Thursday Night Football brings a pivotal AFC North clash as the Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) take on the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) at 8:15 PM ET on Amazon Prime. With playoff implications looming, the Ravens must lean heavily on Derrick Henry to ensure victory.
Bengals Face Ravens in Prime Time
Joe Burrow and the Bengals arrive in Baltimore seeking redemption after an inconsistent season. To counter Burrow’s high-powered passing offense, the Ravens need to dominate time of possession, and that’s where Derrick Henry becomes crucial.
Baltimore can’t afford a Week 10 stumble, especially within the division. Sitting just behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, the Ravens must seize this opportunity to reassert dominance on the national stage.
Henry’s League-Leading Stats
Derrick Henry has been a standout performer this season, leading the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns and amassing 1,052 rushing yards. He’s also contributed 1,145 total yards from scrimmage and even caught two touchdown passes, averaging an impressive 6.3 yards per carry. To stay competitive, the Bengals must find a way to limit his impact.
In Week 8, Derrick Henry was held to just 11 carries as the Ravens fell 24-29 to the Cleveland Browns. Two of their three losses have come against teams outside the playoff picture. However, Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken is expected to make Derrick Henry the focal point of tonight’s attack.
Last week, Derrick Henry was instrumental in the Ravens’ dominant 41-10 win over the Broncos, rushing for 106 yards on 23 carries and scoring twice. While Lamar Jackson delivered another stellar performance, the Ravens’ success hinges on utilizing Henry as more than just a secondary option.
Key to Victory
If the Ravens get drawn into a shootout, like their Week 5 encounter with the Bengals, the result may not favor them this time. To control the pace and avoid late-game heroics, they must establish the run early and let Derrick Henry do the heavy lifting.
