Derrick Henry keeps adding to a career that already reads like a record book, and Thursday night gave him another line on the page even in a rough Baltimore loss.
During the Ravens’ 33-10 defeat to Jacksonville, Henry moved into seventh place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list. His career total now sits at 13,707 rushing yards, a mark that puts him in a small group of players to clear 13,000 in an era built more around the pass than the run.
That kind of staying power is what has made Henry one of the league’s most recognizable backs. Size, power and production have traveled with him from season to season, and the climb up the historical leaderboard has kept going even as Baltimore has been fighting through offensive instability.
The Ravens had no Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley on Thursday, which pushed undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into his first NFL start. Baltimore tried to manufacture rushing chances in different ways, including direct snaps to Henry, but Jacksonville was ready for it and kept the Ravens from finding any rhythm.
Henry finished with 57 rushing yards, while Baltimore managed just 10 points. The absence of Jackson’s ability to extend plays and open up the passing game loomed large, and the ground attack never had enough room to carry the offense on its own.
The loss was Baltimore’s fourth straight, dropping the team to 4-5. The Ravens are still waiting on Jacoby Brissett’s arrival, and the quarterback situation remains unsettled as the offense searches for answers.
Henry’s individual production is giving Baltimore something steady to lean on, but the bigger issue is obvious: the Ravens need more than one historic running back to get back on track. Their next chance comes against the Los Angeles Chargers, where they’ll try to see whether more preparation can help turn the offense around.
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