The Ravens came up short in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Bills. But Baltimore did accomplish plenty in the 2024 season — the team’s first year with a backfield tandem of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry.
As more critics come out of the woodwork to point out Jackson’s less-than-sterling playoff record, Jackson received a strong endorsement from Henry after the loss to the Bills. Henry was asked for his thoughts on Jackson considering the “negative rhetoric” surrounding the dual-threat quarterback:
Postgame press conferences, especially in the NFL, often lack memorable sound bites, colorful commentary, and clever analogies. None of those rules applied last night when reigning NFL MVP Lamar
The star Ravens running back rushed for 186 yards and a pair of scores in Baltimore's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After Lamar Jackson’s “Cars” metaphor on Saturday, Derrick Henry is embracing a new nickname: “Don’t call me Derrick. Just call me McQueen.” Henry had 186 yards rushing on 26 carries last night (7.2 yards per carry average) and two touchdowns.
Ravens RB Derrick Henry reminded QB Lamar Jackson of Lightning McQueen in the team's wild-card round win over the Steelers.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry led the way, as the Ravens ran over the rival Steelers, 28-14. Read more on Boston.com.
With the league's two best players playing together, the Lakers won three straight titles and remain the last major professional sports team to accomplish that feat.  The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to accomplish that now,
Nate Wiggins showed the potential to become a top cornerback. Forcing more turnovers next season will be crucial.
Another trade that the Ravens can pursue for their secondary needs involves cornerback Jaycee Horn. As one of the few bright spots in a struggling Carolina Panthers team, Horn earned his first Pro Bowl selection this season after tallying 68 combined tackles (49 solo), 13 pass breakups and an interception.
Analyst says Ronnie Stanley has earned a big money contract this offseason. J.K. Dobbins calls Lamar Jackson a legend. Sports Illustrated writer says the Ravens’ playoff loss is ‘just football.’