CINCINNATI — Derrick Henry had a historic Sunday, but the Ravens’ future Hall of Fame running back deferred praise to his quarterback after his team’s improbable, 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
During the win, Henry scored his 100th career touchdown, surpassed 10,000 career rushing yards and sewed up the win with a 51-yard jaunt in overtime. Henry had a memorable day, but the future Hall of Famer used his postgame availability to praise quarterback Lamar Jackson, the two-time and reigning league MVP, who threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the win.
“That was like third MVP level for him,” Henry said of Jackson. “The best player in the league. He’s the GOAT for a reason.”
Henry specifically alluded to Jackson’s breathtaking touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely that pulled the Ravens within a field goal in the fourth quarter. It was the best play in a game that had plenty to choose from. That touchdown was one of four on the day thrown by Jackson, who did enough to help Baltimore withstand a five-touchdown performance from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
As great as Jackson and Burrow were, both quarterbacks made crucial errors late in the game. Burrow made the first miscue when he threw a pass into the waiting arms of cornerback Marlon Humphrey late in regulation with the Bengals driving and holding a three-point lead. Baltimore parlayed the mistake into a 56-yard, game-tying field goal by Justin Tucker that tied the game, ultimately sending it to overtime.
Baltimore got the ball to start overtime, but gave it back to Burrow when Jackson fumbled with the Ravens on the cusp of field goal range. But the Bengals didn’t capitalize on the fumble, as Evan McPherson missed a field goal after getting a low snap. The Ravens then put it away on Henry’s back-breaking run that set up Tucker’s chip shot.
Jackson was happy after the game. His smile as he…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-10-06 23:14:05
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