At a Glance
> At a Glance
> – Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 216 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Ravens’ 41-24 win over the Packers.
> – The performance is the most ever by a visiting player at Lambeau Field and Henry’s seventh 200-yard game.
> – The win keeps the 8-8 Ravens’ playoff hopes alive as they await the Steelers’ result.
> – Why it matters: Henry’s explosive outing keeps Baltimore’s postseason dreams alive and moves him into the NFL’s top-ten rushing list.
The Baltimore Ravens edged the Green Bay Packers 41-24 on Saturday night, thanks to Derrick Henry’s 216-yard, four-touchdown performance. Henry’s effort not only set a Lambeau Field record for a visiting player but also pushed him into the top-ten all-time rushing list. With the Ravens sitting at 8-8, the outcome of the Steelers-Browns game on Sunday will decide whether Baltimore’s playoff hopes survive.
Henry’s Historic Performance
Derrick Henry delivered a career-high 36 carries, setting a new personal best. His 216 yards and four touchdowns moved him past Adrian Peterson and O.J. Simpson for the most 200-yard games in NFL history, and pushed his career rushing total to 12,892 yards, surpassing Tony Dorsett for 10th place. The run also gave him 122 career touchdown runs, leapfrogging Peterson into fourth overall.
- Season-high rushing yards: 216
- Career rushing yards: 12,892
- Career touchdown runs: 122
- 200-yard games: 7
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Season-high rushing yards | 216 |
| Career rushing yards | 12,892 |
| Career touchdown runs | 122 |
| 200-yard games | 7 |
John Harbaugh said:
> “It’s one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen.”
Game Highlights and Key Moments
The game was dominated by the Ravens’ rushing attack, out-shuffling the Packers 307-79. Henry’s first two series yielded a touchdown each, and he was the first player since Olandis Gary in 1999 to have at least 15 carries in the first two offensive series. After a 25-yard burst with 1:56 left, Henry capped the game with a 30-yard run that set up Tyler Huntley‘s 10-yard touchdown pass to Zay Flowers.
Matt LaFleur said:
> “That was a humbling night.”
Matt LaFleur added:
> “Give Baltimore a ton of credit. They came in here and were in complete control the whole game.”
Mark Andrews said:
> “He’s one of one.”
Edgerrin Cooper said:
> “That was very embarrassing, and that’s just not us at all.”
Both teams were missing their starting quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson (back injury) for Baltimore and Jordan Love (concussion) for Green Bay. Replacement starters Tyler Huntley and Malik Willis performed well, with Willis compiling 288 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while Huntley finished 107 yards with a touchdown.
Playoff Implications and Next Games
The 8-8 Ravens must hope the Steelers lose at Cleveland on Sunday; a Steelers victory would end Baltimore’s playoff hopes. If the Browns win, the Ravens could win the AFC North by beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Jan. 4.
| Team | Next Game | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens | vs Pittsburgh | Jan 4 |
| Packers | vs Minnesota | Jan 4 |
Key Takeaways
- Derrick Henry’s 216-yard, four-TD game keeps Baltimore’s postseason hopes alive.
- Henry’s performance moves him into the NFL’s top-ten all-time rushing list.
- The Ravens’ win hinges on the outcome of the Steelers-Browns matchup on Sunday.
The Ravens’ victory, fueled by Henry’s historic run, keeps the team in playoff contention as the league heads into the final week of the regular season.
