Derrick Henry Sparks Ravens' Rushing Power Against Buccaneers
Derrick Henry Sparks Ravens' Rushing Power Against Buccaneers
Since an 0-2 start, Baltimore has had the best month of any team in the NFL. On Monday, it faces a Tampa Bay team that has shown last season’s playoff berth was no fluke.
The Game: Ravens vs. Buccaneers
- Ravens Record: 4-2
- Buccaneers Record: 4-2
The Storyline: A Battle for Points
Prepare for points. Baltimore’s 35.5 points per game over its last three games is third-best in the NFL.
Behind quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers lead in points per play, gaining a franchise record 594 net yards last week in a win at New Orleans.
The Matchup: Derrick Henry's Run Challenge
How long will Derrick Henry’s running back renaissance continue? Henry has rushed for 574 yards in his last four games alone, a total so high it would rank third among all NFL rushers through six weeks.
Going on the road hasn’t been much of a deterrent for Henry, who averages 5.4 yards per carry away from home, as quarterback Lamar Jackson mirrors this success with 6.2 yards per carry.
This sets up a strength-vs.-strength matchup, given the Buccaneers’ defense ranks among the league leaders in stopping the run by allowing just 113 rushing yards per game.
The Broadcast
- Network: ESPN/ABC
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Monday
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