar Jackson in Week 1 and should not slow down even with Ronnie Stanley potentially missing. Henry had a hat-trick performance against Indianapolis and should get the call early and often.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
Derrick Henry is the focal point of the Ravens' 12 and 13 personnel run game under center, which offensive coordinator Declan Doyle wants to maintain despite potential left-side offensive line injuries. However, if the left side cannot hold, the Ravens may need to shift to shotgun formations, which could affect Henry's run game effectiveness.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ravens run game should still hum in Week 2 with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry toting the football despite offensive line injuries to Simpson, Stanley, and Hendrickson. However, the offensive line will have to handle protection adjustments and 1-on-1 matchups without the penalties that prevented the Ravens from scoring 50 points in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Derrick Henry appears poised for another monster season after tallying 144 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries against the Colts in Week 1. His early-season production suggests he remains a workhorse back in the Ravens offense.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Derrick Henry rumbled all game long in Ravens' 41-23 Week 1 victory over Colts; his strong rushing performance positions him as a key weapon against Saints' defense that struggled to contain Jahmyr Gibbs on the ground.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Henry dominated with 144 rushing yards at 6.0 YPC and 3 TDs, part of historic Ravens offensive trifecta. Generated 110 yards before contact (3rd-highest single-game total of his career per Next Gen Stats) and was never tackled behind the line of scrimmage. Positioned to thrive in Ravens' under-center scheme with stretch/zone concepts.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Henry played 37 snaps (just over half of the Ravens' 68 offensive snaps) and rushed for 144 yards with three touchdowns on 20 attempts in the season opener against Indianapolis, establishing a dominant early-season workload.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
The 32-year-old workhorse delivered an elite Week 1 performance with 144 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs against Indianapolis, moving into third all-time in rushing touchdowns. With a healthy Lamar Jackson in the backfield, the Ravens' ground game appears nearly impossible to stop.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards on 24 carries with three touchdowns and added 19 receiving yards on a catch-and-run reception in Week 1. His longest run went for 32 yards, and he grinded out chunk gains as the game progressed to help keep the Ravens' offense on the field and put the game away. This was described as just another day at the office for Henry.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Henry averaged 6.0 yards per carry and scored 3 rushing touchdowns in Week 1, passing Marcus Allen for third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list. The 6.0 YPC efficiency and multi-touchdown performance in his Ravens debut signals strong early-season production and role security in the new offense.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Henry dominated in Week 1, rumbling for 6.0 yards per carry and three touchdowns; he looked as good as usual, opening up the sky for the Ravens offense with the new coaching staff putting him in position to shine.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Henry added long chunk gains and explosive plays in Week 1, contributing to the Ravens' offensive success even after Flowers exited; the source identifies him as an OPOY candidate alongside Flowers.PositiveMatchupSep 13, 2026
Henry is projected to have a strong performance against the Ravens' unsure linebacker core; his ability to feast on this matchup will help the Colts control the strong Ravens interior line.PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Derrick Henry will be used to set up play-action shots to Zay Flowers on his signature deep dig routes; if the Colts' front can stop the Ravens' ground game, they can use a two-high safety look with one buzzing the middle, but otherwise the Colts will have to use safeties in run support, giving Flowers more room to operate.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
The Ravens maintain a solid rushing infrastructure with Derrick Henry and one of the league's most uniquely talented quarterbacks. However, for the first time in years, ranking Baltimore among the NFL's elite offenses requires projecting a rebound rather than relying on recent evidence, given uncertainty at center (Tyler Linderbaum's departure), offensive coordinator transition (Declan Doyle taking over), and questions about Lamar Jackson's rushing efficiency post-injury.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Voted as season-long captain by Ravens players; described as an obvious choice on offense alongside Lamar Jackson.PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026
RB had plenty of open holes in 11-on-11 red zone work; Commanders defense showed no resistance to him, indicating strong run game performance and offensive line execution in joint practice.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Ranked No. 15 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 List, eight spots lower than his 2025 ranking but still positioned ahead of fellow elite AFC running backs Jonathan Taylor (No. 17), James Cook (No. 20), and De'Von Achane (No. 26). In 2025, Henry produced 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 307 carries with a 5.2 yards-per-carry average (second-best of his career) plus 150 receiving yards. At 32 years old with 153 games and over 2,600 career carries, the source projects Henry will remain productive leading the Ravens' backfield in 2026, defying typical age-related decline for running backs in their 30s.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Continues to defeat father time and churn out elite seasons; should be super productive again as the workhorse in the Ravens' backfield in 2026.