In the heat of Monday night’s game, Derrick Henry faced a grueling wait after his fourth carry before getting a chance to unleash his dominance on the field once again. The star running back had only managed to muster up 23 yards on four carries in the first half, spending a significant amount of time on the sidelines during the second quarter. With a mere 4 yards gained on his first official carry of the second half, it seemed that Henry was struggling to find his rhythm.
But as the saying goes, never count out Derrick Henry. In a breathtaking display of skill and power, Henry burst through the line and galloped his way to 81 yards, bringing the ball tantalizingly close to the Tampa Bay 11 before being tackled by Zyon McCollum. Just like that, Henry had amassed an impressive 123 yards on just 10 carries, showcasing his incredible talent and unwavering determination.
Henry’s incredible run set the stage for Lamar Jackson’s stellar performance, as he threw his fourth touchdown pass of the night to tight end Mark Andrews, this time from 4 yards out. Jackson and Andrews had already connected earlier for a 9-yard touchdown, adding to the Ravens’ already impressive lead. But Jackson wasn’t done yet, as he also tossed touchdowns to Justice Hill from 18 yards out and a deep bomb to Rashod Bateman for 49 yards.
With a stat line of 15-of-20 for 260 yards, Jackson was proving once again why he is considered one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the league. The Ravens, who had initially trailed 10-0 early in the game, now found themselves comfortably ahead with a commanding 34-10 lead as they entered the fourth quarter.
As fans marveled at the stunning performances of both Henry and Jackson, one thing was clear: when these two superstars are firing on all cylinders, there’s no stopping the Baltimore Ravens from achieving greatness on the football field.
