The Baltimore Ravens are up 14-6 on the New Orleans Saints at halftime today, and Derrick Henry is putting on an absolute show. The bruising running back has already churned out 51 yards on 11 carries, finding the end zone with a 1-yard run late in the first quarter, 2:52 remaining. But that’s not even the biggest story: Henry came into this Sunday needing 97 yards to jump Eric Dickerson for ninth on the NFL’s all-time career rushing list. He’s already got 51 of those, meaning he’s only 46 more yards away from a massive personal milestone in the second half. Can the Saints even slow him down?
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Offense Are Rolling
It’s not just Henry doing work out there. Lamar Jackson is absolutely slinging it, going 13-of-16 for 171 yards and a touchdown already. He’s also added 17 yards on two carries with his legs, keeping the Saints defense guessing all over the field. His 22-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashod Bateman was sweet, and Bateman himself has been a factor, snagging three catches for 50 yards so far. The Ravens’ offense has piled up a whopping 228 total yards in the first half. It hasn’t been perfect, though, with one punt and kicker Tyler Loop’s 49-yard field goal try getting blocked by Carl Granderson. That’s a missed opportunity that could bite them if the Saints find some rhythm.
Saints Struggling to Keep Up
On the other side of the ball, the Saints offense is definitely lagging behind. They’ve only managed 137 yards on four possessions, settling for two Daniel Carlson field goals of 23 and 47 yards to get their six points on the board. Quarterback Tyler Shough is 12-of-15 for 102 yards through the air, but he’s also their leading rusher with just 21 yards on four carries. Devaughn Vele has been one of their brighter spots, pulling in three catches for 53 yards. The Saints need to figure out how to generate some big plays if they want to get back into this game, especially with Henry looking to make history on the other side.
What happens in the second half? Henry is looking to etch his name further into the record books, and the Ravens are trying to close out a huge win. Will the Saints defense step up and force a different outcome, or will Baltimore keep their foot on the gas and let Henry run wild? This next half is going to be a must-watch to see if history gets made.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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