Derrick Henry Propels Ravens to 27-14 Halftime Lead Against Packers
Derrick Henry delivered an impressive performance, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 27-14 halftime lead against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. The Ravens running back rushed for 106 yards and scored three touchdowns during the first half alone. This achievement allowed Henry to ascend to 10th place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, surpassing Tony Dorsett with a total of 12,782 career rushing yards.
Derrick Henry’s Record-Breaking Night
Henry’s three rushing touchdowns also placed him fourth in NFL history, moving past Adrian Peterson with 121 touchdowns. He is now just two rushing touchdowns shy of Marcus Allen’s record. His touchdown runs were executed from distances of 3 yards, 1 yard, and 3 yards, with the final touchdown occurring just 10 seconds before halftime.
First Half Highlights
- Ravens scored on every possession during the first half.
- Tyler Huntley filled in for the injured Lamar Jackson, completing 12 of 15 passes for 83 yards.
- Huntley also contributed 46 rushing yards on four carries.
- Kicker Tyler Loop successfully made field goals from 22 and 34 yards.
- Baltimore went 3-for-5 in the red zone.
Green Bay’s Challenges
The Packers struggled without their starting quarterback, Jordan Love. Malik Willis took over, successfully completing 8 of 8 passes for 133 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson. Willis also showcased his mobility with a 22-yard rushing touchdown just before halftime, narrowing the score to 20-14 temporarily.
Player Updates
- Dontayvion Wicks is questionable to return after a concussion evaluation.
- Defense updates include Zayne Anderson (ankle) and Jordon Riley (Achilles) ruled out.
- Cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) is listed as questionable.
As the game progresses, the Ravens held a significant advantage with 45 plays, 175 rushing yards, 258 total yards, and a commanding time of possession at 23:46 compared to the Packers’ 6:14. The second half promises to be tense as both teams look to capitalize on the game’s momentum.
