Derrick Henry Run Over Cowboys on Trip Home

The Ravens jumped out to an early lead in Dallas, scoring touchdowns on their first two drives. After the offense cooled a bit, Henry got it going on the Ravens’ final drive of the first half with back-to-back 12- and 13-yard runs. Then Baltimore hit Dallas with back-to-back running back screens, with Justice Hill taking his for 13 yards and Henry weaving through Dallas’ defense for 23.

The Ravens led by 15 at halftime, and the run attack didn’t stop in the second half. On the first drive of the third quarter, Henry pounded Dallas on a 29-yard rumble. Then, after Jackson gashed them with his legs, Henry rumbled in for his second touchdown of the day.

Fullback Patrick Ricard thought he might’ve broken his nose on that play when his facemask crashed in. The fullback wore a bandage over the bridge of his nose after the game. Asked what it’s like blocking for Henry, Ricard said, “It’s a dream.”

“He’s such a beast,” Ricard said. “It fuels me to really make sure I hit my guy and move him so he can get a little space to hit the hole full speed. When he’s full steam ahead, it’s really hard to bring him down.”

After their identity was questioned all week, Sunday’s game in Dallas was a statement for Baltimore that it can run on anybody, even with this new offensive line. Jackson, Henry and Harbaugh all gave the props, including right guard Daniel Faalele their props.

Henry spent extra time this week after practice going over run fits with his offensive linemen. It paid off.

“We got rolling, but like Lamar said, we feel like we could have done more, and there’s still more out there for us and still so much more in store,” Henry said. “We’ve just got to stay locked in, keep working, [and] keep making each other [better] each and every day.”