Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are lighting up more than the scoreboard
By Matt Sidney
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have been nothing short of spectacular this season, carrying the Baltimore Ravens to an 8-5 record and keeping them in the thick of the playoff race.
Jackson has once again proven why he is the NFL’s most electric player to ever play football. His ability to take over games with his arm and legs has never been seen before. His most jaw-dropping moment came against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he turned a botched snap into a multiple-stiff-arm highlight reel affair that had play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan absolutely lose his mind.
On the ground, Derrick Henry has returned to peak form, reminding everyone why he is one of the greatest running backs of his generation. It almost makes no sense. How did the Tennessee Titans let Henry walk for nothing? How did the Dallas Cowboys not even contact him in the offseason? With 1,407 rushing yards (second only to Saquon Barkley) and a league-leading 13 touchdowns, Henry has been a nightmare for defenses.
The dynamic duo is not only embarrassing opposing defenses, but their dominance is also being recognized.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry rank first and second in early Pro Bowl voting
Well, there's no surprises here. Jackson and Henry have been the most exciting duo in the league this year and football fans agree.
Fans across the NFL have spoken, and Jackson and Henry sit atop the Pro Bowl voting leaderboard. Jackson leads all players with 44,681 votes, while Henry holds the second spot with 40,792. Their dominance on the field has made them two of the most respected and admired players in the league, and their Pro Bowl recognition is well-deserved.
For Jackson, the Pro Bowl votes reflect how much fans appreciate his game-changing ability. His 3,290 passing yards and 29 touchdowns rank among the league’s best, while his 678 rushing yards and three scores on the ground add to his unmatched versatility. Jackson’s season has been filled with his usual Thor-like electric plays. He remains unbeaten as the most electric player in the league.
Henry’s resurgence has been just as captivating. In his first year with Baltimore, he has been the workhorse back the Ravens needed, averaging 5.9 yards per carry and dominating in the red zone. His ability to break tackles and stiff-arm grown men through Planet Earth has been otherworldly entertaining.
The Pro Bowl voting is a celebration of the league’s best players, and Jackson and Henry have more than earned their spots at the top. Their leadership and playmaking have turned the Ravens into a contender, and fans across the league have made it clear they recognize their greatness.