Derrick Henry was so good against the Bills he almost made Lamar Jackson curse on-air

When the lights are brightest, the stars are supposed to shine, and on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry wasn’t just shining; he was downright incandescent. The Ravens’ powerhouse had fans and even his quarterback, Lamar Jackson, searching for words after a spectacular display on the ground during the prime-time faceoff.

Henry, whose legs seem to churn out record-breaking runs as easily as a printer spits out paper, was a force of nature against a Bills defense that seemed poised on paper to contain him. Poised, that is, until the game actually started. Henry’s performance was highlighted by an 87-yard touchdown run that not only left defenders grasping at air but also set a new franchise record for the longest rushing touchdown in Ravens history.

Lamar Jackson almost curses on-air when discussing Derrick Henry

Henry’s stat line by the end of the night read like a Madden game on rookie mode: 24 carries for 199 yards and a touchdown. But it wasn’t just the numbers. It was the way he racked them up, bulldozing through tackles, sprinting past linebackers, and seemingly bending the laws of physics to his iron will.

Lamar Jackson, the previous longest-rushing touchdown record holder, couldn’t help but react during a post-game chat with NBC’s Melissa Stark. “Sh- I almost cursed! I don’t know. I don’t know man, he’s different. You seen him. He started pulling away from guys. He just, man, that’s King Henry, man, King Henry,” Jackson said, laughing off his near slip. If that isn’t a testament to Henry’s breakneck pace and game-breaking ability, what is?

The Bills, coming off a significant win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, were expected to put up a stiffer challenge. However, by the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the narrative had shifted from a test of wills to a showcase of Henry’s gridiron dominance. With the Ravens steamrolling to a 35-10 victory, the night firmly belonged to Baltimore and its new titan of the turf.

The discussion of the NFL’s elite running backs often circles around names known for their consistency and flash. Still, performances like this one from Derrick Henry force a rewrite of that conversation. His blend of size, speed, and sheer force is a rare commodity in the league, turning heads and, as Jackson can attest, almost inducing curses from those who play alongside him.

As the Baltimore Ravens look ahead, the synergy between Jackson and Henry poses a promising threat to any team. With Henry in the backfield, resetting records, and redefining expectations, Baltimore’s offense has a multi-dimensional edge that will be hard to blunt. And as for the Bills, this game will be one to learn from, a stark reminder that when ‘King’ Henry takes the field, all bets are off.

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