Since Henry joined the Ravens in 2024, they have a 13-2 record when he has 20 or more carries. The more touches he gets, the more opportunities the Ravens have to impose their physicality on offense.
When Henry has the football, his teammates see an opportunity to throw a block party. The Green Bay game was memorable not only for Henry, but for Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard, the offensive line, and for the tight ends and receivers who helped spring him. It’s something the Ravens hope to continue against Pittsburgh and beyond.
“When the guys up front are playing the way they did, it was really incredible watching that film and seeing what they were doing,” tight end Mark Andrews said.
“Obviously, Derrick getting downhill, and everybody just fighting their butts off; really, the energy all around on offense was top-notch. I just think for us building on that, continuing to be efficient and focusing on our jobs will carry us through.”
The Steelers will commit plenty of resources toward keeping the Ravens from having another monster game on the ground. Both Henry and Mitchell, who had a 55-yard run against the Steelers in Week 14, can break loose at any time.
However, Head Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters this week that stopping Henry would never be far from his thought process, even with Lamar Jackson making his return to the lineup.
“To be quite honest with you, when things get thick, they play a certain way, regardless of who’s playing quarterback,” Tomlin said. “Usually, the ball is going to go through the big runner, and that’s what we expect.”