Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in town to face the Baltimore Ravens for Thursday night football. To neutralize Burrow and the stellar Bengals pass game, the Ravens should rely on running back Derrick Henry to both lead the offensive attack and milk the game clock.
“Hats off to the whole team.” @KingHenry_2 and @Lj_era8 checking in@CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/pLcjjGuULJ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 3, 2024
The 6-3 Ravens cannot afford another hiccup in week 10, especially versus an AFC North foe. Currently sitting behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the division standings, the Ravens need to put their foot down in primetime, and the entire world will be watching.
100th career rushing TD for @KingHenry_2 ❗❗
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 3, 2024
Tune in on CBS! pic.twitter.com/R68n2vEwpK
In Week 8, Henry was limited to just 11 carries, and the Ravens lost 24-29 to the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens have three losses on their season record, and only one of those opponents is currently in playoff contention. Nevertheless, all hope is not lost as offensive coordinator Todd Monken keeps Henry well-fed in tonight’s attack.
Henry’s 23 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns were complete staples to the Ravens’ 41-10 victory over the Denver Broncos last Sunday. Sure, quarterback Lamar Jackson had a great outing, but it’s time the Ravens stopped pretending that Henry was just an added commodity and focused on making him the primary option on offense.
Purple Rising helmets in action 😈 pic.twitter.com/Gk2yki8aH8
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 5, 2024
Ultimately, if the Ravens get into a shootout against the Bengals as they did in week 5, favor might not grant them the last-minute victory like last time. Thus, the Ravens must stay ahead of schedule and feed Henry the ball.
